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Covid inquiry response costs taxpayers over £100m

Official data shows the UK government has spent over £100 million on legal and staff costs responding to the Covid inquiry. Discover the breakdown and why it's set to be Britain's most expensive public inquiry.

Covid inquiry response costs taxpayer over £100m

Official figures reveal the Government has spent over £100m on legal and staff costs responding to the Covid inquiry. Discover the full breakdown of the escalating public spending.

Public Inquiry into Surgeon Sam Eljamel Begins

The public inquiry into disgraced surgeon Sam Eljamel, who harmed dozens at Ninewells Hospital, begins hearing opening statements. Follow for updates on this major NHS scandal.

SNP under fire for grooming gangs inquiry refusal

SNP government faces mounting criticism for resisting independent inquiry into grooming gangs despite victims' harrowing testimonies. Calls grow for justice as existing child abuse probe could investigate.

SNP accused of blocking grooming gang inquiry powers

The Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry reveals it already holds powers to investigate grooming gangs, raising questions over the SNP government's refusal to launch a dedicated probe. Survivors demand action.

Legal challenge forces grooming gang inquiry review

A landmark legal case compels Britain's independent inquiry into child sexual exploitation to reconsider its approach after victim Fiona Goddard challenged its handling of abuse allegations.

Grooming gangs inquiry chaos as victims resign

Britain's landmark grooming gangs inquiry faces crisis as three key victims resign in protest against chairman's controversial remarks about Pakistani heritage perpetrators, throwing the high-profile investigation into turmoil.

Sheku Bayoh Inquiry Judge Quits Over Bias Claims

The high-profile inquiry into the death of Sheku Bayoh faces major disruption after former judge Gordon Jackson KC resigns amid allegations of perceived bias, casting doubt over the investigation's future.

Grooming Gang Inquiry Crisis as Candidate Withdraws

The government's landmark inquiry into grooming gangs faces major disruption after the preferred candidate to lead the investigation unexpectedly pulls out, dealing another blow to the long-delayed probe.

Senior lawyer quits UK grooming gang inquiry

Fiona Goddard resigns from major child sexual exploitation investigation, raising serious questions about the inquiry's approach to victim support and transparency.

Grooming gang victim quits 'toxic' inquiry panel

A survivor of child sexual exploitation has dramatically resigned from a government-backed inquiry, branding the panel 'dysfunctional' and 'traumatising' as she reveals systematic failures in supporting victims.

US Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden to Step Down

Dr Carla Hayden, the first woman and first African American to lead the Library of Congress, has announced her departure plans, sparking a search for her successor ahead of the potential return of Donald Trump.

Secret Service Agent's Drunken Rampage at Hotel

Exclusive: A US Secret Service agent faces disciplinary action after a shocking drunken incident at a Maryland hotel, involving property damage and confrontations with staff, prompting a formal inquiry from Congress.

MTG Forces House Vote on Releasing Epstein List

US Congress in uproar as Republican firebrand Marjorie Taylor Greene demands a vote to publicly identify individuals linked to the Jeffrey Epstein scandal, challenging her own party's leadership.

Madison Cawthorn Plots Political Comeback in Florida

Disgraced former US Congressman Madison Cawthorn, ousted in 2022 after a series of scandals, is reportedly preparing a remarkable political comeback attempt in Florida's 8th District, challenging incumbent Republican Cory Mills.

US Congress moves to strip CDC of its power

A controversial new US bill, led by Republican senators, seeks to dismantle the CDC's authority to issue nationwide health mandates, sparking a fierce debate over federal power and pandemic response.

US Congressman Collapses During Live TV Interview

Republican Congressman Don Bacon suffers a dramatic medical episode during a live television interview from his Nebraska home, raising serious questions about politicians' health transparency.

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