Poor performing civil servants to be incentivised to leave jobs in new plansGovernment plans to reshape civil service by incentivizing underperforming staff to leave and linking pay of top officials to performance.
Town hall leaders condemn ill-thought-out' plan to merge English councilsLocal government restructuring plans face strong opposition from council leaders who believe they will worsen financial crises rather than provide savings.
Fish and chips for VE Day? Battle begins over how UK marks 80th anniversaryPlans for VE Day include communal singing and eating fish and chips, but face government opposition for more modern commemoration approaches.
HS2 may now run to central London, minister saysThe HS2 railway line is likely to be extended to London Euston, emphasizing its importance over Old Oak Common.
Tax on land hoarding will go ahead as planned next year with 'active farmers' excludedThe government plans to implement a tax to combat land hoarding, particularly among residentially zoned owners, to address the housing crisis.
Starmer pledges growth with building and rail reformsGovernment aims for economic growth in all communities through planning system changes and proposed legislation.Focus on gradual reforms and determined work over populism to rebuild the country effectively.Opposition voices concern over some of the proposed bills, citing potential impact on businesses and calls for more ambition in health and social care.
New towns for migrant camps identified nationwide as Dublin's Grand Canal tents cleared for third time this monthMigrants in Dublin are being moved to new camps outside the city to reduce pressure, with plans to establish a new asylum-processing center and expand existing migrant camps.
New towns to camp hundreds of migrants identified nationwide as Dublin's Grand Canal tents cleared for third time this monthMigrants in Dublin to be relocated to new camps in other parts of Ireland to alleviate pressure on the city.
New towns for migrant camps identified nationwide as Dublin's Grand Canal tents cleared for third time this monthMigrants in Dublin are being moved to new camps outside the city to reduce pressure, with plans to establish a new asylum-processing center and expand existing migrant camps.
New towns to camp hundreds of migrants identified nationwide as Dublin's Grand Canal tents cleared for third time this monthMigrants in Dublin to be relocated to new camps in other parts of Ireland to alleviate pressure on the city.
Lack of London childcare has hit our careers, say parentsMore than 2/3 of London parents feel career impact due to lack of after-school childcare.