Exclusive investigation reveals how government departments bypassed competitive tendering to award lucrative contracts to major corporations including Centrica and Holland & Barrett during critical periods.
Exclusive investigation uncovers massive taxpayer spending on equality and diversity officers across public services while frontline services face cutbacks.
Breaking: NHS hospital workers call off planned strikes as union leaders agree to government pay offer, bringing relief to millions of patients across England.
British universities brace for unprecedented disruption as academic staff threaten nationwide strikes over pay disputes and massive job cuts, potentially locking students out of courses during critical academic periods.
Beloved Gogglebox octogenarian Mica Ven has been removed from her £62,000 NHS position following her television contract, sparking debate about public sector employment rules.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves declares no money for public sector pay rises in upcoming budget, setting stage for potential confrontation with unions as she blames previous Tory government for empty coffers.
Exclusive: Staff from taxpayer-funded quango under fire for attending rock concerts and lavish events while claiming expenses, sparking fresh scrutiny of public sector hospitality culture.
Cabinet Minister Kemi Badenoch launches blistering attack on Labour's union ties and pledges to ban NHS doctor strikes while defending academy school freedoms in major policy speech.
Shocking revelations emerge as a senior NSW government official admits to concealing themselves in a cupboard during a corruption investigation into alleged multi-million dollar kickbacks, exposing serious misconduct within the public sector.
France faces widespread disruption as transport, education and public services grind to a halt amid union-led protests against the new prime minister's economic agenda, testing President Macron's government.
A senior Queensland police helicopter pilot's staggering £183,000 annual salary has ignited controversy, raising questions about public sector spending and transparency in aviation operations.
Britain's economic recovery hits a wall as construction output plummets 1.9% in April, wiping out service sector gains and raising Budget concerns for the Chancellor.
The Labour government announces transformative plans to tackle England's care crisis with significant pay increases and a new national negotiating body, marking the biggest reform in decades.
Exclusive analysis of ONS figures shows a dramatic jobs market reversal, with private sector employment hitting a record high as the public sector workforce contracts for the ninth consecutive quarter.
UK government ministers are planning to ban civil servants from attending 'non-job' diversity sessions on topics like veganism and 'British guilt' during work hours, aiming to refocus on core public service delivery.
Exclusive: Over 800 Heathrow workers, including engineers and security, will strike in July over pay disputes, threatening major disruptions for summer holiday travellers.
France faces major disruption as unions launch a 'Bloquons Tout' (Block Everything) general strike against President Macron's controversial pension age rise to 64. Transport, schools, and energy sectors are hit.
Hundreds of thousands of workers bring France to a standstill in a massive day of strikes and demonstrations, demanding Prime Minister Gabriel Attal scraps deep public spending cuts.
France faces major disruption as public sector unions call a general strike on Thursday 13th February, protesting against austerity measures and demanding better pay and conditions.
France faces major travel disruption as unions launch a surprise strike against President Macron's contested reforms, bringing Parisian transport to a standstill.
Gatwick Airport is set for major disruption this autumn as over 100 workers announce eight days of strikes in a dispute over pay and working conditions, threatening travel plans for thousands of passengers.
Exclusive analysis reveals central government and NHS vacancies hit unprecedented levels despite Labour's promised employment crackdown, raising serious questions about the Chancellor's strategy.
British holidaymakers face severe travel disruption as indefinite strikes by security staff at Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI) cause flight cancellations and massive delays. The industrial action, demanding higher pay, is set to cause chaos throughout Oct
Barclays CEO C.S. Venkatakrishnan calls for restraint in public sector wage increases to curb inflation, warning of economic consequences without fiscal discipline.
Transport for London has formally invited the RMT union back to the negotiating table following a week of crippling Tube strikes that brought the capital to a standstill, as both sides seek a resolution to the ongoing dispute over working conditions.
Tourists in London faced a week of transport misery and soaring costs as coordinated Tube and rail strikes brought the capital to a standstill, turning dream holidays into logistical nightmares.
A secondary school teacher has remained on full sick pay for 16 years without returning to the classroom, costing taxpayers over £1 million and igniting a fierce debate on public sector sick leave reform.
UK families planning half-term getaways to Greece and Ireland are facing major travel disruptions due to planned strikes. Get the latest advice and alternative options.
Exclusive insight into the £70k+ salary of a London Underground driver on the Bakerloo line, as new TfL strike action brings the capital to a standstill.
British MPs are in line for a significant £7,000 pay increase, lifting their salaries to over £91,000, as recommended by the independent watchdog IPSA. This inflation-linked rise comes amidst a backdrop of sluggish wage growth and widespread industrial di