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1.5 million 'living as recluses' in Japan

TOKYO: Nearly 1.5 million working-age people in Japan are social recluses, according to a new government survey, with a fifth citing the Covid-19 pandemic as the main reason for their withdrawal.

Bangkok Post · Apr 5, 2023

UK ministers ‘trying to avoid scrutiny’ by releasing 150 documents in 48 hours

Exclusive: Labour says record number of disclosures before Easter recess is effort to evade accountability

The Guardian - UK · Apr 2, 2023

Sunak took £500,000 worth of private jet trips in less than a fortnight

Lib Dems criticise ‘shocking waste of taxpayers’ money’ as Cabinet Office document reveals PM’s flight costs

The Guardian - UK · Mar 31, 2023

Timeline of lockdown gatherings and what Boris Johnson told MPs

Further allegations about Boris Johnson’s time in office continue to emerge

The Independent UK · Mar 22, 2023

Sue Gray ‘not involved’ with Partygate evidence while in Labour talks

Whitehall sources say process of dealing with Commons committee was managed by Cabinet Office propriety and ethics team

The Guardian - UK · Mar 20, 2023

The week that could decide Boris Johnson’s fate as an MP

Former prime minister is accused of misleading MPs over Partygate scandal

The Independent UK · Mar 20, 2023

The week that could decide Boris Johnson’s fate as an MP

Former prime minister is accused of misleading MPs over Partygate scandal

The Independent UK · Mar 19, 2023

Cabinet Office accused of using taxpayers’ money to ‘snoop’ on MPs

Based across the Cabinet Office and No 10, the Rapid Response Unit was operating to combat misinformation.

The Independent UK · Mar 16, 2023

Sue Gray quitting to work for Keir Starmer does cause problems for the civil service – it's also a sign she thinks he's heading for government

The last few years of drama at Westminster have set the bar pretty high for shock and surprise, but the sudden departure from government of Sue Gray, second permanent secretary to the Cabinet Office, and her proposed appointment as chief of staff to the leader of the Labour Party really…

The Conversation · Mar 9, 2023

Cabinet Office told Hancock ‘to tone down China Covid lab leak claims’

Officials said it would ‘cause problems’ if ex-health secretary repeated allegations in memoir

The Independent UK · Mar 9, 2023