Exclusive: Government demands Covid inquiry gives back evidence Cabinet Office request for evidence to be returned comes after it was made to hand over Boris Johnson’s WhatsApps
Teessiders who resisted asylum barge plan say Home Office is out of touch Exclusive: Group who claimed victory in blocking asylum seeker ‘prison ship’ hope others learn from their success
Failing UK anti-pollution scheme needs ‘complete rethink’, experts say Government accused of ‘deliberately undermining’ green policies after slashing financial penalties for big polluters
No new cash for health services when they take over mental health callouts The government says it is providing £150m – but the money was announced in 2021, and none will go towards new staff
Staff at Home Office-funded hotel accused of ‘treating migrant like slave’ 1,400 complaints about government-funded accommodation include allegations of sexual harassment, racism and violence
Government rejected calls from its own experts to protect key nature sites Exclusive: Natural England's key recommendation for halting devastating wildlife decline was snubbed by ministers
Revealed: Nearly 200 ex-police work at ‘independent’ police watchdog Police officers and staff make up 18% of the IOPC, where just 137 complaints resulted in misconduct hearings last year