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.
A probation officer has pleaded guilty to misconduct after having an inappropriate relationship with an inmate at the high-security HMP Belmarsh. She will be sentenced in February. Read the full details.
Controversial rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine has been sentenced to three months in prison for violating his supervised release terms. Read the full details of the court's decision and the rapper's claims of ongoing threats.
Controversial rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine has been handed a three-month prison term for violating his supervised release. Discover the details of the case and the judge's stern warning.
Minnesota Vikings receiver Jordan Addison's probation for a DUI incident has been terminated eight months early. Discover the details of his legal resolution and NFL suspension.
Exclusive: Probation officers in England and Wales will receive self-defence training, bodycams, and knife arches after two office stabbings. Read about the new safety measures.
Former child star Zachery Ty Bryan remains in jail after his sixth arrest in five years for violating probation. His fiancée was also charged. Read the latest developments.
Former child star Zachery Ty Bryan is in custody without bail for a probation violation following his arrest with fiancée Johnnie Faye Cartwright. Discover the full story.
Swiss voters decide on a landmark referendum that could compel women to undertake national service, a move testing European views on civic duty during the Ukraine war.
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.
Gary Wayne Howard, 74, evaded police for 16 years by faking his death. Discover how US Marshals finally tracked him down in a small Indiana community. Read the full story.
The US Postal Service reports a $9.5bn loss, proposing significant price increases and warning of an 'urgent need' for legislative changes to ensure its survival.
Shocking report exposes decades of systematic abuse at Medomsley Detention Centre, where hundreds of young men suffered under Britain's worst sex offender. Read the full investigation.
A damning report reveals how systemic failures allowed widespread abuse at Medomsley Detention Centre. Victims deserve a public apology. Read the full investigation.
Exclusive: Senior police officials sound alarm over potential crime surge as Labour's controversial justice reforms threaten to overwhelm an already failing probation system. Lords prepare for critical showdown.
A female probation officer faces misconduct charges after allegedly developing an improper relationship with a male prisoner under her supervision, raising serious questions about professional boundaries in the justice system.
Shocking figures reveal HMRC failed to answer 85 million taxpayer calls over ten years, exposing a broken customer service system leaving millions frustrated and unheard.
Exclusive: A convicted rapist was released from prison just days before a 15-year-old schoolgirl's body was discovered in a river, raising serious questions about public safety and probation decisions.
Microsoft's cloud computing platform Azure experienced widespread service disruptions, affecting businesses and users globally with login failures and connectivity issues.
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.
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.
The Crown Prosecution Service is set for significant reforms after a damning report revealed systemic failures in case handling and communication with victims.
A London waitress went viral after publicly challenging a customer who left no gratuity. The heated exchange raises questions about tipping culture in UK hospitality.
Former Family Matters actor Darius McCarry faces serious legal troubles as judge denies bail following multiple probation violations and new criminal charges in Los Angeles.
Ofcom launches formal investigation into Royal Mail after it missed first and second class delivery targets, raising concerns about postal service reliability across the UK.
Royal Mail faces massive £5.6 million penalty after regulator Ofcom finds the postal service missed first and second class delivery targets for 2022-23, affecting millions of customers across the UK.
Major Vodafone service disruption affects mobile and broadband users nationwide. Company confirms network issues and works on resolution as frustrated customers report widespread connectivity problems.
Thousands of Vodafone broadband customers are set to receive compensation following a significant service outage that left households and businesses without internet connectivity for extended periods.
Australia's second-largest telecommunications provider Optus suffered a catastrophic nationwide outage, disrupting emergency services and mistakenly sending thousands of customers to voicemail during critical situations.
Work and Pensions Secretary Mel Stride faces backlash after suggesting civil servants should implement Tory policies 'in a way that is consistent with their objectives' in major breach of ministerial code.