Russian hackers want to ‘disrupt or destroy’ UK infrastructure, minister warns Cabinet Office secretary, Oliver Dowden, to issue national alert and urge companies to boost cybersecurity The Guardian - UK · Apr 18, 2023
Emergency Alert system could be used for kidnaps and escaped prisoners The first nationwide test takes place at 3pm on Sunday, with the system designed to be used to warn of floods, wildfires and storm surges - but it could also be used for other emergencies Daily Mirror · Apr 17, 2023
1.5 million 'living as recluses' in Japan TOKYO: Nearly 1.5 million working-age people in Japan are social recluses, according to a new government survey, with a fifth citing the Covid-19 pandemic as the main reason for their withdrawal. Bangkok Post · Apr 5, 2023
UK ministers ‘trying to avoid scrutiny’ by releasing 150 documents in 48 hours Exclusive: Labour says record number of disclosures before Easter recess is effort to evade accountability The Guardian - UK · Apr 2, 2023
Sunak took £500,000 worth of private jet trips in less than a fortnight Lib Dems criticise ‘shocking waste of taxpayers’ money’ as Cabinet Office document reveals PM’s flight costs The Guardian - UK · Mar 31, 2023
Labour denies claim Sue Gray in talks about job with Starmer ‘for over a year’ Opposition rejects report that Cabinet Office officials believe ‘secret contacts’ began more than 12 months ago The Independent UK · Mar 26, 2023
North East armed forces named for Royal Victorian Medal in King's honours list, for services at Queen's funeral Members of the Royal Victorian Order people who have served the monarchy or Royal Family in a personal way are named in the latest honours list for their services at Queen Elizabeth II's state funeral Chronicle Live · Mar 25, 2023
Pallbearers and Queen's dresser among royal staff honored by King Charles - see the full list Royal Family announces honours in tribute to late monarch Wales Online · Mar 25, 2023
Queen's closest adviser and crew who carried coffin among those on King's honours list The late monarch’s closest adviser, Angela Kelly, and other Royal Household staff were made members of the Royal Victorian Order - a list of Demise Awards was announced by Charles to recognise those who loyally served his mother Daily Mirror · Mar 24, 2023
Timeline of lockdown gatherings and what Boris Johnson told MPs Further allegations about Boris Johnson’s time in office continue to emerge The Independent UK · Mar 22, 2023
Sue Gray ‘not involved’ with Partygate evidence while in Labour talks Whitehall sources say process of dealing with Commons committee was managed by Cabinet Office propriety and ethics team The Guardian - UK · Mar 20, 2023
The week that could decide Boris Johnson’s fate as an MP Former prime minister is accused of misleading MPs over Partygate scandal The Independent UK · Mar 20, 2023
The week that could decide Boris Johnson’s fate as an MP Former prime minister is accused of misleading MPs over Partygate scandal The Independent UK · Mar 19, 2023
Cabinet Office accused of using taxpayers’ money to ‘snoop’ on MPs Based across the Cabinet Office and No 10, the Rapid Response Unit was operating to combat misinformation. The Independent UK · Mar 16, 2023
The Conversation · Mar 9, 2023 Sue Gray quitting to work for Keir Starmer does cause problems for the civil service – it's also a sign she thinks he's heading for government The last few years of drama at Westminster have set the bar pretty high for shock and surprise, but the sudden departure from government of Sue Gray, second permanent secretary to the Cabinet Office, and her proposed appointment as chief of staff to the leader of the Labour Party really…
The Independent UK · Mar 9, 2023 Cabinet Office told Hancock ‘to tone down China Covid lab leak claims’ Officials said it would ‘cause problems’ if ex-health secretary repeated allegations in memoir
Chronicle Live · Mar 9, 2023 Tainted blood scandal campaigners feel 'excluded' from Government meeting, amid fears Sue Gray exit could add to delays The Government continues to come under fire for the time it has taken to respond in full to a key contaminated blood scandal report about compensation.
Wales Online · Mar 9, 2023 Matt Hancock ‘told to tone down China Covid lab leak claims’ Original manuscript prompted warning from Cabinet Office that ex-Health Secretary's allegations would 'cause problems' for the Government
The Independent UK · Mar 8, 2023 Hancock ‘told to tone down China Covid lab leak claims’ The Cabinet Office said it would ’cause problems’ if the former health secretary repeated the allegations in his memoir’.
The Independent UK · Mar 7, 2023 PM dodges questions over integrity of Sue Gray partygate probe amid Labour move Rishi Sunak said the Cabinet Office was ‘reviewing the circumstances of her departure’ and would not comment further.
The Independent UK · Mar 7, 2023 Jacob Rees-Mogg calls Sue Gray ‘conniving friend of the socialists’ Tory MPs clash over whether to attack Partygate investigator for taking job with Labour
The Guardian - UK · Mar 7, 2023 Civil servant union accuses government of ignoring strike talks offer Prospect says Cabinet Office not engaging over dispute that could lead to 150,000 public sector workers going on strike
Daily Mirror · Mar 6, 2023 Bitter Tories accused of pedalling Boris Johnson's 'conspiracy theories' over Sue Gray In a salty remark to the Commons, Jacob Rees-Mogg accused the respected senior servant of "conniving in secret meetings" and Conservatives vented their anger over Sue Gray's departure to become Keir Starmer's chief of staff
The Independent UK · Mar 6, 2023 Boris Johnson’s ‘absurd’ plan to give father Stanley a knighthood ‘corrodes public trust’, Tories warn Ex-PM accused of discrediting entire system ‘because of a family favour’
Evening Standard · Mar 5, 2023 Sue Gray to tell government watchdog when job talks with Labour began Ms Gray, who has spent decades in the civil service, quit this week with immediate effect when news of her discussions with Sir Keir was leaked