The Latest Breaking News from ICGS

Rupert Lowe fails in effort to block investigation by MPs’ watchdog

Independent MP requested interim injunction preventing the ICGS from examining a complaint against him

The Guardian - UK · Feb 24

Former Conservative MP David Warburton found dead in Chelsea flat two years after 'sex and drug abuse' scandal

The father-of-two former MP has died suddenly aged 59

Evening Standard · Sep 1, 2025

Bullying claims in parliament soared by 40% last year, watchdog reveals

Parliament’s bullying and harassment watchdog said it will work hard to speed up its assessment of complaints

The Independent UK · Jun 24, 2025

Indian Coast Guard rescue 12 fishermen off Kerala coast

The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) has successfully rescued a Kochi-based fishing boat, along with 12 fishermen, from sinking due to underwater hull damage and uncontrolled flooding, an official release on January 12.

The Hindu · Jan 12, 2024

New Eastern Regional Commander of Coast Guard takes charge

Inspector General Donny Michael takes charge as Eastern Regional Commander of Indian Coast Guard, replacing Inspector General Anand Prakash Badola. Mr. Michael has been awarded Coast Guard Gallantry Medal for brave leadership in saving burning vessel near Mumbai in 2012. He has commanded four Coast Guard ships.

The Hindu · Nov 21, 2023

Watchdog chief 'does not know' if UK Parliament is a safe workspace for women

THE head of the UK Parliament’s complaints watchdog has said she “does not know” if the Palace of Westminster is a safe workplace for women.

The National (Scotland) · Nov 21, 2023

Watchdog head ‘does not know’ if UK parliament is safe workspace for women

Since last general election, 24 MPs have faced at least a one-day suspension, says former chair of Commons standards committee

The Guardian - UK · Nov 20, 2023

The most damning passages from the Chris Pincher report: ‘Shocking by any standards’

The report contains extracts from interviews with alleged victims

The Independent UK · Jul 6, 2023

Workers in Parliament speak out over 'predatory' culture that persists in Westminster

Unions demanded a 'step change in the culture of behaviour' after one parliamentary aide alleged a male MP had pressured her to sit on his lap

Daily Mirror · Jul 5, 2023

Parliamentary aide says MP pushed her to sit on his lap amid fresh sleaze claims

Ellie Varley said she is ‘angry’ with the sexual harassment in the rooms and corridors of power.

The Independent UK · Jul 5, 2023