Starmer axes top civil servants in Whitehall shake-up
Prime Minister Keir Starmer makes sweeping changes to senior civil service roles, removing key officials including Simon Case and Mark Sedwill in dramatic Whitehall overhaul.
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Central London lockdown: Whitehall sealed in security alert
Dramatic security operation unfolds in central London as armed police seal off Whitehall and Downing Street following reports of a suspicious vehicle. Exclusive details on the major incident.
Microsoft exec joins Sunak's government in shock move
Former Microsoft UK CEO Cindy Rose takes senior Cabinet Office role in Rishi Sunak's administration, signalling tech-focused government transformation
Ex-Civil Service Chief Slams Starmer Over China Spy Case
Sir Bob Kerslake delivers stunning rebuke to Keir Starmer's government, accusing ministers of 'fundamentally misunderstanding' the China threat in escalating security crisis.
Quango staff's taxpayer-funded rock concert scandal exposed
Exclusive: Staff from taxpayer-funded quango under fire for attending rock concerts and lavish events while claiming expenses, sparking fresh scrutiny of public sector hospitality culture.
Starmer's aides quit in blow to new government
Sir Keir Starmer's administration faces early turmoil as two senior aides depart Number 10, including social cohesion tsar and green policy adviser, raising questions about government stability.
Prince Charles's decades-long battle against royal traditionalists
New biography uncovers how the then-Prince of Wales battled royal traditionalists and Whitehall mandarins to champion his progressive causes, revealing decades of tension behind palace walls.
Jack Whitehall honours Nicholas Lyndhurst's late son Archie
Comedian Jack Whitehall honours memory of Archie Lyndhurst, son of Only Fools and Horses star Nicholas Lyndhurst, five years after teenager's tragic death at 19 through special passion project.
Jack Whitehall's hilarious taxi ride with TV legends
Comedian Jack Whitehall shares uproarious encounter with comedy icons as they struggle to find transport after filming The Great Celebrity Bake Off for SU2C
David Kogan set to become football's first independent regulator
Former Treasury and DCMS official David Kogan emerges as frontrunner to head groundbreaking football regulator, bringing decades of Whitehall experience to transform the beautiful game's governance.
Tory Minister's Civil Service Comments Spark Constitutional Row
Work and Pensions Secretary Mel Stride faces backlash after suggesting civil servants should implement Tory policies 'in a way that is consistent with their objectives' in major breach of ministerial code.
M25 weekend closure sparks Heathrow travel chaos
Drivers face severe disruption as the M25 shuts completely between Junctions 10 and 11 this weekend, creating major delays for Heathrow Airport passengers and local residents.
Trump's Second Term Agenda: Immigration Crackdown Revealed
Exclusive analysis reveals Donald Trump's controversial second-term blueprint targeting mass deportations, corporate tax reductions, and challenging constitutional norms as he prepares for potential return to White House.
Gogglebox's Stephen Webb closes salon amid financial struggles
Former Gogglebox favourite Stephen Webb reveals the heartbreaking closure of his hair salon business amid financial pressures, while co-star Kate Bottley offers emotional support during challenging times.
Archivist sacked over Trump's Eisenhower sword gift
The US National Archivist has been dramatically removed from office after refusing to allow Donald Trump to present a historic Eisenhower sword to King Charles III, sparking a constitutional firestorm.
Major Palestine protest to bring London to standstill
Thousands expected to join pro-Palestine demonstration marching through Westminster to Whitehall amid heightened security measures and traffic disruption warnings.
Pro-Palestine March Clashes With Armistice Day in London
Thousands of pro-Palestinian demonstrators are set to march through Central London on Armistice Day, creating a major security challenge as police brace for potential clashes with remembrance events.
Trump's plan for mass government firings revealed
Exclusive: Donald Trump's allies are preparing for a potential second term with plans to fire thousands of civil servants under Schedule F, raising alarm about threats to Whitehall's political neutrality and government stability.
Starmer faces data crisis as Tories leave 'digital mess'
Newly elected Prime Minister Keir Starmer confronts a staggering data management crisis with critical government information scattered across insecure platforms including WhatsApp and personal emails, according to alarming official findings.
M5 closed after lorry fire near Bristol - major delays
Major disruption on M5 as emergency services tackle blazing HGV near Bristol - full closure expected for hours with severe delays building
Queensland Coal Plant Could Close Six Years Early
Australia's energy landscape faces dramatic transformation as Queensland's largest coal-fired power station could shut down six years ahead of schedule, accelerating the nation's transition to renewables.
Government Shutdown Threat: Troops' Pay & Passports at Risk
Exclusive: Britain braces for widespread disruption as potential government shutdown threatens military pay, passport services and national parks. Critical services face closure in unprecedented Whitehall standoff.
London Fire Brigade faces government intervention over safety
The London Fire Brigade is under government scrutiny after inspectors identified serious operational weaknesses, prompting potential intervention from Whitehall to address safety concerns.
Big Sur Cut Off as Landslide Closes Highway 1
A massive landslide has severed Highway 1 at San Simeon, isolating Big Sur and triggering indefinite road closures. Emergency repairs are underway amid ongoing storm threats.
Whitehall Paedophile Caught in Police Sting
A senior civil servant from Whitehall has been jailed after engaging in depraved conversations about child abuse and incest on social media. Read the shocking details of the police operation that brought him to justice.
Major anti-racism protest in London over 'racist van'
Hundreds of demonstrators flooded Whitehall after a van displaying racist slogans circulated near the Home Office, sparking outrage and calls for government action against rising hate speech.
Civil servants face ban on 'woke' veganism and guilt meetings
UK government ministers are planning to ban civil servants from attending 'non-job' diversity sessions on topics like veganism and 'British guilt' during work hours, aiming to refocus on core public service delivery.
Starmer's 'Contribution' Mantra to Reshape Labour Cabinet
Sir Keir Starmer is preparing to fundamentally overhaul how Cabinet ministers operate, with a new 'contribution' framework that could redefine roles and accountability in a future Labour government.
MI6 Chief's Secret Meeting with Mandelson Rocks Whitehall
Exclusive: Head of Secret Intelligence Service Richard Moore held undisclosed meeting with Labour peer Lord Mandelson, raising eyebrows across Westminster and security circles.
12 Arrested as 'Unite The Kingdom' Rally Sparks London Clashes
Twelve individuals were arrested following disorder at a 'Unite The Kingdom' protest in Whitehall. The Met Police condemns 'unacceptable violence' against officers as the far-right group's demonstration met a counter-protest.
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