Exclusive: Staff at private contractors for Australian government agencies reveal a system of 'bizarre' bonuses, inadequate training, and extreme pay disparity compared to public servants.
Great Britain's latest renewable energy auction secures record offshore wind capacity, promising £22bn investment, 7,000 jobs, and a path to cheaper, cleaner power by 2030. Discover how it works.
The UK government has awarded contracts for a record 8.4GW of new offshore wind power, a key step towards its 2030 clean energy target. While prices rose, ministers hail a move away from volatile gas. Read the full analysis.
A landmark UK government auction secures contracts for offshore windfarms to power over 12 million homes, marking a major step towards clean energy by 2030 and boosting energy sovereignty.
TPP Group, the healthcare tech firm owned by Tory donor Frank Hester, has paid a £50m dividend following a surge in sales and profits from NHS contracts. Explore the financials and political connections.
A US Senate committee launches an investigation into UnitedHealth Group over allegations of inadequate care in nursing homes, involving billions in taxpayer funds. Read the full report.
Exclusive: Leading psychologist warns of a 'postcode lottery' in aftercare for young players released from football academies, calling for mandatory mental health support to prevent trauma.
Fujitsu's European chief Paul Patterson faced MPs, refusing to name a compensation figure for Post Office Horizon victims while defending £500m in UK government contracts. Read the latest.
Uber has restructured its UK contracts to sidestep a new 20% VAT charge on fares outside London, a move that could impact millions in Treasury revenue. Discover the full story.
Japan, the world's fifth-largest emitter, pivots its energy strategy towards nuclear power 'maximisation' alongside renewables, aiming for net zero by 2050. Explore Fukushima's renewable transformation.
Companies implicated in the Grenfell Tower fire inquiry continue to receive multimillion-pound public contracts. Survivors demand action as new analysis reveals 87 deals. Justice delayed must not be denied.
TUC General Secretary Paul Nowak asks the public to spare a thought for the 1.2 million people working on 25 December. He hails the new Employment Rights Act as a vital festive gift for low-paid staff.
PPE Medpro, the company connected to ex-Tory peer Michelle Mone, has been wound up. It owes the UK government £148m for supplying unusable PPE during the Covid pandemic. Read the full story.
The launch of a Parliamentary Friends of Aukus group, sponsored by a defence lobbying firm, sparks integrity concerns and potential rule breaches. Read the exclusive details.
Labour's flagship employment bill, hailed as a 'generational shift', becomes law after Lords battle. New rights on zero-hours contracts, sick pay, and parental leave expected from 2026.
A new £820m scheme for young unemployed faces criticism for contradicting policies that restrict flexible work. Experts warn it masks a shrinking opportunity landscape.
Labour's employment bill moves forward after business groups urge Lords to stop blocking it, but critical details on contracts and rights are deferred to secondary legislation, setting the stage for fresh disputes.
Exclusive report reveals London councils' £555m reliance on consultants and outsourcing firms for basic services, raising democratic concerns. Read the full investigation.
British energy bill payers will fund £2bn annually to EDF for Hinkley Point C and Sizewell C nuclear plants. Discover how Contracts for Difference impact your bills.
The Professional Cricketers' Association advises players against signing The Hundred contracts amid a dispute with franchise owners over controversial 12-month release clauses. Learn more about the standoff.
Transport for London discloses it spent £4 million annually with O2 before switching to Vodafone. Discover the full financial details revealed by a Freedom of Information request.
Protesters demand proper maternity pay for Lambeth leisure centre staff on 'fake casual' contracts. Join the fight for workers' rights in Brixton.
Arsenal are progressing on a new Bukayo Saka deal as we break down every first-team player's contract expiry date. Discover the Gunners' long-term plans.
RMT union demands London Underground cleaning contracts be brought in-house, as over 2,000 outsourced cleaners are denied sick pay and fair pensions. A demonstration is planned at City Hall.
Labour MP alleges Microsoft overcharged the NHS in major software contracts as MPs call for more government spending with British tech firms. Discover the details.
Discover how sports lawyer Simon Leaf handles everything from £1bn deals to heart condition diagnoses for footballers. Learn about the unseen legal world shaping modern sports.
Nearly 400 hospital cleaners and porters in South London have won improved pay and conditions after threatening strike action over unequal contracts.
Explore the controversial journey of Palantir CEO Alex Karp, whose data analysis technology fuels global surveillance while his political allegiances shift dramatically.
Over 330 low-paid NHS workers at St George's, Epsom and St Helier hospitals have secured full Agenda for Change contracts following strike vote. The deal addresses pay disparities and provides backdated benefits worth millions.
New report reveals how complex contracts and poor regulation in services from mobiles to insurance are fuelling inflation and shortchanging UK consumers. Calls for stronger watchdog action.