Scottish Government's £2.5m RBS contract sparks row
First Minister John Swinney faces scrutiny over a major Royal Bank of Scotland deal awarded without competitive tender, raising questions about government procurement transparency.
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Michelle Mone's friends attack over PPE scandal
Exclusive: Baroness Mone faces backlash from former allies as damning messages reveal private frustrations over the ongoing PPE controversy that continues to rock Westminster.
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.
Indonesia cancels Chinese fighter jet deal
Indonesia has abruptly terminated its $8 billion agreement to purchase Chinese Chengdu J-10 fighter jets, marking a significant pivot in defence strategy and raising questions about regional military alliances.
Mone's PPE firm faces £122m repayment deadline
Baroness Mone's PPE Medro faces crucial deadline to repay millions to taxpayers after controversial pandemic contracts, as pressure mounts over undisclosed involvement.
Mone-linked firm misses £122m PPE repayment deadline
Exclusive: The company linked to Tory peer Michelle Mone has failed to meet its deadline to repay £122 million for unused PPE, as the government prepares for potential legal proceedings.
Michelle Mone admits benefiting from £200m COVID contracts
Baroness Michelle Mone finally confesses she could profit from massive PPE deals secured through government VIP lane during pandemic emergency.
Michelle Mone's PPE firm in High Court asset freeze
Baroness Michelle Mone faces legal turmoil as the High Court freezes assets linked to PPE Medpro amid allegations of undisclosed involvement in £200m government pandemic contracts.
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.
Federal workers face pay freeze in government shutdown crisis
Hundreds of thousands of US federal employees confront financial uncertainty as political gridlock threatens to halt government paychecks, with essential services at risk.
Australia's transparency crisis: Govt breaks FOI pledges
Exclusive analysis reveals the Labor government is failing its own transparency commitments, with freedom of information delays and rejections reaching record levels despite election promises.
Scotland accuses UK government of trade sabotage
Exclusive: Scottish ministers claim UK government is actively undermining Scotland's economy by blocking international trade opportunities and ignoring devolved powers.
US Government Shutdown Crisis Looms
The US government faces imminent shutdown as political deadlock between Democrats and Republicans over spending bills reaches critical stage, threatening federal services and national operations.
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.
Sturgeon's child care scheme branded 'shambolic'
A scathing independent review reveals Nicola Sturgeon's flagship scheme to transform the lives of looked-after children has descended into chaos, with devastating consequences for Scotland's most vulnerable young people.
US Govt Shutdown Leaves Federal Workers Without Pay
Hundreds of thousands of American federal employees confront financial catastrophe as political stalemate in Washington triggers government shutdown, leaving workers without pay during crucial holiday season.
French Defence Minister Lecornu Out in Macron Reshuffle
France's Defence Minister Sébastien Lecornu exits government as President Macron assembles new team after election setback reshapes political landscape.
UK Government in Irish Budget Leak Scandal
Westminster officials accused of sharing confidential Irish budget documents, sparking major cross-border controversy and straining UK-Ireland relations.
US Government Shutdown Averted in Last-Minute Deal
The US Congress has narrowly avoided a complete government shutdown after passing a last-minute funding package, though key divisions remain unresolved in the ongoing budget battle.
Government employee charged with Tesla vandalism spree
Dylan Adams, a Minnesota government worker, faces charges after being caught on camera vandalising multiple Tesla vehicles while employed by public sector.
French PM Lecornu Resigns in Political Shakeup
French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has unexpectedly resigned from his position, creating political uncertainty in Paris and raising questions about the future direction of the French government.
Irish PM demands UK apology over Dublin bombing remarks
Taoiseach Micheál Martin calls for formal UK apology after government spokesperson suggested Dublin government 'should have expected' 1974 bombings that killed 26 people.
French PM Lecornu Resigns - Macron's Government in Crisis
France faces political crisis as Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu unexpectedly resigns, creating major challenges for President Macron's administration and sending shockwaves through European politics.
French PM Resigns After Weeks - Major Blow to Macron
In a stunning political development, France's newly appointed Prime Minister Sebastian Lecornu has abruptly resigned, dealing another embarrassing setback to President Emmanuel Macron's administration after recent election losses.
Czech populist Babis wins election, coalition talks begin
Populist leader Andrej Babis triumphs in Czech elections as his ANO party emerges victorious, sparking crucial negotiations to form a stable coalition government in Prague.
Dublin Council Defies UK Government on Palestine
Dublin City Council faces Whitehall backlash after voting to fly Palestinian flags and support sanctions against Israel in response to Gaza conflict.
Scotland and Irish county forge historic transport partnership
In an unprecedented cross-border agreement, the Scottish Government has partnered with Ireland's County Donegal to create a revolutionary transport network, with Network Rail providing crucial technical expertise for this international collaboration.
US Government Shutdown Looms as Senate Deadlock Deepens
The United States faces another government shutdown as Senate Democrats and Republicans clash over spending bills, with federal funding set to expire this weekend amid political gridlock in Washington.
Whistleblower exposes HUD housing oversight failures
A federal watchdog investigation reveals systemic failures in HUD's oversight of affordable housing, putting vulnerable tenants at risk across America.
Mone defends COVID contracts: 'Business isn't plain sailing'
Michelle Mone breaks her silence on the PPE Medpro controversy, claiming business isn't 'plain sailing' while defending her involvement in the £200 million government contract during the pandemic.
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