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Politician admits he is lying but asks to finish
A politician admits he is lying, asks to finish and earns praise for his honesty. The actual truth remains a separate commitment.
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Government promises return to steady decline once slump is over
Lawnland ministers promise to restore the manageable decline people once complained about, with emergency tax rises to stop anyone enjoying the recovery.
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Treasury Asked to Forward All Economic Growth to Manchester
Andy Burnham’s No 10 North is taking on economic growth policy from the Treasury, raising the administrative possibility that prosperity can now be redirected by postcode.
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Government Communications Hires Person To Explain Government Communications
Government Communications has appointed David Dinsmore to bring clarity to departments that have bravely mistaken length for meaning.
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Armed Forces Covenant Marches Across Whitehall Forms
The Armed Forces Covenant duty will reach central government, ensuring service families encounter equal respect across every available form.
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Civil Service Apprenticeship Opens Door, Then Sends It For Clearance
The Civil Service apprenticeship offers a route into government for young people ready to learn how a simple email becomes a programme.
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Cabinet Office Board Hires Man To Check Homework
The Cabinet Office Board has appointed a lead non-executive member to provide challenge, oversight and an unfamiliar chair without a minister.
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Political Peerages Confirm Meritocracy Now Has A Very Nice Balcony
Political peerages have rewarded another selection of public service careers with a permanent seat and excellent access to polished wood.
Business & Economy
Civil Servants Spend Weeks Deciding if Retaliatory Tariff Should Apply to Peanut Butter Cups
Emergency Subcommittee Formed to Analyse Chocolate-to-Peanut Butter Ratio Impact on National Morale UPPER PIDDLEWORTH – Forget cars or steel. Britain’s crack team of trade negotiators faces its real challenge: American…
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Public Sector Told To Spot Trouble Before It Becomes A Working Group
Public sector warning signs are now filed, discussed and ignored with a new standard of professional concern.
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Government Solves Budget Crisis by Suggesting Poor People Try Being Less Poor
In a bold move, the UK government has proposed a ground breaking solution to fiscal challenges: encouraging low-income citizens to simply “become less poor.” Officials claim this strategy will both…
Business & Economy
Chancellor’s Spring Statement to Include Bold Plans for ‘Economic Magic Beans’
Chancellor Bets the Farm on Economic Recovery—Literally. In a daring bid to revive the UK economy, Chancellor Penny Farthing has unveiled a groundbreaking stimulus package—distributing free ‘Economic Magic Beans’ to…