Lord Bird: We Need a New Ministry to Dismantle Poverty
Big Issue founder Lord John Bird renews his call for a dedicated Whitehall department to eradicate poverty in Britain, urging legally binding targets. Read his exclusive interview.
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Lord Bird Demands New Ministry to Eradicate Poverty
Big Issue founder Lord John Bird renews his call for a dedicated government department to tackle poverty, urging for legally binding targets to lift over 550,000 children out of hardship.
Trump's DoJ Releases Epstein Files on Deadline
The US Justice Department has published thousands of documents from the Jeffrey Epstein investigations. Explore the details and political fallout of this long-awaited release.
US Education Department dismantled amid staff outrage
Trump administration transfers key education programmes to other agencies as staff describe complete loss of morale and chaotic working conditions. Read the full investigation.
Education Department Loses Key Responsibilities in Shake-Up
The Department for Education faces significant restructuring as multiple responsibilities are reassigned to other government departments. Discover how this overhaul will impact UK education policy.
US Education Dept Dismantled as Trump Pushes Closure
The Trump administration is accelerating its plan to shut down the US Education Department, transferring major grant programmes to other agencies. Discover the implications.
Justice Dept Sues Georgia Over 2020 Election
The US Justice Department has filed a lawsuit against Georgia, alleging discriminatory voting practices during the 2020 elections. Discover the details and implications.
DOJ Finds Systemic Racism in Minneapolis and Phoenix Police
A landmark investigation reveals Minneapolis and Phoenix police departments engaged in systemic discrimination against Black and minority communities, following George Floyd's murder.
FBI exposes civil rights abuses by Mississippi police
A federal investigation reveals disturbing patterns of excessive force and rights violations by Jackson police officers, prompting urgent Department of Justice intervention.
Trump Justice Dept faces £230m legal claims over targeting
Explosive legal filings reveal the US Justice Department faces massive compensation claims from individuals who allege they were wrongfully prosecuted for political reasons during Trump's presidency.
Ex-DfE boss reveals government pressure on Ofsted
Exclusive: Jonathan Slater reveals how ministers pushed for favourable school ratings amid pandemic chaos in shocking Whitehall revelations.
Government's Secret Influencer Strategy Exposed
Exclusive investigation reveals Cabinet Office documents detailing covert strategy to recruit social media influencers for government messaging ahead of elections
Foreign Office staff pushed Israel trip despite trade ban
Exclusive investigation reveals UK Foreign Office officials pushed ahead with Israel visit despite suspended trade talks, raising serious questions about government protocol breaches.
Government's Secret British Gas & Holland & Barrett Deals Exposed
Exclusive investigation reveals how government departments bypassed competitive tendering to award lucrative contracts to major corporations including Centrica and Holland & Barrett during critical periods.
UK diverted Ukraine research funds to Brexit work
Exclusive investigation uncovers how Whitehall redirected vital medical and environmental research funding away from Ukraine support programmes to bolster post-Brexit policy development.
Digital ID Cards for UK Veterans in Government Pilot
UK veterans to trial revolutionary digital identification system that could replace physical documents in major Whitehall digital transformation initiative
Government's Rebecca Black social media blunder exposed
Exclusive investigation reveals how the Department of Health's embarrassing social media blunder, mocking Rebecca Black's 'Friday', sparked internal review and learning reforms across Whitehall.
MoJ fails to file receipts for £1.1bn spending
Shocking audit reveals Ministry of Justice failed to provide receipts for billions in taxpayer money, raising serious questions about financial oversight.
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.
China's 2-Year Cyber Breach of UK Government Revealed
Exclusive investigation reveals Chinese state-backed hackers infiltrated UK government systems, accessing sensitive material in a major security breach that went undetected for years.
Labour's tech revolution: Kendall backs digital government overhaul
Shadow Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall reveals Labour's ambitious plan to transform government services through technology, inspired by Sir Patrick Vallance's recommendations for a digital-first Britain.
Ministers grilled over collapsed China spy case
Senior government ministers are facing intense scrutiny from MPs after a high-profile Chinese espionage case dramatically collapsed, raising serious questions about national security protocols and diplomatic relations with Beijing.
Civil servants spend thousands on Pimm's sports days
Exclusive investigation reveals government departments splurged public funds on lavish summer parties featuring Pimm's, cocktails, and entertainment while claiming 'team building' benefits.
Ex-PM chief blocked from China role over security fears
Exclusive: Jonathan Powell, Tony Blair's former chief of staff, blocked from joining Chinese advisory board after UK government raises national security concerns about Beijing's influence operations.
Council leaders banned from policy announcements without approval
Exclusive: Council chiefs and public servants across Britain have been ordered to seek government approval before making significant policy statements in dramatic Whitehall power grab.
UK spies gagged over Chinese embassy security concerns
Security officials were prevented from raising national security concerns about China's controversial new embassy compound in London, raising serious questions about diplomatic transparency and UK sovereignty.
Cabinet Office chief investigated over Microsoft role
The government's ethics watchdog is investigating Cabinet Office chief Simon Case after he sought approval to join Microsoft while still serving in Whitehall, raising serious questions about the revolving door between public service and big tech.
Boris Johnson breached rules on government contacts
Former PM breached rules designed to prevent abuse of official connections for personal gain, according to ethics investigation that raises fresh questions about post-government conduct.
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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