Official Treasury guidance reveals state workers' pay has caught up with the private sector, with far more generous pensions. Chancellor Rachel Reeves urges pay restraint. Read the full analysis.
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.
Victoria's Premier announces a major public service overhaul, cutting over 1,000 jobs and merging 29 entities to save $4bn. Read the full details of the state's budget repair plan.
The Victorian government announces a plan to cut public service staff costs by 10% to save A$1.6 billion. Learn the details and potential impacts of this major austerity measure.
UK services sector expansion weakened in November with PMI at 51.3. Business activity softened as consumer demand waned and price inflation dropped to its lowest since January 2021. Read the full analysis.
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.
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.
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.
Scottish Government operating costs balloon to £856m despite remote working. IT spending rises £25m while accommodation savings remain minimal. Taxpayers face growing bill.
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.
New data reveals Australian public servants are enjoying their fastest wage growth in 15 years, outstripping private sector increases and raising questions about economic fairness.
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.
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.
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.
Britain's private sector experiences strongest growth since May 2022 as service sector boom and manufacturing recovery drive economic expansion, despite ongoing inflation concerns.
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.
Britain's economic recovery hit a roadblock in August with zero growth, raising concerns about the nation's financial resilience amid ongoing challenges.
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.
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak unveils controversial mandatory national service for teenagers, facing immediate backlash from opposition and military experts who question its feasibility and funding.
Exclusive: Build-A-Bear Workshop employee suspended after viral video shows shocking confrontation with customer's assistance dog in Manchester store. Disability rights groups demand action.
Britain's service sector growth hits weakest pace since January amid falling new orders and rising costs, sparking recession concerns.