Politics
Government promises brighter future once you have paid extra for this one
Lawnland asks taxpayers to fund a brighter future while keeping every current failure exactly where it is.
public services
Science & Technology
Government AI Taskforce Gives the Clipboard Power
The government AI Taskforce has a chair, a Cabinet route and a desk bell waiting for its first algorithmic appointment.
Science & Technology
Consult AI Joins Government Waitlist With a Tiny Tent
Consult can analyse consultation responses, but government departments must first queue politely for the software meant to save time.
UK Politics & Public Life
Future Rural England Report Meets a Filing Cabinet
The Future Rural England report sets out six themes and a cross government board, prompting the Wellington boot to demand proof from the filing cabinet.
UK Politics & Public Life
Government Learns That Learning Needs A Conference
The Evaluation Task Force conference urged government to use evidence and learn from results, prompting the paperwork to assess its own education.
UK Politics & Public Life
Mayors Get a Right to Request and Whitehall Keeps Biscuits
Regional mayors can request new powers, funding and partnerships, but Westminster still controls the timetable, the paperwork and possibly the biscuits.
UK Politics & Public Life
Northern Ireland’s Transformation Fund Gives Paperwork A Digital Escort
Northern Ireland’s £102.6 million transformation fund supports six projects and digital prescriptions, while paperwork applies for broadband.
UK Politics & Public Life
Government Progress Meets the Puddle of Victory
The Government’s 2026 progress update gathers favourable figures into one triumphant puddle, complete with a medal and a speaking slot.
UK Politics & Public Life
Single Data List Update Makes Bureaucracy Show Its Work
The Single Data List has been updated for 2026 to 2027, setting rules for council data requests while making bureaucracy show its work.
Business & Economy
CMA Examines Heating Oil, Finds Tankers Have Discovered Timing
The CMA is examining heating oil concerns after reports of cancelled orders and higher replacement quotes for rural households.