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.
A retired civil servant, 63, must repay £25,000 after a pension scheme error spanning 11 years, forcing him to consider returning to full-time work. Discover the systemic issues behind this case.
Analysis reveals a growing mismatch between UK's Cold War military reputation and current defence spending, as Germany and France increase budgets and debate national service. Read why experts warn of strategic risks.
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.
Following Vladimir Putin's stark warning to Europe, we analyse the military and economic strength of NATO versus Russia. Is the continent prepared for a potential conflict? Read the full analysis.
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.
Donald Trump's golf travel has cost US taxpayers $71m since January, with total spending potentially reaching a staggering $300m. Discover the full financial impact.
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.
A new survey reveals the Black Friday purchases Brits most regret, with clothes and takeaways topping the list. Discover the full ranking and expert spending tips.
President Macron announces a new voluntary military service for French youth and a €64bn defence spending target by 2027, responding to Russian threats to European stability.
President Macron unveils a new national military service plan to bolster France's armed forces, citing the 'great risk' posed by Russia's imperial ambitions in Europe.
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.
UK shoppers are predicted to spend nearly £14 billion this Black Friday weekend. Discover the top spending trends and expert tips to avoid scams and find genuine deals.
The Cabinet Office used over £3,000 of public funds for civil servants to join Pride parades, sparking impartiality and spending concerns. Discover the full story.
A new survey reveals 77% of Americans believe tipping has become excessive. Experts explain the sneaky tactics, from inflated calculations to touchscreen pressure, fuelling consumer frustration.
Scottish Government operating costs balloon to £856m despite remote working. IT spending rises £25m while accommodation savings remain minimal. Taxpayers face growing bill.
A UK tax office worker's refusal to return to the office post-lockdown sparks legal battle, with union advice at the centre of the controversy. Exclusive details on the employment tribunal case.
Scottish Government officials have been compelled to attend multiple meetings to accelerate work on a new independence prospectus, sparking concerns about civil service neutrality and taxpayer resources being used for constitutional campaigning.
Cabinet minister Kemi Badenoch accuses Labour's Rachel Reeves of misleading the public about Treasury access amid heated exchanges over government transition protocols.
An explosive analysis reveals how Britain's elected representatives have surrendered their authority to unelected Whitehall mandarins, creating a democratic deficit at the heart of government.
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer accuses Conservatives of planning irresponsible pre-election spending that could cripple the next government, as he outlines his party's economic priorities.
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.
Exclusive investigation reveals shocking state of military accommodation as service families face mould, vermin and collapsing ceilings while defence spending soars.
Remembering the life and legacy of Michael McVeigh, the brilliant civil servant whose quiet diplomacy and constitutional expertise guided governments through decades of political turbulence.
Exclusive: A devastating data breach within the Civil Service has compromised the personal information of Afghan interpreters, revealing systemic failures in Whitehall's data protection protocols and putting lives at risk.
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.
Conservative MP Esther McVey faces parliamentary opposition as she introduces controversial legislation granting ministers new powers to override 'woke' civil service guidance, prompting heated debate about government overreach.
Senior government officials are privately predicting the longest shutdown in British political history as ministers and civil servants remain locked in bitter disputes over spending cuts and policy direction, with no resolution in sight.
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.
Nigel Farage faces parliamentary investigation after claiming 'some senior civil servants' sympathise with Hamas, prompting outrage from Labour MP Chris Bryant.