09-08-2026 13:00 via ft.com

Holding public servants to account is harder than it seems

A new law imposing a duty of candour seeks to force officials to tell the truth. But will it work?
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Burnham warns of ‘tinderbox’ Britain after week of intense heat
Farage wins… and donation probe resumes
Farage’s gamble pays off — but at what cost?
Why nationalise the railways if nothing really changes?
Investigation into Farage resumes after he wins Clacton by-election
Investigation into Farage to resume after he wins Clacton by-election
UK fire services stretched by surge in wildfires
New Forest blaze points to challenge for under-pressure fire services
Fragile states in Africa and Middle East hit by more than 40% cut in UK direct aid
Farage aide Cottrell had secret Polymarket account that placed bets on Trump victory
UK government considers aid for drought-hit farmers
Starmer allies warn Healey against blowing ‘strong’ economic inheritance
The right must fight its own woke wing
Burnham urges shops not to sell disposable BBQs over wildfire risks
Burnham urges shops not to sell disposable BBQs over wildfire risks
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