Government Adviser Resigns Over Undisclosed Second Job
Senior government adviser Mike Richards resigns after controversy over undisclosed second job with South West Water, raising questions over conflicts of interest in Whitehall.
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Reeves Poised to Overhaul Dreaded Council Tax
Exclusive: Chancellor Rachel Reeves is on the verge of announcing the most significant local government finance reform in a generation, aiming to axe the widely criticised council tax and replace it with a fairer property levy. This seismic shift promises
Westminster in 'Rail Power Grab' Row with Scotland and Wales
The UK government faces a furious backlash from Scottish and Welsh ministers over its plans to centralise control of Great British Railways in Westminster, bypassing devolution settlements and sparking a major constitutional row.
Rural Taxpayers Subsidising Urban Areas, Report Finds
A damning new report reveals a 'postcode lottery' in public spending, showing rural communities in England are subsidising urban areas by billions despite facing higher council tax bills and inferior services.
Swinney defiant on legal battles with Westminster
John Swinney, Scotland's Deputy First Minister, declares the Scottish Government will not back down from legal challenges against Westminster, defending Holyrood's right to legislate despite potential multi-million pound court battles.
Albanese's adviser urges remote work revolution
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's handpicked economic adviser delivers a stark warning about Australia's productivity crisis, urging businesses to adopt flexible working arrangements or risk falling behind globally.
Rugby League faces £16m funding cut threat
The UK government threatens to withdraw £16m in funding from Rugby League unless key questions are addressed, raising concerns over the sport's future.
Ministers' business-class flights funded by taxpayers
The Albanese government is under fire for spending taxpayer money on business-class flights for ministers, sparking outrage over wasteful spending.
Trump's 'Ice Maiden' Sparks MAGA Civil War
Susie Wiles, dubbed Trump's 'Ice Maiden', is sparking internal strife within the MAGA movement as critics question her influence and loyalty.
NT government scammed out of millions in payroll fraud
A brazen fraudster swindled the Northern Territory government out of millions in a sophisticated payroll scam. Here's how he did it and the shocking loopholes he exploited.
Ex-Met detective joins Reform UK as crime adviser
Former Met Police detective Colin Sutton, known for high-profile cases, has been appointed as Reform UK's crime adviser ahead of the next general election.
Starmer hires ex-Murdoch editor Coulson as adviser
Labour leader Keir Starmer has controversially appointed former News of the World editor Andy Coulson as a communications adviser, sparking debate within the party.
UK Public Trust in Government Drops Sharply
A recent survey by the Office for National Statistics shows a significant decline in public trust in the UK government. Experts weigh in on the causes and implications.
UK overrides Scotland on Aberdeen freeport funding
Westminster has intervened to approve funding for Aberdeen's green freeport, bypassing the Scottish Government's concerns over fair work conditions.
Trump Adviser Brooke Rollins Captures Huge Python in Florida
Former Trump adviser Brooke Rollins stuns with a daring python capture in the Florida Everglades, showcasing her fearless side beyond politics.
MPs push for tougher water pollution rules
A cross-party group of MPs urges the government to strengthen Ofwat’s powers to hold water companies accountable for sewage spills and environmental damage.
Water firms face scrutiny over sewage discharge failures
Government ministers demand answers as Thames Water and Southern Water fail to meet sewage discharge targets, raising environmental and health concerns.
Shapps defends superinjunction on Afghan leak
Defence Secretary Grant Shapps faces backlash after employing a superinjunction to suppress leaked documents on Afghanistan, sparking debates over transparency and government secrecy.
Trump Admin Unveils Controversial Policy Changes
The Trump administration has announced a series of bold policy changes, sparking heated debate across the political spectrum. Here’s a breakdown of the latest developments.
Heat pump grants may take 25 years to pay off
Government grants for heat pumps may take decades to pay off, sparking debate over green energy efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
Afghan Data Leak Exposes Allies to Taliban 'Kill List'
A shocking data breach has exposed Afghan allies to Taliban retaliation, with UK officials accused of negligence. The Armed Forces Minister faces scrutiny as details emerge of a leaked 'kill list'.
UK to wipe student debts for junior doctors
The UK government has announced plans to clear student loan debts for junior doctors, offering financial relief to those serving in the NHS. Find out how this bold move could transform the healthcare workforce.
Free childcare scheme sees surge in sign-ups
Thousands of parents scramble to register for the government's expanded free childcare scheme, with demand soaring ahead of the April rollout.
UK special forces, MI6 data lost in Afghan leak
A shocking breach reveals sensitive data on British special forces, MI6 operatives, and MPs was lost in an Afghan database leak. The government allegedly obtained a super-injunction to cover up the scandal.
Football agents face money laundering scrutiny in UK report
A new government report warns that football agents could be exploited for money laundering, urging stricter regulations in the sport's financial dealings.
Labour polling surge rivals Harold Wilson era
New polling data suggests Keir Starmer's Labour Party is gaining unprecedented public support, rivalling Harold Wilson's 1960s popularity. Could this signal a landslide victory in the next general election?
Starmer urges UK govt to restore NI government
Labour leader Keir Starmer calls on the UK government to expedite the restoration of Northern Ireland's devolved government, highlighting concerns over delays affecting local governance.
Activists call UK climate policy 'embarrassing' before COP28
Climate activists have plastered government buildings across the UK with satirical posters branding the country's environmental policies as 'very embarrassing' just days before the COP28 summit.
Pentagon credit card fraud: Billions wasted
A close ally of Donald Trump has called for urgent action after revelations of widespread Pentagon credit card fraud, with billions spent at casinos and nightclubs. The scandal raises serious questions about financial oversight in the US defence departmen
UK used superinjunctions to hide Afghan failures - leaks
Shocking classified documents expose how the British government used legal gag orders to suppress damning revelations about its involvement in Afghanistan.
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