Ministers are arriving at Downing Street for the new prime minister’s first meeting with his new government Burnham to cut VAT on electricity bills in first cost-of-living moveAntónio Costa, the president of the European…
The Planning Inspectorate welcomes the letter from Minister Matthew Pennycook MP on local plan examinations ahead of the December 2026 submission deadline.
Minister Pollard highlighting record spending on air power, drones, and innovation, and publishing a new SME Action Plan to grow Britain's defence industry.
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsMore on the cost of living: new figures show that UK grocery inflation eased in the four weeks to 12th July to 2.6%, its lowest rate since December 2024.It marks …
Revolutionary Guard claims attack on oil tanker and two other ships as US carries out tenth consecutive night of strikesFull report: Almost 100 troops injured in recent weeks, Pentagon admits, as Iran launches reprisals …
Interviews with residents of Russian-held region point to frustration with Moscow as Ukrainian campaign to isolate it takes toll on daily lifeFirst, the guests stopped coming. As Ukrainian drones and missiles pounded Cri…
My generation is struggling to find safety in our human relationships. AI companionship is filling the gap“There are parts of myself I only share with my AI,” Jerome told me. “Your AI?” I asked.He was 27, three months ou…
Board of UK government contractor recommends deal with private-equity owned rivalBusiness live – latest updatesThe outsourcer Mitie has agreed to a £3.1bn takeover by its private-equity owned rival OCS Group, ending near…
The PM and the new boss at the Treasury face an even trickier task than their predecessors. They need a good plan, and we have oneAlfie Stirling is an economist and director of policy at the Joseph Rowntree FoundationAs …
Surfboards, knee-length shorts, wetsuits, flip-flops: all have been seen on the catwalks this year. But what do actual surfers think of the trend? We went to Newquay to find outSummer is here, and with it the annual scra…
Neustrashimy suddenly announced it intended to fire its guns and conducted 30-minute drill south of PlymouthA Russian warship conducted a rare live-fire exercise in the Channel 45 miles south of Plymouth on Monday, the d…
Unemployment holds steady at 4.9%, underlining the challenge facing the new prime ministerBusiness live – latest updatesEmployers cut the number of job vacancies in June, according to official figures that highlight the …
Move would give government veto over big decisions and hostile takeovers, after Burnham’s call for greater public controlBusiness live – latest updatesThe group of investors pursuing a rescue bid for Thames Water have of…
Newly appointed chancellor John Healey says reduction will be funded by cancelling digital ID schemeElectricity bills will be reduced by an average of £45 a year from October, after Andy Burnham announced the government …
Higher taxes on sector could threaten plan for £3bn headquarters in London, says Jamie DimonBusiness live – latest updatesThe boss of JP Morgan, Jamie Dimon, has warned Andy Burnham against raising tax charges on banks, …
Picture editor Jonny Weeks has created a rapid audio-visual review of the tournament featuring key moments, colourful fans ... and the precious trophy. This video contains flashing images and an audio track.Top 30: from …
Tories, Reform, fossil fuel industry and some in his party lined up against decarbonisation target as energy secretary“Whenever the Labour party feels a bit sad,” according to one close observer of the current government…
Tories, Reform, fossil fuel industry and some in his party lined up against decarbonisation target as energy secretary“Whenever the Labour party feels a bit sad,” according to one close observer of the current government…
Vertical Aerospace says government has given £10m backing, taking its total investment in the project to £48mBritish flying taxi startup Vertical Aerospace has said the UK government has expressed interest in buying a mi…
The company argues that it’s for individuals to ensure they don’t ‘actively exploit’ this technology. That won’t keep children safeIt took me a while to realise what the man sitting next to me on the train was doing. He …
Experts urge ministers to update legislation to prevent intended parents resorting to riskier arrangements abroad• I was struggling after eight rounds of IVF – then a former midwife became my surrogateSurrogates, parents…
New prime minister urged to introduce 2% minimum charge on households with more than £100m in wealthA wealth tax on the UK’s super-rich households could raise £10bn a year, according to academics who urged Andy Burnham t…
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