Results for “Governmental Affairs Committee”

Washington ExaminerRight1 day ago

Democratic senator launches investigation into DHS detention center’s $495 million price tag

Sen. Maggie Hassan (D-NH) is investigating the Department of Homeland Security’s $495 million purchase of an immigration detention facility in Minnesota after reports that the seller previously offered it to the state for $75 million....

ABC News (Australia)Center2 days ago

Government back to the drawing board on backpacker crackdown

Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke reconsiders the government's backpacker crackdown, but says it must still find a way to curb the surge in UK working holiday-makers who are permitted, under a free trade agreement, to stay for up to three years.

ABC News (Australia)Center16 days ago

Blame game ramps-up on rising inflation with the government on the defensive

With the federal government under pressure to tackle stubbornly high inflation, the prime minister escalated a fight with the Coalition over a major trade deal. Anthony Albanese has branded his opponents 'nativist' while he faced...

BrandonsunCenter5 days ago

Federal government spent $19 billion on external consultants last year

ReutersCenter16 days ago

Kim Jong Un urges drone dominance as North Korea fires missiles, rockets

With ties between South Korea and the Trump administration strained, the South Korean government worries that Donald Trump's pursuit of a diplomatic breakthrough with Kim Jong Un may come at Seoul's expense. North Korean leader Kim Jong...

BBC NewsCenter6 days ago

Government 'looking seriously' at banning under-16s from Vinted and eBay

The culture secretary confirms reports they could be in the list of platforms set to be banned next March. Covered by 3 outlets: 3 are centre.

CBS NewsLeans left8 days ago

Government warns of hackers targeting freezers in the U.S.

Government agencies are warning that hackers could soon target refrigeration units across the agriculture and healthcare sectors in the U.S., CBS News' Charlie D'Agata reports. Covered by 3 outlets: 1 lean left, 2 are centre.

OxfordmailCenter19 hours ago

Government confirms new State Pension rates – see how much pensioners will get

The Government has set out new State Pension rates for April 2027, with the full new State Pension rising to £250.70 a week and the basic rate to £192.10.

BBC NewsCenter3 days ago

Government could force media industry to improve safeguards after Walliams allegations

Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy could force participation in an industry watchdog to protect whistleblowers, the BBC understands.

BBC NewsCenter3 days ago

Governments 'asleep at the wheel' over social care, says head of review

Baroness Casey criticises variability of services and fees charged to self-funders in England.

Daily MailCenter13 hours ago

Government's ethics chief steps down after 'he once grabbed a colleague's breasts in a police station'

Stuart Sterling has stepped down from the Ethics and Integrity Commission after it was revealed he once admitted grabbing a colleague's breasts in a police station.

OxfordmailCenter1 day ago

Government told to 'prepare for legal challenge' over asylum camp approval

A controversial asylum seeker camp near Bicester has been approved as those living closest to it warn the government to "prepare for a legal challenge".

OxfordmailCenter1 day ago

Government ministers warned years ago about £7bn East West Rail delays

Ministers were warned that delays to train operator talks could push back East West Rail services.

LivemintCenter1 day ago

Government employees: Centre sets ₹20 lakh limit for electric cars, makes EVs default choice for official vehicles

The Centre has made electric vehicles the default choice for official cars used by central government departments, setting a ₹20 lakh purchase limit for EVs against ₹10 lakh for petrol, diesel and hybrid vehicles. Conventional car...

The Sydney Morning HeraldLeans left2 days ago

Government to backtrack on working visa crackdown

The Albanese government is poised to backtrack on its crackdown on backpacker working visas.

ComputerweeklyCenter2 days ago

Government investigation into Post Office system too late for appeal against conviction

<p>A government investigation into pre-Horizon systems used in Post Office branches will come too late for inclusion in a former subpostmaster’s appeal against a conviction based on one of the systems in the spotlight.</p> <p>The...

OttawacitizenCenter2 days ago

Government added $131M last year to Phoenix overpayments it doesn't expect to recover

Canada's auditor general found the total amount of outstanding overpayments to public servants that may never be recovered has grown to $295 million.

StandardCenter3 days ago

Government fully behind Heathrow third runway, insists Chancellor after Burnham refused to back expansion

John Healey said he was “frustrated” at how long the project was taking to get started because it would lead to economic growth in London

OxfordmailCenter4 days ago

Government announces decision on controversial £800m solar farm Botley West

The government has released its decision on major £800 Oxfordshire solar farm Botley West which has proven controversial with locals.

StandardCenter4 days ago

Government must 'move at pace' to be war-ready in 1,000 days, peers warn

Peers have demanded a ‘significant shift in the culture’ at the Ministry of Defence to focus on ‘delivering capability at speed’

PhysCenter4 days ago

Governments are failing to rein in emissions from their own power plants, analysis finds

World leaders meeting at the annual U.N. climate summit in November 2026 are wrestling with a persistent challenge: how to get countries to follow through on their commitments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions that are warming the planet.

Daily MailCenter4 days ago

And then there was light... Doomsday preppers spark 1,200% surge in torch and battery sales in response to UK Government's Be Ready campaign

Since the release of the National Resilience checklist, lantern sales have skyrocketed over 1,000% and spare batteries are up 408%.

BetakitCenter4 days ago

Government of Canada signs international declaration on AI safety and security

Feds join other countries and major developers like Anthropic, OpenAI, Mistral, and Cohere. The post Government of Canada signs international declaration on AI safety and security

Scottish News Herald ScotlandLeans left5 days ago

Government urged to increase university funding by £100m in coming budget

Sector leaders say that resource and capital budgets must rise in real terms in order to begin to repair the damage done by years of 'underfunding'.

OxfordmailCenter5 days ago

Government awards £1.2m contract for controversial asylum site design

The Home Office has awarded a £1.2m design contract for a proposed asylum seeker centre at MOD Bicester, despite a High Court challenge and local opposition.

Taipei TimesCenter5 days ago

Government strategy for the third stage of life

The Japan TimesCenter6 days ago

Government betting on language app powered by anime and AI

The planned app would target young people overseas, allowing them to have AI-powered conversations in Japanese with popular anime characters.

ABC News (Australia)Center6 days ago

Government investigating potential fraud in Victim Assist Queensland scheme

The Queensland government has put fraudsters on notice after a dramatic increase in the amount paid out through a victims of crime scheme.

BBC NewsCenter6 days ago

Government's EV targets expected to be reduced this week

New petrol or diesel cars are due to be phased out by 2030 and by 2035 all new cars must be zero emission.

Daily express uk newsLeans right8 days ago

Government blocks historic Black Prince sculpture from leaving Britain in £500,000 battle

The Government has temporarily blocked a historic £500,000 sculpture of Edward the Black Prince from leaving Britain.