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 […]

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, […]

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 […]