HS2 ‘a casebook example of how not to run a major project’, MPs say Scathing committee report lambasts DfT and HS2 for failing to work together effectively The Guardian - UK · Feb 28, 2025
HS2 is an example of ‘how not to run a project’ and may not even reach Birmingham, MPs find Even if the slimmed down project is delivered it will ‘bring very poor value for money’, damning report finds The Independent UK · Feb 28, 2025
HS2 an example of ‘how not to run a major project’, report finds A cross-party group of MPs warned there is ‘a reputational risk to the UK’ because of the project. The Independent UK · Feb 28, 2025
FEC clears Ted Cruz of wrongdoing over podcast syndicator’s donations to super PAC The agency dismissed a campaign finance watchdog complaint after finding no evidence Cruz “solicited, directed, received, transferred, or spent the funds.” The Texas Tribune · Feb 21, 2025
£5.5bn lost to tax evasion could be ‘vast underestimate’ by HMRC, MPs warn The UK’s tax authority has processes which are ‘far too open to abuse’, the Public Accounts Committee warned. The Independent UK · Feb 12, 2025
The Guardian view on the health service: the problems go deeper than the boss Editorial: MPs are right to push for health service improvements. But it is unclear what recent attacks on Amanda Pritchard will achieve The Guardian - UK · Feb 11, 2025
PGA Tour Pro Calls Out Schedule Hypocrisy From Certain Players In Open Letter To Membership In a wide-ranging letter to PGA Tour members, Charley Hoffman shared his disappointment at a perceived lack of commitment to the US-based circuit Golf Monthly · Feb 3, 2025
Elon Musk dropped nearly $300M supporting Donald Trump in 2024 Billionaire indicated his America PAC will ‘keep grinding’ during future elections The Independent UK · Feb 1, 2025
NHS England chief under fire again as MPs ‘exasperated’ by responses Health committee criticises Amanda Pritchard’s evidence after scathing report from another Commons committee The Guardian - UK · Jan 29, 2025
Women’s health is a priority despite scrapping of key pledge, says NHS chief Amanda Pritchard, chief executive of NHS England, was speaking before the Health and Social Care Committee. Evening Standard · Jan 29, 2025
‘Complacent’ health chiefs in England lack drive to transform NHS, say MPs Public accounts committee finds DHSC and NHS England leaders appear short of the energy and urgency needed The Guardian - UK · Jan 29, 2025
NHS and health department officials ‘out of ideas’ for transforming care – MPs MPs said the Government’s NHS ambitions seem to ‘run counter to officials’ lack of ideas or drive to change’. The Independent UK · Jan 29, 2025
NHS overspending doubles to £1.4bn as MPs accuse officials of ‘remarkable’ complacency Damning criticism in report from Commons committee after health secretary Wes Streeting said he could not rule out patients still being treated in hospital corridors next winter The Independent UK · Jan 29, 2025
'It's Just Got To Get Better' - CBS Announcer Calls Out Slow Play At Farmers Insurance Open On the grounds at Torrey Pines, CBS' Dottie Pepper criticised the pace of play during the final round of the Farmers Insurance Open, as the final group took three hours to complete their front nine Golf Monthly · Jan 25, 2025
Evening Standard · Jan 22, 2025 HMRC should ‘take seriously’ recommendations, says spending watchdog chairman An exchange of letters between bosses at the Public Accounts Committee and HM Revenue and Customs was published on Wednesday.
Golf Monthly · Jan 22, 2025 'Those Two Don't Go Together' - Justin Thomas Points Out What Fans Might Have To Give Up If They Want Faster Play On Tour Thomas was discussing pace of play on tour after Atlanta Drive's 4-0 win over New York in TGL - where a 40-second shot clock has been well received by fans
The Guardian - UK · Jan 22, 2025 Watchdog accuses HMRC of deliberately ‘degrading’ phone services Long call waiting times have ‘damaged trust in the tax system’, public accounts committee report says
The Independent UK · Jan 22, 2025 HMRC ‘degrading its own services as a matter of policy’ Customer service has continued to deteriorate, the Public Accounts Committee said, as it urged the tax authority to be bolder in tackling abuse.
The Guardian - US · Jan 21, 2025 Donald Trump’s return to power lays bare the lie that sports don’t matter The Democrats find themselves out of power because they failed to embrace spaces where community connection is forged
The Independent UK · Jan 17, 2025 Drivers being put at risk by ‘highways riddled with potholes’ It comes as the cost of fixing vehicles damaged by potholes reaches a record high
The Independent UK · Jan 17, 2025 Commons committee chairman says local roads are ‘riddled with potholes’ Local road conditions in England are worsening but the DfT has shown ‘too little interest’ in what difference its funding has made.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 15, 2025 Send crisis in England risks creating ‘lost generation’ of children Many local authorities facing bankruptcy as government criticised for lack of urgency
The Independent UK · Jan 15, 2025 ‘Lost generation’ at risk of leaving school without vital Send support, MPs warn Whether children receive support depends too much on their postcode, or how well families can navigate the system, the Public Accounts Committee said.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 13, 2025 Crackdown on suppliers after firm made £13m on not-for-profit UK visa services Top civil servant makes assurances to MPs after Guardian exposed profits made by Ecctis Ltd
Salon · Dec 27, 2024 This ballot measure could end super PACs Maine's Question 1 limits the amount a person or group can donate to super PACs to $5,000