Before autumn statement, industry bosses say more consistency is needed after more than a decade of instability Britain’s economy has lost billions of pounds in investment since 2010 amid government “flip-flopping” on its industrial growth plans as it churned through 11 different economic strategies, according to a report. As the […]
Exclusive: Labour leader is target of growing anger in party over how he has handled vote on Israel-Hamas war Keir Starmer faces more resignations from Labour’s frontbench if he does not shift his policy on Gaza, amid growing anger in the party over how he has handled the vote on […]
After years of reluctance, company announces iPhones will support RCS messaging standard Apple plans to adopt a messaging standard that will allow for a smoother texting experience between iPhones and Android devices, long a point of contention with rival Google. For years, Apple has refused to make its products play […]
US and Chinese president kick off bilateral with handshake and cordial words at summit aimed to ease tensions Despite the US and China’s joint climate plan being welcomed by experts, the plan lacks specific emission reductions or a commitment to phase out fossil fuels. The Guardian’s Oliver Milman reports: Continue […]
PM says legislation will ‘confirm’ Rwanda is safe country for asylum seekers – and says he is prepared to defy ECHR if necessary UK politics live – latest updates Rishi Sunak has staked his political credibility on pushing through emergency legislation to resurrect his high-profile plan to deport asylum seekers […]
US president also repeats assertion that reoccupying Gaza would be mistake; Israel’s ambassador to UN says ‘Israel always adheres to international law’ in response to resolution Israel and Palestine: a complete guide to the crisis Here is the Israeli announcement from early on Wednesday morning announcing that it was carrying […]
Frontbenchers including Jess Phillips quit roles to back ceasefire motion, dealing blow to Labour position on Israel-Hamas war Israel-Hamas war – live updates Eight Labour frontbenchers including Jess Phillips have resigned as Keir Starmer was hit by a major rebellion over a vote for a ceasefire in Gaza. Overall, 56 […]
NHS England expects almost half a million women to be able to access pill without GP approval next year The contraceptive pill will be made available on the high street without the need for a GP visit, in efforts to free up family doctors as the NHS battles with record […]
Relatives plea for release of captives held in Gaza at start of five-day walk from Tel Aviv to Benjamin Netanyahu’s office Israel-Hamas war – live updates Relatives of hostages taken by Hamas on its 7 October attack on southern Israel have begun a march from Tel Aviv to Benjamin Netanyahu’s […]
Government appears to withdraw from past assertion by Boris Johnson amid shift to more pointed criticism of Israeli campaign in Gaza The British government appears to have withdrawn an assertion made by the former prime minister, Boris Johnson, that the international criminal court has no jurisdiction in Israel, amid a […]