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fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Minimum level of retirement income needed to prevent surge in pensioner poverty'

The UK's pensioners face increased poverty without urgent reform and a guaranteed minimum income for retirement.
fromThe New Yorker
1 week ago

Donald Trump's Tariff Dealmaker-in-Chief

Lutnick aims to transform government operations by introducing entrepreneurial strategies, focusing on creating revenue-generating activities and enhancing efficiency through business-like management practices.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Environment secretary furious' about England and Wales water bills

Fury over 36% rise in water bills due to previous government failures; proposed reform aims to prevent further increases.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Windrush commissioner pledges to fight for justice for marginalised groups

Clive Foster will expand his role to advocate for justice for marginalized communities facing discrimination.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Government ignoring pelvic mesh reforms - advocate

"This is a complex area of work and the government is carefully considering the patient safety commissioner's recommendations in full."
Health
Education
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Labour must keep EHCPs in Send system, says education committee chair

Downing Street must commit to keeping education, health and care plans (EHCPs) to maintain trust with families of children with special educational needs.
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

Commentary: What this formerly undocumented congressman understands about patriotism that Trump doesn't

Accountability is crucial amid fears of federal agents targeting immigrant communities.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

Labour's 10-year health plan for the NHS is bold, radical and familiar

The 10 Year health plan aims to modernize the NHS, addressing patient access issues and restoring public trust.
fromIndependent
1 month ago

'I just couldn't get my head around it' - government ministers admit they don't understand new rent reform plan

"I have a stack of papers this high," one minister said. "And I have to go through them to understand exactly how it works. I was trying to read it last night - and just couldn't get my head around it."
Renovation
#trump
US politics
fromBuzzFeed
5 months ago

29 Brutally Honest Confessions From Republicans About They Feel About Trump's "King" Post

Trump's recent statement about 'congestion pricing' reflects mixed Republican reactions about his presidency and self-styled authority.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Musk boasts about thrashing bureaucracy' in cosy joint interview with Trump US politics live

Trump and Musk praised each other while defending government reforms during a Fox News interview.
US politics
fromBuzzFeed
5 months ago

29 Brutally Honest Confessions From Republicans About They Feel About Trump's "King" Post

Trump's recent statement about 'congestion pricing' reflects mixed Republican reactions about his presidency and self-styled authority.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Musk boasts about thrashing bureaucracy' in cosy joint interview with Trump US politics live

Trump and Musk praised each other while defending government reforms during a Fox News interview.
#politics
#elon-musk
US politics
fromwww.sun-sentinel.com
2 months ago

Trump gives Elon Musk an Oval Office sendoff, crediting him with colossal change'

Elon Musk's departure marks the end of his controversial government role, with a focus on business endeavors.
US politics
fromwww.sun-sentinel.com
2 months ago

Trump gives Elon Musk an Oval Office sendoff, crediting him with colossal change'

Elon Musk's departure marks the end of his controversial government role, with a focus on business endeavors.
UK politics
fromTheartnewspaper
2 months ago

UK culture minister says scrapping department would be 'absolute madness'

The UK Minister rejects reports of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport's abolition, emphasizing its importance to daily life.
#ai
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Silicon Valley cities hit with request for residents' emails to train AI - San Jose Spotlight

GovernmentGPT is training AI on Bay Area residents' emails to optimize civic engagement tools, raising ethical privacy concerns.
London startup
fromITPro
4 months ago

Starmer bets big on AI to unlock public sector savings

AI technology offers a significant opportunity for the UK government to enhance efficiency and potentially save billions for taxpayers.
London startup
fromITPro
4 months ago

Starmer bets big on AI to unlock public sector savings

AI technology offers a significant opportunity for the UK government to enhance efficiency and potentially save billions for taxpayers.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

'Government must speed up maternity care changes'

Ex-Conservative MP Theo Clarke criticizes the government's slow progress on maternity care reform in England and Wales, calling for action to address birth trauma.
#journalism
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 months ago

Bureaucrats to have pay linked to performance in civil service plan

The Independent focuses on accessible, quality journalism at a crucial time in the U.S., advocating for on-ground reporting without paywalls.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 months ago

Bureaucrats to have pay linked to performance in civil service plan

The Independent focuses on accessible, quality journalism at a crucial time in the U.S., advocating for on-ground reporting without paywalls.
#fema
fromNextgov.com
2 months ago

Has DOGE missed its opportunity?

A few have had success in addressing problems under their direct control by cutting programs, budgets or staff and returning actual dollars to the Treasury.
SF politics
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 months ago

Fuel Ventures calls for action to stop UK exodus following Deliveroo's 2.9 billion sale - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

UK tech firms like Deliveroo are being acquired by US companies, indicating a loss of confidence in the UK market.
Government reforms are necessary to retain homegrown innovators in the UK.
Deliveroo's current valuation reflects a decline from its initial float price, showing market weaknesses.
#social-care
#federal-workforce
fromNextgov.com
3 months ago
Retirement

House Republicans advance plan to cut federal worker benefits and undermine civil service protections

US politics
fromNew York Post
5 months ago

Why Team Trump should beware its job-slashing triumphalism

The administration's efforts to reduce the federal workforce should be handled with care, acknowledging the personal impacts on employees and their families.
US politics
fromtime.com
5 months ago

Trump Revels in Mass Federal Firings and Jeers at Biden Before Adoring CPAC crowd

Trump celebrates efforts to reduce federal workforce and promises political dominance for the GOP.
He claims support from voters for his mandate on government overhaul.
fromNextgov.com
3 months ago
Retirement

House Republicans advance plan to cut federal worker benefits and undermine civil service protections

US politics
fromNew York Post
5 months ago

Why Team Trump should beware its job-slashing triumphalism

The administration's efforts to reduce the federal workforce should be handled with care, acknowledging the personal impacts on employees and their families.
US politics
fromtime.com
5 months ago

Trump Revels in Mass Federal Firings and Jeers at Biden Before Adoring CPAC crowd

Trump celebrates efforts to reduce federal workforce and promises political dominance for the GOP.
He claims support from voters for his mandate on government overhaul.
fromBusiness Matters
3 months ago

Greene King boss calls for business rates relief as budget adds 50 million in annual costs

Greene King expects to be hit with nearly £50 million in additional costs each year due to rising business rates and employment costs, urging government reform.
London politics
fromMiami Herald
3 months ago

Lines at Miami's DMV offices stretch for hours. What's being done?

Long wait times at Florida DMVs are causing significant frustration for individuals needing services.
Changes in tax collector elections may lead to reform in DMV operations.
SF politics
fromNextgov.com
3 months ago

Trump officials explain his plan to make government acquisition great, for once

Federal procurement is set for major reforms under Trump to increase efficiency and reduce waste.
Healthcare
fromABC7 Los Angeles
4 months ago

Layoffs begin at US health agencies responsible for research, tracking disease and regulating food

HHS begins layoffs affecting up to 10,000 employees as restructuring plans are announced.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

The Guardian view on special needs education: inclusion must be about more than saving money | Editorial

Children waiting years for autism and other assessments, or for suitable placements, have their lives placed on hold as councils face a looming financial crisis.
UK politics
US news
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

USAID terminates nearly all its remaining employees

Trump administration plans to terminate nearly all USAID employees.
The agency's functions are being transferred to the State Department.
Staff can choose to remain active or take voluntary leave.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Labour must involve whole country if it wants to achieve its goals, report warns

Labour's ambitions are jeopardized unless the government actively engages various sectors, moving away from a central command and control model to embrace mass mobilization.
UK politics
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fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Fannie Mae Regulator Puts 35 Workers on Leave

Agency reform is underway at the Federal Housing Finance Agency under William Pulte, focusing on Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
Protests are escalating due to the rapid administrative leave of employees without notice.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Lords out, people in': protesters interrupt proceedings in House of Lords

Protesters demand abolition of the House of Lords, advocating for a more representative 'House of the People' selected through sortition.
#education-policy
US politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
4 months ago

Trump prepares executive order to dismantle the Department of Education

Trump plans to dismantle the Department of Education to return power to states and parents, facing Congressional challenges.
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Congress needs to help Trump scrap Education Dept.- AND its harmful programs

Trump's executive order to dismantle the Department of Education signals a move toward reducing government and eliminating perceived woke policies.
US politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
4 months ago

Trump prepares executive order to dismantle the Department of Education

Trump plans to dismantle the Department of Education to return power to states and parents, facing Congressional challenges.
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Congress needs to help Trump scrap Education Dept.- AND its harmful programs

Trump's executive order to dismantle the Department of Education signals a move toward reducing government and eliminating perceived woke policies.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 months ago

Indonesia passes law allowing greater military role in government

Indonesia's parliament ratified a law expanding military roles, raising concerns of a return to military rule and potential abuse of power.
NYC startup
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 months ago

SpaceX engineer abruptly resigns from Fannie Mae board

Christopher Stanley resigned from Fannie Mae's board just a day after his appointment, highlighting potential issues regarding governance and conflicts of interest.
Europe politics
fromwww.dw.com
4 months ago

Serbia: Protesters flood Belgrade as tensions rise DW 03/15/2025

Protesters in Serbia demand accountability over the Novi Sad railway station canopy collapse that killed 15, in the largest protest since Milosevic's ousting.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Blockers, checkers, bats and chainsaws: don't talk like Musk, Starmer is warned

Keir Starmer is advised to reconsider his inflammatory language regarding civil service reform and avoid comparisons to Elon Musk.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 months ago

Starmer echoes Liz Truss on reform of government

Starmer and Truss align in their critiques of government inefficiency, arguing for reforms to enhance speed and accountability.
#bureaucracy
US politics
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Trump is deworming Washington - now to keep the parasites out for good

Washington is influenced by a "parasite class" that benefits from taxpayer money, prompting calls for proactive reform.
fromtime.com
4 months ago
US politics

Clinton and Gore's Attempts at Government Reform Highlight the Challenges Ahead for DOGE

US politics
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Trump is deworming Washington - now to keep the parasites out for good

Washington is influenced by a "parasite class" that benefits from taxpayer money, prompting calls for proactive reform.
fromtime.com
4 months ago
US politics

Clinton and Gore's Attempts at Government Reform Highlight the Challenges Ahead for DOGE

Parenting
fromIndependent
4 months ago

14,000 children waiting to access disability services as Norma Foley admits 'we need a better model'

Children face years of waiting for treatment due to the flawed 'assessment-of-need' system.
fromBusiness Matters
4 months ago

Government to shake up AI funding rules to drive innovation and cut waste

The government is set to revolutionize funding for AI projects to enhance efficiency in public services and cut wasteful spending, as part of its Plan for Change.
UK politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Trump's Nominee for N.I.H. Chief Faces Questions From Senators

Dr. Jay Bhattacharya is nominated to direct NIH, facing scrutiny over his controversial COVID views and potential reforms against bureaucratic power.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
4 months ago

Autistic woman wrongly locked up in mental health hospital for 45 years

An autistic woman was wrongly detained in a mental health hospital for 45 years, highlighting systemic failures in mental health care for disabled individuals.
#trump-administration
US politics
fromAxios
5 months ago

Scoop: Trump targets U.S. Institute of Peace and other federal boards

Trump's executive order aims to eliminate or reduce various federal advisory committees.
The order targets organizations like the U.S. Institute of Peace and the Inter-American Foundation.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

Judges in D.C., Once Flooded With Jan. 6 Cases, Turn to Trump's Executive Actions

Judge Cooper's ruling highlights the judiciary's struggle to balance legal obligations amid Trump's disruptive executive actions.
US politics
fromAxios
5 months ago

Scoop: Trump targets U.S. Institute of Peace and other federal boards

Trump's executive order aims to eliminate or reduce various federal advisory committees.
The order targets organizations like the U.S. Institute of Peace and the Inter-American Foundation.
SF politics
fromABC7 San Francisco
5 months ago

San Francisco looks into streamlining 'overwhelming' contracting process for small businesses

San Francisco's contracting process for small businesses is overly complex, prompting a proposal for simplification by the Board of Supervisors.
Cryptocurrency
fromEntrepreneur
5 months ago

JPMorgan's Jamie Dimon Hopes Elon Musk's DOGE Is Successful | Entrepreneur

JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon supports Elon Musk's DOGE initiative aimed at reducing government waste.
US politics
fromwww.eastbaytimes.com
5 months ago

Trump revels in mass federal firings and jeers at Biden before adoring conservative crowd

Trump's administration is focused on dramatically reducing federal employment and reshaping government.
The president believes he will create a lasting Republican political majority.
Trump emphasized stronger immigration policies alongside the push for federal firings.
fromwww.dw.com
5 months ago

Vietnam approves bold reforms to streamline ministries DW 02/19/2025

Vietnam plans to cut 100,000 public sector jobs and reduce ministries from 18 to 14 in a major bureaucratic overhaul.
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