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Whitehall spends £3,244 of taxpayer money on Pride
The Cabinet Office used over £3,000 of public funds for civil servants to join Pride parades, sparking impartiality and spending concerns. Discover the full story.
Starmer: Tories may 'max out credit card' before election
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer accuses Conservatives of planning irresponsible pre-election spending that could cripple the next government, as he outlines his party's economic priorities.
Insiders Bet on Record UK Government Shutdown
Senior government officials are privately predicting the longest shutdown in British political history as ministers and civil servants remain locked in bitter disputes over spending cuts and policy direction, with no resolution in sight.
Shocking Report Reveals Decades of Government Incompetence
A damning investigation uncovers twenty years of systemic failure in Westminster, exposing a culture of delinquency and financial recklessness that has cost taxpayers billions.
Government facing major financial risks, warns watchdog
The National Audit Office head Gareth Davies reveals serious concerns about government financial management and accountability in exclusive interview with David Lammy.
Starmer summons top civil servant in power move
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer calls Cabinet Secretary Simon Case to shadow cabinet meeting, signalling significant changes to civil service operations if Labour wins power.
Starmer set to sack Cabinet Secretary in Whitehall shakeup
Sir Keir Starmer prepares to dismiss top civil servant Chris Wormald amid concerns over NHS performance and departmental effectiveness in major Whitehall overhaul.
Starmer appoints new Defence Minister in government reshuffle
Prime Minister Keir Starmer makes strategic changes at Ministry of Defence as new government settles into Whitehall. Exclusive details on the personnel moves shaping Britain's defence leadership.
Trump Aide's Nazi Streak Admission Sparks Crisis
Explosive revelations emerge as a key Trump associate confesses to having a 'Nazi streak' in leaked racist messages, throwing the administration into turmoil and prompting crisis meetings.
Expert: 3 Major British Institutions Face Collapse
A leading political scientist issues stark warning about Westminster, Whitehall and the Union itself as systemic pressures threaten fundamental pillars of British governance.
Starmer declares war on government waste
Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Chancellor Rachel Reeves launch sweeping reforms to slash government waste and redirect billions to frontline services in bold efficiency drive.
Cummings Reveals National Security Lapses After 5-Year Wait
Former Downing Street adviser Dominic Cummings reveals shocking national security lapses after waiting five years, sending political shockwaves through Whitehall.
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.
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.
NHS and Police spend £70M on diversity officers
Exclusive investigation uncovers massive taxpayer spending on equality and diversity officers across public services while frontline services face cutbacks.
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.
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