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Business leaders say speed and scale of chancellor’s reforms will slow the economy
Business leaders have warned Rachel Reeves that job losses and higher prices in shops are “inevitable” as they accused her of failing to deliver on her pledge to grow the economy. The government is facing a growing backlash from businesses, with chief executives of some of Britain’s biggest...Business leaders have warned Rachel Reeves that job losses and higher prices in shops are “inevitable” as they accused her of failing to deliver on her pledge to grow the economy. The government is facing a growing backlash from businesses, with chief executives of some of Britain’s biggest...Business leaders have warned Rachel Reeves that job losses and higher prices in shops are “inevitable” as they accused her of...
When Rachel Reeves delivers her inaugural Mansion House speech on Thursday evening she will be met, as is customary with a round of polite applause from the great and good of the City of London. Behind the scenes, however, many of the senior figures in the business world who backed Labour before the election are now having significant...When Rachel Reeves delivers her inaugural Mansion House speech on Thursday evening she will be met, as is customary with a round of polite applause from the great and good of the City of London. Behind the scenes, however, many of the senior figures in the business world who backed Labour before the election are now having significant...When Rachel Reeves delivers her inaugural Mansion House speech on Thursday evening she will be met, as is customary with a...
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The flagship Match of the Day programme may be “diminished” with more focus on digital highlights following the departure of Gary Lineker, a BBC insider has said. The show is preparing to modernise with digital clips which will have “less emphasis on analysis from people sat in the studio” as “people will just want...The flagship Match of the Day programme may be “diminished” with more focus on digital highlights...The flagship Match of the Day programme may be “diminished” with more focus on digital highlights...
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I have been called many things: precocious, clumsy, confident, rude, sexy, kind, thoughtless, late — but never thin.I have been called many things: precocious, clumsy, confident, rude, sexy, kind, thoughtless...I have been called many things: precocious, clumsy, confident, rude, sexy, kind, thoughtless...
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Twenty-odd years after the big knickers and bunny costume, Bridget Jones is back for a fourth instalment, Mad About...Twenty-odd years after the big knickers and bunny costume, Bridget Jones is back for a fourth...Twenty-odd years after the big knickers and bunny costume, Bridget Jones is back for a fourth...
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For most of the last week, nominally serious people have seriously discussed the idea that Keir Starmer should appoint one Nigel Farage MP as His Majesty’s Ambassador to the United States. This lively debate never seems to get as far as asking why...For most of the last week, nominally serious people have seriously discussed the idea that Keir...For most of the last week, nominally serious people have seriously discussed the idea that Keir...
No more bishops need to resign over the mishandling of allegations against a prolific abuser because Justin Welby has...No more bishops need to resign over the mishandling of allegations against a prolific abuser...No more bishops need to resign over the mishandling of allegations against a prolific abuser...
She is a sweet elderly lady who loves cups of tea, calls people “dear” and drives fraudsters up the wall. Meet Daisy...She is a sweet elderly lady who loves cups of tea, calls people “dear” and drives fraudsters up...She is a sweet elderly lady who loves cups of tea, calls people “dear” and drives fraudsters up...
The discovery of three ultra-massive and ancient “red monster” galaxies promises to overturn our understanding of how some of the earliest stars were born. Using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), scientists have observed the galaxies as they...The discovery of three ultra-massive and ancient “red monster” galaxies promises to overturn our...The discovery of three ultra-massive and ancient “red monster” galaxies promises to overturn our...
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Election time again in Westminster, with 11 politicians hoping to own parliament’s top cat. This is the first time...Election time again in Westminster, with 11 politicians hoping to own parliament’s top cat. This is the first time since 2020 that Battersea Dogs and Cats Home has run its “Purr Minister” contest. Voting closes at 5pm today via its website. Sir Lindsay Hoyle won last time with Patrick, an admirable name for a cat...Election time again in Westminster, with 11 politicians hoping to own parliament’s top cat. This is the first time since 2020...
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Ukraine could develop a rudimentary nuclear bomb within months if Donald Trump withdraws US military assistance, according to a briefing paper prepared for the Ukrainian Ministry of Defence. The country would quickly be able to build a basic device from plutonium with a similar technology to the...Ukraine could develop a rudimentary nuclear bomb within months if Donald Trump withdraws US military assistance, according to a briefing paper prepared for the Ukrainian Ministry of Defence. The country would quickly be able to build a basic device from plutonium with a similar technology to the...Ukraine could develop a rudimentary nuclear bomb within months if Donald Trump withdraws US military assistance, according to a...
On the day Guide Nyachuru was buried, John Smyth arrived unexpectedly at his parents’ home with cash. It was a refund for the boys’ camp in Zimbabwe where the 16-year-old had been killed during one of the nightly naked swimming sessions that Smyth enforced with violence. “We did not ask for the money back but Smyth turned up with other...On the day Guide Nyachuru was buried, John Smyth arrived unexpectedly at his parents’ home with cash. It was a refund for the boys’ camp in Zimbabwe where the 16-year-old had been killed during one of the nightly naked swimming sessions that Smyth enforced with violence. “We did not ask for the money back but Smyth turned up with other...On the day Guide Nyachuru was buried, John Smyth arrived unexpectedly at his parents’ home with cash. It was a refund for the...
Hundreds of pro-Palestinian protesters gathered in Amsterdam after Dutch MPs clashed in parliament over the antisemitic violence last week. At least two people were arrested as demonstrators in the central Dam Square were met with a heavy police presence, with extended stop-and-search powers following a recent order...Hundreds of pro-Palestinian protesters gathered in Amsterdam after Dutch MPs clashed in...Hundreds of pro-Palestinian protesters gathered in Amsterdam after Dutch MPs clashed in...
The Watergate nightclub, on the banks of the River Spree in Berlin, has boomed out the hypnotic beats of drum machines for decades. But in a few weeks the music will fade out for good. With its views of the river and the Oberbaumbrücke, Berlin’s famous, castle-like bridge, the club could be redeveloped as a luxury apartment block after it permanently closes its doors at...The Watergate nightclub, on the banks of the River Spree in Berlin, has boomed out the hypnotic...The Watergate nightclub, on the banks of the River Spree in Berlin, has boomed out the hypnotic...
Olaf Scholz, the German chancellor, warned his country not to go down the polarised path of the United States as he...Olaf Scholz, the German chancellor, warned his country not to go down the polarised path of the United States as he pleaded with the opposition to help his minority government pass urgent legislation before the forthcoming snap elections. “We have all been following the elections in the United States, how...Olaf Scholz, the German chancellor, warned his country not to go down the polarised path of the United States as he pleaded...
When Charlie Chaplin was building a movie studio in the heart of Hollywood more than a century ago, he wanted a slice of home, so he built a miniature English village. Amid the acres of orange groves that used to cover swathes of Los Angeles, the...When Charlie Chaplin was building a movie studio in the heart of Hollywood more than a century...When Charlie Chaplin was building a movie studio in the heart of Hollywood more than a century...
Homebase has collapsed into administration after its bank pulled the plug on a crucial refinancing deal, putting a significant number of shops and jobs at risk. The troubled DIY and garden chain appointed Teneo as administrator on Wednesday afternoon after Wells Fargo declined to extend a lending...Homebase has collapsed into administration after its bank pulled the plug on a crucial refinancing deal, putting a significant number of shops and jobs at risk. The troubled DIY and garden chain appointed Teneo as administrator on Wednesday afternoon after Wells Fargo declined to extend a lending...Homebase has collapsed into administration after its bank pulled the plug on a crucial refinancing deal, putting a significant...
Thames Water has secured the crucial backing of three quarters of its highest-ranking debtholders for an emergency £3 billion loan in an attempt to avoid a renationalisation. Britain’s largest water and sewerage group said that 75 per cent of its top-ranked class A creditors had agreed to the refinancing, which will also alter the terms of...Thames Water has secured the crucial backing of three quarters of its highest-ranking debtholders for an emergency £3 billion loan in an attempt to avoid a renationalisation. Britain’s largest water and sewerage group said that 75 per cent of its top-ranked class A creditors had agreed to the refinancing, which will also alter the terms of...Thames Water has secured the crucial backing of three quarters of its highest-ranking debtholders for an emergency £3 billion...
The price of Bitcoin rose above $92,000 on Wednesday, as investors continued to bet on a cryptocurrency boom during Donald Trump’s second presidency. The most widely traded cryptocurrency was trading at a record $92,427 during afternoon trading in New York, up 5.1 per cent on the day and 35 per cent since the...The price of Bitcoin rose above $92,000 on Wednesday, as investors continued to bet on a...The price of Bitcoin rose above $92,000 on Wednesday, as investors continued to bet on a...
Just Eat Takeaway has finally sold its American takeaway delivery business Grubhub at a drastic discount to the $7.3 billion it paid for the company in 2020. Europe’s biggest food delivery group, which bought Grubhub at the...Just Eat Takeaway has finally sold its American takeaway delivery business Grubhub at a drastic discount to the $7.3 billion it paid for the company in 2020. Europe’s biggest food delivery group, which bought Grubhub at the...Just Eat Takeaway has finally sold its American takeaway delivery business Grubhub at a drastic discount to the $7.3...
A contentious plan by the financial services watchdog to name companies it is investigating will be “fundamentally reshaped” following fierce criticism of the proposals from the industry. Nikhil Rathi, the chief executive of...A contentious plan by the financial services watchdog to name companies it is investigating will be “fundamentally reshaped” following fierce criticism of the proposals from the industry. Nikhil Rathi, the chief executive of...A contentious plan by the financial services watchdog to name companies it is investigating will be “fundamentally...
alistair Osborne | business commentary
Pandemic aside, the eurozone is facing the worst set of economic conditions since the sovereign debt crisis more than a decade ago. Growth is weak, Germany, the bloc’s economic powerhouse, is in the doldrums and Donald Trump threatens to hobble...Pandemic aside, the eurozone is facing the worst set of economic conditions since the sovereign...Pandemic aside, the eurozone is facing the worst set of economic conditions since the sovereign...
james kirkup
Never say pensions are boring. After Thursday’s Mansion House speech will come the second phase of the government’s...Never say pensions are boring. After Thursday’s Mansion House speech will come the second phase...Never say pensions are boring. After Thursday’s Mansion House speech will come the second phase...
tempus | lauren almeida
Most private equity investment trusts have been languishing at double-digit discounts for the best part of two years.Most private equity investment trusts have been languishing at double-digit discounts for the...Most private equity investment trusts have been languishing at double-digit discounts for the...
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Can a seatbelt launch a career? Eleanor Eyre, head of careers at Engineering UK, believes they can. “For girls, showing them things that have been designed by and for men — such as seatbelts, construction equipment, smartphones and even the layout of concert venues — demonstrates that they can be part of a much-needed change to make society one that’s designed with...Can a seatbelt launch a career? Eleanor Eyre, head of careers at Engineering UK, believes they can.Can a seatbelt launch a career? Eleanor Eyre, head of careers at Engineering UK, believes they can.
recruitment | SIX FROM THE BEST
After 25 years leading organisations including BA’s Air Miles and the Leasehold Advisory Service, Wanda Goldwag OBE...After 25 years leading organisations including BA’s Air Miles and the Leasehold Advisory Service, Wanda Goldwag OBE became chair of the Covent Garden Market Authority, the body behind the UK’s biggest wholesale market. As the market celebrates its 50th anniversary this month, she shares her advice on nurturing a team.After 25 years leading organisations including BA’s Air Miles and the Leasehold Advisory Service, Wanda Goldwag OBE became...
Uefa has suspended the Premier League referee David Coote after a video was published appearing to show him snorting a white powder during Euro 2024 in Germany where he was working as a video assistant referee. The Sun published the video featuring a substance that appears to be cocaine, which it says was filmed on July 6, the day after the Euro 2024 quarter-final...Uefa has suspended the Premier League referee David Coote after a video was published appearing...Uefa has suspended the Premier League referee David Coote after a video was published appearing...
martyn ziegler
Four of Manchester City’s main rivals have lodged legal notices reserving the right to seek compensation if the club...Four of Manchester City’s main rivals have lodged legal notices reserving the right to seek compensation if the club are found guilty of serious charges among the 115 alleged breaches of Premier League financial rules. Manchester United, Liverpool, Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur have taken the step of formally...Four of Manchester City’s main rivals have lodged legal notices reserving the right to seek compensation if the club are found...
matthew syed
The hatred of Gary Lineker, let’s be honest, is pure jealousy. A superb footballer, who won dozens of England caps...The hatred of Gary Lineker, let’s be honest, is pure jealousy. A superb footballer, who won...The hatred of Gary Lineker, let’s be honest, is pure jealousy. A superb footballer, who won...
jonathan northcroft
This is not what Mark Bullingham meant by “really exciting for the English game”. England, going into a difficult...This is not what Mark Bullingham meant by “really exciting for the English game”. England, going...This is not what Mark Bullingham meant by “really exciting for the English game”. England, going...
jonathan northcroft
The reign of “King Otto” got off to such a bad start that his subjects were in immediate revolt. His first game, away to Finland, was a 5-1 defeat. He could not speak Greek. He would not — despite it being an obligation in his contract and the Hellenic Football Federation providing a villa by the sea — even deign for a week to live in Greece. He found himself, alongside...The reign of “King Otto” got off to such a bad start that his subjects were in immediate revolt.The reign of “King Otto” got off to such a bad start that his subjects were in immediate revolt.
WILL KELLEHER
In a week where Felix Jones could have been England’s most valuable asset — and yet it seems that barely any of the...In a week where Felix Jones could have been England’s most valuable asset — and yet it seems that barely any of the players or staff are speaking to him — it was intriguing to hear the South African centre André Esterhuizen slipping into language that their former coach taught them. “Putting skillset under pressure”...In a week where Felix Jones could have been England’s most valuable asset — and yet it seems that barely any of the players or...
David Bates
Jan Ullrich spent the autumn and winter of 1997 in some style. From a momentous victory in the Tour de France, he progressed into an off-season of momentous indulgence: living at a vineyard, feverishly clearing his friends’ fridges and heating Nutella in a microwave until he could drink it through a straw. By January 1998, when the 24-year-old arrived in Mallorca for...Jan Ullrich spent the autumn and winter of 1997 in some style. From a momentous victory in the...Jan Ullrich spent the autumn and winter of 1997 in some style. From a momentous victory in the...
rick broadbent
It is not hard to find a motive for Mike Tyson’s return to the ring. It is there on page 538 of his memoirs. “I’m a...It is not hard to find a motive for Mike Tyson’s return to the ring. It is there on page 538 of his memoirs. “I’m a piece of shit who thinks that the world revolves around them. I have the lowest self-esteem in the world but the biggest ego that God can ever create. I’m such a glory junkie that I’ll have to die in...It is not hard to find a motive for Mike Tyson’s return to the ring. It is there on page 538 of his memoirs. “I’m a piece of...
Bill edgar’s premier league quiz
The Premier League is on hold so the weekly quiz has an international flavour. Each of these ten players is the only one from their country to have appeared in the Premier League since its formation in 1992 (they have all won senior caps for their...The Premier League is on hold so the weekly quiz has an international flavour. Each of these ten...The Premier League is on hold so the weekly quiz has an international flavour. Each of these ten...
Book Extract
In our second exclusive extract from her memoir, Melania Trump writes about marriage, pregnancy and raising the couple’s son, Barron
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Daisy Goodwin has struggled with her size since childhood. Then she was prescribed the new weight-loss drugs
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An oligarch’s daughter is suing over a moth-infested mansion. I know the feeling of finding cushions and cashmere covered in larvae, says Harriet Walker
As Samantha Harvey wins the Booker prize with her 160-page wonder Orbital, our critics celebrate the best of brevity across the arts
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Caitlin MOran’s Celebrity Watch
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‘I do think another scene like that can’t happen. People were messier, there were no phones,” Gregory Nolan says of...‘I do think another scene like that can’t happen. People were messier, there were no phones,”...‘I do think another scene like that can’t happen. People were messier, there were no phones,”...
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The singer Morrissey once said he was happiest the day before he was born. For me, it wasn’t long after. I have an...The singer Morrissey once said he was happiest the day before he was born. For me, it wasn’t long...The singer Morrissey once said he was happiest the day before he was born. For me, it wasn’t long...
To the outside world the average stuntman probably looks like a reckless lunatic. Somebody with very little concern for their personal safety who operates in a world of Hollywood glitz. Certainly the myth is partly true. But from my experience the...To the outside world the average stuntman probably looks like a reckless lunatic. Somebody with...To the outside world the average stuntman probably looks like a reckless lunatic. Somebody with...
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Having made her name with the Californian ska punks No Doubt, by the early 2000s Gwen Stefani looked set for a career of Madonna-style proportions as a pneumatic pop superstar. The cheerleader sass of Hollaback Girl, from 2005, offered...Having made her name with the Californian ska punks No Doubt, by the early 2000s Gwen Stefani...Having made her name with the Californian ska punks No Doubt, by the early 2000s Gwen Stefani...
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Q. I took my 25 per cent tax-free lump sum from my pension a few days before the budget, amid the speculation that...Q. I took my 25 per cent tax-free lump sum from my pension a few days before the budget, amid the...Q. I took my 25 per cent tax-free lump sum from my pension a few days before the budget, amid the...
After a day carving turns on Austria’s prestigious ski slopes of Kitzbühel, order an Aperol Spritz and you’ll pay, on...After a day carving turns on Austria’s prestigious ski slopes of Kitzbühel, order an Aperol...After a day carving turns on Austria’s prestigious ski slopes of Kitzbühel, order an Aperol...
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“Between the bombs and the dead weans, this war is f***in’ dreary,” says the young Dolours Price as she tries to persuade her IRA superiors to adopt more revolutionary, headline-grabbing tactics. The Troubles, the ridiculous name given to a 30-year conflict that claimed more than 3,000 lives in Northern Ireland, was indeed dreary: troops patrolling residential...“Between the bombs and the dead weans, this war is f***in’ dreary,” says the young Dolours Price...“Between the bombs and the dead weans, this war is f***in’ dreary,” says the young Dolours Price...
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Secrets of the Spy Whale (BBC2) looked set to be an intriguing, semi-cutesy story about marine mammals being trained...Secrets of the Spy Whale (BBC2) looked set to be an intriguing, semi-cutesy story about marine mammals being trained as undercover agents by Russia and a gift for terrible pun writers: You Orca Live Twice; Licence to Krill etc. And, yes, Hvaldimir, a beluga whale who turned up in Arctic Norway in 2019 mysteriously...Secrets of the Spy Whale (BBC2) looked set to be an intriguing, semi-cutesy story about marine mammals being trained as...
MindGames
1 The animated film 10 Lives (2024) follows Beckett (Mo Gilligan), a pampered type of which pet animal? 2 US actress...1 The animated film 10 Lives (2024) follows Beckett (Mo Gilligan), a pampered type of which pet...1 The animated film 10 Lives (2024) follows Beckett (Mo Gilligan), a pampered type of which pet...
Get your glitter on at one of these private members’ clubs, where you will find the capital’s most decadent discos
Trips to Milan, dinner with Victoria Beckham, pop-ups in St Moritz … Anna Murphy on how the successful e-tailer Mytheresa love-bombs its best clients
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The Bavarian model turned photographer tells the stories behind her most iconic shots
Embroidered or hand-painted, on paper or textile, Louisa McKenzie on the companies providing lavish artisanal wall coverings for the world’s fanciest homes
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Santiago Lastra first realised his love of cooking thanks to a packet of crackers. The Mexican-born chef, who was more interested in maths than anything else as a teenager, decided to try his hand at the basic crab dip that was listed on the back...Santiago Lastra first realised his love of cooking thanks to a packet of crackers. The...Santiago Lastra first realised his love of cooking thanks to a packet of crackers. The...
Embrace the outdoors and then cosy up in the warm this chilly seasons, with no-fly holidays offering exciting experiences from wild boar safaris to whisky-themed dinners
This rural southwest idyll is often overlooked — but great value places to stay are enticing visitors to its pretty towns, including this stylish, affordable château
Add some festive sparkle to your winter with these wonderful illuminations across the UK
Boho neighbourhoods, rooftop pool bars and an exciting spirit of reinvention make Athens an excellent weekender
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Sun, sea and… snacks? The Maldives may be a magnet for honeymooners, but it’s also the perfect place for one exhausted mother and her four-year-old son
Sunshine and salty sea air are the perfect antidote to the gloom of winter. Throw in tropical islands, carnival...Sunshine and salty sea air are the perfect antidote to the gloom of winter. Throw in tropical...Sunshine and salty sea air are the perfect antidote to the gloom of winter. Throw in tropical...
What’s the best way to fly in style? On a private jet, of course. But at £10,000 an hour, and with tax set to rise...What’s the best way to fly in style? On a private jet, of course. But at £10,000 an hour, and...What’s the best way to fly in style? On a private jet, of course. But at £10,000 an hour, and...
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There’s only one thing better than a bracing winter yomp — one done by the sea. Our chief travel writer has criss-crossed the country to bring you the UK’s best beaches, and these are his top picks for the chilly winter months. From the wide...There’s only one thing better than a bracing winter yomp — one done by the sea. Our chief travel...There’s only one thing better than a bracing winter yomp — one done by the sea. Our chief travel...
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Artist whose faithful sitters returned regularly and whose vibrant landscapes were limited to his immediate locality
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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
FINALLY, my friends, keep your minds on whatever is true, pure, right, holy, friendly, and proper. Don’t ever stop...FINALLY, my friends, keep your minds on whatever is true, pure, right, holy, friendly, and proper.FINALLY, my friends, keep your minds on whatever is true, pure, right, holy, friendly, and proper.
Buckingham Palace
13th November, 2024
The King received the Bishop of Exeter (the Right Reverend Dr Michael...Buckingham Palace
13th November, 2024
The King received the Bishop of Exeter (the Right Reverend...Buckingham Palace
13th November, 2024
The King received the Bishop of Exeter (the Right Reverend...
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Alex Chalk KC is a jobbing silk again, having been turfed out of the role of justice secretary at the July general election — and parliament as a whole, as his majority of 981 was never going to survive the turning of the tide against the Conservatives. While many might lick their wounds and keep their heads down, the 48-year-old, who was called to the Bar in 2001...Alex Chalk KC is a jobbing silk again, having been turfed out of the role of justice secretary at...Alex Chalk KC is a jobbing silk again, having been turfed out of the role of justice secretary at...
The justice system is in a state of crisis and needs a specially protected budget, a former lord chancellor says.The justice system is in a state of crisis and needs a specially protected budget, a former lord chancellor says. Lord Falconer of Thoroton, who held office under Tony Blair’s premiership, argues that funding for the Ministry of Justice should be ring-fenced in line with health and education, in a bid to protect it...The justice system is in a state of crisis and needs a specially protected budget, a former lord chancellor says. Lord Falconer...
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After an early career litigating for businesses and local government, Audrey Ludwig had a “mental health breakdown and an epiphany”, ultimately realising that she wanted to use her skills to help those who could not afford to pay for legal advice.After an early career litigating for businesses and local government, Audrey Ludwig had a “mental...After an early career litigating for businesses and local government, Audrey Ludwig had a “mental...
Former first minister must admit investigation to keep open Holyrood prospects
exclusiveNicola Sturgeon had to declare to senior SNP officials that she was under police investigation to keep open the prospect of standing again at Holyrood. Vetting forms filled out by potential candidates for the 2026 election included a question asking if the applicant was subject to criminal...Nicola Sturgeon had to declare to senior SNP officials that she was under police investigation to keep open the prospect of standing again at Holyrood. Vetting forms filled out by potential candidates for the 2026 election included a question asking if the applicant was subject to criminal...Nicola Sturgeon had to declare to senior SNP officials that she was under police investigation to keep open the prospect of...
BBC bosses have been criticised after it was revealed that London production companies have delivered the majority of Scottish network quota hours for the corporation. A new report shows much of the BBC’s “Scottish” network content has been commissioned from London and produced by firms headquartered in the city but with branch offices in...BBC bosses have been criticised after it was revealed that London production companies have delivered the majority of Scottish network quota hours for the corporation. A new report shows much of the BBC’s “Scottish” network content has been commissioned from London and produced by firms headquartered in the city but with branch offices in...BBC bosses have been criticised after it was revealed that London production companies have delivered the majority of Scottish...
The financial challenges facing the Scottish Rugby Union’s new hierarchy have been laid bare in the latest set of Murrayfield accounts as it emerged that the discredited former chief executive Mark Dodson had been paid in excess of £400,000 to leave the business. Dodson’s departure — after a controversial 12-year...The financial challenges facing the Scottish Rugby Union’s new hierarchy have been laid bare in...The financial challenges facing the Scottish Rugby Union’s new hierarchy have been laid bare in...
alex massie
Few things occasioned such a drawing-in of breath and pursing of lips in Scotland as when Margaret Thatcher addressed...Few things occasioned such a drawing-in of breath and pursing of lips in Scotland as when...Few things occasioned such a drawing-in of breath and pursing of lips in Scotland as when...
A woman allegedly stabbed by her husband has described collapsing in a pool of blood on the driveway at her home on...A woman allegedly stabbed by her husband has described collapsing in a pool of blood on the...A woman allegedly stabbed by her husband has described collapsing in a pool of blood on the...
Start along the pretty River Esk to strike out over boggy and bracken-clad hillside for the climb to the summit of Warb Law, where all the puffing is rewarded with fine panoramic views. Pretty Langholm nestles cosily below the confluence of the...Start along the pretty River Esk to strike out over boggy and bracken-clad hillside for the climb...Start along the pretty River Esk to strike out over boggy and bracken-clad hillside for the climb...
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‘I love making broths,” says Roberta Hall-McCarron, chef/owner at the holy trinity of Edinburgh restaurants: Eleanore, Ardfern and the Little Chartroom. “I always make a good amount to last a few days. It’s great for lunch or dinner with lots...‘I love making broths,” says Roberta Hall-McCarron, chef/owner at the holy trinity of Edinburgh...‘I love making broths,” says Roberta Hall-McCarron, chef/owner at the holy trinity of Edinburgh...
Comment
Heating plan shows the folly of net zero ideology
Juliet Samuel
Westminster residents face huge bills to upgrade a crumbling system as the council pursues an unproven energy source
iain martin
How Britain can survive a Trump trade war
hugo rifkind
Countries are losing the fight with tech titans
hilary rose | notebook
My new house is a mess, but there’s Bolly in the fridge
jack mcconnell
Ukraine’s stolen children must be central to any Trump deal
Leading Articles
Labour and Commerce
Rise in employers’ national insurance contributions will inevitably be paid for by workers and consumers
Postal Shame
The inquiry into the greatest miscarriage of justice in British legal history has come to an end
Filibustering Fraud
An ‘AI granny’ is battling scammers by keeping them on the line
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Future of the church after Welby’s resignation
Write to letters@thetimes.co.uk Sir, The Christians among us, including those who are at the aspirational stage, can take comfort from two aspects of the events that have overwhelmed the Archbishop of Canterbury (“Welby quits in shame at...Write to letters@thetimes.co.uk Sir, The Christians among us, including those who are at the...Write to letters@thetimes.co.uk Sir, The Christians among us, including those who are at the...
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