Boris Johnson's pledge to make Britain the" Qatar of hydrogen" risks being derailed by resistance in Whitehall to the plans, it was claimed on Saturday. Government sources said ministers were having to" push back" against opposition among civil servants to so-called" blue" hydrogen, which is produced from natural gas.In a 22-page document listing official events being held by the UK Government at the Cop26 climate summit in Glasgow, there is no mention of hydrogen, despite Mr Johnson's insistenc

It comes after fresh allegations that some rogue Whitehall officials are blocking Mr Johnson’s hydrogen plans that he set out in his UK Hydrogen Strategy as part of his" Ten Point Plan for a Green Industrial Revolution".... It includes aerothermal( energy stored in air), hydrothermal( energy stored in water) and geothermal( energy stored below the earth’s crust). The Directive explicitly recognizes heat pump technology as necessary to make use of these renewable sources.... People can’t afford

Donald Trump has slapped huge tariffs on steel( Image: Getty) Donald Trump’s decision to slap tariffs on imports of steel from the UK has triggered “ chaos ” in Whitehall, it has been claimed.... This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding.... Our high-quality products serve key US industries, many of which cannot source these domestically.“ This is a moment where our countries should work together to tackle global steel overproduction, not to be at loggerheads.

An attitude she brings to government.” Responding to the story at the time on her blog, Prof Gopal said her tweet had been “ far from being racist ”.... A Cabinet Office spokesman said: “ Employees are encouraged to engage and discuss a range of different topics and perspectives, and all events must be consistent with the civil service code of conduct.... We have reminded departments and staff networks of these expectations for events.“ We have recently adopted an increased due diligence proce

Calling cards pinned up by Jacob Rees-Mogg in Government offices left empty as a result of civil servants working from home have been branded “ crass ” and “ condescending ”.... The minister for government efficiency has reportedly been leaving notes in “ deserted ” Whitehall workspaces with the message: “ Sorry you were out when I visited.... I look forward to seeing you in the office very soon.” The FDA union, which represents senior public servants, criticised Mr Rees-Mogg’s approach, accus

Jacob Rees-Mogg’s drive to get civil servants back at their desks has been backed by No 10 despite Cabinet-level opposition to his tactics. Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries accused Mr Rees-Mogg, the minister responsible for government efficiency, of a “ Dickensian ” approach to the issue.Mr Rees-Mogg has written to Cabinet ministers calling on them to issue a clear message to staff about a “ rapid return to the office ” and has been leaving notes in empty Whitehall workspaces with the message: “

The Cabinet Office has admitted a quiz was held in the department on December 17 2020, causing Cabinet Secretary Simon Case to recuse himself from leading an investigation into gatherings across Whitehall. Sue Gray, second permanent secretary at the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, will now lead the probe, which could be expanded to include any relevant allegation. Here is a list of what has been alleged.– May 15 2020: Downing Street garden partyBoris Johnson spent around 15

A Whitehall leak inquiry has been launched in an attempt to find out who passed details of Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s wife’s tax status to the media. Akshata Murty dramatically announced on Friday that she would pay UK taxes on her worldwide income after the disclosure she was “ non-domiciled ” in the UK for tax purpose sparked a political storm. Labour accused Mr Sunak of hypocrisy, saying his family had potentially saved tens of millions of pounds as a result of the arrangement while he was putt

They’re portrayed as the nice cuddly country that’s been attacked by the big bear of Russia.... In 2014, he told BuzzFeed that these videos were his main source of income. Since Russia’s invasion on Feb 24, Mr Phillips’s attention has returned to Ukraine and on March 14 he reappeared in the country, claiming that Ukraine had “ surrendered herself to fascism ”.... We are reviewing the video in question.”....

He did not receive a fine from the police. Martin Reynolds, at the time Mr Johnson’s most senior aide, sent messages in order to organise a BYOB drinks party in the Downing Street garden in May 2020.... He then sent a message saying the party was something “ we seem to have got away with ”.... They said that they “ feel very let down ”....