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.
French left-wing MP Clémentine Autain declares intent to resist a far-right government, warning of a 'regime change' and calling for mass mobilisation. Read her full strategy.
A Kuwaiti civil servant has been ordered to repay over $1m after being paid for a decade without working. The case highlights a global issue of public sector fraud.
A French culture ministry official allegedly spiked drinks of over 240 women during job interviews, causing severe physical distress. Police discovered detailed records of his 'experiments' spanning nine years.
More than 240 women allege being drugged with diuretics during job interviews with a senior French culture ministry official. Exclusive investigation reveals shocking details of chemical submission cases.
A Texas church safety director, Donald Doolittle, 58, faces charges for allegedly impersonating an ICE agent to extort a woman. Read the full details of this shocking case.
France announces the successful diplomatic release of French-Chilean national Camilo Castro after four months detained in Venezuela. Discover how French diplomacy achieved this result.
Explosive developments emerge in Prince Andrew's civil case as confidential settlement agreements could determine the fate of sexual assault allegations brought by Virginia Giuffre.
Labour shadow chancellor's husband, Nishat Siddiqi, exchanged emails with Treasury civil servants about his tech firm, prompting questions about access and influence ahead of potential Labour government.
France makes powerful statement about its republican values with unprecedented public display of crown jewels at the Louvre, challenging monarchical traditions.
From presidential palaces to parliamentary chambers, France's political elite has been plagued by corruption scandals for decades. Explore the deep-rooted culture of impunity that continues to undermine democracy.
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.
Brigitte Macron secures legal victory as French court finds Candace Owens guilty of harassment for spreading false conspiracy theories about the French First Lady's past.
French President Emmanuel Macron's wife, Brigitte Macron, has become the target of sophisticated hackers who illegally accessed her tax records and personal documents in a major security breach that's raising alarm bells across Europe.
Discover the best French press coffee makers that survived rigorous UK testing. From budget finds to luxury contenders, we reveal which cafetières deliver the perfect cuppa.
Labour Party escalates pressure on Cabinet Secretary Simon Case over undisclosed Conservative Party connections, demanding immediate investigation into potential conflicts of interest at the heart of government.
Exclusive: A top-ranking civil servant has been removed from their position following mounting criticism over the sluggish pace of government reforms, sparking concerns about Whitehall's efficiency.
Discover the remarkable legacy of Jenny Cox, the pioneering civil servant whose tireless work behind the scenes revolutionised Britain's approach to health, social care, and disability rights, leaving an indelible mark on millions of lives.
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy receives unprecedented 24/7 police protection while serving prison sentence, raising questions about VIP treatment in justice system.
Exclusive: Nicolas Sarkozy's legal troubles deepen as he's ordered to serve time in historic La Santé prison following corruption conviction. The former French leader's dramatic fall from grace continues.
Republican infighting reaches boiling point as Trump loyalists target attorney John Sauer with explosive 'Nazi' accusations, threatening to torpedo his Supreme Court nomination in dramatic party showdown.
Shocking discovery reveals France's priceless crown jewels were systematically dismantled and sold by the government in 1887, leaving the Louvre without its most spectacular gems.
Exclusive: Nicolas Sarkozy breaks silence on corruption conviction, declaring he fears neither prison nor political enemies in explosive courtroom statements.
A dedicated civil servant from Westminster has become an overnight millionaire after winning the life-changing Omaze prize draw, securing a stunning £1 million windfall that will rewrite his family's future.
An in-depth analysis of Emmanuel Macron's dramatic fall from political grace, exploring the broken promises and leadership crises that eroded his popularity in France.
French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu clings to power after surviving two dramatic no-confidence votes in the National Assembly, testing President Gabriel Attal's minority government.
Emmanuel Macron's administration survives political showdown after tense parliamentary vote, but faces weakened authority and growing opposition pressure.
France's Socialist Party launches bold campaign to reinstate the controversial wealth tax, positioning itself as champion of economic justice during national financial turmoil.
In a stunning political reversal, French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has suspended Emmanuel Macron's controversial pension reforms as his government faces a critical no-confidence vote that threatens to topple the administration.
Emmanuel Macron's centrist coalition suffers major setback in French parliamentary elections as left-wing alliance surges, forcing the President into difficult negotiations to form a government.