Civil Service hires 166 ex-offenders in second chance scheme
The Civil Service has hired 166 people with criminal records under a scheme to cut reoffending. Roles include IT, admin and customer service. Discover how the programme works.
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Civil Service hires 166 ex-convicts in second chance scheme
The UK Civil Service has hired 166 people with criminal records through a scheme to cut reoffending. Roles include IT, admin and customer service. Discover how the programme works.
Farage: Strip Pensions Over Migrant Sex Offenders
Nigel Farage pledges to prosecute civil servants and forfeit their pensions if they allow migrant sex offenders into the UK. Read the full Reform UK policy proposal.
Labour's class-based internship scheme includes £80k drivers
Labour's plan to boost social mobility by limiting civil service internships to 'working class' students includes children of train drivers earning £80k, while lower-paid police officers' children are excluded. Discover the controversial new policy.
Civil Service workforce reaches highest level in nearly 20 years
New figures reveal the UK Civil Service has grown to 554,000 staff, its largest size since 2006. Explore the drivers behind this surge and the government's plans for future reform.
Federal Workers Face Political Tests Under Trump
Exclusive analysis reveals how a second Trump administration could reshape the US federal workforce through Schedule F and political loyalty assessments. Discover the potential impact on Whitehall and civil service norms.
Reform UK to cut 68,500 civil service jobs if elected
Reform UK unveils radical plan to slash 68,500 civil service posts, saving taxpayers £5.2bn a year. Party vows to end 'woke' policies and 'bloat' if Nigel Farage becomes PM. Read the full details.
Civil Servant Ordered to Repay £25k Pension Overpayment
A retired civil servant, 63, must repay £25,000 after a pension scheme error spanning 11 years, forcing him to consider returning to full-time work. Discover the systemic issues behind this case.
Trump & Infantino Alliance Overshadows World Cup Draw
The 2026 World Cup draw, held near the White House, becomes a stage for Donald Trump and FIFA's Gianni Infantino's controversial partnership, raising fears over football's politicisation.
Council removes Aboriginal flags, restricts ceremonies
A New South Wales council has voted to remove Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags from chambers and require approval for Welcome to Country ceremonies. The controversial decision has sparked debate over civic neutrality and recognition.
Ireland's Defence Crisis: A Soft Underbelly for Russia
Ireland's historic military neutrality and severe underfunding leave its critical undersea cables and European security exposed to Russian hybrid threats. Experts warn the nation is an 'open goal' for Putin.
Swiss Vote: Women in National Service?
Swiss voters decide on a landmark referendum to require women to perform national service, a move supporters say boosts cohesion but critics warn burdens women. Find out the result.
Millions Vie for China's Civil Service in Tough Economy
A record 3.7 million applicants in China are competing for just 38,100 civil service posts, highlighting a major shift towards public sector job security amid economic uncertainty. Discover the driving forces behind this trend.
Council cancels contract over Union flag display
A parish council terminates a £9,000 contract with a tree surgeon who erected hundreds of Union flags and St George's crosses on lampposts, citing political neutrality.
Whitehall's £1.3m Pension Pots Amid Private Sector Raid
Britain's top civil servants have taxpayer-funded pension pots averaging £1.3m, a new report reveals. This comes as the Chancellor plans a £3bn raid on private sector retirement savings. Discover the full story.
Pro-Palestine activists charged after Shannon Airport protest
Three activists face charges after spraying a US Navy plane with paint at Shannon Airport in a protest over Irish neutrality. Read the full details of the court hearing.
Whitehall spends £3,244 of taxpayer money on Pride
The Cabinet Office used over £3,000 of public funds for civil servants to join Pride parades, sparking impartiality and spending concerns. Discover the full story.
Scottish Government costs surge £53m in one year
Scottish Government operating costs balloon to £856m despite remote working. IT spending rises £25m while accommodation savings remain minimal. Taxpayers face growing bill.
Police Scotland's 'Brollygate' Scandal During Crime Surge
Exclusive: Police Scotland faces scrutiny over 'Brollygate' umbrella probe and £130k chief's home payment during a 12% violent crime rise. Discover the full story.
HMRC worker refuses office return, blames union
A UK tax office worker's refusal to return to the office post-lockdown sparks legal battle, with union advice at the centre of the controversy. Exclusive details on the employment tribunal case.
Civil servants forced into independence paper meetings
Scottish Government officials have been compelled to attend multiple meetings to accelerate work on a new independence prospectus, sparking concerns about civil service neutrality and taxpayer resources being used for constitutional campaigning.
Badenoch accuses Reeves of misleading over Treasury access
Cabinet minister Kemi Badenoch accuses Labour's Rachel Reeves of misleading the public about Treasury access amid heated exchanges over government transition protocols.
MPs Surrender to Whitehall's Unelected Rulers
An explosive analysis reveals how Britain's elected representatives have surrendered their authority to unelected Whitehall mandarins, creating a democratic deficit at the heart of government.
Labour faces public sector productivity crisis in Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confronts Britain's public service productivity puzzle as she prepares her debut Budget, with Treasury analysis revealing stagnant output despite soaring employment costs.
Michael McVeigh: Whitehall's quiet constitutional warrior
Remembering the life and legacy of Michael McVeigh, the brilliant civil servant whose quiet diplomacy and constitutional expertise guided governments through decades of political turbulence.
Whitehall data breach exposes Afghan interpreter details
Exclusive: A devastating data breach within the Civil Service has compromised the personal information of Afghan interpreters, revealing systemic failures in Whitehall's data protection protocols and putting lives at risk.
Rachel Reeves' husband in Treasury email controversy
Labour shadow chancellor's husband, Nishat Siddiqi, exchanged emails with Treasury civil servants about his tech firm, prompting questions about access and influence ahead of potential Labour government.
McVey's 'Common Sense' Bill Sparks Commons Clash
Conservative MP Esther McVey faces parliamentary opposition as she introduces controversial legislation granting ministers new powers to override 'woke' civil service guidance, prompting heated debate about government overreach.
Insiders Bet on Record UK Government Shutdown
Senior government officials are privately predicting the longest shutdown in British political history as ministers and civil servants remain locked in bitter disputes over spending cuts and policy direction, with no resolution in sight.
Farage: Cut 140,000 Civil Service Jobs, Ban Woke Agenda
Nigel Farage announces radical plan to cut Civil Service by 140,000 positions, making it easier to dismiss officials while banning diversity initiatives in sweeping Whitehall overhaul.
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