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Covid inquiry response costs taxpayers over £100m

Official data shows the UK government has spent over £100 million on legal and staff costs responding to the Covid inquiry. Discover the breakdown and why it's set to be Britain's most expensive public inquiry.

Covid inquiry response costs taxpayer over £100m

Official figures reveal the Government has spent over £100m on legal and staff costs responding to the Covid inquiry. Discover the full breakdown of the escalating public spending.

Crossbench Condemns Labor's FoI Fee Proposal

Labor's plan to charge for Freedom of Information requests faces fierce backlash from crossbench and opposition senators, who warn it damages democracy. Discover the details.

Public Inquiry into Surgeon Sam Eljamel Begins

The public inquiry into disgraced surgeon Sam Eljamel, who harmed dozens at Ninewells Hospital, begins hearing opening statements. Follow for updates on this major NHS scandal.

SNP under fire for grooming gangs inquiry refusal

SNP government faces mounting criticism for resisting independent inquiry into grooming gangs despite victims' harrowing testimonies. Calls grow for justice as existing child abuse probe could investigate.

SNP accused of blocking grooming gang inquiry powers

The Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry reveals it already holds powers to investigate grooming gangs, raising questions over the SNP government's refusal to launch a dedicated probe. Survivors demand action.

Democrat Graham Platner wins Maine Senate seat in upset

Democratic newcomer Graham Platner defies expectations to claim Maine's Senate seat, dealing a significant blow to Republican ambitions and reshaping the political landscape ahead of key legislative battles.

Trump demands end to Senate filibuster

Former President Donald Trump demands elimination of Senate filibuster, calling it 'death wish' for Republicans as internal party tensions escalate over legislative strategy.

Legal challenge forces grooming gang inquiry review

A landmark legal case compels Britain's independent inquiry into child sexual exploitation to reconsider its approach after victim Fiona Goddard challenged its handling of abuse allegations.

Grooming gangs inquiry chaos as victims resign

Britain's landmark grooming gangs inquiry faces crisis as three key victims resign in protest against chairman's controversial remarks about Pakistani heritage perpetrators, throwing the high-profile investigation into turmoil.

Sheku Bayoh Inquiry Judge Quits Over Bias Claims

The high-profile inquiry into the death of Sheku Bayoh faces major disruption after former judge Gordon Jackson KC resigns amid allegations of perceived bias, casting doubt over the investigation's future.

Grooming Gang Inquiry Crisis as Candidate Withdraws

The government's landmark inquiry into grooming gangs faces major disruption after the preferred candidate to lead the investigation unexpectedly pulls out, dealing another blow to the long-delayed probe.

Senior lawyer quits UK grooming gang inquiry

Fiona Goddard resigns from major child sexual exploitation investigation, raising serious questions about the inquiry's approach to victim support and transparency.

Trump judicial nominee faces scrutiny over group chats

Federal court nominee Paul Ingrassia's confirmation hangs in balance as Senate Democrats investigate his participation in controversial online forums discussing conspiracy theories and political attacks.

Grooming gang victim quits 'toxic' inquiry panel

A survivor of child sexual exploitation has dramatically resigned from a government-backed inquiry, branding the panel 'dysfunctional' and 'traumatising' as she reveals systematic failures in supporting victims.

El-Sayed launches Michigan Senate bid

Former state health director Abdul El-Sayed enters Michigan's crowded Democratic Senate primary, bringing his progressive agenda and grassroots appeal to a pivotal battleground contest.

Murray Compares Trump Rhetoric to Nazi Germany

Senior Democratic Senator Patty Murray has drawn stark parallels between Donald Trump's language and Nazi-era propaganda during a passionate Senate floor address about Seattle construction projects.

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