The Latest Breaking News from Whitehall

Belfast council asking for help from Stormont and Whitehall to avoid huge increase in rates

A rates freeze at City Hall has been ruled out without outside help

Belfast Live · Nov 22, 2022

Top Whitehall official had to apologise over alleged bad behaviour by Raab

Exclusive: Source says MoJ permanent secretary made move to prevent incident from escalating into formal complaint

The Guardian - UK · Nov 21, 2022

We may not be heading for a Swiss-style Brexit deal, but Sunak must face reality

Most of Britain’s trade is with Europe, and Brexit has crippled it, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins

The Guardian - UK · Nov 21, 2022

The real ‘black hole’ in the UK’s finances is HS2 – let’s kill off this monstrosity for good

Successive prime ministers have lacked the courage to end this vanity project. Is Rishi Sunak any different, asks Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins

The Guardian - UK · Nov 14, 2022

‘We didn’t get a single pound’: anger in Barnsley at broken Tory promises

Successful bids for levelling up money will be revealed alongside the autumn statement on Thursday, but scepticism about the policy is high in the northern town

The Guardian - UK · Nov 13, 2022

Worried Liverpool prepares for life under the 'direct rule' of government

Expanded Whitehall intervention could have huge ramifications as the battered and bruised council prepares for major cuts to come

Liverpool Echo · Nov 13, 2022

Dominic Raab facing more bullying claims from time as Brexit secretary

‘Serious expression of concern’ about deputy PM’s behaviour was sent to cabinet office in 2018

The Guardian - UK · Nov 12, 2022

Prime Minister’s judgment questioned amid concerns over Dominic Raab’s behaviour

RISHI Sunak is facing further questions over his judgment as allegations emerged that his deputy Dominic Raab behaved aggressively towards staff…

The National (Scotland) · Nov 12, 2022

Sunak’s judgment under scrutiny as claims arise over Raab’s behaviour

Rishi Sunak is facing further questions over his judgment as allegations emerged that his deputy Dominic Raab behaved aggressively towards staff during his previous stint as Justice Secretary.

Evening Standard · Nov 12, 2022

Dominic Raab accused of hurling tomatoes across room in fit of rage amid bullying claims

The accusations pile more pressure on Prime Minister Rishi Sunak whose judgment has been questioned

Wales Online · Nov 12, 2022