Ukraine peace talks 'extremely positive' - Irish minister
Irish Foreign Minister Helen McEntee reports 'extremely positive' feedback from Ukraine peace talks in Switzerland. Further work is needed to end the conflict. Read the latest developments.
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EU debates Ukraine peace plan as Russia strikes kill 26
EU foreign ministers meet in Brussels to discuss secretive Ukraine peace proposal requiring Kyiv's capitulation. Russian attacks continue as 26 killed in Ternopil strike.
EU debates €140bn Ukraine funding amid corruption scandal
EU finance ministers meet in Brussels to discuss crucial Ukraine funding as Zelensky warns country's survival depends on Western support. Decision delayed until December summit.
Ukraine Ministers Quit in Corruption Scandal
Ukraine's justice and energy ministers resign amid a major embezzlement scandal at the state nuclear firm, rocking the government as Russia attacks energy infrastructure. Follow the latest developments.
Ministers can't trace billions in Brexit payments to EU
British ministers face scrutiny as they confess to having no clear accounting of where billions of pounds in post-Brexit payments to Brussels have actually been spent, raising serious questions about financial oversight.
State ministers threaten NDIS boycott in Butler clash
State and territory disability ministers are threatening to boycott crucial NDIS reform talks with Health Minister Mark Butler over what they call 'unacceptable' federal government tactics.
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.
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.
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.
EU Ministers Clash Over Palestinian Aid in Gaza Crisis
European Union foreign ministers engage in heated debate over suspending development aid for Palestinians as Gaza humanitarian crisis deepens. Ireland and Luxembourg lead opposition against cutting vital funding.
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.
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
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