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Jenny Cox: Architect of Britain's health and social care

Discover the remarkable legacy of Jenny Cox, the pioneering civil servant whose tireless work behind the scenes revolutionised Britain's approach to health, social care, and disability rights, leaving an indelible mark on millions of lives.

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 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.

Time to torch Scotland's bloated quango empire

An explosive investigation reveals Scotland's staggering quango crisis with 250 taxpayer-funded bodies costing billions. As public services struggle, calls grow for a radical bonfire of bureaucratic waste.

Home Office: 12 staff, 1 worker on Rwanda returns

Exclusive investigation reveals staggering inefficiency within the Home Office as a dozen staff members are assigned to Rwanda asylum policy, with only a single caseworker actually processing returns.

UK government blocks Welsh conversion therapy ban

The UK government has prevented Wales from implementing its own ban on conversion therapy, sparking a major constitutional dispute over devolved powers and LGBTQ+ rights protections.

Royal Mail fined £5.6m for missing delivery targets

Royal Mail faces massive £5.6 million penalty after regulator Ofcom finds the postal service missed first and second class delivery targets for 2022-23, affecting millions of customers across the UK.

Vodafone Network Outage Disrupts UK Services

Major Vodafone service disruption affects mobile and broadband users nationwide. Company confirms network issues and works on resolution as frustrated customers report widespread connectivity problems.

Vodafone broadband compensation after major outage

Thousands of Vodafone broadband customers are set to receive compensation following a significant service outage that left households and businesses without internet connectivity for extended periods.

Whitehall official disciplined for twerking at police gala

A senior government official faces sanctions after performing explicit dance moves, including twerking, at a high-profile police charity event attended by Rod Stewart's wife Penny Lancaster, sparking an official investigation into professional misconduct.

Trump plans mass federal layoffs during shutdown

Former President Donald Trump and allies are reportedly planning sweeping federal workforce reductions that could bypass Congress, raising concerns about government stability and workers' rights.

Trump Ally Predicts Federal Workforce 'Bloodbath'

Exclusive: Former Trump administration official John McEntee predicts massive government purge and sweeping changes to federal employment in potential second term, sparking controversy and concern among civil servants.

Optus Network Collapse Disrupts Emergency Services

Australia's second-largest telecommunications provider Optus suffered a catastrophic nationwide outage, disrupting emergency services and mistakenly sending thousands of customers to voicemail during critical situations.

Leavitt: No Government Pay During Shutdowns

GOP congressional candidate Karoline Leavitt declares federal workers shouldn't receive paychecks during government shutdowns, igniting heated debate about taxpayer fairness and civil service protections.

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