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DEI triggered 'mass exodus' of employees from Whitehall watchdog, whistleblower tells GB News

Diversity and inclusion policies triggered a "mass exodus" of employees from a Whitehall watchdog, a former employee has told GB News.The National Audit Office (NAO) is responsible for the oversight of public spending across Government departments and agencies, including the BBC and the NHS.The murder of George Floyd in 2020 sparked a global wave of DEI policies in the workplace, leading to employers hiring according to race, gender, sexuality and religion in a bid to have a more "inclusive" wor...

US-Iran Deal Has 'Never Been Closer', Says Iran Foreign Minister Araghchi

US-Iran Deal Has 'Never Been Closer', Says Iran Foreign Minister Araghchi

Nine arrested in Immigration Enforcement 'crackdown' at DPD delivery hubs

Nine DPD workers were arrested yesterday morning as part of an Immigration Enforcement (IE) crackdown on illegal working.IE officers visited DPD depots in Basingstoke and Newbury yesterday morning, where the arrests were made after "intense planning and intelligence gathering".One Indian national was arrested at DPD Newbury, while six Indian nationals, one Ghanaian national and one Pakistani national were arrested at DPD Basingstoke.It comes as part of Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood's reforms, r...

How Trump Is Trying To Clear His Record—Including Impeachments And Hush Money Conviction

BreakingBusinessHow Trump Is Trying To Clear His Record—Including Impeachments And Hush Money ConvictionByAlison Durkee,Forbes Staff. Alison is a senior news reporter covering US politics and legal news.Follow AuthorJun 12, 2026, 11:31am EDTToplinePresident Donald Trump is pressuring lawmakers to pass a resolution that would clear his two impeachments from his first term, The Wall Street Journal reports, part of a broader effort by the president to clear his legal record—even as he’s never actua...

Remove Windrush payout scheme from Home Office control, campaigners urge

Public figures sign open letter calling for scheme to be moved from Home Office to independent bodyUK politics live – latest updatesThe prime minister and the home secretary have been urged to remove the Windrush compensation scheme from Home Office control.About 70 public figures have signed an open letter backing a call by the Windrush Justice Community Collective (WJCC) for a radical overhaul of the scheme, which was set up to compensate those, mainly Black Britons, who were wrongly classed a...

Judge extends block on Trump’s $1.8bn ‘anti-weaponization’ fund

Trump administration created fund to resolve his lawsuit against the IRS over the leak of his tax returnsSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailA US federal judge agreed on Friday to extend a court-ordered block on the Trump administration’s creation and operation of a $1.8bn settlement fund for compensating people who claim to be victims of a weaponized government.Earlier this month, Todd Blanche, the acting US attorney general, told Congress that the government is scrapping its plans...

WATCH: Tim Kaine rejects claims Karmelo Anthony verdict was racist

Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., said he has a "hard time understanding" claims that the guilty verdict in Karmelo Anthony's murder trial was unfair or racially motivated, distancing himself from some Democrats and activists who have criticized the outcome of the case."I have a hard time understanding why they would say that," Kaine said when asked about claims from some Democrats that Anthony's guilty verdict was unfair or racially charged.The Virginia Democrat’s comments come after protests and online c...

I have a duty to stay on, says Starmer, as he justifies defence spending decisions

I have a duty to stay on, says PM as he justifies defence spending decisions39 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleKate WhannelPolitical reporterDefence 'the number one priority' at spending review, says PMSir Keir Starmer has told the BBC he has a "duty" to stay on as prime minister as he sought to justify his decisions on defence spending.Speaking the day after two of his defence ministers quit in a row over funding, Sir Keir insisted he had made "hard-edged" choices, including getti...

The Keir Starmer Interview: The Analysis

Adam and Chris breakdown the Keir Starmer interview.

Trump lashes out at Iran casting doubt on pact to reopen Strait of Hormuz

US president’s latest comments raise prospect of return to cycle of military escalation

Judge Keeps Blocking Trump’s $1.8 Billion Fund—Until DOJ Can Prove It’s Dead

BreakingBusinessJudge Keeps Blocking Trump’s $1.8 Billion Fund—Until DOJ Can Prove It’s DeadByAlison Durkee,Forbes Staff. Alison is a senior news reporter covering US politics and legal news.Follow AuthorJun 12, 2026, 11:08am EDTToplineA federal judge indefinitely blocked the Trump administration’s $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund from moving forward on Friday, multiple outlets report, as plaintiffs distrust the government’s claims that the fund is dead regardless—but the judge said she’ll...

Judge issues injunction blocking administration's 'Anti-Weaponization Fund'

A federal judge has issued an injunction blocking the Trump administration from establishing its $1.8 billion "Anti-Weaponization Fund."

Trump blames Iran for attacking Indian ships amid New Delhi fury over death of 3 sailors

TOI correspondent from Washington: US President Donald Trump on Friday implicated Iran in alleged drone attacks against Indian ships in the Strait of Hormuz amid growing anger in New Delhi over American missile strikes against vessels that killed three Indian sailors.

Ex-Army Officer calls on generals to 'stand down' in protest against Keir Starmer after double resignation

A former Army Officer has urged generals to step away from their positions in protest against Sir Keir Starmer following the resignations of John Healey and Al Carns.Speaking to GB News, Hamish De Bretton-Gordon said the armed forces feel "completely let down" by the Prime Minister.Following John Healey's resignation as Defence Secretary on Thursday, Al Carns also resigned as Armed Forces Minister, telling GB News he had been considering his departure "for a long time".He said: "I know what the...

Conflicting claims emerge over proposed US-Iran memorandum

A key U.S. spy tool is set to lapse on Friday — now what?

The government says more than 60% of the president's daily intelligence briefing relies on information collected under a tool known as FISA Section 702. But Congress has struggled to renew it.(Image credit: Kent Nishimura)

Trump Claims Iran Tried To Attack Indian Ships With Drones, Slams Deal 'Leak'

US President Donald Trump's comment comes after three vessels with Indian crew came under attack off the Omani coast this week.

International Labour Organisation Adopts First Treaty On Gig Workers' Safety

The Decent Work in the Platform Economy Convention is aimed at extending labour protections to hundreds of millions of people worldwide who work through digital platforms, in areas like food delivery and car services.

Ohio progressive group raided by FBI accuses Trump’s DOJ of intimidation

FBI special agents searched an office of a progressive organization in Ohio Thursday as part of a Justice Department investigation into its voter registration efforts, three people familiar with the matter told NBC News

Defence row exposes tensions over how to keep UK safe

Defence row exposes tensions over how to keep UK safe20 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleJames LandaleDiplomatic correspondentPA MediaDefending the realm is supposed to be a prime minister's first priority. Yet Sir Keir Starmer is accused by two departing defence ministers of failing to provide the means to meet that vital aim.So who is right? Is the government not doing enough to keep us safe? Or is this merely a Whitehall spending row that has gone catastrophically wrong?The gover...