A High Court hearing reveals a Greensill-linked company allegedly breached a pandemic loan scheme by lending £300m to Sanjeev Gupta's businesses. The government is now fighting a £331m lawsuit.
An analysis of the 13 significant policy reversals by Keir Starmer's government since July 2024, from tax hikes to welfare cuts. Discover the political impact and public backlash.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz declares Iran's government is in its final phase as protests continue. Over 648 killed in crackdown, says rights group. Latest updates.
Civil service morale has seen a slight uptick following Labour's 2024 election win, with significant boosts in the health and energy departments. Read the full analysis of the annual Whitehall monitor report.
India's landmark rural job scheme, empowering millions of women and Dalits, is being hollowed out. Critics warn PM Modi's changes risk a political firestorm akin to the 2021 farm protests. Read the full analysis.
Donald Trump has proposed a 15-year security guarantee for Ukraine as part of a peace plan to end Russia's invasion. President Zelenskyy seeks a longer 50-year commitment. Read the latest on the delicate negotiations.
Tech titan Larry Ellison personally backs Paramount's $108.4bn bid for Warner Bros Discovery with a $40.4bn guarantee, challenging a rival Netflix deal. Read the latest on the epic media battle.
The UK government is offering 350,000 training and job opportunities to young people on Universal Credit, with potential benefit sanctions for non-engagement. This aims to tackle the near-million youth 'Neet' crisis.
Opposition and crossbench MPs slam the government's proposed Freedom of Information reforms, including new fees and extended response times, warning of a threat to democratic accountability.
An insider's look at the opaque and often baffling process of securing a seat on a UK government board. Discover the unspoken rules and hidden pathways to public appointments.
Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency has been dissolved months before its scheduled end date, with staff moved to other roles. Discover what happened.
A damning Institute for Government report reveals Keir Starmer's government entered office without a clear plan for public service reform, leading to chaotic policymaking and minimal progress.
UK banking watchdog raises deposit protection to £120,000, safeguarding customer funds against provider collapse. Discover how this affects your financial security.
Communities Secretary Steve Reed meets officials overseeing Tower Hamlets council amid persistent governance worries and councillors' overseas political ambitions. Read the latest developments.
Former pensions minister Sir Steve Webb proposes a 5-year minimum State Pension guarantee, allowing heirs to inherit payments if retirees die early. Discover how this reform aims to create fairness.
As the US experiences its lengthiest government shutdown in history, discover the real-world consequences affecting millions of federal workers and essential services across America.
New Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces criticism after blaming predecessors for economic challenges while avoiding questions about her own responsibility in navigating Britain's financial predicament.
A revolutionary government-backed banking initiative is transforming unemployment into entrepreneurship across Britain, offering funding and support to help job-seekers launch their own businesses.
Government reveals ambitious plans for two new towns in the fictional county of Dorsetshire, addressing housing shortages with 40,000 new homes and community infrastructure.
A federal judge has halted Tennessee Governor Bill Lee's controversial deployment of National Guard troops to Memphis, ruling the move likely violates constitutional rights and represents government overreach.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces mounting pressure as her first major budget raises questions about transparency and future tax decisions. Analysis reveals what the numbers really mean for British households.
After years of fighting for justice, former subpostmaster Sir Alan Bates has reached a significant settlement with the government, marking a pivotal moment in the Horizon IT scandal that ruined hundreds of lives.
New Yorkers have cast their decisive votes in the 2025 mayoral election, choosing new leadership to guide America's largest city through critical challenges ahead.
Exploring how the complex language used in UK benefits applications creates psychological barriers and exacerbates claimant anxiety in the welfare system.
New analysis reveals staggering funding inequality between Croydon and Lambeth, with South London boroughs facing a postcode lottery in government support that threatens local services.
Exclusive investigation reveals how millions of American veterans could lose crucial financial support as key government benefit programme faces imminent funding crisis.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces mounting speculation as she refuses to rule out tax increases ahead of next week's crucial Autumn Budget, leaving households and businesses anxiously awaiting her announcement.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces scrutiny after repeatedly avoiding questions about potential tax increases during a pre-budget press encounter, raising speculation about the government's fiscal plans.
Groundbreaking government initiative will provide free solar installations to thousands of Australian homes, offering significant relief from soaring electricity costs while accelerating the nation's renewable energy transition.
Exclusive analysis reveals Labour's cautious approach to child poverty, opting for gradual reform over immediate universal credit expansion despite rising hardship across Britain.