Britain prepares to go all-in on nuclear power — after years of dither
The U.K. Treasury has run out of road for delaying nuclear decisions, according to Whitehall and industry insiders.
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Neigh-ver letting go! King's Guard horse bites tourist's arm after she stands too close
Watch the moment a King's Guard horse bites a tourist after she stood too close to it. The animal was filmed chomping down on the woman's arm while she posed for a picture in Whitehall, London.
44 hours ago
UK will slump to 1% growth next year as Trump tariffs bite, says OECD
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US, Mexico and Canada economies likely to be worst affected by ongoing tariff battles, says forecast
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The UK’s economic growth will be slower than expected this year and n…
6 days ago
Rachel Reeves could axe up to 50,000 civil service jobs in summer spending review as Chancellor prepares to put squeeze on Whitehall
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Officials suggested about 10 per cent of roles would be scrapped by 2030 as Ms Reeves and Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer look to shrink the size of the state.
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Labour faces Whitehall strike threat as civil service union demands £18 per hour minimum wage, pay rises of at least 10%, and a shorter working week
Members of the PCS union, which represents workers across Whitehall, are also calling for a minimum London weighting of £5,000 per year.
20 days ago
Civil servants threaten legal action and strikes in transgender toilets row: Union says guidance is 'segregating our trans and non-binary members'
Activists in Whitehall's biggest trade union are calling for 'possible industrial, legal and human rights challenges' to guidance which 'segregated' trans and non-binary' colleagues.
29 days ago
Nigerians, Pakistanis and Sri Lankans face UK student visa crackdown
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Applicants will be targeted by Home Office due to suspicions they are most likely to overstay and claim asylum
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Nigerians, Pakistanis and Sri Lankans applying to work o…
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QUENTIN LETTS: Why is the political class hated? Because our rulers have turned the language into mush
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Parliamentarian of the week was a Labour hereditary, Lord Berkeley, who on Monday creaked to his feet to ask about Whitehall's 'farming road map'.
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Whitehall officials 'spoke to golf authorities about holding Open at Trump Turnberry' after US president pestered Keir Starmer
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Discussions are said to have taken place with the Royal & Ancient about holding the 2028 Open Championship at Trump Turnberry in Ayrshire, as the UK seeks a trade deal with the United States.
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Whitehall officials ‘pushing for the Open to return to Trump-owned Turnberry’
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Revealed: Sources say bosses at R&A, which organises the annual golf tournament, were quizzed about 2028 event
Senior Whitehall officials have asked golf bosses whether they can host the 2028 Open cha…