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Britain’s public charging network is so expensive that the cost of driving an electric car is now up to twice the price of running a petrol or diesel vehicle. The UK has more than 12,500 rapid or ultra-rapid charging stations — a 40 per cent increase on a year ago — but data shared with The Times...Britain’s public charging network is so expensive that the cost of driving an electric car is now up to twice the price of running a petrol or diesel vehicle. The UK has more than 12,500 rapid or ultra-rapid charging stations — a 40 per cent increase on a year ago — but data shared with The Times...Britain’s public charging network is so expensive that the cost of driving an electric car is now up to twice the price of...
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 being prepared for the budget next month.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 being prepared for the budget next month.Rachel Reeves, the chancellor, has been given a £10 billion budget boost by the Bank of England, increasing pressure on her to...
National debt hit 100 per cent of GDP for the first time since the 1960s after the government’s borrowing bill in August overshot forecasts. Official figures, which will pile pressure on the chancellor before Labour’s first budget on October 30, showed that public sector net borrowing was £13.7 billion last month...National debt hit 100 per cent of GDP for the first time since the 1960s after the government’s...National debt hit 100 per cent of GDP for the first time since the 1960s after the government’s...
Good university guide 2025
FIRST NIGHT REVIEW
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 prime minister authorised a £25,000 pay rise for his chief of staff, contradicting claims by ministers
The party’s former deputy leader says the prime minister should have admitted making a mistake
Mariana Mazzucato
At first glance it is hard to see what on earth attracted Zia Yusuf to put his head above the parapet and pursue a frontline political career in Nigel Farage’s Reform party. For a start, the anti-immigration party’s new chairman is himself the son...At first glance it is hard to see what on earth attracted Zia Yusuf to put his head above the...At first glance it is hard to see what on earth attracted Zia Yusuf to put his head above the...
Tributes have been paid to a “wonderful” British couple who died on their holiday when they were swept away by flash...Tributes have been paid to a “wonderful” British couple who died on their holiday when they were...Tributes have been paid to a “wonderful” British couple who died on their holiday when they were...
Notting Hill Carnival is a “poorly run event” and crowd control problems could lead to a fatal crush like...Notting Hill Carnival is a “poorly run event” and crowd control problems could lead to a fatal...Notting Hill Carnival is a “poorly run event” and crowd control problems could lead to a fatal...
The brains of conservative voters are built differently from liberals, according to the largest study of its kind, which found they have a larger “fear” centre. Researchers from Greece examined the MRI brain scans of 928 Dutch people and looked at...The brains of conservative voters are built differently from liberals, according to the largest...The brains of conservative voters are built differently from liberals, according to the largest...
The All England Club has received a significant boost in its long battle to expand Wimbledon after officers at the Greater London Authority (GLA) recommended that planning permission be granted by the deputy mayor. The club intends to build 39...The All England Club has received a significant boost in its long battle to expand Wimbledon...The All England Club has received a significant boost in its long battle to expand Wimbledon...
A Polish drink driver who was caught behind the wheel of an ice cream van while nearly four times the legal limit has...A Polish drink driver who was caught behind the wheel of an ice cream van while nearly four times...A Polish drink driver who was caught behind the wheel of an ice cream van while nearly four times...
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...
Ranked No 1 by the Sunday Times, the London School of Economics and Political Science champions free speech, with graduates that go on to change the world
Expert advice for narrowing down universities, knowing when to submit your application and what to do if you don’t get the offer you want
After rent is covered, there are the must-haves and nice-to-haves to consider. Here’s how to budget
Top academics explain why the subject they teach (and love) could be the degree for you
The record-breaking team from Imperial College London present the ultimate 30 questions. How many — if any — can you get right?
Good university guide 2024
Good university guide 2024
Good university guide 2024
Good university guide 2024
Rami Mortada, Lebanon’s ambassador to the UK, warns that an Israeli ground invasion could radicalise a new generation in Europe
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...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...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,” he says. “What happened...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,” he says. “What happened...At his electronics shop, Kevor says there is little demand for pagers. Everyone wants mobile phones these days, he adds. He is...
The Quadrilateral Security Dialogue does a good job of disguising its great importance. On the face of it, the Quad, as it is known, is a diplomatic talking shop focusing on worthy but undramatic matters such as natural disaster response, cybersecurity and digital-infrastructure investment. When the leaders of its...The Quadrilateral Security Dialogue does a good job of disguising its great importance. On the...The Quadrilateral Security Dialogue does a good job of disguising its great importance. On the...
The Vatican has given its backing to pilgrims heading to a controversial sanctuary in Bosnia where luxury hotels have...The Vatican has given its backing to pilgrims heading to a controversial sanctuary in Bosnia...The Vatican has given its backing to pilgrims heading to a controversial sanctuary in Bosnia...
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...
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...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...
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IN maps and CHARTS
Government borrowing rose to £13.7 billion last month with national debt adding to pressure on finances
National debt hit 100 per cent of GDP for the first time since the 1960s after the government’s borrowing bill in August overshot forecasts. Official figures, which will pile pressure on the chancellor before Labour’s first budget on October 30, showed that public sector net borrowing was £13.7...National debt hit 100 per cent of GDP for the first time since the 1960s after the government’s borrowing bill in August overshot forecasts. Official figures, which will pile pressure on the chancellor before Labour’s first budget on October 30, showed that public sector net borrowing was £13.7...National debt hit 100 per cent of GDP for the first time since the 1960s after the government’s borrowing bill in August...
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 profitable”. Last month an employment tribunal...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 profitable”. Last month an employment tribunal...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 crisis enveloping Europe’s once-mighty vehicle manufacturing industry has caused sales at the continent’s three biggest carmakers to drop to a three-year low, felled by weak demand for electric vehicles. Total new car sales in the EU declined by almost a fifth in August, led by double-digit falls in Germany...The crisis enveloping Europe’s once-mighty vehicle manufacturing industry has caused sales at the...The crisis enveloping Europe’s once-mighty vehicle manufacturing industry has caused sales at the...
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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 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...
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...Consumer confidence has suffered a steep decline after the government cut winter fuel...Consumer confidence has suffered a steep decline after the government cut winter fuel...
tempus
Edinburgh Investment Trust is one of the few funds that can say it overlapped with the reign of Queen Victoria.Edinburgh Investment Trust is one of the few funds that can say it overlapped with the reign of...Edinburgh Investment Trust is one of the few funds that can say it overlapped with the reign of...
Strong international expansion has helped to drive a 3.9 per cent rise in pre-tax profits at Next, the fashion and...Strong international expansion has helped to drive a 3.9 per cent rise in pre-tax profits at Next...Strong international expansion has helped to drive a 3.9 per cent rise in pre-tax profits at Next...
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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...
Gary Jacob
Arsenal took last season’s Premier League title race all the way to the final weekend, yet perhaps the biggest blow to their hopes of dethroning Manchester City was struck nine months earlier, on the opening day of the campaign. When Arsenal were enduring a mid-season slump in January, Mikel Arteta bemoaned how his plans had been badly hit by losing Jurriën Timber...Arsenal took last season’s Premier League title race all the way to the final weekend, yet...Arsenal took last season’s Premier League title race all the way to the final weekend, yet...
george ford interview
As he begins his 16th season of Premiership rugby, George Ford has a message for every critic and contender: I’m not...As he begins his 16th season of Premiership rugby, George Ford has a message for every critic and contender: I’m not going anywhere. Ford understands the scrutiny and selection whims you have to accept when you are an England fly half. Largely, he is fine with all that, but thinks people forget that he is still only...As he begins his 16th season of Premiership rugby, George Ford has a message for every critic and contender: I’m not going...
champions league
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...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...
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
Beno Obano interview
women’s super league PREVIEW
Sean Dyche has defended his increasingly turbulent Everton tenure and insisted he regards the job he has done so far...Sean Dyche has defended his increasingly turbulent Everton tenure and insisted he regards the job...Sean Dyche has defended his increasingly turbulent Everton tenure and insisted he regards the job...
A professional footballer has been sacked after he was charged in connection with an attempt to smuggle £600,000...A professional footballer has been sacked after he was charged in connection with an attempt to...A professional footballer has been sacked after he was charged in connection with an attempt to...
Daniel and Dave Dubois Interview
Premiership guide | Matt Cotton
The author’s fourth novel, Intermezzo, is her most erotic yet, but why are Rooney’s progressive female characters so submissive in bed?
interview
The country star talks about his new album, High, the merits of Kamala Harris and having Taylor Swift as his support act — just don’t ask him about his wife, Nicole Kidman
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interview
Alex Hirschi’s social media platform generates billions of views. But she could live without the sexist trolls
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
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
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...
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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...
For fans of University Challenge, getting a few answers correct from the comfort of your sofa is a thrill. So, imagine how it felt for the four members of the 2024 Imperial College London team when they stormed to victory this year with...For fans of University Challenge, getting a few answers correct from the comfort of your sofa...For fans of University Challenge, getting a few answers correct from the comfort of your sofa...
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...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...
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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...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...
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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...
FIRST NIGHT REVIEW
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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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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
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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
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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
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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
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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...
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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...
interview
The former test pilot Tim Peake was the first British astronaut to visit the International Space Station, doing a...The former test pilot Tim Peake was the first British astronaut to visit the International Space...The former test pilot Tim Peake was the first British astronaut to visit the International Space...
Pink-footed or white-fronted, brent or barnacle — whatever kind of honking you’re hankering after, these are some of...Pink-footed or white-fronted, brent or barnacle — whatever kind of honking you’re hankering after...Pink-footed or white-fronted, brent or barnacle — whatever kind of honking you’re hankering after...
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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...
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