11 h. ago Dumfries and Galloway parents taking kids to school due to lack of dedicated bus

Only a public service bus has been provided for children trying to get from Bridge of Dee to school in Castle Douglas

Politics

23 h. ago Starmer eyes expansion of digital ID system to manage public services

The Prime Minister is on a trade mission to Mumbai.

Politics

62 h. ago Prince Philip's expletive outburst that endeared the Duke of Edinburgh to his guests, royal insider reveals

During his decades of public service, Prince Philip developed a reputation for having something of a potty mouth.

Politics

3 d. ago Foreigners will be BANNED from claiming benefits under Tory plans to save £50billion

Shadow Chancellor Sir Mel Stride will unveil plans for cutting welfare, foreign aid and the size of the civil service to put the public finances on a more stable footing and pave the way for tax cuts.

Economics

4 d. ago BBC staff 'took 20,000 sick days for mental health as stress, depression and anxiety rife at taxpayer

Some 20,884 days of work at the public service (pictured, file photo) were lost for psychological reasons in the year to the end of March.

Economics

6 d. ago Trump and White House ramp up racist memes blaming Democrats for shutdown: ‘Dollar Store Obama’

President continues to troll House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries with mariachi jibes as U.S. government remains mired in shutdown with federal jobs and public services at stake

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8 d. ago At least a third of EU citizens in UK report discrimination by public bodies

Long-term residents post Brexit also say they have faced difficulties exercising travel and equal treatment rightsA significant number of EU citizens living long term in the UK post Brexit are experiencing discrimination in work and in public services, a report by the UK’s statutory Brexit watchdog has revealed.Five years after the UK quit the bloc, more than a third reported feeling discriminated against by public bodies. One in five said they had experienced difficulties accessing their rights including the right to work, the right to travel in and out of the country and their right to equal treatment in public services. Continue reading...

Events

9 d. ago Unions are handing Democrats a golden opportunity amid the shutdown battle | Judith Levine

Federal workers’ move offers Democrats a chance to win the budget battle – and their identityThe Federal Unionists Network (FUN) and 35 national, state and local unions have written a letter to the Democratic congressional leadership – Chuck Schumer in the Senate and Hakeem Jeffries in the House, urging them to hold out against Republicans in the budget negotiations, even if it means a government shutdown and halted paychecks. The signatories represent “tens of thousands of federal workers”, according to an FUN press release.The Democrats’ demands, the letter says, should include “adequate funding for critical public services” and a “guarantee” that funds appropriated by the Congress are spent.Judith Levine is a Brooklyn-based journalist, essayist and author of five books. Her Substack is Today in Fascism Continue reading...

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1 week ago Calls for wealth tax to fund public services supported at Labour conference

Labour delegates passed the public spending motion, which called for the wealthy to ‘pay their fair share’.

Economics

1 week ago Most rail journeys under public ownership by middle of next year, says minister

Speaking at the party’s annual conference, Heidi Alexander is expected to reveal the next four services to be brought into public ownership.

Politics

1 week ago Digital ID could form ‘bedrock of modern state’, says senior Starmer aide

Darren Jones, chief secretary to the Prime Minister, said the proposal could lead to ‘exciting’ public service reform.

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1 week ago Scots workers in a wide range of jobs being sought to move to Australia

Those who work in healthcare, engineering, construction and public services can find out more about life down under this month in a Glasgow showcase.

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2 w. ago Voices: ‘Nothing to fear’ or ‘removing civil liberties’? Digital ID plans spark fierce debate among Independent readers

Our community is split on government plans for a compulsory digital ‘Brit card’. While some warned it would erode civil liberties and fail to address illegal migration, others welcomed it as a modernisation of public services

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2 w. ago Lisa Nandy says BBC is one of only broadcasters able to shine spotlight on Gaza

Speaking on the Media Confidential podcast, the Culture Secretary insisted on the importance of public service broadcasters upholding high standards.

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2 w. ago Welsh teachers, police and builders being offered Australia relocation

South Australia is on a major recruitment drive with a roadshow in Wales looking for those in healthcare, education, construction, and public services

Society

2 w. ago Poll: Scots think SNP Government performing badly on public services

A new Survation poll shows ‘widespread dissatisfaction’

Politics

2 w. ago Dua Lipa denies ‘categorically false’ report that she fired her agent over anti

The pop star and her talent agency say reports that she sacked David Levy for allegedly signing a letter urging Glastonbury to drop the pro-Palestine Irish rap group from lineup are untrueDua Lipa has denied a “deliberately inflammatory” MailOnline report claiming that she fired one of her live agents after he attempted to prevent Kneecap from performing at Glastonbury.Her agency, William Morris Endeavour, called the story “categorically false” and clarified that the agent, David Levy, stopped working with the British-Albanian pop star in 2019. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago The Range issues urgent plea to shoppers across the UK over 'naughty' behaviour

The Range has been forced to issue a 'public service announcement' after cheeky shoppers started playing around with one of its Halloween decorations

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2 w. ago The Range issues 'public service announcement' as they urge customers 'please stop'

The Range has been forced to issue a public plea to some rather cheeky shoppers concerning a particular display.

Economics

2 w. ago North Lanarkshire Council’s deputy chief executive announces retirement

Andrew McPherson will retire in May next year after a long and distinguished career in public service.

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