United Kingdom Government

The United Kingdom Government, the central governing authority of the UK, is currently facing scrutiny across several areas. Recent news highlights concerns regarding the use of gig economy apps by companies like Urban Outfitters, Dreams, and Royal Parks cafes, prompting calls for government reforms to protect workers. The government also admitted its approval of a Buckinghamshire AI datacentre should be quashed due to a failure to fully consider the climate impact. Furthermore, plans to introduce judge-only trials to address crown court backlogs are being questioned, with reports suggesting minimal time savings. The approval of China's new mega embassy in London has also garnered attention. Finally, the government faced backlash and ultimately pulled an amendment to its proposed Hillsborough law, intended to force public officials to tell the truth after disasters, due to concerns it was being weakened. This law is also causing division within the Labour party.