In India, fear has switched sides
In India, fear has switched sides By refusing to be intimidated, India’s students have turned a protest over education into a crisis for Narendra Modi. By Vidya Krishnan Investigative journalist.…
Oil prices hit $100 for the first time since May
Inflation has fallen both in the UK – down to 2.6% in the year to June helped by slowing diesel and petrol prices – and in the US to 3.5%.…
More than 100 UK millionaires ask new PM Andy Burnham to tax them more
More than 100 UK millionaires ask new PM Andy Burnham to tax them more Calling themselves ‘Patriotic Millionaires’, they say ‘wealth and power have been concentrated in a small group…
Saudis must recognise Israel for nuclear deal, says Trump
During Trump’s first term as US president, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Bahrain signed the Abraham Accords, resulting in a historic normalisation of relations between Israel and two Arab…
Haigh, Rayner and Powell likely to regularly work from No 10 North
Those who were on leave were told the plans would already be under way by the time they returned, according to a senior civil servant familiar with the discussions. Dave…
Wildfires and record dry conditions trigger drought in parts of Wales
“We’ve had really dry weather but also it’s been really hot – and those things combined if you’re a livestock farmer means excessive pressure on livestock,” said Abi Reader, president…
Rayner rules out repaying severance cash after making cabinet return
A lump sum, equivalent of 25% of the annual ministerial salary, is payable when a minister stops holding office. Departing ministers who are aged over 65 or are reappointed within…
Ex-Southern Water boss among four charged over alleged plan to manipulate water quality tests
The ex-chief executive of Southern Water has been charged with three others over an alleged plan to manipulate water quality tests to avoid paying financial penalties of about £45m, it…
War on Iran: Hegseth wants $70B more to keep fighting
Iran activated air defence systems across Tehran on the 11th night of US strikes.
Proposed US-Saudi nuclear energy deal: What we know so far
Proposed US-Saudi nuclear energy deal: What we know so far Reports suggest the Trump administration backs a pact with Saudi Arabia allowing it to enrich uranium. Save US President Donald…