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Minister says Labour ‘won’t take a chainsaw to the civil service’ amid cuts backlash

The man described as ‘Keir Starmer’s unofficial deputy prime minister’ insists he has not set targets in slashing the number of civil servants

The Independent UK

Unions on alert as Labour prepares to unveil ‘Trumpian’ plan for civil service

The Guardian - UK

Underperforming civil servants could be incentivised to leave roles under new reforms

Cabinet Office minister Pat McFadden has said that ‘the state is not match-fit to rise to the moment our country faces’.

Evening Standard

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Senior officials to have pay linked to performance in civil service reforms

Cabinet Office minister Pat McFadden has said that ‘the state is not match-fit to rise to the moment our country faces’.

The Independent UK

Catholics allowed to represent King at Church of Scotland after ancient law change

Catholics will be able to represent the King to the Church of Scotland’s general assembly after MPs overturned a 325-year old law

The National (Scotland)

Catholics allowed to represent King at Church of Scotland after law overturned

A legacy of Stuart-era law was repealed to allow Lady Elish Angiolini to become Lord High Commissioner to Church of Scotland.

Evening Standard

New crime Bill will help ‘take back control of town centres’ – Home Secretary

The Government’s new Crime and Policing Bill will be introduced to Parliament on Tuesday.

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Police could search for stolen phones without warrants under new crime Bill

The Crime and Policing Bill is set to be introduced to Parliament on Tuesday.

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Starmer to set timeline for defence spending boost during Trump visit

The prime minister will also deliver an invitation from the King for a state visit to the UK.

The Independent UK

Starmer to set date to increase defence spending during Trump visit – report

The Prime Minister will also deliver an invitation from the King for a state visit to the UK.

Evening Standard

Trump says Starmer and Macron ‘haven’t done anything’ to end Ukraine war

Sir Keir has faced pressure to take a firm line with Mr Trump on support for Ukraine when he visits the US next week.

Evening Standard

Labour have 'once-in-a-generation chance' at 2026 Holyrood election, minister says

LABOUR have a “once-in-a-generation opportunity” at the 2026 Holyrood elections, the campaign chief behind the party’s General Election…

The National (Scotland)

UK Government won't answer 'every twist and comment' from Donald Trump, top MP says

THE Labour Government will not respond to every comment from Donald Trump, a senior ally of Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said ...

The National (Scotland)

Holyrood election gives Labour ‘once-in-a-generation opportunity’, says McFadden

Pat McFadden, who co-ordinated the party’s 2024 general election campaign, said a Labour government in Scotland could work alongside Westminster.

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UK must handle Trump relationship ‘correctly’, says senior minister

Sir Keir Starmer is due to meet Donald Trump in Washington next week amid growing concern about US support for Ukraine.

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UK in ‘potentially good position’ with Trump administration, says McFadden

The Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster said it is clear Europe must ‘do more’ to contribute to its own defence and the UK must play a leading role.

The National (Scotland)

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 Independent UK

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’.

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'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’

The Guardian - UK

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

Evening Standard

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.

The Guardian - UK

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

Evening Standard

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.

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