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MPs Demand Companies House Reform After Blackburn Labour Scandal

UK politicians are calling for urgent reform of Companies House after it was revealed the Blackburn Labour Party was wrongly listed as a person of significant control for dozens of dormant firms, exposing a major flaw in the corporate register.

The Guardian Removes Content in Rare Editorial Reversal

The Guardian has taken the unusual step of removing an article and its accompanying podcast episode. This in-depth report explores the reasons behind this rare editorial decision and its implications for journalistic standards.

KC: Legal Aid Reform 'Astonishing Act of Self-Harm'

In a scathing critique, Thomas Ross KC warns that removing specialist criminal barristers from the Legal Aid Agency's advisory panel is a catastrophic move that will undermine fair trials and worsen the crisis in the UK's justice system.

Legal Threat to Lammy Over Gaza Arms Policy

Foreign Secretary David Lammy is under intense scrutiny as a new legal opinion suggests he could be held personally liable for his policy on Gaza, testing the boundaries of ministerial responsibility.

Kash Patel: CIA put me on 'assassination list'

Ex-Trump aide Kash Patel makes explosive allegations on Charlie Kirk's show, claiming the US government's pledge of transparency is a facade and revealing he was placed on an 'assassination list' by the CIA.

Study: ChatGPT Users Can't Tell AI from Humans

Groundbreaking research uncovers that many ChatGPT users can't distinguish the AI from a human, raising urgent questions about transparency and trust in artificial intelligence.

Hillsborough Law: Duty of Candour Bill Heads to Parliament

The Hillsborough Law, a new bill mandating a legal 'duty of candour' on public officials, will be presented to Parliament. It aims to prevent future cover-ups like the one following the 1989 disaster that claimed 97 lives.

Guardian Corrections: Fixing Errors from Politics to Weather

The Guardian's latest corrections roundup addresses errors on topics ranging from political misstatements to weather misreporting, underscoring the publication's commitment to editorial accuracy and transparency in journalism.

Mandelson's Secret Fight Over Epstein Emails Revealed

Explosive court documents reveal Peter Mandelson's legal battle to suppress emails with Jeffrey Epstein. The former minister's links to the disgraced financier are laid bare in a major transparency fight.

Scottish Government Faces Inquiry Over Libya Communications

An independent inquiry has been launched to investigate claims of undisclosed meetings between Scottish Government officials and Libyan representatives, raising serious questions about transparency and diplomatic protocols.

Boris Johnson's Secret Saudi Meeting Exposed

Explosive documents reveal former PM Boris Johnson's undisclosed meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, raising serious questions about government transparency and lobbying rules.

Farage Refuses Tax Return Disclosure Amid Scrutiny

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage faces mounting pressure after refusing to publicly release his full tax returns, sparking accusations of hypocrisy from political rivals and transparency advocates.

US Congressman Collapses During Live TV Interview

Republican Congressman Don Bacon suffers a dramatic medical episode during a live television interview from his Nebraska home, raising serious questions about politicians' health transparency.

Labour faces internal fury over secretive FOI plans

The Australian Labor government is confronting a significant internal and cross-party backlash over proposed legislation that critics argue would severely restrict transparency and public access to government information.

Trump Accuses Big Pharma of COVID Cover-Up in Debate

In a fiery debate revelation, Donald Trump accuses pharmaceutical giants of a COVID-19 cover-up, vowing to force transparency on the pandemic's origins if re-elected. RFK Jr. backs the claim, igniting a new political firestorm.

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