15 h. ago Labour facing fresh 'cronyism' row after donor wins £5m contract for project 'overseen by former staff'

Public Digital is helping to run a 'Test, Learn and Grow' initiative across public services as part of a Whitehall reform programme.

Economics

21 h. ago The Cure, Lola Young, Bicep and Massive Attack urge Keir Starmer to block Rosebank North Sea oil field

The letter urges the Government to follow the science and states “any new application to exploit Rosebank’s reserves must be refused”.

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41 h. ago UK party leaders urged to end ‘pernicious currents’ of hatred fuelling anti

More than 200 refugee groups, charities and unions sign letter calling for action after weeks of protests outside asylum hotelsMore than 200 refugee organisations, charities and trade unions have signed an open letter calling on Britain’s political leaders to end “pernicious and insidious currents” of racism and hatred that underpin a slew of anti-migrant protests.The letter, coordinated by the campaign coalition Together With Refugees, has been signed by organisations including Amnesty International UK, City of Sanctuary UK, Care for Calais, Doctors of the World, the End Violence Against Women Coalition, Freedom from Torture, Islamic Relief, Oxfam, the Public and Commercial Services Union, Refugee Action and Safe Passage. Continue reading...

Politics

47 h. ago Arthur's Seat fire: Public advised to stay clear of area as emergency service remain at Edinburgh landmark

A fire broke out on Arthur’s Seat in Edinburgh on Saturday afternoon.

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50 h. ago SNP urged to 'get a grip' of NHS as millions spent on consultancy services

Scottish health boards have spent public money on a range of consultancy services.

Economics

3 d. ago Keir Starmer urged to stand up to EU over new tough holiday checks on British citizens

Keir Starmer was challenged to 'stand up' for Britain and fight tough new checks for UK citizens travelling to the EU.

Politics

4 d. ago Israel issues chilling deadline for a million Palestinians to flee Gaza

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer urged Israel to immediately reconsider its decision after the plan to re-occupy Gaza was approved overnight by a majority vote

Politics

5 d. ago Keir Starmer condemns Israel's plans to take control of Gaza City warning of 'more bloodshed'

Keir Starmer warned of 'more bloodshed' and urged Benjamin Netanyahu to reconsider after the dramatic announcement overnight.

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6 d. ago JD Vance’s team had water level of Ohio river raised for family’s boating trip

Exclusive: Incident raises questions of exploitation of public services, but Secret Service says it was requested for ‘safe navigation’JD Vance’s team had the army corps of engineers take the unusual step of changing the outflow of a lake in Ohio to accommodate a recent boating excursion on a family holiday, the Guardian has learned.The request from the US Secret Service was made to “support safe navigation” of the US vice-president’s security detail for an August outing on the Little Miami River, according to a statement by the US army corps of engineers (USACE). Continue reading...

Politics

6 d. ago Keir Starmer urges those involved with Morecambe to ‘do the right thing’

The National League club are at risk of closure due to a financial crisis.

Politics

6 d. ago Public Service Broadcasting Glasgow Kelvingrove Bandstand Stage Times: Gig set times, support, weather forecast, tickets, likely setlist

The band are well known for their live performances.

Politics

7 d. ago Keir Starmer urged to give tourist tax powers to local leaders to boost public services

Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has previously called for a mandatory 'tourist levy' for those visiting the city with Edinburgh already set to introduce a charge

Politics

7 d. ago Immigration creating 'serious problems' for public services and living standards, warns top fiscal watchdog official

A senior official at the Government's fiscal watchdog has warned that immigration is creating 'serious problems' for public services and living standards.

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7 d. ago Black storm warning paralyses Hong Kong as torrential rain triggers floods and landslides

Second black rainstorm in six hours forces closure of schools, courts and most public services

Events

8 d. ago Fox News slams Keir Starmer's leadership in UK as they issue urgent 'Big Brother is watching' alert

A Fox News correspondent compared the UK to George Orwell's novel 1984 as they said "Big Brother is Watching"

Politics

8 d. ago Storm Floris: SNP minister urges Scots to follow advice and expect disruption if travelling

Angela Constance said "Storm Floris is well and truly with us today" and was already impacting public transport services.

Politics

1 week ago Keir Starmer is 'seriously considering' introducing digital ID system as a way to tackle immigration and bring public services back into shape

The Prime Minister reportedly sees the proposal as necessary if Labour is to crack down on illegal immigration and make public service delivery more efficient.

Politics

3 w. ago Two days less holiday? France is up in arms but my sympathy is limited

This small cutback is hardly a draconian austerity purge for a country that is broke. But the howls of outrage show a rational debate is unlikelyFrance is skint, but the French are in denial. To judge by the howls of outrage from the left and the hard right of the French political spectrum, you would think the prime minister, François Bayrou, had just taken a Javier Milei-style chainsaw to public services, announced Doge-style mass layoffs or imposed swingeing pay cuts.But it was Bayrou’s suggestion that the French should give up two of their 11 cherished public holidays – Easter Monday and 8 May, the anniversary of the end of the second world war in Europe – and work instead to increase economic output and hence government revenue that provoked the anger.Paul Taylor is a senior visiting fellow at the European Policy Centre Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Four in 10 train journeys under public control as London commuter service c2c is renationalised

Services in and out of Fenchurch Street come under Government control - with Greater Anglia following in October

Politics

3 w. ago London to Essex c2c services return to public control in step towards Great British Railways

London to Essex c2c services return to public control in step towards Great British Railways  GOV.UK

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