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Ditched government projects lost taxpayer £6.6bn last year, watchdog says

Spending committee finds MoD most wasteful and also points to cancelled schemes such as Rwanda and Stonehenge

The Guardian - UK · May 22

Will Keir Starmer Resign Today? Prime Minister Battles to Save Premiership Amid Escalating Labour Party Rebellion

Keir Starmer's leadership is under intense scrutiny as Labour figures question his future. With mounting pressure from MPs and unions, the possibility of his resignation looms large.

International Business Times UK · May 12

Sheffield Wednesday takeover in limbo while EFL checks source of bidders’ funding

The EFL is taking its time assessing the prospective buyout of Sheffield Wednesday to establish whether the purchase would be largely funded by the proceeds of gambling and crypto-gambling operations

The Guardian - UK · Jan 30

Hoop dreams in peril as British basketball’s crisis reaches boiling point

Clubs deeply unhappy with governing body’s handling of a transfer of power and are threatening to set up their own league

The Guardian - UK · Feb 16, 2025

Anger as council prioritises London hotel view over playground plan

Westminster council pays £84,000 towards school’s design cost – then advises against going ahead

The Guardian - UK · Feb 7, 2025

Dodds warns of ‘severe consequences’ if UNRWA aid is obstructed by Israel

The Government faced calls from both sides of the House to sanction Israeli ministers involved in passing laws to ban UNRWA.

Evening Standard · Oct 29, 2024

Millions facing ‘cruel winter’ without fuel payments, Labour MPs warn

Backbenchers say end to support schemes would be ‘wrong measure’ that ignores struggle of poorest households

The Guardian - UK · Aug 23, 2024

Sunak denies ‘crisis’ in local government funding despite bankruptcy warnings

Prime minister tells MPs the priority is to get inflation down even though English councils need another £4bn to maintain services

The Guardian - UK · Mar 26, 2024

Pressure grows on Premier League to crack down on club spending breaches

A Labour MP and a senior executive at a top-flight club have both called for the Premier League to take a tougher stance on spending breaches by clubs

The Guardian - UK · Nov 16, 2023

Calls to ensure Euro 2028 ticket prices accessible to all

Sports minister Stuart Andrew said he would raise the issue with the football authorities.

The Independent UK · Nov 16, 2023