Rachel Reeves, the chancellor, has been given a £10 billion budget boost by the Bank of England, increasing pressure on her to ease spending cuts and tax rises. Labour MPs are calling for the extra cash to be used to delay scrapping pensioners’ winter fuel payments and cancel other spending cuts...Rachel Reeves, the chancellor, has been given a £10 billion budget boost by the Bank of England, increasing pressure on her to ease spending cuts and tax rises. Labour MPs are calling for the extra cash to be used to delay scrapping pensioners’ winter fuel payments and cancel other spending cuts...Rachel Reeves, the chancellor, has been given a £10 billion budget boost by the Bank of England, increasing pressure on her to...
An Israeli ground invasion into Lebanon will lead to a “doomsday” scenario of an all-out regional conflict on multiple fronts and the radicalisation of a new generation in Europe, according to a senior Lebanese diplomat. Rami Mortada, Lebanon’s ambassador to the UK, warned that his country’s armed forces — who are trained by the British —...An Israeli ground invasion into Lebanon will lead to a “doomsday” scenario of an all-out regional conflict on multiple fronts and the radicalisation of a new generation in Europe, according to a senior Lebanese diplomat. Rami Mortada, Lebanon’s ambassador to the UK, warned that his country’s armed forces — who are trained by the British —...An Israeli ground invasion into Lebanon will lead to a “doomsday” scenario of an all-out regional conflict on multiple fronts...
At his electronics shop, Kevor says there is little demand for pagers. Everyone wants mobile phones these days, he adds. He is not likely to sell any soon, though, reflecting the fact that in the Lebanese capital this week, holding some electrical devices is akin to holding a bomb. “I’m Lebanese, I’m used to this,”...At his electronics shop, Kevor says there is little demand for pagers. Everyone wants mobile...At his electronics shop, Kevor says there is little demand for pagers. Everyone wants mobile...
His Mayfair apartment was too hot. That was what first struck me about Mohamed Al Fayed’s penthouse above the Harrods...His Mayfair apartment was too hot. That was what first struck me about Mohamed Al Fayed’s...His Mayfair apartment was too hot. That was what first struck me about Mohamed Al Fayed’s...
Every time my husband returns from the gym I say: “How was the gym?” It’s a reasonable if dull question that usually...Every time my husband returns from the gym I say: “How was the gym?” It’s a reasonable if dull...Every time my husband returns from the gym I say: “How was the gym?” It’s a reasonable if dull...
The party’s former deputy leader says the prime minister should have admitted making a mistake
It is the hum that cannot be named. In August last year, residents in Omagh, Co Tyrone, began to notice an irritating...It is the hum that cannot be named. In August last year, residents in Omagh, Co Tyrone, began to...It is the hum that cannot be named. In August last year, residents in Omagh, Co Tyrone, began to...
A former Hollywood actor who was freed from prison last week under Labour’s early release scheme is back behind bars...A former Hollywood actor who was freed from prison last week under Labour’s early release scheme...A former Hollywood actor who was freed from prison last week under Labour’s early release scheme...
A serial job applicant accused of having made a career from suing businesses for discrimination is said to be using...A serial job applicant accused of having made a career from suing businesses for discrimination...A serial job applicant accused of having made a career from suing businesses for discrimination...
The Times Diary
After almost 200 years on the streets of London (more so than in readers’ hands recently) the last Evening Standard...After almost 200 years on the streets of London (more so than in readers’ hands recently) the...After almost 200 years on the streets of London (more so than in readers’ hands recently) the...
video
Hezbollah’s leader has pledged that Israel will receive a “harsh punishment” after thousands of booby-trapped communication devices used by the Lebanese militant group exploded, as both sides exchanged fire and edged closer towards a full-scale war. Hassan Nasrallah, who heads the Iranian-backed...Hezbollah’s leader has pledged that Israel will receive a “harsh punishment” after thousands of booby-trapped communication devices used by the Lebanese militant group exploded, as both sides exchanged fire and edged closer towards a full-scale war. Hassan Nasrallah, who heads the Iranian-backed...Hezbollah’s leader has pledged that Israel will receive a “harsh punishment” after thousands of booby-trapped communication...
in depth
Off the coast of southern Norway, an immense crane lowers a white submersible into the listless sea. Inside the vessel, cramped against the sides, the passengers watch nervously as water drips off the walls — condensation produced by their own breathing. The United States, Russia and China are engaged in an underwater arms race to develop...Off the coast of southern Norway, an immense crane lowers a white submersible into the listless sea. Inside the vessel, cramped against the sides, the passengers watch nervously as water drips off the walls — condensation produced by their own breathing. The United States, Russia and China are engaged in an underwater arms race to develop...Off the coast of southern Norway, an immense crane lowers a white submersible into the listless sea. Inside the vessel, cramped...
Sweden has announced a plan to move the start of primary school a year earlier in an attempt to arrest the long decline in the country’s educational performance. The country’s state school system, whose roots stretch back to the 19th century, was once held up as a template for others to follow, but it has slid down...Sweden has announced a plan to move the start of primary school a year earlier in an attempt to...Sweden has announced a plan to move the start of primary school a year earlier in an attempt to...
Michel Barnier, the French prime minister, has sought to end weeks of political crisis by submitting a right-leaning...Michel Barnier, the French prime minister, has sought to end weeks of political crisis by...Michel Barnier, the French prime minister, has sought to end weeks of political crisis by...
Hungary has followed the Netherlands in filing a demand for an opt-out from EU asylum and migration rules, and has...Hungary has followed the Netherlands in filing a demand for an opt-out from EU asylum and...Hungary has followed the Netherlands in filing a demand for an opt-out from EU asylum and...
will pavia dispatch
david charter | analysis
IN maps and CHARTS
Retailer loses landmark legal battle
Next has warned that it could be forced to close stores after losing a landmark legal battle over equal pay that is set to cost the retailer more than £30 million. The FTSE 100 clothing and homewares chain said in a report that the equal pay ruling could impact whether stores were “individually...Next has warned that it could be forced to close stores after losing a landmark legal battle over equal pay that is set to cost the retailer more than £30 million. The FTSE 100 clothing and homewares chain said in a report that the equal pay ruling could impact whether stores were “individually...Next has warned that it could be forced to close stores after losing a landmark legal battle over equal pay that is set to cost...
Strong international expansion has helped to drive a 3.9 per cent rise in pre-tax profits at Next, the fashion and homeware retailer. The FTSE 100 company reported significant growth outside Britain, with full-price sales in its overseas division rising by 23 per cent to £433 million in the first half of the financial year. An increase in...Strong international expansion has helped to drive a 3.9 per cent rise in pre-tax profits at Next, the fashion and homeware retailer. The FTSE 100 company reported significant growth outside Britain, with full-price sales in its overseas division rising by 23 per cent to £433 million in the first half of the financial year. An increase in...Strong international expansion has helped to drive a 3.9 per cent rise in pre-tax profits at Next, the fashion and homeware...
A senior judge has lifted orders that prevented the naming of five former Glencore executives who investigators have linked to a long-running bribery case. Officials at the Serious Fraud Office had applied for orders originally to protect their investigations into alleged offences by individual executives after the...A senior judge has lifted orders that prevented the naming of five former Glencore executives who...A senior judge has lifted orders that prevented the naming of five former Glencore executives who...
business commentary
So that’s that then, the end of the electric car revolution — or at least for the time being the end of politicians...So that’s that then, the end of the electric car revolution — or at least for the time being the...So that’s that then, the end of the electric car revolution — or at least for the time being the...
harry wallop
This week the Charities Aid Foundation published its corporate giving report, which highlights how much the business...This week the Charities Aid Foundation published its corporate giving report, which highlights...This week the Charities Aid Foundation published its corporate giving report, which highlights...
The Bank of England will reduce the amount of bonds it sells back to investors as part of its quantitative tightening programme, easing pressure on the government before next month’s budget. The central bank’s monetary policy committee said it would carry out £100 billion of quantitative tightening (QT) over the next 12 months, shrinking its balance sheet at the same...The Bank of England will reduce the amount of bonds it sells back to investors as part of its...The Bank of England will reduce the amount of bonds it sells back to investors as part of its...
Consumer confidence has suffered a steep decline after the government cut winter fuel allowancesand warned of...Consumer confidence has suffered a steep decline after the government cut winter fuel allowancesand warned of “painful” tax increases. The GfK consumer confidence index, which has been running since the 1970s, has fallen to minus 20 this month as consumers reported feeling less positive about their personal finances...Consumer confidence has suffered a steep decline after the government cut winter fuel allowancesand warned of “painful” tax...
The Gusbourne wine estate controlled by Lord Ashcroft may be up for sale for a handsome price but this year’s harvest looks set to face “challenging conditions in the vineyard”. The group, which mostly produces vintage fizz, was hit by a...The Gusbourne wine estate controlled by Lord Ashcroft may be up for sale for a handsome price but...The Gusbourne wine estate controlled by Lord Ashcroft may be up for sale for a handsome price but...
Almost £2.5 billion was added to the market value of Rolls-Royce after it was selected to build a fleet of mini-nuclear power plants in the Czech Republic, the first deal of its kind in Europe. Rolls was selected as the...Almost £2.5 billion was added to the market value of Rolls-Royce after it was selected to build a fleet of mini-nuclear power plants in the Czech Republic, the first deal of its kind in Europe. Rolls was selected as the...Almost £2.5 billion was added to the market value of Rolls-Royce after it was selected to build a fleet of...
Spending on health and beauty products is booming despite cost of living pressures as consumers increasingly consider make-up and perfume to be as essential as groceries. While retail sales as a whole grew by only 0.1 per cent...Spending on health and beauty products is booming despite cost of living pressures as consumers increasingly consider make-up and perfume to be as essential as groceries. While retail sales as a whole grew by only 0.1 per cent...Spending on health and beauty products is booming despite cost of living pressures as consumers increasingly consider...
Education technology
SIX FROM THE BEST
Six tips from a social historian and adviser on inclusion, ethics and anti-racism
National inclusion week begins on Monday and as a social historian, author and adviser on inclusion, ethics and anti-racism, Nick Basannavar is at the forefront of global debate. Running his own consultancy, he works with leaders in corporates, charities and governments. Here he shares his simple advice for greater inclusion at work. 1 Stop talking. Just because you’re...National inclusion week begins on Monday and as a social historian, author and adviser on...National inclusion week begins on Monday and as a social historian, author and adviser on...
RECRUITMENT
No organisation would hire an unqualified pilot, surgeon or engineer, so why hire unqualified managers? Despite about...No organisation would hire an unqualified pilot, surgeon or engineer, so why hire unqualified managers? Despite about 8.4 million people working as managers from a UK working population of 33 million, 82 per cent are “accidental managers” who do not have any formal training when promoted into their role. The result?No organisation would hire an unqualified pilot, surgeon or engineer, so why hire unqualified managers? Despite about 8.4...
champions league
Atalanta 0 Arsenal 0
There is nothing in football more fickle or transformative than confidence. A goalkeeper whose every touch occasioned bouts of nervous tension among Arsenal fans in the early months of last season has become a wall; a forward who was once one of the most thrilling young players in English football has hit the wall. The opening night of Arsenal’s sophomore Champions...There is nothing in football more fickle or transformative than confidence. A goalkeeper whose...There is nothing in football more fickle or transformative than confidence. A goalkeeper whose...
The Leicester City manager Steve Cooper has accused the Premier League of using “false images” in the VAR controversy...The Leicester City manager Steve Cooper has accused the Premier League of using “false images” in the VAR controversy during his side’s 2-2 draw with Crystal Palace. Leicester were winning 2-0 at Selhurst Park when Jean-Philippe Mateta scored from a Tyrick Mitchell cross. Despite a lengthy delay to check for a...The Leicester City manager Steve Cooper has accused the Premier League of using “false images” in the VAR controversy during...
james gheerbrant
As a general rule, it should be assumed that most famous athletes are like icebergs: what they allow you to see is...As a general rule, it should be assumed that most famous athletes are like icebergs: what they...As a general rule, it should be assumed that most famous athletes are like icebergs: what they...
Lewis Hamilton believes there was a “racial element” in comments made by the FIA president, Mohammed Ben Sulayem...Lewis Hamilton believes there was a “racial element” in comments made by the FIA president...Lewis Hamilton believes there was a “racial element” in comments made by the FIA president...
Gallagher premiership
The new Gallagher Premiership season begins on Friday night when the champions, Northampton Saints, travel to the Rec to play Bath in a rematch from last season’s final and Newcastle Falcons take on Bristol Bears at Kingston Park. But will Northampton be in the frame for the title again this season or can Bath go one better; who will be the players to watch and will...The new Gallagher Premiership season begins on Friday night when the champions, Northampton...The new Gallagher Premiership season begins on Friday night when the champions, Northampton...
Beno Obano interview
Beno Obano has a vision for his future. The Bath and England prop is already a musician, a documentary maker and a...Beno Obano has a vision for his future. The Bath and England prop is already a musician, a documentary maker and a podcaster. The 29-year-old has a master’s degree in sports psychology and plans to study for another at Oxford University at the end of his rugby career. Then he wants to become the RFU’s first creative...Beno Obano has a vision for his future. The Bath and England prop is already a musician, a documentary maker and a podcaster.
Premiership guide | Matt Cotton
Just like Oasis, we are so back. Only 104 days after Northampton Saints clinched their first league title in a decade at the expense of Bath at Twickenham, the Gallagher Premiership returns and this season promises to be more unpredictable and...Just like Oasis, we are so back. Only 104 days after Northampton Saints clinched their first...Just like Oasis, we are so back. Only 104 days after Northampton Saints clinched their first...
women’s super league PREVIEW
MArk Palmer
John Jeffrey has been busy presenting himself as the victim after having failed to win the backing of the Scottish...John Jeffrey has been busy presenting himself as the victim after having failed to win the...John Jeffrey has been busy presenting himself as the victim after having failed to win the...
Daniel and Dave Dubois Interview
Boxing is no stranger to stories of fathers and sons, but there is perhaps none quite like the interim world heavyweight champion supposedly delivered by God to a council flat in southeast London. As Dave Dubois explains it, he received a spiritual vision that instructed him to put his unborn child into professional boxing. For 27 years, Daniel’s life has orbited around...Boxing is no stranger to stories of fathers and sons, but there is perhaps none quite like the...Boxing is no stranger to stories of fathers and sons, but there is perhaps none quite like the...
Racecards BET OF THE DAY Pearl Of Windsor (3.05 Ayr) This filly is bred for speed and she can make it three wins from...Racecards BET OF THE DAY Pearl Of Windsor (3.05 Ayr) This filly is bred for speed and she can make it three wins from three tries over the minimum trip. A half-sister to classy five-furlong specialist Raasel, Pearl Of Windsor was too keen on her first two starts over further. She has won both starts since dropped in...Racecards BET OF THE DAY Pearl Of Windsor (3.05 Ayr) This filly is bred for speed and she can make it three wins from three...
The author’s fourth novel, Intermezzo, is her most erotic yet, but why are Rooney’s progressive female characters so submissive in bed?
Sophia Money-Coutts recalls her encounter with the late Harrods owner, who has been accused of rape and sexual assault by more than 20 women
interview
Alex Hirschi’s social media platform generates billions of views. But she could live without the sexist trolls
interview
When Matt Forde was diagnosed with a rare cancer, he underwent gruelling surgery and spent ten weeks in hospital. But he still sees the funny side
Esther Perel’s new masterclass is designed to boost desire in relationships. Anna Maxted and her husband, Phil, signed up
laura freeman
Last week I was ready to throw in the towel, to finally accept that, in my seventies, men no longer found me sexually...Last week I was ready to throw in the towel, to finally accept that, in my seventies, men no...Last week I was ready to throw in the towel, to finally accept that, in my seventies, men no...
video
review
A fondly remembered creative experience that isn’t quite up to snuff in the present day made for a brilliant episode...A fondly remembered creative experience that isn’t quite up to snuff in the present day made for...A fondly remembered creative experience that isn’t quite up to snuff in the present day made for...
interview
As Rick Astley and I are walking out of the pub, where we have spent an extremely amiable two hours, I get a glimpse into what it’s like to be a mega-hit wonder. We pass by a group of seven people, all probably in their fifties and sixties, and all gawp at Astley. Despite being 58, he still looks extraordinarily like the 21-year-old who shot to pop immortality with one...As Rick Astley and I are walking out of the pub, where we have spent an extremely amiable two...As Rick Astley and I are walking out of the pub, where we have spent an extremely amiable two...
interview
It is a little past lunchtime in the Los Angeles offices of RZA, and the Wu-Tang Clan founder is demonstrating how he...It is a little past lunchtime in the Los Angeles offices of RZA, and the Wu-Tang Clan founder is demonstrating how he produces music by tapping the wooden table and using his mouth to imitate instruments. The creative force behind perhaps the greatest hip-hop group, whose groundbreaking production techniques for...It is a little past lunchtime in the Los Angeles offices of RZA, and the Wu-Tang Clan founder is demonstrating how he produces...
review
There is music for a big night out and there is music about a big night out, and the latest by Jamie xx fits in the...There is music for a big night out and there is music about a big night out, and the latest by...There is music for a big night out and there is music about a big night out, and the latest by...
review
What a strange and unnerving film this is, buzzing with mental implosions, Cold War paranoia and patrician arrogance.What a strange and unnerving film this is, buzzing with mental implosions, Cold War paranoia and...What a strange and unnerving film this is, buzzing with mental implosions, Cold War paranoia and...
ask the experts
Q. I have two sons, aged 26 and 29, who both live in London. I am in a position to help them to get on to the property ladder — what is the most efficient way to achieve this? Given the property prices in London, they need as much help as...Q. I have two sons, aged 26 and 29, who both live in London. I am in a position to help them to...Q. I have two sons, aged 26 and 29, who both live in London. I am in a position to help them to...
FIRST NIGHT REVIEW
first night review
first night review
first night visual art
Four lusciously good-looking young men line up. Their curls are teased to perfection, their lips are pink and inviting. They might be the Bridgerton brothers or members of a Georgian boy band. They are subtly differentiated, but very much of an...Four lusciously good-looking young men line up. Their curls are teased to perfection, their lips...Four lusciously good-looking young men line up. Their curls are teased to perfection, their lips...
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television
MindGames
Fifteen questions to get you thinking
1 What is the horny part of the foot of a horse called? 2 What is “London’s fire and rescue service”? 3 The Royal Maundy Service happens each year on which day during Holy Week? 4 Which song won the 1974 Eurovision Song Contest despite receiving “nul points” from the UK panel? 5 Which parenting website has sections called Pregnancy & baby, Swears By and Holidays? 6 The...1 What is the horny part of the foot of a horse called? 2 What is “London’s fire and rescue...1 What is the horny part of the foot of a horse called? 2 What is “London’s fire and rescue...
Rural retreats with state of-the-art pampering facilities for the ultimate relaxing escape
This British luxury SUV reboot has a lambswool carpet, clock cabinet and after dark light show. By David Green
The finest jewels worn by pets and the fine pets turned into jewels after their death. By Rachel Church
video
recipe
Step inside the chef’s Michelin-starred kitchen and see how he makes his favourite dish
Nancy Durrant has a rare opportunity to tour the century-old mosaic factory Orsoni, with its furnace and all-gold loo
video
A revamped Titanic Museum tells the inside story of Harland & Wolff’s most famous project, making the Northern Irish capital a brilliant weekend for ship geeks
video
Kea, just a 40-minute speedboat ride from the mainland, has a stylish new resort, pretty towns and brilliant blue coves. No wonder the Athenians have kept it under wraps
Once the freshers week fog fades, your fledgling student will be ready for a visit. Don’t miss these things to do and eat in Cambridge, Cardiff and more. Remember, you’ll be paying
Now’s the time to plan ahead for your Christmas travels – and this easy trip to Belgium’s Renaissance city packs in culture, history and all your meals for just over £300
From the Bahamas to Belize, soak up the sun on these exclusive islands owned by cruise lines
video
There’s really no bad time to visit the Spanish capital. Madrid, the hub of culture and powerhouse of tradition, is magical in summer — but you can enjoy its brilliant cuisine (including some of the world’s best tapas), art galleries, pristine...There’s really no bad time to visit the Spanish capital. Madrid, the hub of culture and...There’s really no bad time to visit the Spanish capital. Madrid, the hub of culture and...
obituary
Hungarian refugee whose work on nuclear magnetic resonance led to the development of MRI scanning
video
The Times has been publishing life stories of the great and the good (and the not so good) for more than 170 years. Now the obituary is also becoming a podcast, explains Anna Temkin
THE LORD is good to those who wait for him, to the soul that seeks him. It is good that one should wait quietly for...THE LORD is good to those who wait for him, to the soul that seeks him. It is good that one...THE LORD is good to those who wait for him, to the soul that seeks him. It is good that one...
Balmoral Castle
19th September, 2024 The King this morning visited the Submarine Service, His Majesty’s Naval...Balmoral Castle
19th September, 2024 The King this morning visited the Submarine Service...Balmoral Castle
19th September, 2024 The King this morning visited the Submarine Service...
One couple overhauled their home despite being amateur DIYers — and have doubled the size of their property and acquired a lot of power tools
The six-acre plot near Banbury has uninterrupted views of the countryside, all the way to Warwick
From ergonomic chairs to light-up desks, high street brands including Ikea are embracing their playful side
comment
A hike in CGT could spell trouble for an already shaky sector, says Becky Fatemi
This autumn, the first residents will move into residences in the Mareterra development, a €2 billion (£1.685 billion) land reclamation project that has given the world three per cent (or six hectares) more Monaco. Mark Twain was wrong: you can make more land. The development has already sold out, which is impressive given that all deals were done off-market directly...This autumn, the first residents will move into residences in the Mareterra development, a €2...This autumn, the first residents will move into residences in the Mareterra development, a €2...
Q&A
Q. The directors of our block’s management company have started getting quotes for re-roofing works — but without...Q. The directors of our block’s management company have started getting quotes for re-roofing works — but without consulting the flat owners. Can the leaseholders object? A. Major works expenditure for leasehold properties is controlled by sections 20 and 20ZA of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985. Section 20...Q. The directors of our block’s management company have started getting quotes for re-roofing works — but without consulting...
Proposals to scrap formal exams for 15 and 16-year-olds in Scotland have been dumped as ministers shunned experts’ advice to launch major education reforms. Traditional test papers for some practical subjects will be dropped and the range of subjects on offer to pupils will be cut, under a...Proposals to scrap formal exams for 15 and 16-year-olds in Scotland have been dumped as ministers shunned experts’ advice to launch major education reforms. Traditional test papers for some practical subjects will be dropped and the range of subjects on offer to pupils will be cut, under a...Proposals to scrap formal exams for 15 and 16-year-olds in Scotland have been dumped as ministers shunned experts’ advice to...
The SNP should consider forming a coalition with the Labour Party after the next Holyrood election, a former nationalist frontbencher has suggested. Stewart McDonald, the former Glasgow South MP, argued that Scotland’s two centre-left parties could form an alliance if there was a “messy” result in 2026. Such a partnership would be a “breath...The SNP should consider forming a coalition with the Labour Party after the next Holyrood election, a former nationalist frontbencher has suggested. Stewart McDonald, the former Glasgow South MP, argued that Scotland’s two centre-left parties could form an alliance if there was a “messy” result in 2026. Such a partnership would be a “breath...The SNP should consider forming a coalition with the Labour Party after the next Holyrood election, a former nationalist...
Sandy Brindley, the chief executive of Rape Crisis Scotland, has apologised “unreservedly” to abuse survivors damaged by a support service in Edinburgh run by a trans woman accused of harassing staff with gender-critical views. Brindley also insisted that services offered around the country must provide “women-only”...Sandy Brindley, the chief executive of Rape Crisis Scotland, has apologised “unreservedly” to...Sandy Brindley, the chief executive of Rape Crisis Scotland, has apologised “unreservedly” to...
The board of Scotland’s troubled water industry regulator was “surprised” when serious financial irregularities...The board of Scotland’s troubled water industry regulator was “surprised” when serious financial...The board of Scotland’s troubled water industry regulator was “surprised” when serious financial...
comment
Access to drinking water costs each Scottish household an average of £370 per annum. Thursday’s meeting of the public...Access to drinking water costs each Scottish household an average of £370 per annum. Thursday’s...Access to drinking water costs each Scottish household an average of £370 per annum. Thursday’s...
champions League | Michael Grant
URC | Mark palmer
scottish business digest
MArk Palmer
John Jeffrey has been busy presenting himself as the victim after having failed to win the backing of the Scottish...John Jeffrey has been busy presenting himself as the victim after having failed to win the...John Jeffrey has been busy presenting himself as the victim after having failed to win the...
“I don’t know what I’ll do because I’ve been a full-on rugby mum for the last ten years,” Jackie Thompson says. She...“I don’t know what I’ll do because I’ve been a full-on rugby mum for the last ten years,” Jackie...“I don’t know what I’ll do because I’ve been a full-on rugby mum for the last ten years,” Jackie...
Visiting Torridon turns you into a time traveller. It takes more than four hours from Scotland’s central belt, the last section dominated by towering mountains built on rocks more than two billion years old. Here, in a spectacular Highland...Visiting Torridon turns you into a time traveller. It takes more than four hours from Scotland’s...Visiting Torridon turns you into a time traveller. It takes more than four hours from Scotland’s...
Comment
Labour needs to break out of the Gray zone
Patrick Maguire
Either dozens of insiders are wrong or Starmer’s operation is riddled with dysfunction. Conference is a chance to reset
Richard spencer
Mossad tricks alone can’t light Israel’s path
gerard baker
Left is just as ready for post-election violence
martin samuel | notebook
Preventing illness must be more than a soundbite
Kate Hobbs
Those EU flags at the Proms are not simply symbolic
Leading Articles
Self-Service
Controversy over the prime minister’s taste for gifts and his chief of staff’s pay is not mere tittle-tattle. The lack of judgment it displays could have wider consequences
Closing the Borders
Rising migrant numbers may spell the death of the Schengen free movement treaty
Downward Mobility
Public figures should stop making exaggerated claims of deprivation
Letters to the editor
Murder case failings and pressure on police
Sir, This haunting case brings together the institutional failures of the Metropolitan Police that have been obvious for years (“Police in dock over murder of two women by predator”, Sep 19). Once again the organisation appears to have failed in...Sir, This haunting case brings together the institutional failures of the Metropolitan Police...Sir, This haunting case brings together the institutional failures of the Metropolitan Police...
Briefing
On this day
Nature notes
Birthdays today