Blinken faces critics who say Afghanistan withdrawal ‘lit the world on fire’
Mr Blinken denied Republican charges that he and others ignored warnings from lower-ranking administration officials that the ...
Donald Trump to ring New York Stock Exchange bell for first time
The US stock market soared after Mr Trump won the 2024 US election in part by seizing on Americans’ worries over the economy.
£75m redress scheme to be launched for veterans who suffered under ‘gay ban’
Defence Secretary John Healey described the historic wrongs faced by LGBT+ service personnel as a ‘moral stain on our nation’.
Plan for retiring gas network ‘desperately needed’ as UK shifts to clean energy
The UK Energy Research Council has warned of the multibillion-pound costs as the gas network goes into decline.
House price growth gaining momentum, surveyors report
A net balance of 19 of professionals predict an increase in sales activity over the next three months, the report said.
Fall in overseas students accepted on undergraduate degree courses in UK
The number of international students who have accepted a place on a UK degree course has fallen, Ucas figures show. A total of 69,905 overseas applicants (of all ages) have gained an undergraduate ...
Chinese students on UK campuses face ‘ethnic clustering’ and language barriers
A think tank’s report has called for universities to offer support to Chinese students facing ‘integration challenges’.
Energy firms to offer ‘zero standing charge’ tariffs under Ofgem plans
The regulator is also proposing new standards for suppliers to make it easier for customers who are struggling to pay their bills to get support.
FBI director says he intends to resign at end of Joe Biden’s term
Mr Wray’s intended resignation is not unexpected considering that Donald Trump had picked Kash Patel for the role in his new administration.
Pep Guardiola admits he is questioning himself after Man City lose to Juventus
Second-half goals from Dusan Vlahovic and Weston McKennie at the Allianz Stadium left Guardiola’s side languishing in 22nd place.
Met Police staff vote to take strike action over return to office working
Metropolitan Police staff have voted to go on strike in a row over plans to cut back on the time they can work from home. The Public and Commercial Services union (PCS) said there was “overwhelming ...
Tories question £13m extra funding for UN’s Gaza aid agency
Sir Keir Starmer has been criticised by Tories after promising a further £13 million to the UN’s aid agency in Gaza. The Prime Minister met UNRWA commissioner Philippe Lazzarini and committed the ...