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.
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.
Event planners reveal four key strategies for hosting a fantastic festive gathering without overspending. Focus on atmosphere, not expense, to create lasting memories.
Congressman Ritchie Torres and other Democrats face primary challenges as US public opinion on Israel sours. Candidates link aid to domestic affordability in a new political calculus.
German authorities are investigating a centenarian suspected of serving as a guard at a brutal WWII prisoner camp where thousands perished. Discover the latest developments in this historic case.
Tucker Carlson's interview with white nationalist Nick Fuentes has sparked Republican infighting, exposing deep divisions within the party as it grapples with extremist elements. Read the full analysis.
Experts warn Trump's administration is following the authoritarian playbook used by Putin and Erdoğan. Learn how civil society can resist government repression through strategic nonviolence.
In a groundbreaking war crimes case, a Ukrainian court has sentenced Russian military commander Dmitry Kurashov to 15 years imprisonment for brutal treatment of prisoners of war, marking a significant moment in accountability for wartime atrocities.
In a landmark ruling, a Ukrainian court has sentenced a Russian soldier to 12 years imprisonment for the execution of a Ukrainian prisoner of war, setting a crucial precedent for wartime justice.
Labour faces internal turmoil as new deputy leader Ellie Reeves defends manifesto vow against income tax hikes while Left demands wealth taxes and two-child benefit cap abolition.
Progressive insurgent Zohran Mamdani's stunning victory over establishment Democrats reveals how grassroots movements are transforming American politics from the ground up.
Zohran Mamdani's stunning election victory in New York offers Democrats a blueprint for progressive success and party renewal in challenging political times.
Meet Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic Socialist reshaping American politics with radical housing reforms and challenging establishment norms. Discover how this Queens assemblyman is becoming an unlikely star.
Democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani secures decisive victory in New York Assembly race, defeating moderate challenger in contest that exposed party divisions and drew intervention from former Governor Andrew Cuomo.
The Conservative Party descends into open warfare as Kemi Badenoch and Robert Jenrick trade brutal blows in their fight to replace Rishi Sunak, exposing deep ideological divides.
Exclusive analysis reveals how Shahana Hanif and Yemenia 'Yemi' Mamdani's socialist uprising in New York has ignited civil war among Democrats, while Donald Trump watches with quiet satisfaction from the sidelines.
New York's political landscape transforms as democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani claims decisive victory, challenging establishment politics and signalling progressive movement's growing strength.
Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo makes headlines with his first-ever radio interview alongside Donald Trump, discussing everything from COVID policies to presidential ambitions in this explosive conversation.
Exclusive analysis reveals Democrats confronting challenging 2025 gubernatorial races in Virginia and New Jersey as Republican momentum builds. Polling data signals potential power shifts in key battleground states.
In a shocking deathbed revelation, former US Vice President Dick Cheney reportedly confessed that the 2003 Iraq invasion was primarily motivated by oil interests, contradicting years of official denials about Halliburton's role.
Discover the untold story of 'The War Game', the groundbreaking BBC drama so horrifyingly realistic about nuclear attack consequences that it was banned for 20 years, as its director passes away aged 90.
Former President Barack Obama delivers urgent message to Democrats about party unity, electoral strategy, and the future direction ahead of crucial political battles.
Cabinet Minister Kemi Badenoch launches explosive critique against Conservative Party's election campaign strategy, branding it an 'institutional failure' that ignored internal warnings.
Exclusive eyewitness accounts reveal the horrifying reality of Sudan's civil war where civilians face systematic executions, children are murdered before their parents, and survivors flee a city descending into apocalypse.
Cabinet ministers Kemi Badenoch and Chris Philp break ranks with Rishi Sunak's strategy, calling for Conservative Party to embrace Reform UK voters as internal tensions reach boiling point.
Major redistricting developments in Louisiana and Virginia could reshape the balance of power in Congress, with significant implications for Black voter representation and Democratic prospects.
Cabinet ministers Kemi Badenoch and Chris Philp launch scathing attacks on Nigel Farage's Reform UK in leaked messages, exposing deep Conservative divisions just weeks before the general election.
Nigel Farage announces radical plan to cut Civil Service by 140,000 positions, making it easier to dismiss officials while banning diversity initiatives in sweeping Whitehall overhaul.
New York State Assembly member Zohran Mamdani is challenging the Democratic establishment with bold progressive policies, creating internal conflict over the party's future direction.
Former PM Theresa May delivers scathing attack on defecting Conservatives as Kemi Badenoch breaks ranks with warning about party's direction under Sunak
Ministers accused of 'draconian' power grab as new legislation threatens to criminalise peaceful protests and grant sweeping powers to restrict demonstrations across England and Wales.