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UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
19 hours ago

MPs pushing hard' to launch inquiry into Prince Andrew's Royal Lodge residence

MPs are pursuing a public accounts committee inquiry into Prince Andrew's rent-free occupation and financial arrangements for Royal Lodge amid allegations and political pressure.
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

Tories give ex-Reform MP Lowe seat on top committee

"I am acutely aware of how hard British men and women work to pay their tax, an always-increasing amount. "All of us in Parliament must treat it with the utmost care. "I have committed a huge amount of time and energy to working on a cross-party basis in Westminster to deliver on a number of important campaigns. This is a continuation of that. "I won't shy away from asking the awkward questions, I promise you that."
UK politics
Miscellaneous
fromIndependent
1 week ago

Beaumont Hospital's overrun on payroll system that was not put to tender hits nearly 3m

Beaumont Hospital's non-tendered payroll system caused an almost €3 million taxpayer overspend.
Law
fromIrish Independent
3 weeks ago

Angela Kerins submits legal costs of 2.1m over PAC case

Legal costs from Ms Kerins' successful High Court case include a €725,000 Dáil legal bill and a €2.1 million claim, with more costs pending.
#taxation
UK news
fromBusiness Matters
3 months ago

MPs slam Home Office for failing to track foreign workers after visa expiry

The Home Office is criticized for failing to track departures of foreign workers after skilled worker visas expire.
Public health
fromIndependent
3 months ago

Eilish O'Regan: Eight things we learnt as Children's Health Ireland and NTPF bosses faced TDs' questions

Money is central to scrutiny surrounding children's hospitals and taxpayer expenses.
#childrens-health-ireland
SF politics
fromIrish Independent
3 months ago

40m in cash evidence held by An Garda Siochana, Oireachtas Committee hears

An Garda Síochána holds €40 million in cash as evidence with security concerns prompting calls for increased transparency and protection.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago

Government feared 'harassing' Post Office victims over claims

Government efforts to compensate victims of the Post Office scandal deemed insufficient, leaving many victims without fair compensation.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Over half of English councils face insolvency under 5bn deficit, MPs warn

Sir Geoffrey Clifton-Brown, the PAC's chair, stated that the government's inaction suggests it is comfortable with the current state of local authority finances, perceiving issues as normalized.
London politics
UK news
fromIrish Independent
4 months ago

HIQA to be called before the Public Accounts Committee over nursing home inspections

HIQA's accountability is critical following allegations of neglect in nursing homes.
Lawmakers demand examination of care quality and funding in nursing homes in light of neglect reports.
UK politics
fromTheregister
4 months ago

Just 15 buyers in charge of 14B in UK govt tech spending

The UK government requires a significant increase in digital procurement expertise to effectively manage its large tech supplier contracts.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 months ago

Britain's most hazardous building' could leak radioactive water for 30 more years

"Every day at Sellafield is a race against time to complete works before buildings reach the end of their life. The report indicates Sellafield risks losing this race."
UK politics
#arts-council
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
5 months ago

Government has no clear plan for NHS England abolition, say MPs

The abolition of NHS England raises concerns about the future of healthcare planning and support for staff and patients.
Urgent clarity from the government is needed regarding NHS reforms and their expected impact on frontline services.
UK politics
fromTheregister
5 months ago

HMRC's Making Tax Digital scheme made tax more expensive

The UK's digitization of tax services has backfired, costing taxpayers hundreds of millions with no evident productivity gains.
SF politics
fromIndependent
5 months ago

Mystery over Sinn Fein decision not to reappoint 'formidable' Mairead Farrell as chair of PAC

Mairéad Farrell's short tenure as chairperson of the Public Accounts Committee raises questions about political strategy and committee independence.
SF politics
fromIndependent
5 months ago

Mystery over Sinn Fein decision not to reappoint 'formidable' Mairead Farrell as chair of PAC

Mairéad Farrell's tenure as chair of the PAC was brief, raising questions about her reappointment.
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