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.
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Reform UK to cut 68,500 civil service jobs if elected
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 Slashes 1,000+ Public Sector Jobs in $4bn Savings Plan
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.
Switzerland votes on mandatory national service for women
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 Vote: Women in National Service?
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.
USPS Proposes Price Hikes After $9 Billion Annual Loss
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.
Kim Kardashian tearful over prison attack that almost killed her
Reality star Kim Kardashian emotionally reveals details of a chilling prison incident that nearly turned fatal, sharing her trauma in a raw, tearful confession about her criminal justice reform work.
Streeting attacks BMA as obstacle to NHS reform
Wes Streeting confronts British Medical Association in explosive clash over NHS strikes and demands radical service transformation to save Britain's healthcare system.
BBC licence fee could be abolished by 2026
The BBC licence fee as we know it could be abolished by 2026, with ministers considering a major funding model transformation that might include subscription services or household levies.
Triple Lock Unsustainable Warns Reform UK's Tice
Richard Tice warns Britain's cherished state pension triple lock is financially unsustainable, sparking debate over intergenerational fairness and future retirement security.
Mental Health Calls Need Medical Response, Not Police Force
Exclusive investigation reveals how sending armed police to mental health emergencies leads to preventable tragedies. Discover why experts demand medical-first response systems.
Farage's Reform UK unveils radical election manifesto
Reform UK unveils radical election platform featuring income tax cuts, NHS reform, and tough immigration measures while scrapping net zero commitments.
Farage: Reform UK Now Main Opposition to Labour
Nigel Farage delivered a fiery speech in Derby, positioning Reform UK as the true opposition to Labour and vowing to build a mass national movement against the political establishment.
Ex-SNP Minister Admits Party Damaged Scotland's NHS
Exclusive: Jeane Freeman breaks silence on SNP's health service mismanagement, revealing systemic failures and political shortcomings that left Scottish NHS in crisis.
HMRC failed 85 million taxpayer calls in decade
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.
California's Gerrymandering Showdown: Prop 50 Explained
As California voters face a critical decision on Proposition 50, experts warn that partisan gerrymandering threatens the very foundations of democratic representation. Discover how this landmark proposal could reshape American politics.
Microsoft Azure Hit By Major Global Outage
Microsoft's cloud computing platform Azure experienced widespread service disruptions, affecting businesses and users globally with login failures and connectivity issues.
Farage's Reform UK Demands Government Overhaul
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage confronts Labour's Jess Phillips over Home Office failures and calls for sweeping government reforms in heated political debate.
Labour's Housing Revolution: 1.5M New Homes Planned
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces Labour's transformative planning reforms to accelerate housebuilding, tackle the housing crisis, and boost economic growth across Britain.
Swinney blasts Farage's Scottish politics bid
Scotland's First Minister delivers scathing critique of Reform UK leader's potential move north of the border, questioning his commitment to Scottish interests amid constitutional tensions.
House of Lords Under Pressure: Calls for Radical Reform
The House of Lords faces mounting pressure for fundamental reform as critics question its composition and effectiveness in modern British democracy. Discover why experts are demanding change.
John Major: Tory-Reform alliance "beyond stupid"
Former Conservative PM delivers blistering attack on his old party's potential pact with Reform UK, warning it threatens Britain's international standing and democratic values.
Farage: Cut 140,000 Civil Service Jobs, Ban Woke Agenda
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.
Farage investigated over Hamas civil service claims
Nigel Farage faces parliamentary investigation after claiming 'some senior civil servants' sympathise with Hamas, prompting outrage from Labour MP Chris Bryant.
Reform UK: Let Ministers Override International Law
Danny Kruger's Reform UK party unveils radical constitutional reforms that would grant ministers power to disregard international treaties, sparking legal and diplomatic concerns.
MPs challenge King Charles's parliamentary role
Exclusive: Senior MPs and Republic campaigners demand removal of King Charles from parliamentary processes, calling for urgent democratic reforms in the monarchy's political influence.
Farage's prison ship plan branded 'fantasy island' solution
Reform UK leader's controversial plan to house prisoners on floating jails faces overwhelming criticism from penal reform groups and political opponents who brand it unworkable and inhumane.
Labour's Wes Streeting: NHS in critical condition
Shadow Health Secretary Wes Streeting delivers sobering assessment of NHS challenges, warning of tough decisions ahead as Labour prepares for potential government.
Labour in panic as Reform surge threatens election plans
Exclusive: Labour deputy leader Lucy Powell reveals deep concerns about Reform UK's growing influence as internal polling shows potential vote splitting catastrophe for Keir Starmer.
Gerwyn Price demands darts reform
Welsh darts sensation Gerwyn Price calls for urgent changes to professional darts, citing inconsistent organisation and player welfare concerns in explosive interview.
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