Tag: Government

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has narrowly escaped an impeachment motion after a dramatic walkout by members of his People Power party (PPP) sabotaged the crucial vote in the national assembly. The motion,...

Louise Haigh, the UK transport secretary, has decided to step down from her position after admitting to providing false information to the police regarding a work mobile phone back in 2013. In a letter...

The UK government has failed to include the use of artificial intelligence (AI) on the mandatory register, with no Whitehall department registering any AI systems since it was made mandatory. This lack of transparency...

The government's public sector financial accounts are facing major issues, according to the National Audit Office (NAO). The NAO has stated that the financial data related to hundreds of councils and authorities are unreliable,...

Inflation has risen above the Bank of England's 2 percent target, causing the cost of living to increase rapidly. After hitting a 41-year high of 11.1 percent in 2022, consumer price inflation (CPI) dropped...

As the cold weather blankets many parts of the UK with snow and plunging temperatures, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has triggered the first cold weather payments of 2024 to support qualifying...

The Home Secretary, Yvette Cooper, is gearing up to introduce a comprehensive overhaul plan aimed at boosting public confidence in police forces. This reform will involve significant changes and an additional half a billion...

Keir Starmer recently expressed his disappointment in the UK's growth figures but denied that his government's budget was to blame for the recent increase in mortgage rates. Starmer emphasized that the budget was aimed...

Massey Ferguson, a well-known tractor producer, has taken a stand against the recent tax hike imposed on family farms, emphasizing the importance of supporting those who provide food for the nation. The controversial tax...

Kemi Badenoch's personal approval ratings as she begins her leadership of the Tory party are not as high as those of Rishi Sunak and Boris Johnson when they started, a recent Opinium poll for...

The confirmation prospects of two of Donald Trump’s most controversial cabinet choices were in jeopardy on Friday over sexual misconduct allegations. This mirrors the president-elect’s own history of abusive behavior towards women. The nomination...

Keir Starmer, the prime minister, stands firm on his decision to defend Labour's controversial Budget despite mounting pressure to reverse course. The Budget, which has faced significant backlash, will be upheld by Starmer as...

Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump's nominee for secretary of defense, is causing concern among extremism experts due to his far-right ideology and connections to Christian nationalism. Despite his lack of government experience, Hegseth's writings, social...

The purchase of an asbestos-ridden site for asylum accommodation in East Sussex has come under scrutiny by the National Audit Office (NAO). The report revealed that leading Tory politicians, including Robert Jenrick and Oliver...

Hillingdon Council has initiated a Blue Badge amnesty to address the issue of disabled parking permit fraud. The amnesty, running from November 18 to December 2, allows residents to surrender any Blue Badges they...

Republicans were taken aback by President Trump's surprising nomination of Congressman Matt Gaetz as the nation's attorney general. Gaetz, a controversial figure known for his far-right views, has faced investigations and allegations of misconduct...

The Health Secretary, Wes Streeting, has made an announcement regarding changes to pay arrangements for NHS trust chief executives. Streeting emphasized that pay will now be linked to performance, with no more rewards for...

Former Ice director Tom Homan has been appointed by President-elect Donald Trump to oversee borders and deportations in the new administration. Homan, who served in the Trump administration during his first term, will be...

The Liberal Democrats are making a bold move to reshape the House of Lords by pushing for a completely elected upper chamber. They plan to amend the government's bill, which aims to ban hereditary...

The government is considering providing financial assistance to hospices in the UK to help them stay open. The increase in national insurance payments by employers, along with higher wages, has put hospices at risk...

Donald Trump secured a victory in Arizona, completing a sweep of all seven battleground states and securing a decisive electoral college win over Kamala Harris. This win marked Trump's second victory in Arizona since...

A former Conservative cabinet minister has come under scrutiny for allegedly accepting donations from the owner of JCB, a digger company, and subsequently making decisions that benefited the billionaire's family business. Claire Coutinho, who...

The NHS is facing a crisis, according to former Health Secretary Alan Milburn. He believes that the service needs more than just additional funding - it requires radical reform. Milburn criticizes the current culture...

Democrats Turn on Each Other: Nancy Pelosi Blames Joe Biden for Election DefeatFormer House speaker Nancy Pelosi recently spoke out about the Democrats' election defeat, placing blame on Joe Biden for his slow exit...

The NHS is facing a critical crisis, according to a top health advisor from the Labour party. Alan Milburn, a former secretary of state for health, expressed his concern by stating that the NHS...

Sir Keir Starmer, the current national security adviser, has chosen Jonathan Powell for the role after a change in leadership. Powell, who previously served as Tony Blair's chief of staff, brings a wealth of...

Scotland Yard has taken the proactive step of referring itself to the police watchdog following complaints from two women regarding the handling of investigations into allegations against Mohamed Al Fayed. These complaints date back...

Hillingdon Council has recently approved changes to the way social housing is allocated. These changes aim to make the process clearer and give increased priority to the most vulnerable residents and those who have...

Susie Wiles has been appointed as Donald Trump's new White House chief of staff, making her the first woman in US history to hold this influential role. Wiles, a seasoned veteran of Florida politics,...

The Bank of England recently made headlines by cutting interest rates for the second time this year, bringing the base rate down to 4.75%. This move follows a previous cut in August, marking the...

David Lammy recently addressed past criticism of Donald Trump in a new interview, attempting to clarify his stance on the president-elect. His previous comments, where he referred to Trump as a "racist KKK and...

President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Susie Wiles to be his White House chief of staff. She is the first woman to hold this important position. Wiles is known for running a well-organized campaign for...

Democratic Chair Criticizes Bernie Sanders’ Election CommentsIn the wake of the Democratic Party's defeat in the presidential election to Donald Trump, the party chair, Jaime Harrison, criticized Bernie Sanders for his comments about the...

After Donald Trump’s US election victory, the next steps are crucial for the country. President Joe Biden spoke with Trump and invited him to the White House. The meeting is anticipated to take place...

The US election system consists of two chambers: the House of Representatives and the Senate. The House of Representatives has 435 voting seats, with elections held every two years. The Speaker of the House...

The US election results for 2024 are currently showing Donald Trump leading over Kamala Harris. With 63,995,841 votes (47.0%) for Trump and 69,152,192 votes (51.0%) for Harris, the first results are expected to be...

The 2024 US Election Results and Map between Trump and Harris for President have been revealed. In Georgia, a Republican stronghold, the growing black electorate has made it a battleground. In 2020, Biden won...

The Treasury officials under Jeremy Hunt have been accused of breaking the law by failing to report a significant black hole in the public finances to the Office of Budget Responsibility (OBR). This accusation...

In a small village called Dixville Notch in New Hampshire, the first results of the 2024 US presidential election ended in a tie between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, with three votes each. This...

Kemi Badenoch is the newly-appointed Tory leader to replace Rishi Sunak. There are reports that her leadership rival, Robert Jenrick, has been given the role of shadow justice secretary, but doubts have been cast...

Kemi Badenoch, the newly appointed leader of the Conservative party, has revealed her selections for the shadow cabinet. Robert Jenrick has been named as the shadow justice secretary, Mel Stride as the shadow chancellor,...

Sir Keir Starmer is expected to increase university tuition fees for the first time in eight years. Education secretary Bridget Phillipson is expected to confirm the plans this afternoon, which will see fees rise...

The recent announcement of a £500 million investment by a US firm into a UK research campus showcases a strong show of confidence in the government's efforts to boost the economy. Chancellor Rachel Reeves...

As the UK eagerly awaits Rachel Reeve's Autumn Budget announcement, the country's children have shared their thoughts on how they would handle finances, with half of them believing they could do a better job...

The country is eagerly awaiting Labour's first Budget announcement since taking office, with speculations swirling around which measures will be included. While tax hikes have been confirmed by Labour, including increases to capital gains...

Defiant Kemi Badenoch has made it clear that she will not back down from her strong approach, stating that this is a common occurrence for powerful women. She emphasized that if you do not...

The House of Lords committee has called on the Government to start early discussions with the European Commission regarding the renewal of a data adequacy agreement to prevent additional costs and bureaucracy that could...

The government has been cautioned against rushing the proposed changes to disability benefits assessments, with experts warning that nearly 450,000 vulnerable people could be negatively impacted. The planned reforms to the Work Capability Assessment...

Unemployed individuals will be provided with weight-loss injections as part of a trial to help them re-enter the workforce. The UK's life sciences sector is set to receive a significant investment of £279 million...

The group of charities and online safety campaigners have raised concerns regarding the categorization of websites under the Online Safety Act. Ofcom, the regulator, advised that smaller websites should not be designated as Category...