Sir Chris Wormald, a senior Whitehall official who initially believed Covid should be treated like chickenpox, has been appointed as the UK’s top civil servant. Despite criticism for his role in pandemic planning, Wormald brings a wealth of experience as the new cabinet secretary, aiming to drive forward a plan for change and improve the lives of working people. His appointment has sparked controversy, with Dominic Cummings condemning the decision due to Wormald’s past beliefs about handling the virus.
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Government accused of 'stark' contradiction over position on Gaza genocide allegations
The government has successfully defended its decision to permit the sale of spare parts for F-35 fighter jets to Israel, despite previously suspending other arms licenses due to concerns over international humanitarian law violations in Gaza. This ruling marks a significant development in the ongoing legal challenges surrounding arms trade and military support to Israel. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: The government decided it can keep selling some parts for F-35 airplanes to...
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