The Latest Breaking News from Whitehall

Britain’s international reputation damaged due to aid cuts and ‘rushed’ merger, says watchdog

It is nothing short of disastrous for those whose lives are supported by UK aid, charity says

The Independent UK · Sep 13, 2023

Shortage of cyber-security experts ‘should send chill down Government’s spine’

The civil service has fewer than half the number of data and technology professionals it needs, MPs have said.

The Independent UK · Sep 12, 2023

Aid cuts and department merger have harmed UK’s reputation, says watchdog

The Government added to external pressures on the development programme with political turbulence, budget reductions and Brexit, a report said.

The Independent UK · Sep 12, 2023

Sunak rejected funding request to fix more crumbling schools, minister says

Schools minister Nick Gibb said funding to rebuild 200 schools a year was requested but the PM granted funding for 50 a year.

The Independent UK · Sep 5, 2023

Collapsing schools are the latest sign of a crumbling country – and a lesson in Tory cost-cutting

What other shoddy quick fixes are we yet to discover, asks Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff

The Guardian - UK · Sep 5, 2023

When things get tough for government, call in Grant Shapps, the perfect schmoozer

It was once said that no minister could coherently lead a Whitehall department in under two years. Shapps seems to believe he can do it in two days, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins

The Guardian - UK · Sep 4, 2023

Jeremy Hunt under fire after Treasury says no new cash to fix Raac in schools

Chancellor had pledged to ‘spend what ever it takes’ on concrete crisis but repair costs will come from existing education budget

The Guardian - UK · Sep 3, 2023

Foreign Secretary visits Beijing as MPs call for unclassified China strategy

The Foreign Affairs Committee is calling for a more structured and comprehensive approach to dealing with China.

The Independent UK · Aug 29, 2023

No 10 crackdown on racism as minister warns officials n-word slurs won’t be tolerated

Exclusive: Cabinet Office acts in response to The Independent’s investigation which uncovered n-word in string of official documents

The Independent UK · Aug 27, 2023

Tory fury as ministers axe key levelling up pledge to move civil servants from London

Offices in Birmingham and Newcastle said to no longer align with strategic requirements

The Guardian - UK · Aug 19, 2023