Tube Strikes
RMT Drivers Reject Voluntary Four-Day Weeks
Half of tube drivers halt services rejecting a voluntary four-day week endorsed by rivals, exposing union splits and chronic transport unreliability amid £1bn TfL deficits.
Public Sector Reform
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PPE Medpro
The PPE Medpro Judgment: When Winning in Court Means Losing £122 Million
David Conn's investigation into the PPE Medpro scandal reveals how Britain's institutions have been structured to ensure that certain individuals can profit from public money without facing consequences. The recent high court judgment ordering PPE Medpro to repay £122 million for defective medical gowns highlights a system where winning in court often means losing money for taxpayers.
Motability
The £8 Billion Disability Car Scheme Nobody Wants to Question
The Adam Smith Institute's investigation into the Motability scheme uncovers a staggering £8.1 billion annual expenditure on brand-new cars for welfare claimants, far exceeding essential public services budgets. This exposé reveals how a program initially designed to assist wheelchair users has ballooned into an unaccountable monopoly, purchasing one in five new cars sold in Britain, while eligibility criteria have been drastically expanded to include conditions like anxiety and depression.
Motability
The Motability Machine: When Public Service Becomes Private Profit
Lana Hempsall's investigation into Motability reveals a textbook case of institutional mission drift. What began as essential support for severely disabled individuals has morphed into Britain's largest vehicle leasing operation, operating under the protective umbrella of public benefit while generating substantial private returns.