Exclusive: Files raise questions about whether oligarch’s children were made beneficiaries to protect fortune from possible asset freezes Trusts holding billions of dollars of assets for Roman Abramovich were amended to transfer beneficial ownership to his children shortly before sanctions were imposed on the Russian oligarch. Leaked files seen by […]
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Republican is hopeful that deal with far-right detractors could award him speaker title while House business remains paralyzed The House Republican leader, Kevin McCarthy, came within striking distance of winning the speakership, in a clear sign of momentum despite losing a 13th consecutive vote on the fourth day of a […]
Col Tim Collins says ‘we don’t do notches on rifle butt’ and kill-count talk could increase Harry’s personal security risk High-profile British veterans have criticised the Duke of Sussex’s claim he had killed 25 Taliban soldiers while serving with the British army in Afghanistan and warned the high-profile admission could […]
Exclusive: UK government set to implement hardline commitments to fast-track detention and removal of migrants Suella Braverman is planning to abandon several of the key commitments made in the wake of the Windrush scandal as the UK government prepares to implement hardline promises to fast-track the detention and removal of […]
The impasse over choosing a House speaker continued as Republican fell short of votes held up by his detractors The 118th Congress made history again on Thursday, as House Republican leader Kevin McCarthy failed to win the speakership for the 11th time after eight hours of voting. The protracted stalemate […]
Officials believe Yevgeny Prigozhin – owner of the private military Wagner Group – is vying for natural resources to help fund Russia’s war A close ally of the Russian president, Vladimir Putin, is interested in taking control of salt and gypsum from mines near the Ukrainian city of Bakhmut, according […]
Party leader’s new year speech to promise ‘national renewal’ if elected but stress role of private sector too Labour will not open the “big government chequebook” in an attempt to repair Britain’s faltering public services if it wins the next election, Keir Starmer will warn. In a new year speech […]
Exclusive: DHSC alleges gowns were not sterile, could not be used within NHS ‘for any purpose’, and technical labelling was ‘invalid’ UK politics live – latest news updates The UK government has accused a company linked to the Conservative peer Michelle Mone of supplying defective gowns that could have compromised […]
House adjourns until 8pm ET as Republicans remain deadlocked Sign up to receive First Thing – our daily briefing by email US Capitol police officer Michael Fanone, who testified to the January 6 committee, visited McCarthy’s office today to highlight McCarthy’s failure to secure his House speaker vote. While posing […]
‘Minimum service level’ legislation covering sectors including health expected to be announced this week Anti-strike legislation is expected to be brought forward later this week, as Rishi Sunak’s government scrambles to get a grip of the ongoing industrial disputes. The prime minister will announce legislation to enforce “minimum service levels” […]