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Have Labour learned nothing from the Post Office scandal? Shamed firm Fujitsu is STILL allowed to bid for Government contracts
The article criticises the Labour government for continuing to allow Fujitsu to bid for public sector contracts, despite the technology firm’s central role in the Post Office Horizon scandal, in which faulty software led to the wrongful prosecution of hundreds of subpostmasters. The piece questions why ministers have not imposed a formal ban on the…
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PM pledges continued support for Ukraine ahead of Zelensky visit
Andy Burnham has pledged continued “unwavering” UK support for Ukraine ahead of hosting President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday, in what will be the new prime minister’s first meeting with a foreign leader since taking office a week ago. Downing Street said the visit underlines the strength of UK-Ukraine relations, with the two leaders due to…
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Bride-to-be begs Andy Burnham not to ‘ruin her wedding’ – before Prime Minister responds
A bride-to-be has publicly appealed to Prime Minister Andy Burnham not to allow a decision or event linked to his government to disrupt her upcoming wedding, prompting a direct response from Number 10. The story reflects the kind of everyday human-interest angle that often accompanies major political news, offering a personal counterpoint to the wider…
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Sick leave in the Whitehall blob surges under Labour, analysis shows
An analysis reported by the Daily Mail found that sick leave among civil servants in Whitehall has increased since Labour came to power, prompting renewed scrutiny of absence levels within the UK’s central government departments. The figures feed into wider debates about productivity and accountability within the civil service, an institution sometimes dubbed the “Whitehall…
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Police being ‘hampered by too much focus on diversity, equality and inclusion’, powerful think-tank warns, citing Southport, Nottingham and Henry Nowak killers as examples
A think-tank has warned that policing in Britain is being undermined by excessive emphasis on diversity, equality and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, arguing this has diverted focus and resources away from core crime-fighting duties. The report cites failures linked to high-profile cases, including the Southport murders, violent disorder in Nottingham, and the killing of Henry Nowak,…
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This week on the Hill: Senate faces a packed to-do list
The Senate faced a crowded legislative week, with leaders trying to advance major domestic and foreign-policy priorities alongside a series of nominations. The agenda mattered because delays or disagreements could affect government funding, the Democrats’ broader economic package and Congress’s response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Key items included negotiations over a government funding bill…
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House Republicans look to silver linings for midterm playbook as they embark on recess
The article’s content is unavailable because access to the page was denied, so its specific claims and details cannot be summarised reliably. From the title alone, it appears to concern House Republicans seeking positive lessons for their midterm strategy before a congressional recess. No further context, quotations, figures or supporting details were provided in the…
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New UK defense secretary says Trump has shaken Europe ‘out of our complacency’
The article reports that the UK’s new Defence Secretary said Donald Trump has forced European countries to confront weaknesses in their defence preparedness. The remarks frame Trump’s pressure on NATO allies to spend more on defence as a disruptive but potentially useful prompt for Europe to take greater responsibility for its own security. The comments…
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GOP senator ahead of Fauci testimony: ‘I don’t expect to get much out of him’
The article’s text is unavailable because access to the page was denied, so its contents cannot be summarised reliably. From the headline alone, it appears to concern a Republican senator expressing low expectations ahead of testimony by Dr Anthony Fauci on the COVID-19 response. No further verified details, figures or context are available in the…
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FINLAY CARSON: The SNP government was WARNED about Highland wildfires but DIDN’T act before disaster struck
Conservative MSP Finlay Carson has accused the Scottish Government of failing to act on repeated warnings about the growing risk of wildfires in the Highlands before recent blazes broke out. He argues that officials and agencies had been alerted to the danger, including rising fire risk linked to drought conditions and land management practices, but…