Bjelke-Petersen's Spectre Looms Over Queensland LNP
Queensland's LNP government faces comparisons to Joh Bjelke-Petersen era over crime, transgender healthcare, and protest suppression, with Indigenous policies called 'project invisibility'.
Category : Whitehall
Starmer Assessing Ministerial Code Breach in Tapp Article Dispute
Sir Keir Starmer is seeking advice on whether Home Office minister Mike Tapp breached the ministerial code by writing a Times article suggesting foreign care workers should be exempt from tighter settlement rules.
Lammy Accused of 'Scaremongering' Over Jury Trial Plans
Justice Secretary David Lammy faces backlash from top lawyers after figures show a slight drop in Crown Court backlog, undermining his justification for limiting jury trials.
Scotland's World Cup Hopes Crash to 5% After Disastrous Day
Scotland's chances of reaching the World Cup knockout stages for the first time have plummeted from 42% to just over 5% after a 3-0 defeat to Brazil and other unfavorable results.
Ex-FO Chief Olly Robbins in Talks for Top Security Role
Former chief Brexit negotiator Olly Robbins is reportedly in discussions to become the UK's next national security adviser, a key role coordinating intelligence and security policy.
Senegal's World Cup hopes hang by a thread amid chaos
Senegal face elimination from the World Cup after two losses, with off-field governance issues and unpaid wages plaguing the team ahead of a must-win match against Iraq.
Wyden: HHS Plans Deportation of 500 Migrant Children
Senator Ron Wyden accuses HHS of preparing an 'unprecedented legal framework' to deport over 500 unaccompanied migrant children, calling it a severe breach of due process.
Everton Q&A: Hackney, George, Moyes and fan frustration
Joe Thomas answers Everton fans' questions on transfer stagnation, Hayden Hackney, Tyrique George, David Moyes' future, and the mood after a disappointing end to last season.
Baroness Gray Fears for Stormont's Future
Baroness Sue Gray, former chief of staff to Sir Keir Starmer, expressed fears for Stormont during a Belfast event, advocating for greater Whitehall-devolved collaboration and metro mayors.
UK Officials Met Spyware Firm Intellexa Sanctioned by US
British officials met with Intellexa, whose Predator spyware targeted journalists. A sales engineer testified about UK sales pitches, sparking concerns from campaigners and human rights advocates.
Burnham's Real Threat Is His Own MPs, Not Bond Markets
Andy Burnham's biggest risk isn't bond markets but his own Labour MPs, who could turn on him if he fails to deliver rapid change, warns Aditya Chakrabortty.
Andy Burnham's Unchallenged Leadership: Who's Got His Ear?
Andy Burnham is poised to be re-elected unopposed as Labour mayor, sparking jostling for cabinet positions. Who will influence his leadership?
Andy Burnham Faces Labour Backlash Over Northern Focus
Andy Burnham is facing backlash from Labour MPs over his northern focus, with plans for a 'Number 10 in the north' sparking fears of alienating voters in southern and coastal seats.
Trump Press Secretary Launches Tirade Against Reporter Who Asked About ICE
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt called a reporter a 'leftwing hack' after he questioned ICE's conduct following the killing of Renee Good.
Labour MP cleared of breaching expenses rules
Labour MP Tahir Ali has been cleared of breaching Parliament's expenses rules after an Ipsa investigation found he was 'careful with spending public money' and funded considerable costs out of his own pocket.
Opponents Back Legal Challenge to Khan's Housing Quota Cuts
Green-led councils and Tower Hamlets back a High Court challenge against Sadiq Khan's decision to cut London's affordable housing quota from 35% to 20%, with Green leader Polanski calling it a key election issue.
Andy Burnham Must Learn from Starmer's Downfall
As Keir Starmer resigns after a short premiership, Andy Burnham is set to become PM. But his record as Mayor raises concerns about indecision and unfulfilled promises.
O'Neill Could Walk Away from Celtic Over Staff Dispute
Martin O'Neill may leave Celtic just 13 days after his permanent appointment due to unresolved contracts for assistants Shaun Maloney and Mark Fotheringham, according to confidant Graham Spiers.
Burnham Lines Up Purnell as Downing Street Chief-of-Staff
James Purnell, a former Labour minister and BBC executive, is set to become Andy Burnham's chief-of-staff in Downing Street if Burnham becomes PM. The pair have been allies since the 1990s.
Why Bellingham Escaped Red Card vs Ghana
Jude Bellingham avoided a red card against Ghana despite covering his mouth while talking to Jordan Ayew. The new FIFA rule applies only during confrontations, and their exchange was amicable.
Badenoch Exposes Miliband's Unfitness for Chancellor
Kemi Badenoch skewers Ed Miliband's record, warning Andy Burnham against appointing him Chancellor. She cites Miliband's past betrayals and policy failures, urging Burnham to reconsider.
BBC must adapt, says new director-general Matt Brittin
New BBC director-general Matt Brittin says the corporation must move faster and adapt to the world, citing misinformation and media literacy as key challenges after receiving his CBE.
Statistics authority rebukes Badenoch over welfare claim
The UK Statistics Authority has told Kemi Badenoch her claim that the welfare bill exceeds income tax receipts for the first time ever is 'not wholly accurate' and has been the case since 2011.
Burnham and Starmer Meet for 'Frosty' Power Transition Talks
Keir Starmer and Andy Burnham held a tense hour-long meeting to discuss the transition of power, with Starmer agreeing to give Burnham access to civil service ahead of his likely premiership.
John Swinney Must End Holyrood Secrecy After Murrell Scandal
John Swinney faces pressure to increase transparency after Peter Murrell's embezzlement sentencing, as concerns grow over Holyrood's culture of secrecy and weak SNP governance.
Labour 'Determined' to Complete Chagos Deal, Says Starmer Ally
Attorney General Lord Hermer tells MPs Labour is 'determined' to finalize the Chagos Islands deal, sparking backlash from Reform UK and criticism over national interest.
UK Gov Dismisses Allister's Donaldson Claims as 'Nonsense'
The UK Government has rejected TUV leader Jim Allister's claims that it may have used knowledge of Jeffrey Donaldson's sex offending as leverage in a deal to restore power sharing in Northern Ireland, calling them 'deeply distasteful and absolute nonsense
Burnham's First 100 Days: Devolution, Utilities, Rapid Transition
Andy Burnham, newly elected MP for Makerfield, is set to become prime minister within a month, with a focus on devolution, public ownership, and youth opportunities in his first 100 days.
Corrections: Makerfield Byelection and Other Errors
Corrections to a Guardian article: Labour's vote share rose by 9.61 percentage points, not Reform UK's, and Inger Leemans is a professor at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, not the Royal Netherlands Academy.
UK Plans to Boost Trusted News on Social Media
UK proposes giving established media greater visibility on YouTube and TikTok to combat misinformation, warning it risks becoming 'existential for our democracy'.
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