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Family dynasties running Labour Government revealed in new 'power couple' list

WE plebs have been afforded a glimpse into the dynasties running the Labour Government after a list of the “power couples” calling the shots…

The National (Scotland)

Government faces VAT challenge as Trump announces more tariffs

A senior minister said the Government would ‘wait and see’ whether tariffs announced on Thursday ‘actually come to pass’.

The Independent UK

'Dumb or dishonest': Donald Trump hitting UK with tariffs because of VAT slammed by top tax expert

A senior minister said the Government would ‘wait and see’ whether tariffs announced on Thursday ‘actually come to pass’

Evening Standard

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UK government to ‘wait and see’ in the face of Trump tariffs announcement

The US president announced what he called ‘reciprocal tariffs’ on all other countries on Thursday

The Guardian - UK

UK will ‘wait and see’ on Trump’s ‘reciprocal tariffs’ announcement

A senior Government minister said it was important not to ‘overreact’ and there were still many ‘unanswered questions’ about the announcement.

The Independent UK

UK will ‘wait and see’ on Trump’s reciprocal tariffs announcement

A senior Government minister said it was important not to ‘overreact’ and there were still many ‘unanswered questions’ about the announcement

Evening Standard

UK remains ‘robust’ with Beijing, Lammy says as he greets Chinese official

Wang Yi met with the Foreign Secretary in central London, as the Government seeks a warmer relationship with China.

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Civil servants will need to work efficiently or face redundancy under new rules

Cabinet Office minister will unveil a set of performance standards intended to ensure value for money in Whitehall

The Guardian - UK

Civil servants could face sack if they fail to save taxpayer cash

Cabinet Office minister Pay McFadden said senior mandarins should be encouraged to ensure value for money and be held responsible for it.

Evening Standard

‘Emergency alert’ to be sent to UK phones as government tests alarm warning system

Senior government officials will also be holding national pandemic preparedness drills later this year

The Independent UK

Emergency alert text to be sent in 'multi-day pandemic preparedness exercise'

The Emergency Alert System will be tested across the UK this year to help prepare for crises similar to Covid-19.

The National (Scotland)

Ministers and emergency services to hold national test of pandemic preparedness

Blue light services will join senior ministers in the first test of pandemic preparedness in nearly a decade.

The Independent UK

UK emergency alert to be sent to mobile phones as part of national test of pandemic preparedness

The Emergency Alert System (EAS) – which can sound an alarm through mobile phones – will be tested nationwide

Evening Standard

Tulip Siddiq faces new corruption probe in Bangladesh

Sir Keir Starmer facing growing calls to sack his anti-corruption minister, who referred herself to standards watchdog last week

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Siddiq urged to step back from anti-corruption duties amid ethics investigation

Treasury minister Tulip Siddiq is under pressure over alleged properties linked to aunt’s political movement in Bangladesh

The Independent UK

Who could be in the running to replace Rachel Reeves as chancellor?

News analysis: Keir Starmer gave his beleaguered chancellor the vote of confidence on Monday morning, but if he decided on a change in the Treasury who could replace her?

The National (Scotland)

Senior Keir Starmer ally backs Labour minister in corruption probe

UNDER-FIRE Treasury minister Tulip Siddiq has been backed by one of Keir Starmer’s most senior allies after she referred herself to the Prime…

The Independent UK

Flyer for Labour minister in corruption probe ‘found in palace of deposed Bangladesh leader’

Cabinet Office minister Pat McFadden insisted he has full confidence in Tulip Siddiq - and she denies any wrong doing

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McFadden insists he has full confidence in under-pressure minister Siddiq

Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster Pat McFadden said Tulip Siddiq had ‘done the right thing’ by asking the ethics tsar to investigate her.

Evening Standard

Pound falls again and borrowing costs hit new high but Keir Starmer gives Rachel Reeves 'full confidence'

No10 said Chancellor will remain until the next election as pressure mounts on her amid the economic problems facing Britain

The Guardian - UK

We know that domestic abuse will soar this Christmas, so why can’t we stop it?

A nationwide pattern of failure to tackle violence has proved fatal to too many women

Evening Standard

OPINION - Plunging in the polls, Keir Starmer is now bringing back the Blairites for his 2025 reset

Keir Starmer opens Downing Street’s door this week for guests from schoolchildren singing carols to MPs and hacks, trooping in to meet the PM over English sparkling wine. Starmer will be looking forward to a few days off. He looks and sounds tired after undertaking a punishing travel schedule to…

The Guardian - UK

Staffing shortages and ministers’ illusions blight the civil service

Letters: Dr Jamie Gough says we need more government officers, not fewer, Prof Peter Golding questions Pat McFadden’s ‘startup’ idea, and a civil servant responds to ministers’ recent comments on his and his colleagues work

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on politicians using business logic: public services aren’t startups

Editorial: When an insecure government borrows credibility from business leaders, a lot can go wrong

The Guardian - UK

Starmer’s Labour knows the kind of Britain it wants – it just doesn’t know how to build it

Ministers are right to want to reform the state: it’s crucial to their project. But simply telling civil servants to work harder won’t achieve it, says Guardian columnist Martin Kettle

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