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Reform UK’s new leader says election needs ‘gingering up’ and that he’ll stand in Clacton
Nigel Farage has pledged to lead a “political revolt” after announcing that he is returning to frontline politics in a significant blow to Rishi Sunak’s slim electoral hopes. Days after saying that he would not stand, Farage said that he had changed his mind and will now lead Reform UK into the...Nigel Farage has pledged to lead a “political revolt” after announcing that he is returning to frontline politics in a significant blow to Rishi Sunak’s slim electoral hopes. Days after saying that he would not stand, Farage said that he had changed his mind and will now lead Reform UK into the...Nigel Farage has pledged to lead a “political revolt” after announcing that he is returning to frontline politics in a...
Rishi Sunak has pledged to introduce an annual cap on the number of work and family visas issued by the UK each year as he attempts to open up a clear divide with Sir Keir Starmer on immigration. The exact number of visas granted each year would be determined by an annual vote in parliament. The prime minister is expected to call it an...Rishi Sunak has pledged to introduce an annual cap on the number of work and family visas issued by the UK each year as he attempts to open up a clear divide with Sir Keir Starmer on immigration. The exact number of visas granted each year would be determined by an annual vote in parliament. The prime minister is expected to call it an...Rishi Sunak has pledged to introduce an annual cap on the number of work and family visas issued by the UK each year as he...
Twelve cabinet ministers are forecast to lose their seats, including Jeremy Hunt, the chancellor, and Grant Shapps, the defence secretary, according to a new mega-poll that suggests the Tories are on course to suffer their worst election result in more than a century. Also facing defeat are Alex Chalk, the justice...Twelve cabinet ministers are forecast to lose their seats, including Jeremy Hunt, the chancellor...Twelve cabinet ministers are forecast to lose their seats, including Jeremy Hunt, the chancellor...
Perhaps commitment to the cliché is a contractual requirement. Perhaps it is actually how they feel. Whichever it is...Perhaps commitment to the cliché is a contractual requirement. Perhaps it is actually how they feel.Perhaps commitment to the cliché is a contractual requirement. Perhaps it is actually how they feel.
Where would we be without activity trackers? Even the most technologically reluctant of us are usually now aware...Where would we be without activity trackers? Even the most technologically reluctant of us...Where would we be without activity trackers? Even the most technologically reluctant of us...
Senior Tories such as Jeremy Hunt and Grant Shapps will lose their seats
Invasive Asian hornets have survived the winter in Britain for the first time, testing has confirmed. The results...Invasive Asian hornets have survived the winter in Britain for the first time, testing has...Invasive Asian hornets have survived the winter in Britain for the first time, testing has...
THE TIMES DIARY
Nigel Farage is not the only rogue making a comeback this week. Adrian Lukis, who played Mr Wickham in the BBC’s...Nigel Farage is not the only rogue making a comeback this week. Adrian Lukis, who played Mr...Nigel Farage is not the only rogue making a comeback this week. Adrian Lukis, who played Mr...
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Frills were flying and sweat was dripping under the lights of the newly restored chandeliers of the Empress Ballroom in Blackpool. More than 3,000 dances were performed over the 14 days of the 98th Blackpool Dance Festival from May 18-31. Some...Frills were flying and sweat was dripping under the lights of the newly restored chandeliers of...Frills were flying and sweat was dripping under the lights of the newly restored chandeliers of...
Israel will only agree to a ceasefire deal which includes the elimination of Hamas, Binyamin Netanyahu said on Monday as he faced a rebellion over a proposed deal to end the war in Gaza. Speaking to the Knesset’s foreign affairs and defence committee, the prime minister said “claims that we...Israel will only agree to a ceasefire deal which includes the elimination of Hamas, Binyamin Netanyahu said on Monday as he faced a rebellion over a proposed deal to end the war in Gaza. Speaking to the Knesset’s foreign affairs and defence committee, the prime minister said “claims that we...Israel will only agree to a ceasefire deal which includes the elimination of Hamas, Binyamin Netanyahu said on Monday as he...
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America’s top medical adviser during the pandemic faced a grilling by members of Congress over claims he ignored scientific evidence and covered up the origins of Covid-19. In an at-times tetchy meeting of the Republican-led House of Representatives subcommittee on coronavirus, Anthony Fauci, 83, was accused of being “dogmatic” in his...America’s top medical adviser during the pandemic faced a grilling by members of Congress over claims he ignored scientific evidence and covered up the origins of Covid-19. In an at-times tetchy meeting of the Republican-led House of Representatives subcommittee on coronavirus, Anthony Fauci, 83, was accused of being “dogmatic” in his...America’s top medical adviser during the pandemic faced a grilling by members of Congress over claims he ignored scientific...
Giorgia Meloni may have hit on a sure-fire slogan to stop voters in their tracks as Italy goes to the polls this weekend. At a rally in Rome’s Piazza del Popolo, the Italian prime minister won noisy applause with a video in which she introduces herself as “that bitch Meloni”. The video was filmed by her staff last...Giorgia Meloni may have hit on a sure-fire slogan to stop voters in their tracks as Italy goes to...Giorgia Meloni may have hit on a sure-fire slogan to stop voters in their tracks as Italy goes to...
President’s son accused of lying about drug addiction on gun application
President Biden declared that he had “boundless love” for his son as Hunter Biden arrived in court before his criminal trial on federal gun charges. Hunter, 54, whose personal and financial troubles have dogged his father’s presidency, is charged with lying about his addiction to crack cocaine when he filled out a form to buy a gun in Delaware in 2018. He has pleaded...President Biden declared that he had “boundless love” for his son as Hunter Biden arrived in...President Biden declared that he had “boundless love” for his son as Hunter Biden arrived in...
In his memoir, Beautiful Things, Hunter Biden wrote that as the son of a US senator and future president, he had...In his memoir, Beautiful Things, Hunter Biden wrote that as the son of a US senator and future president, he had been “raised on politics like farm kids raised on sweetcorn”. This week, the 54-year-old becomes the first child of a sitting US president to face a criminal trial. He is charged with lying about his...In his memoir, Beautiful Things, Hunter Biden wrote that as the son of a US senator and future president, he had been...
A cruise ship packed with the cream of Indian society for an opulent wedding party has prompted complaints to police...A cruise ship packed with the cream of Indian society for an opulent wedding party has prompted...A cruise ship packed with the cream of Indian society for an opulent wedding party has prompted...
French parents are suing TikTok, the Chinese-owned video-sharing app, claiming that it failed to protect children who...French parents are suing TikTok, the Chinese-owned video-sharing app, claiming that it failed to...French parents are suing TikTok, the Chinese-owned video-sharing app, claiming that it failed to...
The 1950s three-bedroom bungalow has seen better days, with outdated décor including floral wallpaper and green shag pile carpets. Even the most enthusiastic estate agent might struggle to describe the house as anything other than a fixer-upper.The 1950s three-bedroom bungalow has seen better days, with outdated décor including floral...The 1950s three-bedroom bungalow has seen better days, with outdated décor including floral...
For years he caused terror on the Japanese island of Hokkaido, a huge, bloodthirsty “ninja” bear who rampaged among...For years he caused terror on the Japanese island of Hokkaido, a huge, bloodthirsty “ninja” bear...For years he caused terror on the Japanese island of Hokkaido, a huge, bloodthirsty “ninja” bear...
The aunt of Tulsi Gabbard, a former Democratic congresswoman from Hawaii tipped as a potential Donald Trump...The aunt of Tulsi Gabbard, a former Democratic congresswoman from Hawaii tipped as a potential...The aunt of Tulsi Gabbard, a former Democratic congresswoman from Hawaii tipped as a potential...
In the 1980s, while Donald J Trump was building luxurious, towering hotels in New York City, the judge who is now...In the 1980s, while Donald J Trump was building luxurious, towering hotels in New York City, the...In the 1980s, while Donald J Trump was building luxurious, towering hotels in New York City, the...
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When Donald Trump entered the Manhattan court house on Thursday afternoon to hear the jury’s verdict on 34 felony...When Donald Trump entered the Manhattan court house on Thursday afternoon to hear the jury’s...When Donald Trump entered the Manhattan court house on Thursday afternoon to hear the jury’s...
Almost £7 billion was wiped off the market value of GSK after the pharmaceutical giant suffered a significant setback in its costly legal battle over Zantac. After markets closed on Friday night, an American state court ruled that experts could testify on behalf of just under 70,000 plaintiffs...Almost £7 billion was wiped off the market value of GSK after the pharmaceutical giant suffered a significant setback in its costly legal battle over Zantac. After markets closed on Friday night, an American state court ruled that experts could testify on behalf of just under 70,000 plaintiffs...Almost £7 billion was wiped off the market value of GSK after the pharmaceutical giant suffered a significant setback in its...
Sam Altman, chief executive of OpenAI, has quietly built up a portfolio of personal investments valued at almost $3 billion in technology companies, some of which do business with his artificial intelligence firm. Altman, 39, has become one of Silicon Valley’s most prolific investors with holdings in more than 400 companies, including...Sam Altman, chief executive of OpenAI, has quietly built up a portfolio of personal investments valued at almost $3 billion in technology companies, some of which do business with his artificial intelligence firm. Altman, 39, has become one of Silicon Valley’s most prolific investors with holdings in more than 400 companies, including...Sam Altman, chief executive of OpenAI, has quietly built up a portfolio of personal investments valued at almost $3 billion in...
After years of aggressive tightening, rate-setters in advanced economies are preparing to respond to falling inflation by lowering borrowing costs from multi-decade highs. An expected rate cut this Thursday from the European Central Bank comes in the wake of reductions by Sweden’s Riksbank and the Swiss National Bank.After years of aggressive tightening, rate-setters in advanced economies are preparing to respond...After years of aggressive tightening, rate-setters in advanced economies are preparing to respond...
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Shein has added a bit of sparkle to many a teenager’s wardrobe. Could the fast fashion retailer be about to do the...Shein has added a bit of sparkle to many a teenager’s wardrobe. Could the fast fashion retailer...Shein has added a bit of sparkle to many a teenager’s wardrobe. Could the fast fashion retailer...
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This week’s elections for the European parliament, the first without the UK, have been dominated by predictions of a...This week’s elections for the European parliament, the first without the UK, have been dominated...This week’s elections for the European parliament, the first without the UK, have been dominated...
Hipgnosis Songs Fund’s private equity suitor has improved its offer for the music rights owner to $1.6 billion and restructured the deal to make it easier to complete. Blackstone is seeking to end a long-running takeover battle for the music...Hipgnosis Songs Fund’s private equity suitor has improved its offer for the music rights owner to...Hipgnosis Songs Fund’s private equity suitor has improved its offer for the music rights owner to...
Lord Ashcroft will lead the board of Marlowe after the business services company he co-founded completed a £430 million deal to sell one of its main divisions. The Aim-listed group said on Monday that Kevin Quinn had resigned...Lord Ashcroft will lead the board of Marlowe after the business services company he co-founded completed a £430 million deal to sell one of its main divisions. The Aim-listed group said on Monday that Kevin Quinn had resigned...Lord Ashcroft will lead the board of Marlowe after the business services company he co-founded completed a £430...
The head of the payments regulator who has spearheaded contentious plans to force banks to reimburse fraud victims up to a limit of £415,000 is abruptly leaving the watchdog. Chris Hemsley will stand down as managing director...The head of the payments regulator who has spearheaded contentious plans to force banks to reimburse fraud victims up to a limit of £415,000 is abruptly leaving the watchdog. Chris Hemsley will stand down as managing director...The head of the payments regulator who has spearheaded contentious plans to force banks to reimburse fraud victims up...
Initial public offerings in London’s “Class of 2021” have lost roughly £30 billion in market value since their shares came to market. More than 100 companies were listed on the London Stock Exchange in 2021, including Deliveroo, the takeaway...Initial public offerings in London’s “Class of 2021” have lost roughly £30 billion in market...Initial public offerings in London’s “Class of 2021” have lost roughly £30 billion in market...
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We spend billions of pounds each year designing and upgrading our homes, but should the same care and attention be lavished on our workplaces? The average UK employee spends 90,000 hours in their workplace, but more than half of staff claim their offices are “uninspiring”. With the post-pandemic battle to encourage staff to return to the office still raging, a...We spend billions of pounds each year designing and upgrading our homes, but should the same care...We spend billions of pounds each year designing and upgrading our homes, but should the same care...
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In 1989 aged 23, Wayne Griffiths approached Audi and persuaded it to hire him, before driving from Manchester to...In 1989 aged 23, Wayne Griffiths approached Audi and persuaded it to hire him, before driving from Manchester to Ingolstadt in southern Germany to start work. He is now chief executive of Seat and Cupra, one of Europe’s fastest-growing automotive brands. Here are his tips to drive your career forward. 1 Be brave....In 1989 aged 23, Wayne Griffiths approached Audi and persuaded it to hire him, before driving from Manchester to Ingolstadt in...
EURO 2024 WARM-UPs
England 3 Bosnia-Herzegovina 0
newThey say international friendlies are all about the bigger picture — but in this, the finer details were the story, the thrill and the takeaway. The pick of them was provided by Trent Alexander-Arnold, who had waited since his debut in 2018 to do so, but finally came of age in an England setting. There has never been the slightest doubt about his talent. How to use it...They say international friendlies are all about the bigger picture — but in this, the finer...They say international friendlies are all about the bigger picture — but in this, the finer...
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Gareth Southgate admitted he faced a tough task to choose seven players from his provisional England squad for Euro...Gareth Southgate admitted he faced a tough task to choose seven players from his provisional England squad for Euro 2024 to ditch after his fringe stars, including Crystal Palace’s Eberechi Eze and Adam Wharton, caught the eye in the friendly victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina. The England manager was impressed as...Gareth Southgate admitted he faced a tough task to choose seven players from his provisional England squad for Euro 2024 to...
MIKE ATHERTON
It’s a long time since I’ve been to Guyana, an absence partly explained by the desire to stage England’s Test matches in tourist-friendly destinations like Barbados and Antigua. England haven’t played a Test in the country since 1998, so it was a touch nostalgic heading back to the old Bourda ground in Georgetown, where I contributed a Zak Crawley-like run of scores in...It’s a long time since I’ve been to Guyana, an absence partly explained by the desire to stage...It’s a long time since I’ve been to Guyana, an absence partly explained by the desire to stage...
Essex have been charged with systemic use of racist and discriminatory language between 2001 and 2010 by cricket’s...Essex have been charged with systemic use of racist and discriminatory language between 2001 and 2010 by cricket’s new independent regulator and could face a significant points deduction if found guilty at a disciplinary hearing that will take place in the next few months. Last year a series of historical...Essex have been charged with systemic use of racist and discriminatory language between 2001 and 2010 by cricket’s new...
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Jofra Archer will fulfil a long-awaited dream when he takes the field for England against Scotland on Tuesday. Archer was born in Bridgetown and qualified for England in 2019 but has missed two white-ball tours of the West Indies as well as a Test...Jofra Archer will fulfil a long-awaited dream when he takes the field for England against...Jofra Archer will fulfil a long-awaited dream when he takes the field for England against...
Britain’s most eligible bachelor is getting married. The heir will be there, but not the spare. By Kate Mansey
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A study has pinpointed an optimum daily routine for wellbeing. From eight hours’ sleep to climbing the stairs, here are seven daily rules
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Actress Amanda Abbington says her BBC dance partner left her with PTSD. He denies bullying. Who is right, asks Andrew Billen
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Hannah Skelley says the success of Leah Williamson et al got her into football
caitlin moran
Amid all the “pushback” on Rishi Sunak’s plans for the return of National Service, there was a small cohort of...Amid all the “pushback” on Rishi Sunak’s plans for the return of National Service, there was...Amid all the “pushback” on Rishi Sunak’s plans for the return of National Service, there was...
DR MARK PORTER
More young people than ever are being diagnosed with cancer, according to new data from Cancer Research UK (CRUK).More young people than ever are being diagnosed with cancer, according to new data from Cancer...More young people than ever are being diagnosed with cancer, according to new data from Cancer...
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Ten years ago, Meghan Trainor released All About That Bass, a booty-shaking ode to the joys of being pear-shaped. Inflected with doo-wop, hip-hop and Trinidadian soca, it went to No 1 around the world, inspired a string of parodies — from a Thanksgiving version (All About That Baste) to a Star Wars one (All About That Base: No Rebels) — and helped to propel Trainor...Ten years ago, Meghan Trainor released All About That Bass, a booty-shaking ode to the joys...Ten years ago, Meghan Trainor released All About That Bass, a booty-shaking ode to the joys...
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Translations by Brian Friel. This play is the key to Ireland and all nationhoods. We see the...My favourite play
Translations by Brian Friel. This play is the key to Ireland and all nationhoods. We see the past and the future wink at each other across the door frame of a hedge school — an illegal place of learning set up by travelling schoolteachers during the time of the penal laws which forbade the...My favourite play
Translations by Brian Friel. This play is the key to Ireland and all nationhoods. We see the past and...
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Looking for the perfect gift for a host? An end-of-term thank-you for a teacher? A last-minute birthday present? Well, look no further. The tea towel has you covered for all of these occasions and so much more. Don’t mistake it for a boring choice; the tea towel is a hardworking household hero and something that many of us get pretty excited about. Think of the tea...Looking for the perfect gift for a host? An end-of-term thank-you for a teacher? A last-minute...Looking for the perfect gift for a host? An end-of-term thank-you for a teacher? A last-minute...
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Q. My wife and I are keen to cash in on the high interest rates on offer, but are a bit nervous about locking away...Q. My wife and I are keen to cash in on the high interest rates on offer, but are a bit nervous about locking away our savings for too long. A house renovation may be on the cards in the next couple of years so we don’t want to risk paying a penalty for withdrawing our money early. We keep hearing that savings rates...Q. My wife and I are keen to cash in on the high interest rates on offer, but are a bit nervous about locking away our savings...
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Our critics travel up and down the country reviewing the latest theatre, musicals and dance, so have the inside track. Here is our guide to the best productions and where to watch them — ordered by when they end. Feel free to get involved in the comments and share your own recommendations. Peacock Theatre, WC2
The artists in the British theatrical circus troupe use...Our critics travel up and down the country reviewing the latest theatre, musicals and dance, so...Our critics travel up and down the country reviewing the latest theatre, musicals and dance, so...
Here are some of the best concerts and opera performances our critics have seen in the past few weeks. We’ll also...Here are some of the best concerts and opera performances our critics have seen in the past few weeks. We’ll also point out when you can catch up with further performances or on-demand streams of these events. Feel free to join in the conversation in the comment section at the end with your own recommendations.Here are some of the best concerts and opera performances our critics have seen in the past few weeks. We’ll also point out...
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Fifteen questions to get you thinking
1 Which Swedish pop group reversed the first “B” in its official logo in 1976? 2 Which fictional character is the husband of Jane Clayton, Lady Greystoke? 3 A “bullseye” is a nickname for which denomination of Bank of England banknote? 4 “Audism” is discrimination against people with which physical disability? 5 Stride Toward Freedom (1958) was which American civil...1 Which Swedish pop group reversed the first “B” in its official logo in 1976? 2 Which fictional...1 Which Swedish pop group reversed the first “B” in its official logo in 1976? 2 Which fictional...
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The psychotherapist addresses your dilemmas
Rachel Church on the jewellery gallery with back stories more extravagant than the exhibits
They’re this season’s must-have footwear but there is more to the kitten than a dinky heel
Jonathan Anderson is the designer of the moment, but his true love is pottery, which is why he set up a prize that has transformed the way we see crafts. Fiona McCarthy reports
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Do you like the sound of a golden zipper as it eases open a leather Louis Vuitton suitcase? What about the feeling of a cool string of Tasaki pearls hitting your palm, the pearls lightly tapping against each other? Does the sound of an Hermès...Do you like the sound of a golden zipper as it eases open a leather Louis Vuitton suitcase? What...Do you like the sound of a golden zipper as it eases open a leather Louis Vuitton suitcase? What...
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Cycladic architecture, Greek food, clearest sea — the only thing missing is the caldera. This new luxury new resort (almost) transports you to the romantic isle
Major airports will miss this summer’s deadline to install 3D security scanners, although some airports including London City and Birmingham are already using the new technology
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Thanks to the Champions League final and the Euros this summer, Dortmund is attracting new crowds – and there’s plenty more than football to enjoy in this powerhouse
Sailing along the Oise River on a custom barge cruise is a trip to remember, complete with châteaux, cathedrals, karaoke, and excellent food
Catalonia’s Tarragona is the summer escape for Barcelona’s elite, and is loved for its little-known Roman history, Gaudí heritage and wine
Over the past 20 years of holidaying in Puglia, I’ve witnessed mass tourism hit the heel. I’m not complaining: I love...Over the past 20 years of holidaying in Puglia, I’ve witnessed mass tourism hit the heel. I’m not...Over the past 20 years of holidaying in Puglia, I’ve witnessed mass tourism hit the heel. I’m not...
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Q. My daughter often goes for long weekends away with my wife — and I feel left out. Their relationship gets closer...Q. My daughter often goes for long weekends away with my wife — and I feel left out. Their...Q. My daughter often goes for long weekends away with my wife — and I feel left out. Their...
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In Sweden there are six million bicycles among ten million inhabitants — making it one of the world’s best places to saddle up. Simon Parker takes on a challenging but beautiful 400-mile gravel bike route in the west of the country that takes in...In Sweden there are six million bicycles among ten million inhabitants — making it one of the...In Sweden there are six million bicycles among ten million inhabitants — making it one of the...
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What have the Victorians ever done for us? Well, along with those familiar things like inventing the telephone...What have the Victorians ever done for us? Well, along with those familiar things like inventing...What have the Victorians ever done for us? Well, along with those familiar things like inventing...
AT THAT time will I bring you again, even in the time that I gather you: for I will make you a name and a praise...AT THAT time will I bring you again, even in the time that I gather you: for I will make you a...AT THAT time will I bring you again, even in the time that I gather you: for I will make you a...
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Douglas Ross has admitted he failed to understand the impact of Liz Truss’s “mini” budget as he came under sustained attacks for the Conservatives’ record in government during the first televised election debate. The event shifted from policy to attacks on each party’s record during increasingly...Douglas Ross has admitted he failed to understand the impact of Liz Truss’s “mini” budget as he came under sustained attacks for the Conservatives’ record in government during the first televised election debate. The event shifted from policy to attacks on each party’s record during increasingly...Douglas Ross has admitted he failed to understand the impact of Liz Truss’s “mini” budget as he came under sustained attacks...
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‘Labour’s going to walk it in England. The Tories are finished”. This is why, John Swinney explained, you can have the change of government voters want without — conveniently — reducing the number of of SNP MPs sent south from Scotland. Not so fast, my friend, countered Anas Sarwar: if you want change you have to vote for it. The Labour...‘Labour’s going to walk it in England. The Tories are finished”. This is why, John Swinney explained, you can have the change of government voters want without — conveniently — reducing the number of of SNP MPs sent south from Scotland. Not so fast, my friend, countered Anas Sarwar: if you want change you have to vote for it. The Labour...‘Labour’s going to walk it in England. The Tories are finished”. This is why, John Swinney explained, you can have the change...
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Watching the outcome of the Donald Trump trial and his ferocious attack on the legal system that convicted him, we catch our collective breath. How can politics so fundamentally pollute the independence of the law? Surely, we say, nothing like that could possibly happen here? There have been a few bruises, of course.Watching the outcome of the Donald Trump trial and his ferocious attack on the legal system that...Watching the outcome of the Donald Trump trial and his ferocious attack on the legal system that...
A woman who died after a paddleboarding accident in the River Spey has been named as a senior GP who was based in Perth.A woman who died after a paddleboarding accident in the River Spey has been named as a senior GP...A woman who died after a paddleboarding accident in the River Spey has been named as a senior GP...
Pupils at Scottish secondary schools have an average reading age three years below what is expected, a report has found.Pupils at Scottish secondary schools have an average reading age three years below what is...Pupils at Scottish secondary schools have an average reading age three years below what is...
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A hydroelectric scheme with a salmon-inspired design and an old builder’s yard transformed into contemporary housing are among the projects picked as the best in the country by the professional body for architects in Scotland. There were a number...A hydroelectric scheme with a salmon-inspired design and an old builder’s yard transformed into...A hydroelectric scheme with a salmon-inspired design and an old builder’s yard transformed into...
Michael Matheson is under pressure to hand back the “golden goodbye” he received after quitting government over his...Michael Matheson is under pressure to hand back the “golden goodbye” he received after quitting...Michael Matheson is under pressure to hand back the “golden goodbye” he received after quitting...
Film-lovers have begun a campaign to save a historic cinema on Scotland’s west coast that counts Dame Judi Dench and...Film-lovers have begun a campaign to save a historic cinema on Scotland’s west coast that counts...Film-lovers have begun a campaign to save a historic cinema on Scotland’s west coast that counts...
Scotland manager Steve Clarke is considering a dramatic late call-up for striker Tommy Conway as he prepares to submit the final Euro 2024 squad by midnight on Friday. The group is a striker down because of Lyndon Dykes’ injury and Scotland missed a series of chances when they had 24 attempts at goal but scored only twice in last night’s 2-0 friendly win over Gibraltar...Scotland manager Steve Clarke is considering a dramatic late call-up for striker Tommy Conway as...Scotland manager Steve Clarke is considering a dramatic late call-up for striker Tommy Conway as...
Glasgow Warriors will seek to knock Manie Libbok off his stride in Saturday’s URC quarter-final as the World Cup...Glasgow Warriors will seek to knock Manie Libbok off his stride in Saturday’s URC quarter-final as the World Cup winning fly half attempts to guide the Stormers towards another title. One of the most influential playmakers in the competition, the 26-year-old has been known to wobble under pressure, most notably when...Glasgow Warriors will seek to knock Manie Libbok off his stride in Saturday’s URC quarter-final as the World Cup winning fly...
Comment
‘Local’ MPs can’t give leadership we need
William Hague
A parliament dominated by former councillors would be ill-equipped to respond to the great global challenges ahead
melanie Phillips
Right to roam shouldn’t be a trespassers’ charter
Hugo Rifkind
Come on Starmer, what’s your actual plan?
Giles Coren | notebook
My son soon rises from the ashes of a cricket loss
John-Arne Røttingen
Next government must act to secure UK’s scientific edge
Leading Articles
I’m a Celebrity
Like him or loathe him, Nigel Farage is a consequential political figure. His decision to lead Reform into the election is a worrying development for Rishi Sunak
South of the Border
Mexico’s first female president must foster a productive relationship with the US
To Try and Try Again
Rob Burrow’s bravery in the face of motor neurone disease is an inspiration
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Remembering all those who served on D-Day
newSir, With all the understandable comment and celebrations planned for the 80th anniversary of D-Day on Thursday we should also remember those whom Lady Astor at the time referred to as the D-Day Dodgers, the men of the British 8th Army who fought...Sir, With all the understandable comment and celebrations planned for the 80th anniversary of...Sir, With all the understandable comment and celebrations planned for the 80th anniversary of...
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Briefing
UK: Rishi Sunak and Sir Keir Starmer take part in their first televised debate, on ITV, ahead of the general election; British Retail Consortium publishes monthly retail sales report; The City of London hosts a net-zero conference, with speakers including Chris Skidmore, chair of the government’s Net Zero Review.
South Africa: GDP figures for the first quarter of the year published.
International: QS World University Rankings published.
On this day
In 1070, according to legend, Roquefort cheese was created when a shepherd-boy came across the cheese and bread lunch he had left in a cave several days before. On the same date in 1411 Charles VI of France granted a monopoly to the people of Roquefort-sur-Soulzon; in 1878 Cyprus was ceded to Britain in return for the promise of military aid for the Turkish against the Russians; in 1920 the Treaty of Trianon was in France by the Allies of the First World War on one side, and Hungary on the other, establishing the borders of Hungary; in 1989 the massacre in Tiananmen Square, Beijing, China, occurred, with troops firing on civilians. Estimates of the death toll range from several hundred to thousands.
Nature notes
Spring and summer rain in wooded areas, particularly those planted with pine trees, may give rise to the unusual phenomena known as tree soap, when foam runs down tree trunks or collects at the base of the bole. When rain runs down tree trunks it is known as stemflow, but when the weather is dry chemicals can accumulate on the bark of trees. These can include natural plant substances such as sap, particulates from the air such as salts and acids, and other pollutants. Stemflow causes them to accumulate in a concentrated form. This is essentially a crude soap made with an alkali such as sodium or potassium, mixed with carboxylic acids, which is agitated into foam by the bumpiness of the bark it flows over. Melissa Harrison
Melissa Harrison
Birthdays today
Martin Adams, darts player, BDO world championship winner (2007, 2010, 2011), 68; Cecilia Bartoli, mezzo-soprano, 58; Anthony Braxton, jazz musician, 79; Richard Caring, chairman, Caprice Holdings, whose portfolio includes The Ivy chain of restaurants, 76; Bob Champion, jockey, Grand National winner (1981), 76; Oona Chaplin, actress, Game of Thrones (2012-13), 38; Prof Dame Sandra Dawson, social scientist, master of Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge (1999-2009), 78; Bruce Dern, actor, Nebraska (2013), 88; Ben Francis, co-founder and chief executive, Gymshark (fitness apparel and accessories brand), 32; Andrew Gwynne, Labour MP for Denton and Reddish (2005-May 2024), shadow health and social care minister (2023-May 2024), 50; Hakainde Hichilema, president of Zambia, 62; Angelina Jolie, DCMG, actress, Changeling (2008), director, By the Sea (2015), and special UN envoy for refugee issues (2012-22), 49; Val McDermid, crime novelist, Past Lying (2023), 69; Segun Ogunsanya, chief executive, Airtel Nigeria, 58; Stefano Pessina, executive chairman, Walgreens Boots Alliance, 83; Melanie Phillips, journalist, Times columnist and author, 73; Michelle Phillips, singer-songwriter, the Mamas and the Papas, California Dreamin’ (1965), 80; Bar Refaeli, supermodel, 39; Chris Robshaw, rugby union player, England (2009-18; captain 2012-15), 38; Izabella Scorupco, actress, GoldenEye (1995), 54; Baroness (Elizabeth) Smith of Gilmorehill, trustee, John Smith Memorial Trust, 84; Ben Stokes, cricketer, Durham and captain of the England Test team, 33; Princess Lilibet, daughter of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, 3; Bradley Walsh, actor and TV presenter, The Chase, 64; Ruth Westheimer, Holocaust survivor, sex therapist and US chat show host, 96; Sir Bill Wiggin, Conservative MP for North Herefordshire (2001-May 2024), shadow secretary of state for Wales (2003-05), 58.