A freedom of information request reveals only 20 staff work on climate adaptation in Defra, prompting calls from campaigners and NGOs for urgent government action as the UK faces extreme heatwaves, wildfires, and droughts.
More than 1,100 people, including torture and trafficking survivors, have been convicted of illegally arriving in the UK via small boats or lorries since 2022, according to Freedom of Information data.
Over 2,000 pigeons were shot at UK railway stations and depots in 16 months, revealed by BBC data obtained via the Freedom of Information Act. While operators cite safety and health hazards from droppings, animal welfare advocates criticize the "inhumane" method, proposing alternatives.
The SEC will pay $150,000 in legal fees and review its record-keeping practices as part of a July 22 settlement, ending a public-records lawsuit backed by Coinbase. The case, filed by History Associates, focused on transparency and the preservation of federal records, including text messages.
Analysis of NHS England data reveals children in England's most deprived areas are 40% more likely to be hospitalized for respiratory infections, with experts linking it to air pollution, poor housing, and systemic inequalities, urging government action.
NHS England data shows children in England's most deprived areas are 40% more likely to be hospitalized for respiratory infections. Experts from Impact on Urban Health and UCL link this to air pollution, poor housing, and systemic inequalities, urging government action on the Clean Air Act.
NSW government and police have incurred nearly $500,000 in legal fees from cases lost against pro-Palestine groups, including unsuccessful defenses of protest laws deemed unconstitutional. These costs highlight a significant expenditure on legal battles over public assembly restrictions.
The NSW government has spent over $305,500 on legal fees defending controversial protest laws that were ultimately struck down by courts. These laws, enacted after the Bondi terror attack, were found to unconstitutionally burden political communication rights, leading to significant taxpayer expense.
Jacqui Lambie, Pauline Hanson, David Pocock, and 15 other MPs/senators are urging Attorney General Michelle Rowland to intervene after the Department of Industry, Science and Resources escalated a FOI case against Rex Patrick to the federal court, risking $150,000 in legal costs for him.
The Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) has queried One Nation over $800,000 of its $6.01m public funding claim for the last election, leading to the withdrawal of 143 expense items. The AEC is investigating potential breaches of electoral funding laws.
An auditor general's report reveals Australian government departments, particularly Treasury, are deliberately delaying the release of documents requested under freedom of information laws. This practice, along with other recent examples of government opacity, has drawn criticism from crossbenchers and transparency advocates, who argue the government is failing to uphold its promises of transparency.
Australian government documents reveal plans for retail fuel rationing, including a "maximum transaction value per vehicle per day," as a worst-case scenario. This comes amid warnings from the International Energy Agency about dwindling global oil stocks.
An audit report revealed that nearly 80% of freedom of information requests to key Australian government departments were rejected, indicating a culture of "resistance and delay" and flouting transparency laws. The review found inconsistent decision-making and inadequate record-keeping, with 62% of overturned decisions by the OAIC highlighting issues with bureaucrats' adherence to disclosure obligations.
Over 150 people convicted of violent crimes were granted taxi licences by Wolverhampton city council last year, data obtained by the Guardian shows. The West Midlands authority issued licences to 438 people with criminal convictions, including 158 violent offenders, 61 drug offenders, 36 drink offenders and four sexual offenders. Despite issuing over 42,000 driver licences—far more than any other UK council—Wolverhampton council insists safeguarding is a priority and that it conducts more rigorous checks than other authorities.
More than 18,000 vehicles in the UK are registered to the DVLA's own address, creating a class of 'ghost owners' who evade accountability for traffic offenses. Labour MP Sarah Coombes is demanding urgent regulatory reform to address this and the proliferation of cloned plates.
Over 18,000 vehicles in the UK are registered to 'ghost owners' whose addresses are unknown to authorities, according to DVLA data. Labour MP Sarah Coombes has called for urgent action against untraceable vehicles linked to criminal activity including car racing, drug dealing, and murders.
Documents reveal British officials were briefed on allowing chemical-washed chicken before a December 2025 meeting with the US embassy. The Food Standards Agency reviewed US studies on chlorine dioxide and bacteriophage treatments. Despite ministers repeatedly stating they have 'no plans' to allow chlorine-washed chicken, the documents confirm high-level discussions occurred during trade deal talks, with officials noting new substances could be authorised 'with the stroke of a pen'.
