Councils Sack Staff Over DWP Data Misuse
Cardiff and Brent councils sack staff for unauthorised access to DWP data; Computer Weekly finds 34 councils involved, nine sackings.
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Trump's Mar-a-Lago Ballroom Plans Spark Security Concerns
Trump administration argues halting White House ballroom construction poses national security risk, citing bomb shelters and military installations.
Capita Loses Royal Mail Pension Contract After Milestone Failures
Cabinet Office terminates Capita's Royal Mail pension contract after milestone failures, citing delays and data breaches.
Grieving mother ends life at Swiss clinic four years after son's death
Wendy Duffy, 56, died at Pegasos clinic in Basel after struggling with son Marcus's death. Assisted dying bill in England and Wales fails.
Ex-Foreign Office Chief Says Olly Robbins 'Thrown Under Bus' Over Mandelson Scandal
Lord McDonald says Olly Robbins was 'thrown under bus' in Mandelson scandal; Swinney joins calls for Starmer to quit.
Foreign Office Chief Forced Out Over Mandelson Vetting Scandal
Sir Olly Robbins resigns after FCDO overruled security officials to grant Peter Mandelson clearance as US ambassador, sparking political crisis.
DWP Pays £850 Million to Deceased Claimants in Benefits Blunder
DWP accidentally paid £850m in benefits to deceased claimants since 2021; less than half recovered. New bank checking powers introduced.
Badenoch Blocks Grooming Gangs Inquiry Expansion In Casey Clash
Kemi Badenoch insists grooming gangs inquiry must consider ethnicity and religion, opposing government expansion plans.
Deputy UK Ambassador in Washington Abruptly Leaves Post
James Roscoe, Britain's deputy ambassador in Washington, has abruptly left his post amid a leak investigation into national security council discussions.
Starmer Begs Burnham Not to Run Against Him
Sir Keir Starmer pleaded with Andy Burnham not to launch a leadership challenge, warning it would throw the country into chaos, as he insisted he won't walk away from Number 10.
Legal Experts Question CPS Decision to Drop China Spy Case
Legal experts question CPS reasoning for dropping China spy case, citing possible errors and political blame.
FIFA Accused of Banning Spanish at World Cup Press Conferences
FIFA faces backlash over reports that World Cup stars are being told not to speak Spanish during press conferences, with Vinicius Jr and Achraf Hakimi among those affected.
FIFA Warns Media Before Iran Captain Slams Political Tension
FIFA officials warned reporters to stick to sport before Iran captain Mehdi Taremi criticized political tensions undermining the World Cup's message of peace amid US and Israeli air strikes.
Civil Service Morale Edges Up Under Labour, Energy and Health Lead Gains
Civil service morale rose slightly under Labour in 2024, with energy and health departments leading gains, while four departments including Transport saw declines.
Civil Servant Ordered To Repay 25k Pension Overpayment
A 66-year-old civil service pensioner must repay £32,000 overpayment, facing reduced income and debt until age 93 due to MyCSP errors.
Hearts Manager Hunt: Brighton and USG Trends Offer Clues
Hearts seek a new manager after Derek McInnes' departure. Tony Bloom's Jamestown Analytics will guide the search, with clues from Brighton and Union Saint-Gilloise appointments.
Swedish Activist Recounts 23-Day Ordeal in Chinese 'Black Prison'
Swedish activist Peter Dahlin recounts 23 days in a Chinese secret prison, alleging sleep deprivation and interrogation, amid a crackdown on dissent under Xi Jinping.
Pensioner Poverty Fears as Older People Raid Retirement Pots Amid Cost-of-Living Crisis
Older people are withdrawing more from private pensions to cover rising costs, raising fears of future pensioner poverty.
Starmer Ousts Cabinet Secretary in Top Team Clear-Out After Mandelson Scandal
Sir Keir Starmer forces out cabinet secretary Sir Chris Wormald after Mandelson scandal; Antonia Romeo expected to succeed as first woman in role.
Sacked Foreign Office Chief Speaks Out Over Mandelson Vetting Row
Sacked Foreign Office chief Olly Robbins tells MPs of pressure over Mandelson's US ambassador vetting, accusing Downing Street of dismissive attitude.
Trump Hotel Opens in Washington Amid Protests Over Pedestrian Walkway Closure
Trump International Hotel opens in Washington amid protests over closed pedestrian walkway, with rooms from $895 per night.
Paris Police Foil Bomb Attack Outside Bank of America
French police arrest a man attempting to detonate a homemade bomb outside a Bank of America in Paris, near the Champs-Élysées.
Civil Service Graduate Talent Scheme Failing, Warns Report
Institute for Government report finds civil service fast stream needs urgent reform due to high dropout rates and dissatisfaction with pay and progression.
Whitehall Reopens After Suspicious Package Prompts Lockdown
Whitehall in central London was closed after a suspicious package was found, but has since reopened. The alert coincided with the Million Mask March.
Whitehall Paedophile Warnings Ignored, Says Former Official
Former social services official David Tombs says his warnings about a paedophile network in Whitehall were ignored by the Department of Health.
Andy Burnham: Westminster Ignores Towns Like Makerfield
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham writes that Westminster has refused to listen to towns like Makerfield for decades, citing broken politics and ignored communities.
FCC Opens ABC License Renewal Comments Amid Trump Feud
The FCC has moved up ABC's license renewal process, allowing public comments until June 29. Critics see it as retaliation against Disney over DEI practices and political bias.
Remove Windrush Payout Scheme from Home Office, Campaigners Urge
Public figures sign open letter calling for Windrush compensation scheme to be moved from Home Office to an independent body overseen by a judge or commissioner.
Court Rejects Trump Appeal to Keep Name on Kennedy Center
An appeals court in Washington DC denied an emergency appeal to stop the removal of Donald Trump's name from the Kennedy Center facade, upholding a judge's order that the naming was illegal.
New UK Passport Design with King's Coat of Arms Launches
New UK passport features King Charles's coat of arms and enhanced security, with landscapes from all four nations.
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