Concerns raised over anonymous briefings that triggered early-hours resignation of Dame Alison Rose Timeline: how the downfall of Rose over Farage and Coutts unfolded Profile: Alison Rose, the NatWest CEO who quit The prime minister and the chancellor have been accused of “damaging UK plc” and failing to follow due […]
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Military group declares ‘end to the regime’, citing ‘deteriorating security situation and bad governance’ Soldiers in Niger say they have removed President Mohamed Bazoum from power, after armed troops earlier blockaded the presidential palace in Niamey, the capital in one of the world’s most unstable nations. A group of soldiers […]
Irish singer known for 1990 single Nothing Compares 2 U has died Sinéad O’Connor – obituary Sinéad O’Connor – a life in pictures Sinéad O’Connor has died at the age of 56, prompting grief and tributes for a singer who enchanted and at times shocked the world. O’Connor’s family issued […]
The country’s foreign minister alluded to media reports of alleged spying equipment installed on the roof of Russia’s embassy in Chișinău Moldova has ordered 45 Russian diplomats and embassy staff to leave, sharply reducing the number of officials Russia can have in its capital Chișinău, while citing years of “hostile […]
Billionaire allegedly gave friends, employees and romantic partners information on companies in which he was investor The billionaire owner of Tottenham Hotspur football club was charged with orchestrating “brazen” insider trading by US federal prosecutors on Tuesday. According to Damian Williams, the US attorney for the southern district of New […]
Analysis finds isometric exercises that involve engaging muscles without movement the most effective for reducing blood pressure For most people the very thought of doing a plank raises the blood pressure. But a study suggests it is actually the most effective way to reduce it. Researchers at Canterbury Christ Church […]
Major UN report issues warning over excessive use, with one in six countries already banning the devices • Analysis: distraction and bullying are key concerns ‘I would crank up the restrictions’: teachers on banning phones in school Smartphones should be banned from schools to tackle classroom disruption, improve learning and […]
A collapse would bring catastrophic climate impacts but scientists disagree over the new analysis The Gulf Stream system could collapse as soon as 2025, a new study suggests. The shutting down of the vital ocean currents, called the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (Amoc) by scientists, would bring catastrophic climate impacts. […]
Former Ukip leader obtained report suggesting media coverage of his political views was considered in Coutts closure decision Dame Alison Rose, the chief executive of NatWest Group, has stood down after a row over the closure of Nigel Farage’s bank account with the private bank Coutts, which NatWest owns. Rose […]
Home secretary’s withholding of payments for healthy food for children and pregnant women found to be unlawful The home secretary acted unlawfully in failing to provide basic support to asylum seekers, including young children and pregnant women, a judge has ruled. Suella Braverman must introduce changes that will benefit thousands […]