Congressman decried as ‘person of moral turpitude’ amid questions over whether Senate will confirm nomination Donald Trump’s decision to nominate the far-right Republican congressman Matt Gaetz as attorney general has sent shockwaves through Washington, including the president-elect’s own party. Trump on Wednesday announced Gaetz as his pick to be the […]
Rise would be almost three times above current levels of inflation and add £100 to average family’s bills Labour has confirmed council tax rises will be kept at the 5% cap next year, which could mean a rise of £100 for the average family’s bills. The prime minister’s press secretary […]
Scientists say increase from 1990 to 2022 was largest in low- and middle-income countries and lack of treatment ‘concerning’ Why have rates doubled over the last 30 years and what can be done? The number of people with diabetes has doubled over the past 30 years to more than 800 […]
Despite nations’ pledges at Cop28 a year ago, the burning of coal, oil and gas continued to rise in 2024 There is “no sign” of the transition away from burning fossil fuels that was pledged by the world’s nations a year ago, with 2024 on track to set another new […]
The British author’s novel about astronauts on the International Space Station was chosen unanimously as the winner, says judging chair Edmund de Waal • ‘This is a book we need now’: Sara Collins on choosing this year’s Booker winner Orbital by Samantha Harvey, the only British writer shortlisted this year, […]
Leader of Church of England had faced pressure since damning report on cover-up of John Smyth’s abuse The archbishop of Canterbury is to step down amid intense pressure over his handling of one of the church’s worst abuse scandals. Justin Welby’s decision, announced on Tuesday, comes after mounting demands from […]
Health secretary says controversial scheme for trusts in England is necessary to raise standards Wes Streeting plans to publish a football-style league table of the best- and worst-performing hospitals in England, prompting fury from NHS bosses and staff at the prospect of struggling trusts being “named and shamed”. The health […]
Musk and ex-presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy to head up Department of Government Efficiency (Doge) Trump names Elon Musk to key role – follow live Elon Musk and former Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy will lead the newly created Department of Government Efficiency, Donald Trump said on Tuesday. Despite the name, […]
Congressman expected to be given key role, while Trump reportedly to name Marco Rubio as US secretary of state President-elect Donald Trump has reportedly decided to appoint Republican congressman Mike Waltz of Florida as his national security adviser. Waltz, a Trump loyalist who also served in the national guard as […]
Former England striker will relinquish role at the end of the 2024-25 season, but will stay at BBC until 2026 Gary Lineker is to step down as the presenter of Match of the Day at the end of the season. He is believed to have signed an 18-month contract with […]