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What Labour’s DWP reshuffle could mean for benefits and jobs

Liz Kendall will be moving to another role after over a year as DWP chief

The Independent UK

Keir Starmer hands loyal Scottish Labour MPs top Government jobs – see full list

A HOST of Scottish Labour loyalists – including a former Better Together chief and the wife of Keir Starmer’s top strategist – have been given…

The National (Scotland)

Andy Burnham says government needs ‘reset’ to become more decisive

Greater Manchester mayor also suggests the cabinet needs to more ‘pluralistic’ and less London-centric

The Guardian - UK

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Sweeping changes were needed for Labour to be serious about a fresh start

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: Moving so many ministers after such a short time may not seem ideal, but the end result is a team better matched to the challenges ahead

The Independent UK

Cabinet reshuffle: All the new appointments in Sir Keir Starmer’s top team

The Prime Minister has carried out a root and branch reshuffle of the Cabinet.

The Independent UK

Sir Keir Starmer makes major Cabinet reshuffle after Rayner quits over tax row

Ms Rayner quit Government following an official probe into her admission she did not pay enough stamp duty when she bought a seaside home.

Evening Standard

Don't Panic: UK Phones To Sound At Once In Emergency Drill

Tens of millions of mobile phones across the UK will blare a siren sound at the same time on Sunday as part of government efforts to better prepare for national emergencies.

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Who could replace Angela Rayner as she resigns over stamp duty row?

Serving as both deputy prime minister and housing secretary, Angela Rayner’s resignation is a major headache for the prime minister. But who are the likely candidates to replace her?

The Independent UK

Starmer considers digital ID cards in small boats crackdown

Top minister says Britain ‘behind the curve’ in roll out of national ID cards

The Independent UK

Digital ID cards can combat illegal immigration, minister says

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The Independent UK

Digital ID cards could help solve the small boats crisis, says Pat McFadden

The senior government minister says the UK is ‘behind the curve’ when it comes to digital IDs for its citizens

The Independent UK

Government faces questions after review of 11 major UK data breaches

MP asks why all recommendations have not yet been implemented and why the review itself was kept secret for almost two years

The Guardian - UK

Government must ‘go further and faster’ to prevent repeat of Afghan data breach

Ministers have been urged to implement all recommendations of a 2023 review into public sector data leaks, published for the first time on Thursday.

Evening Standard

Millions to receive emergency alert in ‘largest public safety exercise in British history’

Millions of smartphones on 4G and 5G networks across the UK will make a loud siren-like noise next month

The Independent UK

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Evening Standard

Emergency alert test in a month will be 'one of the biggest' drills in UK history

On Sunday, September 7, at around 3pm, mobile phones connected to 4G and 5G networks will vibrate and emit a siren sound for up to 10 seconds

The Independent UK

Emergency alert tests next month ‘one of the biggest’ drills in UK history

The Government has previously used the system for real, including in January during Storm Eowyn.

The Independent UK

Parents’ jobs to determine who gets civil service internships

Civil service internships will be given out based on applicants’ parents’ jobs when they were 14

Evening Standard

Civil service internships to be restricted to working class

‘We need to get more working-class young people into the Civil Service so it harnesses the broadest range of talent and truly reflects the country’

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Evening Standard

Public to be assured in emergency alert drill in September

Millions of devices will vibrate and make a siren sound for around 10 seconds as they receive the text on September 7.

Evening Standard

Cabinet ministers urged to ensure contracts go to firms that boost British jobs

Rachel Reeves and Pat McFadden have written to colleagues, urging them to help deliver more British jobs.

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on standards in politics: a golden reform opportunity squandered

Editorial: Labour’s changes are too feeble and too late. These new bodies should have been launched long ago

The National (Scotland)

UK Government panned for blanking letter questioning links to pro-Israel group

THE UK Government has been condemned for refusing to respond to a letter expressing concerns over its links to Labour Friends of Israel ...

The Independent UK

Water industry may be added to list of sensitive business sectors, says minister

The communications, energy and data infrastructure sectors are all required to notify the investment security unit of certain business deals.

The Independent UK

Ministers who serve less than six months in government won’t get payoffs as PM tightens rules on ‘golden goodbyes’

The revolving door of Liz Truss and Boris Johnson’s governments cost the taxpayer more than £3 million in severance payoffs

Evening Standard

Ethics Commission launched and ministerial exit pay tightened in standards drive

The Government said the reforms would mean there were ‘stronger rules, fewer quangos and clearer lines of accountability’.

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