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MoD Blocks Release of Prince Andrew's Military Records

The Ministry of Defence refuses to disclose Prince Andrew's military files following a Freedom of Information request, as the royal continues to face scrutiny over his association with Jeffrey Epstein and Virginia Giuffre allegations.

Labour's Powell: Listen more to party members

In her first major speech as Labour's deputy leader, Lucy Powell calls for radical internal reforms to give party members greater influence over policy and direction.

Sussan Ley's Secret Trump Meeting Sparks Crisis

Explosive revelations emerge as Deputy Prime Minister Sussan Ley faces scrutiny over undisclosed meeting with Donald Trump during US trip, raising questions about government transparency and diplomatic protocols.

Queensland rewrites FOI laws after automated request deluge

The Queensland government is implementing sweeping changes to its Freedom of Information framework after being overwhelmed by automated requests, sparking debate about digital transparency versus bureaucratic sustainability.

Health Dept's £1M media unit faces transparency scrutiny

Revealed: The Department of Health's controversial media monitoring operation spent over £1 million while operating with minimal transparency, raising questions about government accountability and public spending.

FOI System at Breaking Point in England

Exclusive investigation reveals England's FOI system in crisis with soaring delays and rejected requests, threatening government transparency.

Government FOI crackdown fails as Ley praised

Labor's controversial freedom of information reforms face collapse as crossbench opposition grows, with Deputy Liberal Leader Sussan Ley receiving widespread praise for defending transparency.

SEND Reforms Risk Repeating Universal Credit Failures

A damning IFS report cautions that the government's planned special educational needs reforms risk mirroring the catastrophic rollout of Universal Credit, potentially leaving vulnerable children without essential support.

Sturgeon's 'staggering lack of self-awareness' on gender reforms

Former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon faces a fresh wave of criticism for her defence of the SNP's controversial gender recognition reforms, with opponents labelling her comments as demonstrating a 'staggering lack of self-awareness' following the party's

Labour faces internal fury over secretive FOI plans

The Australian Labor government is confronting a significant internal and cross-party backlash over proposed legislation that critics argue would severely restrict transparency and public access to government information.

Starmer: Labour will block UK exit from ECHR

Sir Keir Starmer vows a Labour government will prevent the UK from leaving the European Convention on Human Rights, setting a clear battle line with the Conservatives on human rights law and immigration policy.

Reeves Forges New Pact with UK Banks to Boost Economy

Chancellor Rachel Reeves hosts landmark meeting with UK banking chiefs, unveiling a new 'shared commitment' to boost competitiveness and economic growth. Exclusive details on the new Mansion House reforms.

Police Waste Millions on Bureaucracy Over Fighting Crime

A damning investigation reveals UK police forces are wasting millions on bureaucratic 'platitudes' and 'broken records' requests instead of tackling soaring crime rates. Victims are being failed as officers chase targets, not criminals.

Victoria Overhauls Working With Children Check Laws

Victoria rolls out landmark reforms to its Working With Children Check system, introducing continuous monitoring and stricter enforcement to close critical safeguarding gaps and protect vulnerable minors.

Treasurer defends retiree tax breaks amid fairness push

Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers defends generous superannuation tax concessions for retirees while promising intergenerational fairness reforms. Exclusive analysis reveals stark disparities in retirement benefits across age groups.

Childcare Reforms Threatened by Digital Exclusion Crisis

Major concerns emerge as the UK government's flagship childcare expansion, offering 15 free hours, is jeopardised by a complex and inaccessible digital application system, risking the exclusion of thousands of low-income and non-tech-savvy families.

Australia's Diplomatic Storm and Reform Controversy

Exclusive insight into Australia's escalating diplomatic row, the controversial 'Barry' roundtable reforms, and the political turmoil gripping Canberra. Discover the internal and external pressures shaping the nation's future.

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