NHS software firm TPP pays out £50m dividend
TPP Group, the healthcare tech firm owned by Tory donor Frank Hester, has paid a £50m dividend following a surge in sales and profits from NHS contracts. Explore the financials and political connections.
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Senate inquiry into UnitedHealth nursing home contracts
A US Senate committee launches an investigation into UnitedHealth Group over allegations of inadequate care in nursing homes, involving billions in taxpayer funds. Read the full report.
Urgent Support Needed for Released Academy Footballers
Exclusive: Leading psychologist warns of a 'postcode lottery' in aftercare for young players released from football academies, calling for mandatory mental health support to prevent trauma.
Fujitsu boss denies 'parasite' label over Horizon scandal
Fujitsu's European chief Paul Patterson faced MPs, refusing to name a compensation figure for Post Office Horizon victims while defending £500m in UK government contracts. Read the latest.
Uber rewrites driver contracts to avoid new VAT rules
Uber has restructured its UK contracts to sidestep a new 20% VAT charge on fares outside London, a move that could impact millions in Treasury revenue. Discover the full story.
Grenfell firms still win public contracts
Companies implicated in the Grenfell Tower fire inquiry continue to receive multimillion-pound public contracts. Survivors demand action as new analysis reveals 87 deals. Justice delayed must not be denied.
Remember 1.2 Million Working on Christmas Day, Says TUC
TUC General Secretary Paul Nowak asks the public to spare a thought for the 1.2 million people working on 25 December. He hails the new Employment Rights Act as a vital festive gift for low-paid staff.
PPE Medpro in liquidation, owes government £148m
PPE Medpro, the company connected to ex-Tory peer Michelle Mone, has been wound up. It owes the UK government £148m for supplying unusable PPE during the Covid pandemic. Read the full story.
Aukus Parliamentary Group Faces Lobbying Scrutiny
The launch of a Parliamentary Friends of Aukus group, sponsored by a defence lobbying firm, sparks integrity concerns and potential rule breaches. Read the exclusive details.
Landmark UK employment rights bill passes into law
Labour's flagship employment bill, hailed as a 'generational shift', becomes law after Lords battle. New rights on zero-hours contracts, sick pay, and parental leave expected from 2026.
Youth Job Scheme 'Self-Defeating' Amid Zero-Hours Crackdown
A new £820m scheme for young unemployed faces criticism for contradicting policies that restrict flexible work. Experts warn it masks a shrinking opportunity landscape.
Workers' rights bill passes but key battles lie ahead
Labour's employment bill moves forward after business groups urge Lords to stop blocking it, but critical details on contracts and rights are deferred to secondary legislation, setting the stage for fresh disputes.
London councils spend £555m on private firms in 2024
Exclusive report reveals London councils' £555m reliance on consultants and outsourcing firms for basic services, raising democratic concerns. Read the full investigation.
Crossbench fury over Labour's 'undemocratic' FOI changes
Opposition and crossbench MPs slam the government's proposed Freedom of Information reforms, including new fees and extended response times, warning of a threat to democratic accountability.
The Secretive Process of Joining a Government Board
An insider's look at the opaque and often baffling process of securing a seat on a UK government board. Discover the unspoken rules and hidden pathways to public appointments.
UK bills to fund £2bn yearly subsidies for EDF nuclear
British energy bill payers will fund £2bn annually to EDF for Hinkley Point C and Sizewell C nuclear plants. Discover how Contracts for Difference impact your bills.
Cricket stars warned not to sign Hundred contracts
The Professional Cricketers' Association advises players against signing The Hundred contracts amid a dispute with franchise owners over controversial 12-month release clauses. Learn more about the standoff.
TfL's £4.3m annual phone bill revealed
Transport for London discloses it spent £4 million annually with O2 before switching to Vodafone. Discover the full financial details revealed by a Freedom of Information request.
Lambeth mums protest over 'fake casual' maternity pay
Protesters demand proper maternity pay for Lambeth leisure centre staff on 'fake casual' contracts. Join the fight for workers' rights in Brixton.
Musk's Government Efficiency Department Closes Early
Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency has been dissolved months before its scheduled end date, with staff moved to other roles. Discover what happened.
Arsenal's Full Squad Contract Expiry Dates Revealed
Arsenal are progressing on a new Bukayo Saka deal as we break down every first-team player's contract expiry date. Discover the Gunners' long-term plans.
RMT: Bring Tube Cleaners In-House
RMT union demands London Underground cleaning contracts be brought in-house, as over 2,000 outsourced cleaners are denied sick pay and fair pensions. A demonstration is planned at City Hall.
Microsoft 'ripped off NHS' in £700m deal, say MPs
Labour MP alleges Microsoft overcharged the NHS in major software contracts as MPs call for more government spending with British tech firms. Discover the details.
Labour's Public Service Reforms Lack Strategy
A damning Institute for Government report reveals Keir Starmer's government entered office without a clear plan for public service reform, leading to chaotic policymaking and minimal progress.
Sports lawyer Simon Leaf on life-changing legal battles
Discover how sports lawyer Simon Leaf handles everything from £1bn deals to heart condition diagnoses for footballers. Learn about the unseen legal world shaping modern sports.
Hospital cleaners secure £2,000 pay rise after strike vote
Nearly 400 hospital cleaners and porters in South London have won improved pay and conditions after threatening strike action over unequal contracts.
Alex Karp: Palantir's Surveillance Tech Under Scrutiny
Explore the controversial journey of Palantir CEO Alex Karp, whose data analysis technology fuels global surveillance while his political allegiances shift dramatically.
NHS staff secure improved contracts after strike action threat
Over 330 low-paid NHS workers at St George's, Epsom and St Helier hospitals have secured full Agenda for Change contracts following strike vote. The deal addresses pay disparities and provides backdated benefits worth millions.
UK Watchdogs Must Act on Rip-Off Bills
New report reveals how complex contracts and poor regulation in services from mobiles to insurance are fuelling inflation and shortchanging UK consumers. Calls for stronger watchdog action.
Minister intervenes in Tower Hamlets council concerns
Communities Secretary Steve Reed meets officials overseeing Tower Hamlets council amid persistent governance worries and councillors' overseas political ambitions. Read the latest developments.
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