Starmer’s first year ends in shambles. What now?
Laura Kuenssberg Presenter, Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg•@bbclaurak BBC “Who the hell thought this was a good idea?” a Labour insider spluttered, incredulous, even two weeks ago, that No 10 would…
New Dundee University chief finance officer Chris Reilly quits after eight days
Dundee University’s new chief finance officer has left the cash-strapped institution after eight days. Chris Reilly only joined the university, which is trying to reduce staff numbers as it faces…
Five takeaways from report into fire that shut Heathrow down
Ben King Transport correspondent, BBC News Getty Images A report into a fire at an electricity substation that resulted in Heathrow Airport shutting down for nearly a day, causing chaos…
PM promises Hillsborough Law will include legal duty of candour
The new Hillsborough Law will include a legal duty of candour, the prime minister has said, after concerns were raised that the government wanted to “water down” its scope. Sir…
Ancient Egyptian history may be rewritten by a DNA bone test
Liverpool John Moores University. Nature Tests on the skull could give new insights into ancient history A DNA bone test on a man who lived 4,500 years ago in the…
Tesla deliveries plummet 14% in second quarter
Elon Musk’s Tesla has reported a 14% decline in vehicle deliveries in the second quarter of the year, as the electric car-maker’s problems show no sign of abating. The just…
Rachel Reeves ‘going nowhere’, says No 10 after Commons tears
Downing Street has said Chancellor Rachel Reeves is “going nowhere” after Sir Keir Starmer was asked to guarantee that she would keep her job, at Prime Minister’s Questions. Reeves was…
How welfare bill compromises have weakened Starmer
Leila Nathoo on how winning the welfare vote has weakened Starmer Source link
Canaletto Venice painting owned by first UK prime minister sells for record £32m
A painting of Venice by the Italian artist Canaletto which was once owned by the UK’s first prime minister has been sold for a record fee. Venice, the Return of…
Princess of Wales talks of ‘life-changing’ cancer treatment
The Princess of Wales has spoken candidly about the life-changing long-term challenges of recovering after chemotherapy, as she visited a hospital in Essex. Catherine said during treatment “you put on…