Reeves avoids probe over £20bn 'black hole' claims
Chancellor Rachel Reeves will not face an investigation over claims she misled the public about a £20bn fiscal black hole before the Budget. Read the full story on the watchdog's decision.
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Scottish Government wrongly withheld Sturgeon probe info
Information Commissioner rules Scottish Government unlawfully withheld evidence from Nicola Sturgeon ministerial code investigation. Read the full ruling details.
Minister's council tax error fuels Labour financial scrutiny
Defence Secretary John Healey underpaid £1500 in council tax due to Westminster Council error. Labour faces fresh scrutiny over ministers' financial affairs. Read the full details.
Sleaze Watchdog Rebukes Starmer Over Football Regulator
Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces a formal rebuke for involvement in a controversial football regulator appointment, despite a prior recusal agreement. Discover the details of this political scandal.
David Lammy in Ministerial Code breach row over prisoner comments
Shadow Foreign Secretary David Lammy faces backlash after appearing to reveal sensitive prisoner release information during PMQs, raising serious questions about ministerial conduct.
Reeves defends ministerial car use for short trip
Chancellor Rachel Reeves addresses controversy after being spotted leaving Downing Street in official car for journey under one mile to LBC studio, defending transport efficiency.
Minister's police escort sparks security protocol debate
Mark Harper faces scrutiny after receiving police protection during Peterborough visit, raising questions about ministerial security arrangements and taxpayer funding.
Labour Minister Quits After Breaking Ministerial Code
A senior Labour cabinet minister has been compelled to step down after violating government laws, sparking accusations of preferential treatment and internal party turmoil.
McVey's 'Common Sense' Bill Sparks Commons Clash
Conservative MP Esther McVey faces parliamentary opposition as she introduces controversial legislation granting ministers new powers to override 'woke' civil service guidance, prompting heated debate about government overreach.
Ministerial power remains in new environment laws
Australia's environment minister will retain final approval power over contentious development projects under Labor's newly unveiled environmental protection legislation, sparking criticism from conservation groups.
Kemi Badenoch exposed in WhatsApp leak scandal
Cabinet Minister Kemi Badenoch faces mounting pressure after leaked WhatsApp conversations show she misled the public about correspondence with former Post Office chairman Henry Staunton.
Jess Phillips confronts minister over 'disgusting' Commons conduct
Labour MP Jess Phillips demands answers from policing minister Chris Philp after he appeared to mock her during a debate about violence against women, sparking parliamentary outrage.
Labour's grooming gangs inquiry stalled by chair delay
The government's landmark inquiry into grooming gangs has hit a major roadblock as ministers struggle to find a chair months after promising urgent action. Critics accuse Labour of delaying crucial child protection reforms.
Speaker's Fury Over Collapsed China Spy Case
Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle unleashes unprecedented anger as sensitive China spying prosecution collapses, raising national security concerns and ministerial accountability questions.
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.
Scottish Finance Secretary resigns over rules breach
Kate Forbes steps down as Scotland's Finance Secretary after breaking ministerial rules by failing to register husband's company interests, dealing another blow to John Swinney's government.
Lloyds faces FCA probe over motor finance practices
The Financial Conduct Authority has launched a formal investigation into Lloyds Banking Group's motor finance lending practices, raising concerns about potential customer harm in the lucrative car finance market.
Police watchdog probes GMP's treatment of bereaved families
The IOPC has initiated a comprehensive investigation into how GMP handles interactions with families who have lost loved ones following police contact, after multiple serious concerns were raised.
NHS doctor faces second tribunal over Hamas posts
A senior NHS doctor is under investigation for the second time by the General Medical Council over social media comments regarding the October 7th Hamas attacks, raising questions about free speech in the medical profession.
Car Finance Compensation: Millions Could Claim Thousands
MoneySavingExpert Martin Lewis warns of massive PCP and hire purchase mis-selling scandal that could see drivers receive billions in compensation.
'Nutter' workplace remark ruled as harassment in tribunal
A senior manager's description of a colleague as a 'nutter' has been formally classified as harassment in a groundbreaking employment tribunal ruling that redefines workplace conduct standards.
Tory Minister's Civil Service Comments Spark Constitutional Row
Work and Pensions Secretary Mel Stride faces backlash after suggesting civil servants should implement Tory policies 'in a way that is consistent with their objectives' in major breach of ministerial code.
BBC bans 'mate' and 'sweetheart' in workplace overhaul
The BBC implements strict new guidelines prohibiting informal terms like 'mate' and 'sweetheart' following multiple workplace scandals, aiming to create more professional environment.
Police officers suspended after NFL game altercation
Two Indianapolis police officers have been suspended following a physical confrontation with a civilian outside Lucas Oil Stadium after Sunday's NFL game, sparking internal investigation and public scrutiny.
Police officer suspended over Palestine protest arrest
Metropolitan Police officer suspended as video shows controversial arrest of woman holding 'Free Palestine' sign during London demonstration
Man jailed for excessive kissing on Ryanair flight
A romantic flight turned into a legal nightmare when a British man received a prison sentence for refusing to stop kissing his girlfriend during a Ryanair journey from London to Spain. Discover how excessive affection led to air rage charges and what this
Police accused of intimidating Jewish protesters in London
Scotland Yard faces serious criticism after officers were filmed threatening to arrest Jewish demonstrators for 'breach of peace' during central London protests.
Public Decorum Crisis: Aggression Surges at UK Events
Exclusive investigation reveals how swearing, spitting and physical intimidation are becoming commonplace at British public gatherings, with experts warning of a dangerous new normal for civic behaviour.
Federal staff anti-Democrat messages during shutdown
Exclusive investigation reveals US federal employees posted inflammatory anti-Biden messages while crucial services faced closure during budget standoff
GMP officers investigated over handcuffing during medical emergency
Greater Manchester Police faces scrutiny as two officers are investigated for handcuffing a Jewish man experiencing a medical emergency while paramedics treated him.
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