A tribunal has ruled that the UK's lack of transparency over civilian harm in military campaigns risks undermining public trust. The verdict follows an Airwars investigation into UK airstrikes against IS.
Victims' advocates express outrage as the US Justice Department fails to meet a legal deadline to release all Jeffrey Epstein files, with millions of documents still withheld.
The UK government plans to extend the call-up age for armed forces reservists from 55 to 65 and lower the threshold for mobilisation. Find out what this means for national defence.
The Guardian's latest corrections and clarifications column for 2026 underscores its ongoing dedication to factual accuracy and transparency in journalism. Explore the key amendments made.
Croydon Council pledges greater spending transparency after data reveals over half its suppliers were kept secret. Mayor Jason Perry commits to reform. Read the full story.
The head of the UK armed forces has admitted the nation has no comprehensive plan for national defence in a major war, including mobilising the NHS. Read the full revelation.
The UK's planned defence expansion is underfunded, a top military official warns MPs. Read the full analysis of the budget constraints and strategic risks facing the armed forces.
Leonardo Helicopters warns its Yeovil factory could close, risking 3,000 skilled jobs, unless the Ministry of Defence signs a crucial £1bn new medium helicopter contract by March.
Senior Labour figures call for government action to prohibit cryptocurrency donations to political parties, citing transparency and national security risks. Read the full story.
US congressmen accuse the Justice Department of violating the law by failing to release all Jeffrey Epstein documents. They demand court intervention for full transparency.
Historian Paul McGilchrist argues the monarchy's opaque operations are an affront to democracy. Calls grow for parliamentary accountability and codified ethics for the royal family.
NSW ministers have been instructed not to meet alone with prominent lobbyist Eamonn Fitzpatrick or his firm, EJF Advisory, after it was placed on a watchlist for breaches of the lobbying code. Learn about the details and political connections involved.
European nations are urgently boosting defence budgets, driven by the Ukraine war and a potential Trump return. Discover the key trends reshaping the continent's security strategy.
US Representative Ro Khanna reveals how building alliances across the political divide led to the rapid passage of the Epstein Files Transparency Act and other major legislative wins. Discover his formula for bipartisan success.
Music fans are demanding transparency after being charged a 'restoration fee' for concerts at brand-new venues. Discover how hidden charges add up and what's being done.
US authorities have identified a massive new trove of over a million documents potentially linked to Jeffrey Epstein. Lawyers are working to review them for release. Read the latest.
Donald Trump says he 'hated' seeing photos of Bill Clinton in the newly released Jeffrey Epstein documents. Get the latest on the political fallout and statements from both sides.
Donald Trump expresses sympathy for figures like Bill Clinton after the release of Jeffrey Epstein documents, criticising the damage to those who 'innocently met' him. Read the latest.
Senate Democrats, led by Chuck Schumer, are pushing for legal action against the Justice Department for missing the legal deadline to release all Jeffrey Epstein documents. Discover the political fallout.
Jeffrey Epstein's earliest known survivor, Jess Michaels, tells Sky News the Department of Justice violated the Epstein Transparency Act with its heavily redacted document release. She describes 'wilful blindness' around the financier.
The US Justice Department faces potential impeachment and contempt charges after releasing a heavily redacted, incomplete trove of Jeffrey Epstein documents, violating a transparency law. Read the latest.
US lawmakers slam Trump's Justice Department for a limited, redacted release of Jeffrey Epstein documents, violating a transparency law. Congress explores legal options including impeachment.
Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein's abuse express outrage as the US Department of Justice releases only heavily redacted documents, accusing officials of 'protecting themselves, not the victims'.
The US Justice Department faces a deadline to release Jeffrey Epstein files, with political pressure mounting on Trump. New disturbing photos have emerged.
A consortium backed by Deutsche Börse and Euronext is set to launch a consolidated tape for European bonds in July 2025, aiming to boost market transparency and data quality.
Sir Keir Starmer's government announces a radical overhaul of its media strategy, replacing daily briefings with ministerial news conferences. Political journalists express fury over the move.
Ghislaine Maxwell claims new evidence proves her trial was unfair, filing a habeas petition just before the court-ordered release of Jeffrey Epstein-related documents. Read the latest.
All files on Jeffrey Epstein and his death investigation must be public by December 19. Discover what the new trove may reveal and what could remain hidden.
Britain is designing its own missile defence system to counter Russian ballistic and cruise missiles, a top defence chief reveals. Discover the urgent national security shift.
Two US senators are halting civilian nominations, accusing the Trump administration of failing to brief Congress on the release of crucial Jeffrey Epstein documents. Read the full story.