Labour's War on Whitehall's Empty Offices
Exclusive investigation reveals vast swathes of government departments stand empty as Labour vows to slash the £1bn annual bill for underused offices and get civil servants back to their desks.
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Starmer Shakes Up Whitehall to Curb Treasury Power
Prime Minister Keir Starmer launches a radical restructuring of Number 10, aiming to decentralise power from the Treasury and reclaim control over domestic policy direction. The move signals a dramatic shift in how Downing Street operates.
Reeves Demands Urgent Westminster Reform: End Short-Term Politics
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves accuses the government of short-term policymaking and calls for a major overhaul of the UK's political system to tackle long-term challenges.
SNP's £150k 'Work From Home' Fat-Cat Sparks Fury
Exclusive: A senior Scottish Government official is under fire for a £150,000 salary and a generous hybrid working arrangement, sparking accusations of hypocrisy and 'fat-cat' culture within the SNP administration.
Defence Secretary Calls For Mandatory National Service Return
Defence Secretary Barry Davies ignites a national debate by advocating for the return of compulsory National Service, arguing it would instil discipline, bridge social divides, and bolster UK security in an increasingly volatile world.
Trump's Plan to Strip Protections from US Federal Workforce
Exclusive: The Trump administration is advancing a sweeping plan to strip job protections from thousands of federal employees, potentially reshaping the US government's structure and igniting a fierce political battle over the future of the American civil
Microsoft Outlook Email Service Crashes Across Europe
A major Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft 365 email service failure has caused widespread disruption for businesses and users across Europe, with login issues and send/receive errors reported for hours.
Trump's Radical Plan: Dismantling US Federal Workforce
Exclusive: Leaked documents reveal the Trump administration's sweeping plans to aggressively restructure the US government, purge federal employees, and fast-track a controversial deregulation agenda, sparking fierce legal and political battles.
Starmer replaces PM's top official in Downing Street shakeup
Sir Keir Starmer initiates a significant restructuring of his Downing Street operation, with the Prime Minister's Principal Private Secretary set to be replaced just one year into the role. The move signals a major strategic shift at the heart of UK gover
Starmer demands full Sue Gray report in clash with Sunak
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer challenges PM Rishi Sunak to publish the complete Sue Gray report, alleging a 'cover-up' over the investigation into her move to become his chief of staff. The political standoff escalates.
Royal Mail fails to deliver one in four first-class letters on time
Shocking new data from Ofcom exposes a severe decline in Royal Mail's performance, with nearly 25% of first-class post failing to arrive on time. The regulator issues a stern warning as service standards plummet across the UK.
Rayner's Work From Home Hypocrisy Exposed
Labour's Deputy Leader Angela Rayner is under fire for criticising civil servants' 'work from home' strike while championing flexible working policies. The PCS union announces massive Whitehall walkouts over office return mandates.
Lawsuit: Trump DOJ Pushed Racial Profiling in Tennessee
A landmark lawsuit claims the Trump-era Justice Department pressured Tennessee police to arrest Hispanic drivers for minor offences, a policy allegedly designed to boost immigration enforcement.
US Justice Dept probes Trump Georgia election interference claims
The US Justice Department has launched a civil rights investigation into allegations of attempts to overturn the 2020 presidential election results in Fulton County, Georgia.
DOJ Sues Trump Over Epstein Flight Logs
The US Justice Department has launched a major civil lawsuit against Donald Trump, demanding the disclosure of flight logs and passenger manifests from his private jet, which was allegedly used by sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. This legal action intensifie
Trump's Plan to Federalise US Cities Sparks Outrage
Ex-President Donald Trump's radical proposal to deploy the US military on American soil, specifically targeting cities like New York, raises profound constitutional and civil liberty concerns. This analysis delves into the implications of such an unpreced
Met Police Fury Over Jury Rights Protest Arrests
The Metropolitan Police is under fire after arresting peaceful protesters outside the Old Bailey for informing the public about their full legal rights as jurors. The move, condemned by MPs and civil liberties groups, raises serious questions about freedo
Trump's Plan to Purge US Federal Workforce Revealed
Exclusive: Leaked documents reveal the Trump administration's sweeping plans to dismantle the US civil service, purge thousands of federal employees, and fast-track a controversial deregulation agenda, sparking fears of a constitutional crisis.
Trump's Radical Plan to Deploy National Guard in DC Revealed
Exclusive: Leaked documents reveal Donald Trump's controversial strategy to deploy a massive federalised police and National Guard presence in Washington D.C. to combat crime, a move critics label as authoritarian and a threat to civil liberties.
Fire Union: UK Service Could Fail in 'Hours' in Major Blaze
The Fire Brigades Union has issued an urgent warning that UK fire services are so severely underfunded that a major incident could overwhelm them in 'a matter of hours,' risking public safety.
Appeals Court Dismisses $454M Trump Fraud Case
A New York appeals court has dismissed the $454 million fraud case against Donald Trump, a significant legal victory for the former President that halts the asset seizure threat from Letitia James.
Trump's $454m Fraud Bond Slashed to $175m in Court Win
A New York appeals court delivers a stunning financial reprieve for Donald Trump, drastically reducing his bond requirement in a civil fraud case and pausing sanctions against his sons.
Met Police Expands Live Facial Recognition in London
The Metropolitan Police is significantly expanding its use of live facial recognition technology on London's streets, aiming to tackle serious crime but raising major concerns from civil liberty groups over privacy and accuracy.
Man wins £13k after wrongful arrest for silent prayer
Thames Valley Police pays substantial compensation to Graham Smith, a charity volunteer falsely arrested for praying silently in his mind near an abortion facility, in a landmark case for freedom of thought.
Holidaymaker's £100 parking fine becomes £1,700 nightmare
A tourist's dream holiday in Cornwall turned into a financial nightmare after a disputed parking fine from a private firm spiralled into a £1,700 court battle. Discover how a common mistake led to a devastating legal loophole.
Christian Group Demands Ban on Civil Service Pride Lanyards
Exclusive: The Christian Institute faces a major backlash after demanding a ban on Civil Service Pride lanyards, accusing the government of 'virtue signalling' and triggering a fierce debate on LGBTQ+ inclusion in Whitehall.
Govt Uses Suffragettes to Justify Protest Crackdown
Ministers are invoking the legacy of the Suffragettes to justify draconian new laws that would criminalise the very tactics they used. This political stunt is a dangerous rewriting of history that threatens the right to protest itself.
Trump Official's 'Shoot Protesters' Order Revealed in Explosive Memo
A bombshell memo from a senior Trump official allegedly urged police to use lethal force against Black Lives Matter protesters in New Jersey. The scandal raises grave questions about civil liberties and the politicisation of law enforcement.
Mississippi Water Crisis: 150,000 Without Safe Drinking Water
Jackson, Mississippi faces a devastating public health emergency as its water system fails, leaving 150,000 residents without safe drinking water. The ACLU files a federal lawsuit demanding immediate action.
US citizen wrongfully detained by ICE in California facility
A 19-year-old California-born US citizen was wrongfully detained by ICE for three weeks in the Van Nuys immigration facility, exposing critical failures in the US immigration enforcement system and prompting a federal lawsuit.
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