Starmer's First 48 Hours: Cabinet Reshuffle Begins
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Irish Government Crisis Over President Higgins Support
Ireland's coalition government descends into crisis as Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil withdraw backing for President Michael D. Higgins' re-election bid, creating unprecedented political division.
Westminster blocks Scotland's Canada trade mission
The UK Government has prevented Scottish ministers from attending a major international trade summit in Canada, sparking fresh tensions over foreign relations powers.
Irish PM confronts angry protesters in Dublin security scare
Taoiseach Micheál Martin faced heated confrontations with anti-government demonstrators in Dublin, with footage showing protesters breaching security and shouting abuse just metres from the Irish leader.
UK blocks Scottish govt from Trump and Vance meetings
The UK government has intervened to prevent Scottish ministers from holding official meetings with Donald Trump and JD Vance during their UK visits, sparking a major constitutional row over devolved powers.
UK blocks Scottish Government's international offices
The UK Government has rejected a formal request from Scottish Ministers to open international offices, escalating tensions over foreign policy powers and devolved authority.
Irish Minister Resigns Amid Government Crisis
Heather Humphreys steps down as Fine Gael's deputy leader amid political turmoil in Dublin, creating uncertainty for the coalition government's future stability.
Labour's Powell urges government to drop donor legal action
Shadow leader intervenes as ministers pursue legal proceedings against company linked to major Labour donor, warning of potential political consequences and taxpayer costs.
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.
New Home Secretary Confronts Gaza Arms Export Dilemma
In her first major move as Home Secretary, Bridget Phillipson confronts the government's controversial position on Gaza arms exports, signalling potential policy shifts ahead.
Queensland official sacked over misconduct claims
Exclusive: Craig Servin, a senior Queensland government official, has been dismissed following allegations of inappropriate behaviour towards a junior female colleague during an overseas government trip, sparking an internal investigation.
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.
US in longest government shutdown in history
The United States faces an unprecedented political crisis as Republican hardliners trigger the longest government shutdown in the nation's history, leaving federal services paralysed and millions of workers unpaid.
Miliband blocks Scotland's green energy scheme
Labour Energy Secretary Ed Miliband halts Scottish government's community energy scheme in major devolution showdown, blocking green projects across Scotland.
Quango spends £5m on pest advisors recommending arm-waving
Exclusive investigation reveals how a government quango spent millions on questionable pest advisors while promoting unconventional seagull deterrent methods involving giant googly eyes and arm-flapping.
Britons trapped in Israel-Palestine conflict seek rescue
Exclusive: British citizens stranded in conflict zones make desperate pleas for evacuation as Scottish Government demands Westminster action on humanitarian corridors.
Council Tax Crisis: Local Authorities Demand Funding Overhaul
UK councils issue urgent warning to Chancellor Rachel Reeves as financial pressures threaten essential services including social care, libraries and bin collections.
Queensland rewrites FOI laws after automated request deluge
The Queensland government is implementing sweeping changes to its Freedom of Information framework after being overwhelmed by automated requests, sparking debate about digital transparency versus bureaucratic sustainability.
US government shutdown becomes longest in history
America's political system grinds to a halt as the longest government shutdown in US history continues, leaving federal workers in limbo and essential services strained.
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.
Trump's mass federal layoff plan threatens US government
Former President Donald Trump unveils radical plan to slash federal workforce through sweeping layoffs and hiring freezes, sparking concerns about government stability and public services.
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.
US Government Shutdown Deepens: Federal Services Paralyzed
The US government shutdown enters its third week with no resolution in sight, causing widespread disruption to federal services and leaving thousands of workers without pay as political divisions paralyse Washington.
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.
UK Scraps Ministerial Jobs Watchdog ACOBA
The UK government has abolished ACOBA, the watchdog regulating post-ministerial jobs, in a sweeping ethics reform that raises concerns about transparency and the 'revolving door' between politics and business.
Swinney grilled over Aberdeen development plans
Scotland's Deputy First Minister John Swinney confronts intense parliamentary scrutiny regarding the Scottish Government's contentious Aberdeen development plans, facing tough questions from opposition MSPs.
Federal workers face wave of firings and threats
US federal employees report unprecedented workplace intimidation and political purges as new administration targets career civil servants in sweeping personnel overhaul.
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.
Macron reappoints PM who resigned just 4 days ago
In a stunning reversal, French President Emmanuel Macron has reappointed Gabriel Attal as Prime Minister just days after his resignation, creating political turmoil and raising questions about government stability.
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