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parliamentary-oversight
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ukdefencejournal.org.ukpolitics32 days ago
Defence Investment Plan stays unpublished
A senior opposition lawmaker said the delay in publishing the plan reflects internal disarray. The former defence secretary cited funding shortfalls in a resignation letter. The government has not released the document on the expected schedule.
ukdefencejournal.org.ukworld37 days ago
MPs call for government apology over delayed defence investment plan
A cross-party group of MPs said the government should apologise for delays to a defence investment plan originally promised in autumn 2025. The Public Accounts Committee report stated that the absence of the plan has damaged national credibility and armed forces planning.
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ecns.cnpolitics39 days ago
UK asylum system under severe pressure, cross-party MPs report says
A parliamentary committee found the Home Office cannot track all failed asylum seekers and spent £4.9 billion on the system in 2024-25. The report called for a full overhaul of monitoring and accommodation contracts.
The Independentpolitics40 days ago
Leaked Messages Reveal Darren Jones Apologised to Peter Mandelson After Epstein-linked Sacking and Criticised Cabinet Colleagues
Darren Jones, chief secretary to the prime minister, consoled Peter Mandelson after his removal as U.S. ambassador. The messages, sent on the day of the sacking, were not included in documents released under a parliamentary order.
The Independentworld53 days ago
Ofcom Given Six-Month Deadline to Improve Oversight of Royal Mail
A parliamentary committee has set a six-month deadline for Ofcom to demonstrate stronger regulation of Royal Mail. The move follows persistent shortfalls in first-class delivery performance and concerns over the regulator's enforcement record.
themandarin.com.aupolitics54 days ago
UK Government Shifts Digital ID Plan to Voluntary Scheme After Committee Criticism
A parliamentary committee described the initial rollout of government digital ID plans as a fiasco. The government later changed the proposal to a voluntary program and began a public consultation.
riotimesonline.compolitics62 days ago
TotalEnergies CEO Patrick Pouyanné to Appear Before French National Assembly Finance Committee on June 17
Patrick Pouyanné will appear before the Assemblée Nationale's finance committee on June 17 at 10:00 a.m. following the company's payment of zero euros in corporate tax in 2025 and a 51 percent surge in first-quarter profits to $5.8 billion. Eric Coquerel, president of the committ…