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Government purchase card spending ‘scandalous’, claims Labour

Labour has carried out an analysis of spending by officials using government procurement cards.

The Independent UK · Feb 13, 2023

Tory ministers accused of charging ‘luxury lifestyle’ to taxpayers

Use of government procurement cards on overseas trips revealed

The Independent UK · Feb 12, 2023

Labour accuses ministers of living ‘luxury lifestyle’ at taxpayers’ expense

The opposition has conducted an analysis of spending on government procurement cards.

The Independent UK · Feb 11, 2023

Companies handed £3.7 billion of PPE contracts have links to tax havens

Government estimates show they have provided half a billion pounds worth of PPE that has been left unused.

Daily Mirror · Feb 4, 2023

Dowden insists Government is ‘upholding high standards of transparency’

The ethics adviser revealed Nadhim Zahawi only submitted his declaration of interest in the last two weeks.

The Independent UK · Feb 2, 2023

Dominic Raab accused of bullying staff like 'abusive husband' with some 'left suicidal'

Witnesses allege Dominic Raab would set them lists of endless rules that were ­impossible to keep and then 'belittle, demean and humiliate' them when they failed to deliver

Daily Mirror · Jan 31, 2023

Nadhim Zahawi ‘furious’ over sacking as allies lash out at tax probe report

Allies say ex-chancellor told Treasury official about HMRC fine – but government insists sacking ‘fair’

The Independent UK · Jan 30, 2023

Nadhim Zahawi – live: Sunak rejects claims ex-chancellor was treated unfairly

Zahawi said he only got a 30-minute hearing from Sir Laurie on Wednesday

The Independent UK · Jan 30, 2023

Labour amendment seeks to protect striking workers from being unfairly dismissed

Critics argue that the planned Bill, aimed at ensuring minimum levels of service during strikes, lacks proper parliamentary scrutiny

Wales Online · Jan 30, 2023

Sunak remains under pressure after Zahawi sacking

The Prime Minister fired the Conservative Party chairman early on Sunday morning, following an ethics inquiry.

The Independent UK · Jan 30, 2023