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Blunkett: Better Whitehall the only way to see off ‘far-right’ threat

Lord Blunkett served in former prime minister Sir Tony Blair’s New Labour cabinets between 1997 and 2004, and again in 2005.

Evening Standard · Oct 14, 2025

How the spy trial row has exposed Britain’s China problem

NEWS ANALYSIS: Political editor David Maddox explains why successive UK governments have dithered over deciding whether Beijing is a friend or foe

The Independent UK · Oct 13, 2025

Starmer accused of pushing out some of last progressive allies in No 10 shake-up

Exclusive: PM reorganising key parts of government to give chief secretary Darren Jones more Whitehall control

The Guardian - UK · Oct 10, 2025

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Jonathan Powell to face MPs over role in collapse of espionage trial

National security adviser to answer questions over abandonment of a major Chinese spying case against two Britons

The Guardian - UK · Oct 6, 2025

Home secretary ‘very disappointed’ over collapse of China spy trial

Shabana Mahmood insisted there was no ministerial interference in the collapse of the case

The Independent UK · Oct 5, 2025

Home Secretary ‘disappointed’ at collapse of Chinese spying case

Christopher Cash and Christopher Berry had denied the allegations, with the Official Secrets Act case dropped last month.

Evening Standard · Oct 5, 2025

Foreigners underrepresented among prisoners in England and Wales, report finds

Analysis finds lower proportion of foreign inmates than would be expected if they were jailed at same rate as UK citizens of same age

The Guardian - UK · Oct 1, 2025

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Civil servants may feel ‘under attack’ after new rules briefed to media, UK ministers told

Guidance that meetings should be held outside working hours was published in Telegraph with quote about ‘nonsense’ events

The Guardian - UK · Sep 23, 2025

Here’s the truth, Keir Starmer: Whitehall cannot solve the UK’s urgent problems. Find a fast track

The best example is the rollout of the Covid vaccine taskforce, a time when there was minimal bureaucracy and things got done. We need that now, say former No 10 adviser Peter Hyman and policy expert Morgan Wild

The Guardian - UK · Sep 15, 2025

Apprenticeships have collapsed in England – Labour needs to fine-tune the solution, fast

Responsibility for vocational training and skills has bounced around Whitehall for years, and enrolment rates are down by a third. Can the latest tweaks work?

The Guardian - UK · Sep 14, 2025

Tommy Robinson protest ‘klaxon call’ for MPs to address immigration – Kyle

Police said at least 25 people were arrested and 26 police officers were injured in the large-scale demo in London on Saturday.

The Independent UK · Sep 14, 2025

25 arrested and 26 police officers hurt at ‘Unite the Kingdom’ rally

Between 110,000 and 150,000 people turned out for the rally in central London, exceeding estimates made by organisers.

Evening Standard · Sep 13, 2025

London protests LIVE: Arrests after 26 police officers injured during Tommy Robinson mass rally

Right-wing activist Robinson’s Unite the Kingdom protest is taking place at the same time as a Stand Up to Racism counter-march

Evening Standard · Sep 13, 2025

Thousands to descend on London for Tommy Robinson rally and counter-protest

A counter-protest organised by Stand Up To Racism is also due to take place in the city on Saturday.

Evening Standard · Sep 12, 2025

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International Business Times UK · Sep 12, 2025

Charlie Kirk Killing Update: How UK, Europe Reacted to Influencer's Assassination

Conservative activist Charlie Kirk was assassinated at a Utah event on 10 September 2025, sparking global outrage, UK political backlash, and far-right condemnation across Europe.

Evening Standard · Sep 2, 2025

Local government reforms backed by MPs despite ‘power grab’ concerns

Transport, planning and housing will be devolved to new unitary local authorities, under the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill.

The Independent UK · Sep 2, 2025

Devolution bill is ‘biggest transfer of power in a generation’, Rayner tells MPs

Deputy Prime Minister says new unitary authorities will get planning, housing and transport powers devolved to them.

Evening Standard · Sep 2, 2025

Number of Whitehall civil servants working from home increases sparking backlash

Twelve Government departments reported a drop in office attendance, while only five saw an increase

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The Guardian - UK · Sep 1, 2025

Downing Street shake-up: who’s in and who’s out at No 10

Departures and new hires expected to give PM more direct oversight of delivery of key government priorities

The Independent UK · Aug 30, 2025

Voices: Which heads will roll in Starmer’s Downing Street shake-up?

INSIDE WESTMINSTER: Keir Starmer’s principal private secretary is but the latest of his appointees to have been a disappointment to him – a full reshuffle of the PM’s longstanding, trusted aides is overdue, says Andrew Grice

The Guardian - UK · Aug 29, 2025

Rayner set to hit English councils that block new housing with tougher sanctions

Local authorities could be forced to approve new developments or risk giving planning control to Whitehall

The Independent UK · Aug 23, 2025

Flying Ukraine flags ‘a visible symbol of UK’s unwavering support’ – Government

A spokesperson said: “Our support for Ukraine’s independence will be clear for all to see.”

The Guardian - UK · Aug 21, 2025

Who decides when and where you work? The battle is raging in Whitehall, and the result may affect us all

The dispute over hybrid working at the Office for National Statistics is becoming a key test of worker power, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

The Guardian - UK · Aug 17, 2025

Want more productivity, Rachel Reeves? It’s time to embrace Mancunian swagger

Manchester is closing the gap on London, with public money having helped to ‘crowd in’ a lot of private investment

The Guardian - UK · Aug 17, 2025

A UK headline wealth tax? It may be simpler to put up existing taxes

Amid party divisions and issues with data, pulling existing tax levers could be a more politically palatable option

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