Civil Service hires 166 ex-offenders in second chance scheme
The Civil Service has hired 166 people with criminal records under a scheme to cut reoffending. Roles include IT, admin and customer service. Discover how the programme works.
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Civil Service hires 166 ex-convicts in second chance scheme
The UK Civil Service has hired 166 people with criminal records through a scheme to cut reoffending. Roles include IT, admin and customer service. Discover how the programme works.
Labour urged to raise age of criminal responsibility
A major report demands Labour raises the age of criminal responsibility from 10 to 14, arguing the current law harms vulnerable children. Read the full findings.
Farage: Strip Pensions Over Migrant Sex Offenders
Nigel Farage pledges to prosecute civil servants and forfeit their pensions if they allow migrant sex offenders into the UK. Read the full Reform UK policy proposal.
Judges urge raising criminal age from 10 to 14
Former Supreme Court President Lady Hale leads calls to raise the age of criminal responsibility from 10 to 14, citing neuroscience and international norms. The government opposes the change.
Labour's class-based internship scheme includes £80k drivers
Labour's plan to boost social mobility by limiting civil service internships to 'working class' students includes children of train drivers earning £80k, while lower-paid police officers' children are excluded. Discover the controversial new policy.
Scottish Archives Reveal Santa Was a Girl in 1901
National Records of Scotland uncovers festive names like Santa Bianchi and George Bailey in 500 years of archives. Discover your own historical connections.
Civil Service workforce reaches highest level in nearly 20 years
New figures reveal the UK Civil Service has grown to 554,000 staff, its largest size since 2006. Explore the drivers behind this surge and the government's plans for future reform.
Federal Workers Face Political Tests Under Trump
Exclusive analysis reveals how a second Trump administration could reshape the US federal workforce through Schedule F and political loyalty assessments. Discover the potential impact on Whitehall and civil service norms.
Reform UK to cut 68,500 civil service jobs if elected
Reform UK unveils radical plan to slash 68,500 civil service posts, saving taxpayers £5.2bn a year. Party vows to end 'woke' policies and 'bloat' if Nigel Farage becomes PM. Read the full details.
Criminal barristers plot strike over jury trial cuts
Criminal barristers are planning industrial action that could bring courts to a standstill, opposing Justice Secretary David Lammy's proposal to slash jury trials by half. Read the full story.
Civil Servant Ordered to Repay £25k Pension Overpayment
A retired civil servant, 63, must repay £25,000 after a pension scheme error spanning 11 years, forcing him to consider returning to full-time work. Discover the systemic issues behind this case.
Legal Experts Defend Jury Trials in UK Justice System
Barristers argue jurors provide a crucial 'humane perspective' that professional judges cannot. Discover why calls to slash jury use face fierce opposition from legal professionals.
Automated record-sealing could transform Florida's workforce
Erica Averion argues automated clean-slate laws could help Florida's 6.2 million with criminal records escape exploitative temp work and find permanent employment. Join the call for reform.
Swiss Vote: Women in National Service?
Swiss voters decide on a landmark referendum to require women to perform national service, a move supporters say boosts cohesion but critics warn burdens women. Find out the result.
Millions Vie for China's Civil Service in Tough Economy
A record 3.7 million applicants in China are competing for just 38,100 civil service posts, highlighting a major shift towards public sector job security amid economic uncertainty. Discover the driving forces behind this trend.
Whitehall's £1.3m Pension Pots Amid Private Sector Raid
Britain's top civil servants have taxpayer-funded pension pots averaging £1.3m, a new report reveals. This comes as the Chancellor plans a £3bn raid on private sector retirement savings. Discover the full story.
Ministers' criminal records to remain secret
The Information Commissioner's Office has ruled that disclosing ministers' criminal convictions would breach their privacy rights. Critics call for greater transparency in government.
Whitehall spends £3,244 of taxpayer money on Pride
The Cabinet Office used over £3,000 of public funds for civil servants to join Pride parades, sparking impartiality and spending concerns. Discover the full story.
Scottish Government costs surge £53m in one year
Scottish Government operating costs balloon to £856m despite remote working. IT spending rises £25m while accommodation savings remain minimal. Taxpayers face growing bill.
HMRC worker refuses office return, blames union
A UK tax office worker's refusal to return to the office post-lockdown sparks legal battle, with union advice at the centre of the controversy. Exclusive details on the employment tribunal case.
Prison guard: Notorious robber Bronson set for release
Exclusive: A prison officer reveals Britain's most notorious inmate Charles Bronson could be released within months after nearly 50 years in custody, despite his violent reputation.
Civil servants forced into independence paper meetings
Scottish Government officials have been compelled to attend multiple meetings to accelerate work on a new independence prospectus, sparking concerns about civil service neutrality and taxpayer resources being used for constitutional campaigning.
2025: Second Hottest Year in Recorded History
New data reveals 2025 was Earth's second warmest year ever recorded, with global temperatures soaring dangerously close to critical thresholds. Experts warn of accelerating climate impacts.
Iowa GOP Comms Director Resigns Over Criminal Past
Republican Party of Iowa communications director Steve Davis steps down after court records reveal disturbing criminal history including domestic abuse and harassment charges.
Badenoch accuses Reeves of misleading over Treasury access
Cabinet minister Kemi Badenoch accuses Labour's Rachel Reeves of misleading the public about Treasury access amid heated exchanges over government transition protocols.
Football's Vanishing Records: Glory That Didn't Last
From astronomical transfer fees to astonishing winning margins, discover the football records that were broken almost as soon as they were set in this fascinating look at the sport's most short-lived achievements.
MPs Surrender to Whitehall's Unelected Rulers
An explosive analysis reveals how Britain's elected representatives have surrendered their authority to unelected Whitehall mandarins, creating a democratic deficit at the heart of government.
Labour faces public sector productivity crisis in Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confronts Britain's public service productivity puzzle as she prepares her debut Budget, with Treasury analysis revealing stagnant output despite soaring employment costs.
Kerry Katona slams double standards after match ban
Former Atomic Kitten star Kerry Katona has spoken out against what she calls blatant double standards after being denied entry to her daughter's football match while other parents with criminal records were permitted to attend.
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