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Covid inquiry response costs taxpayers over £100m

Official data shows the UK government has spent over £100 million on legal and staff costs responding to the Covid inquiry. Discover the breakdown and why it's set to be Britain's most expensive public inquiry.

Covid inquiry response costs taxpayer over £100m

Official figures reveal the Government has spent over £100m on legal and staff costs responding to the Covid inquiry. Discover the full breakdown of the escalating public spending.

China Spy Case Collapse 'Shambolic', Inquiry Finds

A parliamentary inquiry brands the collapse of a China spy prosecution 'shambolic', citing systemic failures. The damning report emerges as ministers delay a decision on a new Chinese 'super-embassy'.

Public Inquiry into Surgeon Sam Eljamel Begins

The public inquiry into disgraced surgeon Sam Eljamel, who harmed dozens at Ninewells Hospital, begins hearing opening statements. Follow for updates on this major NHS scandal.

SNP under fire for grooming gangs inquiry refusal

SNP government faces mounting criticism for resisting independent inquiry into grooming gangs despite victims' harrowing testimonies. Calls grow for justice as existing child abuse probe could investigate.

SNP accused of blocking grooming gang inquiry powers

The Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry reveals it already holds powers to investigate grooming gangs, raising questions over the SNP government's refusal to launch a dedicated probe. Survivors demand action.

Farage Under Investigation Over Campaign Donations

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage is under investigation by Parliament's standards watchdog over undeclared campaign donations, raising questions about financial transparency in British politics.

Court rejects MP Liam Byrne's standards appeal

Former Minister Liam Byrne faces political setback as Court of Appeal rejects bid to overturn parliamentary standards ruling, raising questions about MP conduct and accountability.

Legal challenge forces grooming gang inquiry review

A landmark legal case compels Britain's independent inquiry into child sexual exploitation to reconsider its approach after victim Fiona Goddard challenged its handling of abuse allegations.

Grooming gangs inquiry chaos as victims resign

Britain's landmark grooming gangs inquiry faces crisis as three key victims resign in protest against chairman's controversial remarks about Pakistani heritage perpetrators, throwing the high-profile investigation into turmoil.

Sheku Bayoh Inquiry Judge Quits Over Bias Claims

The high-profile inquiry into the death of Sheku Bayoh faces major disruption after former judge Gordon Jackson KC resigns amid allegations of perceived bias, casting doubt over the investigation's future.

Grooming Gang Inquiry Crisis as Candidate Withdraws

The government's landmark inquiry into grooming gangs faces major disruption after the preferred candidate to lead the investigation unexpectedly pulls out, dealing another blow to the long-delayed probe.

Louvre Heist: £90m Loss Revealed Ahead of MP Hearing

The Louvre Museum director faces parliamentary scrutiny as devastating new figures reveal nearly £90m in losses from the sophisticated art heist, raising urgent questions about museum security protocols.

Senior lawyer quits UK grooming gang inquiry

Fiona Goddard resigns from major child sexual exploitation investigation, raising serious questions about the inquiry's approach to victim support and transparency.

Grooming gang victim quits 'toxic' inquiry panel

A survivor of child sexual exploitation has dramatically resigned from a government-backed inquiry, branding the panel 'dysfunctional' and 'traumatising' as she reveals systematic failures in supporting victims.

NSW constitutional crisis over 120-year-old law

A dramatic constitutional showdown has unfolded in New South Wales as Chris Minns' chief of staff refuses to comply with a parliamentary order, invoking legal privilege and sparking a major political confrontation.

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