PC Harper’s widow criticises early prisoner release plan as Burnham to review scheme
The widow of PC Andrew Harper has described the possible early release of prisoners as “deplorable”, following reports that two of his killers could be freed early. Lissie Harper said…
Why are billionaires growing richer than ever?
Billionaires are on the rise as the rest struggle with inequality, poverty and cost of living crisis.
From towns to zones: Why Israel gives military names to civilian areas
Israeli authorities are increasingly applying security terminology for residential areas where people live.
Elon and the Other Gaza
People & Power Elon and the Other Gaza How the world’s richest man helped trigger an HIV crisis in one of the world’s poorest countries. When Elon Musk, the world’s…
Ukrainian drones hit Russian online giant retailer Wildberries for second time
Workers were evacuated after the attacks on logistics centres in Krasnodar and Nevinnomyssk, Wildberries founder and Russia’s wealthiest woman Tatyana Kim said earlier on Wednesday. “There are no words to…
Most bus fares in England to be capped at £2 from January
The bus fare cap in England will revert to £2 from January, new prime minister Andy Burnham has announced. The government says the policy, which is expected to cost more…
US launches fresh strikes on Iran, as Trump warns of retaliation for deaths of soldiers
The US military says it launched another round of strikes against Iran to “further degrade” its capabilities to attack ships in the Strait of Hormuz. The 10th consecutive night of…
London-based civil servants offered move to No 10 North in Manchester
Civil servantsworking for government departmentsbased in London have been offered relocation packages to encourage them to move to the North of England, the BBC understands. It comes as the first…
US eyes new tariffs as existing trade duties near expiration
US eyes new tariffs as existing trade duties near expiration US Trade Rep Jamieson Greer hints at new tariffs on 60 trading partners as President Donald Trump’s temporary tariffs expire…
Italy’s Meloni slams protesters following clashes in Bologna
Italy’s Meloni slams protesters following clashes in Bologna PM pledges probe into death of Moroccan man under police restraint, condemns violence as protests injure 56 officers. Save Protesters clash with…