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Rail union boss's Las Vegas trip funded by members

RMT union leader Mick Lynch faces scrutiny after spending thousands on a Las Vegas conference and luxury hotel stays, funded by members' subscription fees during a cost of living crisis.

Oxford Union pays £25,000 for Trump Instagram post

The prestigious Oxford Union faces mounting criticism after paying £25,000 for an Instagram post featuring Donald Trump, sparking outrage among students and alumni over the controversial expenditure.

Cafe owner defies council over Union Jack mural

A Westminster cafe owner faces council pressure to remove a Union Flag mural despite local support, sparking debate about national pride and local authority overreach in central London.

What If Politicians Actually Answered The Question?

A radical thought experiment imagines a political landscape where evasion is replaced by direct answers. Discover the transformative potential of truth-telling in Westminster and how it could reshape public trust, policy, and democracy itself.

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.

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.

National Trust in flag fury after removing Union Jack

The National Trust has ignited a fierce debate after contractors were seen removing the large Union Flag from the Bantham Ham stone tower in Devon. The move, done without prior consultation, has been branded an 'act of cultural vandalism' by critics and l

TFL invites RMT to resume talks after London Tube strikes

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.

Charlie Kirk Oxford Speech Sparks Free Speech Debate

US conservative commentator Charlie Kirk's controversial Oxford Union speech ignites a fierce transatlantic debate on free speech, cancel culture, and the limits of campus discourse as UK and US Republicans rally to his defence.

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.

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