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The Sunday Times suggests a “chumocracy” rules at the heart of government after finding an influential lobbyist advised health ministers and later sent information about the UK’s coronavirus response to private clients. The paper says George Pascoe-Watson was hired by the Department of Health on 9 April and discussed strategy “daily” with test-and-trace minister Lord Bethell until 7 October. The Sunday Times claims he later sent an email to clients saying he had been “privately advised” about restrictions due to come into force. Mr Pascoe-Watson says he fully declared his private sector role and responsibilities and denies sending information gleaned from calls about test-and-trace to clients.
Sunday Times Front Page 30th of November 2025
Following a row over the chancellor’s remarks, the PM is moving to shore up the budget, pledging action on the cost of living and stability for public finances. The opposition has reported the chancellor to a financial watchdog over disputed fiscal claims.
Sunday Times Front Page 23rd of November 2025
Reeves plans to abolish the benefit cap and scrap the two‑child limit in the Budget, calling the rules unfair. She says welfare reform will follow to control spending and improve incentives to work, signalling a major reset of social security policy.
Sunday Times Front Page 16th of November 2025
The home secretary says illegal migration is dividing communities and sets out a major overhaul: scrap the five‑year “golden ticket” to settlement, replace it with a 20‑year route, speed up removals for failed claims, tighten rules on dependants and step up enforcement.