Home secretary ‘very disappointed’ over collapse of China spy trial Shabana Mahmood insisted there was no ministerial interference in the collapse of the case The Independent UK · Oct 5, 2025
Home Secretary ‘disappointed’ at collapse of Chinese spying case Christopher Cash and Christopher Berry had denied the allegations, with the Official Secrets Act case dropped last month. Evening Standard · Oct 5, 2025
Foreigners underrepresented among prisoners in England and Wales, report finds Analysis finds lower proportion of foreign inmates than would be expected if they were jailed at same rate as UK citizens of same age The Guardian - UK · Oct 1, 2025
Civil servants may feel ‘under attack’ after new rules briefed to media, UK ministers told Guidance that meetings should be held outside working hours was published in Telegraph with quote about ‘nonsense’ events The Guardian - UK · Sep 23, 2025
Here’s the truth, Keir Starmer: Whitehall cannot solve the UK’s urgent problems. Find a fast track The best example is the rollout of the Covid vaccine taskforce, a time when there was minimal bureaucracy and things got done. We need that now, say former No 10 adviser Peter Hyman and policy expert Morgan Wild The Guardian - UK · Sep 15, 2025
Apprenticeships have collapsed in England – Labour needs to fine-tune the solution, fast Responsibility for vocational training and skills has bounced around Whitehall for years, and enrolment rates are down by a third. Can the latest tweaks work? The Guardian - UK · Sep 14, 2025
Tommy Robinson protest ‘klaxon call’ for MPs to address immigration – Kyle Police said at least 25 people were arrested and 26 police officers were injured in the large-scale demo in London on Saturday. The Independent UK · Sep 14, 2025
25 arrested and 26 police officers hurt at ‘Unite the Kingdom’ rally Between 110,000 and 150,000 people turned out for the rally in central London, exceeding estimates made by organisers. Evening Standard · Sep 13, 2025
London protests LIVE: Arrests after 26 police officers injured during Tommy Robinson mass rally Right-wing activist Robinson’s Unite the Kingdom protest is taking place at the same time as a Stand Up to Racism counter-march Evening Standard · Sep 13, 2025
Thousands to descend on London for Tommy Robinson rally and counter-protest A counter-protest organised by Stand Up To Racism is also due to take place in the city on Saturday. Evening Standard · Sep 12, 2025
Charlie Kirk Killing Update: How UK, Europe Reacted to Influencer's Assassination Conservative activist Charlie Kirk was assassinated at a Utah event on 10 September 2025, sparking global outrage, UK political backlash, and far-right condemnation across Europe. International Business Times UK · Sep 12, 2025
Local government reforms backed by MPs despite ‘power grab’ concerns Transport, planning and housing will be devolved to new unitary local authorities, under the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill. Evening Standard · Sep 2, 2025
Devolution bill is ‘biggest transfer of power in a generation’, Rayner tells MPs Deputy Prime Minister says new unitary authorities will get planning, housing and transport powers devolved to them. The Independent UK · Sep 2, 2025
Number of Whitehall civil servants working from home increases sparking backlash Twelve Government departments reported a drop in office attendance, while only five saw an increase Evening Standard · Sep 2, 2025
The Guardian - UK · Sep 1, 2025 Downing Street shake-up: who’s in and who’s out at No 10 Departures and new hires expected to give PM more direct oversight of delivery of key government priorities
The Independent UK · Aug 30, 2025 Voices: Which heads will roll in Starmer’s Downing Street shake-up? INSIDE WESTMINSTER: Keir Starmer’s principal private secretary is but the latest of his appointees to have been a disappointment to him – a full reshuffle of the PM’s longstanding, trusted aides is overdue, says Andrew Grice
The Guardian - UK · Aug 29, 2025 Rayner set to hit English councils that block new housing with tougher sanctions Local authorities could be forced to approve new developments or risk giving planning control to Whitehall
The Independent UK · Aug 23, 2025 Flying Ukraine flags ‘a visible symbol of UK’s unwavering support’ – Government A spokesperson said: “Our support for Ukraine’s independence will be clear for all to see.”
The Guardian - UK · Aug 21, 2025 Who decides when and where you work? The battle is raging in Whitehall, and the result may affect us all The dispute over hybrid working at the Office for National Statistics is becoming a key test of worker power, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee
The Guardian - UK · Aug 17, 2025 Want more productivity, Rachel Reeves? It’s time to embrace Mancunian swagger Manchester is closing the gap on London, with public money having helped to ‘crowd in’ a lot of private investment
The Guardian - UK · Aug 17, 2025 A UK headline wealth tax? It may be simpler to put up existing taxes Amid party divisions and issues with data, pulling existing tax levers could be a more politically palatable option
The Independent UK · Aug 13, 2025 Voices: Is Keir Starmer just one crisis away from a Labour coup? COMMENT: Party strategists are busy working out how to escape the chancellor’s doom loop of tax rises – and to crush damaging speculation about her boss’s ability to lead his party into the next general election. But the race to replace the PM may already have begun, says Andrew Grice
Evening Standard · Aug 10, 2025 Revealed: Britain's Chagos Islands surrender to Mauritius '10 times what Sir Keir Starmer has claimed in public' Giving away the Indian Ocean archipelago to the east African nation will cost £35 billion, Whitehall estimates suggest
The Guardian - UK · Aug 9, 2025 ‘She’s the one that matters’: the growing influence of Melania on Donald Trump First lady is facing increased scrutiny as political experts suggest she is behind US president’s recent volte-faces on Gaza and Putin
The Guardian - UK · Aug 7, 2025 Reeves and Starmer to prepare ground for tax rises in a difficult autumn budget Exclusive: The Guardian has been told that discussions about increases include a near-certain gambling levy