U-turn after Starmer initially dismisses criticism of the donations
newSir Keir Starmer will no longer accept donations of clothes in a significant U-turn after weeks of criticism. It has also emerged that the deputy prime minister, Angela Rayner, and Rachel Reeves, the chancellor, have also accepted gifts of clothing. All three are understood to have decided that they will not accept future offers of clothes after sustained controversy...Sir Keir Starmer will no longer accept donations of clothes in a significant U-turn after weeks...Sir Keir Starmer will no longer accept donations of clothes in a significant U-turn after weeks...
Israel said it had carried out a “targeted strike” on a southern suburb of Beirut that is a Hezbollah stronghold.Israel said it had carried out a “targeted strike” on a southern suburb of Beirut that is a Hezbollah stronghold. Thick smoke could be seen rising over the Lebanese capital in the aftermath of the attack, which killed Ibrahim Aqil, one of the group’s top military leaders, as well as ten senior Hezbollah commanders.Israel said it had carried out a “targeted strike” on a southern suburb of Beirut that is a Hezbollah stronghold. Thick smoke...
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I spent a decade of my career occasionally reviewing cars for magazines and it came with a condition: having to...I spent a decade of my career occasionally reviewing cars for magazines and it came with a...I spent a decade of my career occasionally reviewing cars for magazines and it came with a...
Every time my husband returns from the gym I say: “How was the gym?” It’s a reasonable if dull question that usually...Every time my husband returns from the gym I say: “How was the gym?” It’s a reasonable if dull...Every time my husband returns from the gym I say: “How was the gym?” It’s a reasonable if dull...
Government borrowing rose to £13.7 billion last month with national debt adding to pressure on finances
The prime minister authorised a £25,000 pay rise for his chief of staff, contradicting claims by ministers
Mariana Mazzucato
At first glance it is hard to see what on earth attracted Zia Yusuf to put his head above the parapet and pursue a frontline political career in Nigel Farage’s Reform party. For a start, the anti-immigration party’s new chairman is himself the son...At first glance it is hard to see what on earth attracted Zia Yusuf to put his head above the...At first glance it is hard to see what on earth attracted Zia Yusuf to put his head above the...
Tributes have been paid to a “wonderful” British couple who died on their holiday when they were swept away by flash...Tributes have been paid to a “wonderful” British couple who died on their holiday when they were...Tributes have been paid to a “wonderful” British couple who died on their holiday when they were...
Notting Hill Carnival is a “poorly run event” and crowd control problems could lead to a fatal crush like...Notting Hill Carnival is a “poorly run event” and crowd control problems could lead to a fatal...Notting Hill Carnival is a “poorly run event” and crowd control problems could lead to a fatal...
dispatch
Over a distance of ten metres polar bears in the prime of life are as quick as Usain Bolt. They can weigh two thirds of a tonne and are said to be capable of knocking a beluga whale senseless with a single swipe of a paw. “Also, they are always...Over a distance of ten metres polar bears in the prime of life are as quick as Usain Bolt. They...Over a distance of ten metres polar bears in the prime of life are as quick as Usain Bolt. They...
The All England Club has received a significant boost in its long battle to expand Wimbledon after officers at the Greater London Authority (GLA) recommended that planning permission be granted by the deputy mayor. The club intends to build 39...The All England Club has received a significant boost in its long battle to expand Wimbledon...The All England Club has received a significant boost in its long battle to expand Wimbledon...
A Polish drink driver who was caught behind the wheel of an ice cream van while nearly four times the legal limit has...A Polish drink driver who was caught behind the wheel of an ice cream van while nearly four times...A Polish drink driver who was caught behind the wheel of an ice cream van while nearly four times...
The Times Diary
After almost 200 years on the streets of London (more so than in readers’ hands recently) the last Evening Standard...After almost 200 years on the streets of London (more so than in readers’ hands recently) the...After almost 200 years on the streets of London (more so than in readers’ hands recently) the...
LSE knocks Oxbridge out of the top spots and is named our University of the Year
Expert advice for narrowing down universities, knowing when to submit your application and what to do if you don’t get the offer you want
After rent is covered, there are the must-haves and nice-to-haves to consider. Here’s how to budget
Top academics explain why the subject they teach (and love) could be the degree for you
The record-breaking team from Imperial College London present the ultimate 30 questions. How many — if any — can you get right?
Good university guide 2024
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The under-16 elections were originally meant to be a gentle introduction to democracy for German teenagers. Democracy, however, does not always work quite the way its creators intended. When 4,700 schoolchildren cast their symbolic ballots in the eastern state of Brandenburg last week, the hard-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) turned out to be by far their favourite...The under-16 elections were originally meant to be a gentle introduction to democracy for German...The under-16 elections were originally meant to be a gentle introduction to democracy for German...
interview
The founder of a scientific method that has correctly predicted nine of the past ten US presidential elections is...The founder of a scientific method that has correctly predicted nine of the past ten US presidential elections is convinced that the outcome of this year’s race is already settled. No TV debate or “October surprise” will persuade Allan Lichtman to change his approach, which rejects opinion polls and instead uses 13...The founder of a scientific method that has correctly predicted nine of the past ten US presidential elections is convinced...
FRANCE CONFIDENTIAL
A member of the support team for OceanGate’s ill-fated Titanic expedition broke down as she recalled watching the...A member of the support team for OceanGate’s ill-fated Titanic expedition broke down as she...A member of the support team for OceanGate’s ill-fated Titanic expedition broke down as she...
Michel Barnier, the French prime minister, has sought to end weeks of political crisis by submitting a right-leaning...Michel Barnier, the French prime minister, has sought to end weeks of political crisis by...Michel Barnier, the French prime minister, has sought to end weeks of political crisis by...
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Government borrowing rose to £13.7 billion last month with national debt adding to pressure on finances
National debt hit 100 per cent of GDP for the first time since the 1960s after the government’s borrowing bill in August overshot forecasts. Official figures, which will pile pressure on the chancellor before Labour’s first budget on October 30, showed that public sector net borrowing was £13.7...National debt hit 100 per cent of GDP for the first time since the 1960s after the government’s borrowing bill in August overshot forecasts. Official figures, which will pile pressure on the chancellor before Labour’s first budget on October 30, showed that public sector net borrowing was £13.7...National debt hit 100 per cent of GDP for the first time since the 1960s after the government’s borrowing bill in August...
Thames Water is facing a Christmas liquidity crunch that could force it to seek legal protection from its creditors. The country’s biggest water supplier said it was in talks with its creditors to release funding to roll over or extend facilities beyond the end of the year. Without it, the company said it would enter into a “financial...Thames Water is facing a Christmas liquidity crunch that could force it to seek legal protection from its creditors. The country’s biggest water supplier said it was in talks with its creditors to release funding to roll over or extend facilities beyond the end of the year. Without it, the company said it would enter into a “financial...Thames Water is facing a Christmas liquidity crunch that could force it to seek legal protection from its creditors. The...
Next has warned that it could be forced to close stores after losing a landmark legal battle over equal pay that is set to cost the retailer more than £30 million. The FTSE 100 clothing and homewares chain said in a report that the equal pay ruling could impact whether stores were “individually profitable”. Last...Next has warned that it could be forced to close stores after losing a landmark legal battle over...Next has warned that it could be forced to close stores after losing a landmark legal battle over...
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So that’s that then, the end of the electric car revolution — or at least for the time being the end of politicians...So that’s that then, the end of the electric car revolution — or at least for the time being the...So that’s that then, the end of the electric car revolution — or at least for the time being the...
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In 1587 Sir Francis Drake MP attacked Spanish ships in Cadiz, a daring feat that became known as “singeing the King...In 1587 Sir Francis Drake MP attacked Spanish ships in Cadiz, a daring feat that became known as...In 1587 Sir Francis Drake MP attacked Spanish ships in Cadiz, a daring feat that became known as...
The Gusbourne wine estate controlled by Lord Ashcroft may be up for sale for a handsome price but this year’s harvest looks set to face “challenging conditions in the vineyard”. The group, which mostly produces vintage fizz, was hit by a...The Gusbourne wine estate controlled by Lord Ashcroft may be up for sale for a handsome price but...The Gusbourne wine estate controlled by Lord Ashcroft may be up for sale for a handsome price but...
A senior judge has lifted orders that prevented the naming of five former Glencore executives who investigators have linked to a long-running bribery case. Officials at the Serious Fraud Office had applied for orders originally to protect their...A senior judge has lifted orders that prevented the naming of five former Glencore executives who...A senior judge has lifted orders that prevented the naming of five former Glencore executives who...
harry wallop
This week the Charities Aid Foundation published its corporate giving report, which highlights how much the business...This week the Charities Aid Foundation published its corporate giving report, which highlights...This week the Charities Aid Foundation published its corporate giving report, which highlights...
tempus
Edinburgh Investment Trust is one of the few funds that can say it overlapped with the reign of Queen Victoria.Edinburgh Investment Trust is one of the few funds that can say it overlapped with the reign of...Edinburgh Investment Trust is one of the few funds that can say it overlapped with the reign of...
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Six tips from a social historian and adviser on inclusion, ethics and anti-racism
National inclusion week begins on Monday and as a social historian, author and adviser on inclusion, ethics and anti-racism, Nick Basannavar is at the forefront of global debate. Running his own consultancy, he works with leaders in corporates, charities and governments. Here he shares his simple advice for greater inclusion at work. 1 Stop talking. Just because you’re...National inclusion week begins on Monday and as a social historian, author and adviser on...National inclusion week begins on Monday and as a social historian, author and adviser on...
RECRUITMENT
No organisation would hire an unqualified pilot, surgeon or engineer, so why hire unqualified managers? Despite about...No organisation would hire an unqualified pilot, surgeon or engineer, so why hire unqualified managers? Despite about 8.4 million people working as managers from a UK working population of 33 million, 82 per cent are “accidental managers” who do not have any formal training when promoted into their role. The result?No organisation would hire an unqualified pilot, surgeon or engineer, so why hire unqualified managers? Despite about 8.4...
Max Verstappen will be forced to complete a second course of Formula 1’s equivalent of community service after being warned for swearing in a press conference. The three-times world champion told a press conference on Thursday that his car was “f***ed” when referencing the struggles he had at...Max Verstappen will be forced to complete a second course of Formula 1’s equivalent of community service after being warned for swearing in a press conference. The three-times world champion told a press conference on Thursday that his car was “f***ed” when referencing the struggles he had at...Max Verstappen will be forced to complete a second course of Formula 1’s equivalent of community service after being warned for...
Owen Slot
At the end of a very long day, after Saturday’s game against Exeter University, Elliott Thompson will do what he does after every away fixture for Macclesfield rugby club. He will open the boot of his small Mazda hatchback, crawl in under his duvet, put his head down on his cute floral-themed pillow and try to sleep through the night. For a...At the end of a very long day, after Saturday’s game against Exeter University, Elliott Thompson will do what he does after every away fixture for Macclesfield rugby club. He will open the boot of his small Mazda hatchback, crawl in under his duvet, put his head down on his cute floral-themed pillow and try to sleep through the night. For a...At the end of a very long day, after Saturday’s game against Exeter University, Elliott Thompson will do what he does after...
singapore grand prix
It is hard enough — impossible, even — to replicate the feeling and physical effects of being a Formula 1 driver inside the cockpit when preparing for most races in a season. But the Singapore Grand Prix presents a challenge of a different magnitude, such is the toll on the driver’s body. Singapore is a unique race...It is hard enough — impossible, even — to replicate the feeling and physical effects of being a...It is hard enough — impossible, even — to replicate the feeling and physical effects of being a...
george ford interview
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Every year, Electronic Arts releases a new football simulator with fresh squads, kits and an unavoidable question: what’s actually different from the last game? The answer is not obvious because we’re still hoofing a ball around in a raft of...Every year, Electronic Arts releases a new football simulator with fresh squads, kits and an...Every year, Electronic Arts releases a new football simulator with fresh squads, kits and an...
josh warrington interview
the tailender | patrick kidd
It is not often that you score twice in a penalty shoot-out and lose. That’s what five Fulham footballers did at...It is not often that you score twice in a penalty shoot-out and lose. That’s what five Fulham...It is not often that you score twice in a penalty shoot-out and lose. That’s what five Fulham...
martyn ziegler | sport notebook
Lord Coe has a fighting chance of becoming the next president of the IOC — and is the best-equipped of the seven...Lord Coe has a fighting chance of becoming the next president of the IOC — and is the...Lord Coe has a fighting chance of becoming the next president of the IOC — and is the...
tony cascarino
Arsenal travel to Manchester City on Sunday in a mouthwatering meeting of the Premier League’s top two. There is going to be a vast amount of talent on show, although Mikel Arteta is without his influential captain Martin Odegaard, and...Arsenal travel to Manchester City on Sunday in a mouthwatering meeting of the Premier League’s...Arsenal travel to Manchester City on Sunday in a mouthwatering meeting of the Premier League’s...
Lewis Hamilton believes there was a “racial element” in comments made by the FIA president, Mohammed Ben Sulayem...Lewis Hamilton believes there was a “racial element” in comments made by the FIA president...Lewis Hamilton believes there was a “racial element” in comments made by the FIA president...
james gheerbrant
As a general rule, it should be assumed that most famous athletes are like icebergs: what they allow you to see is...As a general rule, it should be assumed that most famous athletes are like icebergs: what they...As a general rule, it should be assumed that most famous athletes are like icebergs: what they...
women’s super league PREVIEW
The 2024-25 Women’s Super League season has something for everyone. For Lionesses lovers, there are England selection battles before next summer’s European Championship. For drama junkies, there is the prospect of an enthralling title race. And for those into football governance and corporate jargon (we did say something for everyone), there is an epoch-shaping...The 2024-25 Women’s Super League season has something for everyone. For Lionesses lovers, there...The 2024-25 Women’s Super League season has something for everyone. For Lionesses lovers, there...
champions league
There is nothing in football more fickle or transformative than confidence. A goalkeeper whose every touch occasioned...There is nothing in football more fickle or transformative than confidence. A goalkeeper whose every touch occasioned bouts of nervous tension among Arsenal fans in the early months of last season has become a wall; a forward who was once one of the most thrilling young players in English football has hit the wall.There is nothing in football more fickle or transformative than confidence. A goalkeeper whose every touch occasioned bouts of...
Gallagher premiership
Daniel and Dave Dubois Interview
Racecards BET OF THE DAY Zabriskie Point (5.00 Newbury) A useful juvenile, he has been highly tried in three starts...Racecards BET OF THE DAY Zabriskie Point (5.00 Newbury) A useful juvenile, he has been highly tried in three starts this year, tackling classy handicaps on each occasion. He looked in need of the run on his reappearance at Newmarket but then shaped as though back in form when fifth, having not had a clear run, in a...Racecards BET OF THE DAY Zabriskie Point (5.00 Newbury) A useful juvenile, he has been highly tried in three starts this year...
The author’s fourth novel, Intermezzo, is her most erotic yet, but why are Rooney’s progressive female characters so submissive in bed?
interview
The country star talks about his new album, High, and working with Taylor Swift — just don’t ask him about life with Nicole Kidman
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Alex Hirschi’s social media platform generates billions of views. But she could live without the sexist trolls
Sophia Money-Coutts recalls her encounter with the late Harrods owner, who has been accused of rape and sexual assault by more than 20 women
interview
When Matt Forde was diagnosed with a rare cancer, he underwent gruelling surgery and spent ten weeks in hospital. But he still sees the funny side
Tom Peck on TV
The most shocking thing about Nightsleeper, the BBC’s spectacular six-part undercover investigation into the...The most shocking thing about Nightsleeper, the BBC’s spectacular six-part...The most shocking thing about Nightsleeper, the BBC’s spectacular six-part...
The TV comedy can be smarter, sillier and more genre-busting than any other genre. They can be straight-ahead...The TV comedy can be smarter, sillier and more genre-busting than any other genre. They can be...The TV comedy can be smarter, sillier and more genre-busting than any other genre. They can be...
REVIEW
Every year, Electronic Arts releases a new football simulator with fresh squads, kits and an unavoidable question: what’s actually different from the last game? The answer is not obvious because we’re still hoofing a ball around in a raft of...Every year, Electronic Arts releases a new football simulator with fresh squads, kits and an...Every year, Electronic Arts releases a new football simulator with fresh squads, kits and an...
laura freeman
The 25-year-old food writer puts her own spin on classic dishes
Your Le Creuset cast iron pot is on the stove, you’ve started having soup for lunch and the last thing you googled was “hearty casserole recipes”. It’s official: cosy food season is here. One person who is very pleased with its arrival is the food writer Hari Beavis, author of the cookbook Country Comfort, published this month and already a bestseller. Autumn is...Your Le Creuset cast iron pot is on the stove, you’ve started having soup for lunch and the last...Your Le Creuset cast iron pot is on the stove, you’ve started having soup for lunch and the last...
Jane MacQuitty
What do Austria, Germany and Alsace, a short hop over the Rhine, have in common? Very little, purists might say, but...What do Austria, Germany and Alsace, a short hop over the Rhine, have in common? Very little, purists might say, but, nudged by a reader, I’d argue that this wine-producing trio are on the same page. For starters all three remain relatively unfashionable and decidedly undervalued compared with the prestigious and...What do Austria, Germany and Alsace, a short hop over the Rhine, have in common? Very little, purists might say, but, nudged by...
For fans of University Challenge, getting a few answers correct from the comfort of your sofa is a thrill. So, imagine how it felt for the four members of the 2024 Imperial College London team when they stormed to victory this year with...For fans of University Challenge, getting a few answers correct from the comfort of your sofa...For fans of University Challenge, getting a few answers correct from the comfort of your sofa...
video
The April 1976 trial of the French intellectual and occasional armed robber Pierre Goldman is the subject of this...The April 1976 trial of the French intellectual and occasional armed robber Pierre Goldman is the...The April 1976 trial of the French intellectual and occasional armed robber Pierre Goldman is the...
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There’s a depressingly familiar truth at the core of this incendiary documentary, and it relates to Catholic priests...There’s a depressingly familiar truth at the core of this incendiary documentary, and it relates...There’s a depressingly familiar truth at the core of this incendiary documentary, and it relates...
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A fondly remembered creative experience that isn’t quite up to snuff in the present day made for a brilliant episode in the eighth series of Frasier, in 2001. That was when our man made the mistake of funding a play by Derek Jacobi’s Jackson...A fondly remembered creative experience that isn’t quite up to snuff in the present day made for...A fondly remembered creative experience that isn’t quite up to snuff in the present day made for...
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Q. I have two sons, aged 26 and 29, who both live in London. I am in a position to help them to get on to the...Q. I have two sons, aged 26 and 29, who both live in London. I am in a position to help them to...Q. I have two sons, aged 26 and 29, who both live in London. I am in a position to help them to...
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What a strange and unnerving film this is, buzzing with mental implosions, Cold War paranoia and patrician arrogance.What a strange and unnerving film this is, buzzing with mental implosions, Cold War paranoia and...What a strange and unnerving film this is, buzzing with mental implosions, Cold War paranoia and...
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MindGames
Fifteen questions to get you thinking
1 What is the horny part of the foot of a horse called? 2 What is “London’s fire and rescue service”? 3 The Royal Maundy Service happens each year on which day during Holy Week? 4 Which song won the 1974 Eurovision Song Contest despite receiving “nul points” from the UK panel? 5 Which parenting website has sections called Pregnancy & baby, Swears By and Holidays? 6 The...1 What is the horny part of the foot of a horse called? 2 What is “London’s fire and rescue...1 What is the horny part of the foot of a horse called? 2 What is “London’s fire and rescue...
Rural retreats with state of-the-art pampering facilities for the ultimate relaxing escape
This British luxury SUV reboot has a lambswool carpet, clock cabinet and after dark light show. By David Green
The finest jewels worn by pets and the fine pets turned into jewels after their death. By Rachel Church
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Step inside the chef’s Michelin-starred kitchen and see how he makes his favourite dish
Nancy Durrant has a rare opportunity to tour the century-old mosaic factory Orsoni, with its furnace and all-gold loo
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A revamped Titanic museum tells the inside story of Harland & Wolff’s most famous project, making the Northern Irish capital a brilliant weekend for ship geeks
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Kea, just a 40-minute speedboat ride from the mainland, has a stylish new resort, pretty towns and brilliant blue coves. No wonder the Athenians have kept it under wraps
Once the freshers week fog fades, your fledgling student will be ready for a visit. Don’t miss these things to do and eat in Cambridge, Cardiff and more. Remember, you’ll be paying
Now’s the time to plan ahead for your Christmas travels – and this easy trip to Belgium’s Renaissance city packs in culture, history and all your meals for just over £300
From the Bahamas to Belize, soak up the sun on these exclusive islands owned by cruise lines
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There’s really no bad time to visit the Spanish capital. Madrid, the hub of culture and powerhouse of tradition, is magical in summer — but you can enjoy its brilliant cuisine (including some of the world’s best tapas), art galleries, pristine...There’s really no bad time to visit the Spanish capital. Madrid, the hub of culture and...There’s really no bad time to visit the Spanish capital. Madrid, the hub of culture and...
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The Times has been publishing life stories of the great and the good (and the not so good) for more than 170 years. Now the obituary is also becoming a podcast, explains Anna Temkin
THE LORD is good to those who wait for him, to the soul that seeks him. It is good that one should wait quietly for...THE LORD is good to those who wait for him, to the soul that seeks him. It is good that one...THE LORD is good to those who wait for him, to the soul that seeks him. It is good that one...
Balmoral Castle
19th September, 2024 The King this morning visited the Submarine Service, His Majesty’s Naval...Balmoral Castle
19th September, 2024 The King this morning visited the Submarine Service...Balmoral Castle
19th September, 2024 The King this morning visited the Submarine Service...
One couple overhauled their home despite being amateur DIYers — and have doubled the size of their property and acquired a lot of power tools
The six-acre plot near Banbury has uninterrupted views of the countryside, all the way to Warwick
From ergonomic chairs to light-up desks, high street brands including Ikea are embracing their playful side
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A hike in CGT could spell trouble for an already shaky sector, says Becky Fatemi
This autumn, the first residents will move into residences in the Mareterra development, a €2 billion (£1.685 billion) land reclamation project that has given the world three per cent (or six hectares) more Monaco. Mark Twain was wrong: you can make more land. The development has already sold out, which is impressive given that all deals were done off-market directly...This autumn, the first residents will move into residences in the Mareterra development, a €2...This autumn, the first residents will move into residences in the Mareterra development, a €2...
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Q. The directors of our block’s management company have started getting quotes for re-roofing works — but without...Q. The directors of our block’s management company have started getting quotes for re-roofing works — but without consulting the flat owners. Can the leaseholders object? A. Major works expenditure for leasehold properties is controlled by sections 20 and 20ZA of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985. Section 20...Q. The directors of our block’s management company have started getting quotes for re-roofing works — but without consulting...
George Boyne, principal of Aberdeen University, says the funding crisis needs to be addressed
newFree tuition fees for Scottish students should be reconsidered as universities face an “urgent cash crisis”, the principal of Aberdeen University has said. Professor George Boyne says a collapse in the number of international students, along with a steady decline in government funding, has...Free tuition fees for Scottish students should be reconsidered as universities face an “urgent cash crisis”, the principal of Aberdeen University has said. Professor George Boyne says a collapse in the number of international students, along with a steady decline in government funding, has...Free tuition fees for Scottish students should be reconsidered as universities face an “urgent cash crisis”, the principal of...
Proposals to scrap formal exams for 15 and 16-year-olds in Scotland have been dumped as ministers shunned experts’ advice to launch major education reforms. Traditional test papers for some practical subjects will be dropped and the range of subjects on offer to pupils will be cut, under a package of measures outlined by Jenny Gilruth, the...Proposals to scrap formal exams for 15 and 16-year-olds in Scotland have been dumped as ministers shunned experts’ advice to launch major education reforms. Traditional test papers for some practical subjects will be dropped and the range of subjects on offer to pupils will be cut, under a package of measures outlined by Jenny Gilruth, the...Proposals to scrap formal exams for 15 and 16-year-olds in Scotland have been dumped as ministers shunned experts’ advice to...
Sandy Brindley, the chief executive of Rape Crisis Scotland, has apologised “unreservedly” to abuse survivors damaged by a support service in Edinburgh run by a trans woman accused of harassing staff with gender-critical views. Brindley also insisted that services offered around the country must provide “women-only”...Sandy Brindley, the chief executive of Rape Crisis Scotland, has apologised “unreservedly” to...Sandy Brindley, the chief executive of Rape Crisis Scotland, has apologised “unreservedly” to...
scottish business digest
The board of Scotland’s troubled water industry regulator was “surprised” when serious financial irregularities...The board of Scotland’s troubled water industry regulator was “surprised” when serious financial...The board of Scotland’s troubled water industry regulator was “surprised” when serious financial...
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Access to drinking water costs each Scottish household an average of £370 per annum. Thursday’s meeting of the public...Access to drinking water costs each Scottish household an average of £370 per annum. Thursday’s...Access to drinking water costs each Scottish household an average of £370 per annum. Thursday’s...
Penguins have marched again at Edinburgh Zoo for the first time in more than four years, to the delight of visitors. The daily penguin parade took place for nearly 70 years until it was postponed in March 2020 because of the Covid pandemic and its...Penguins have marched again at Edinburgh Zoo for the first time in more than four years, to the...Penguins have marched again at Edinburgh Zoo for the first time in more than four years, to the...
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MArk Palmer
John Jeffrey has been busy presenting himself as the victim after having failed to win the backing of the Scottish...John Jeffrey has been busy presenting himself as the victim after having failed to win the...John Jeffrey has been busy presenting himself as the victim after having failed to win the...
“I don’t know what I’ll do because I’ve been a full-on rugby mum for the last ten years,” Jackie Thompson says. She...“I don’t know what I’ll do because I’ve been a full-on rugby mum for the last ten years,” Jackie...“I don’t know what I’ll do because I’ve been a full-on rugby mum for the last ten years,” Jackie...
interview
The former test pilot Tim Peake was the first British astronaut to visit the International Space Station, doing a...The former test pilot Tim Peake was the first British astronaut to visit the International Space...The former test pilot Tim Peake was the first British astronaut to visit the International Space...
Pink-footed or white-fronted, brent or barnacle — whatever kind of honking you’re hankering after, these are some of...Pink-footed or white-fronted, brent or barnacle — whatever kind of honking you’re hankering after...Pink-footed or white-fronted, brent or barnacle — whatever kind of honking you’re hankering after...
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Who buys Lady Vic’s clothes? I don’t give a damn
Giles Coren
Some freebies help the world go round and if you’ve got a problem with that it may just be because you’re jealous
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Pay attention, 007 … the real-life Qs who devise deadly gadgetry
Outlandish spy gizmos require extraordinary leaps of imagination and depths of ingenuity, whether in Ian Fleming’s fiction or Hezbollah’s pagers
newThis week The Times published a rare glimpse inside His Majesty’s Government Communications Centre (HMGCC), the facility that engineers, among other things, high-tech gadgets for spies. In the same week, thousands of Hezbollah pagers and walkie-talkies exploded across Lebanon, killing at least 37 people and injuring thousands in a ruthless, highly sophisticated...This week The Times published a rare glimpse inside His Majesty’s Government Communications...This week The Times published a rare glimpse inside His Majesty’s Government Communications...
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Hire a couple of briefing spads, Keir, I think you’re going to need them
newThere’s a type of aide so essential to No 10’s operations that Rishi Sunak had two of them. “Briefing spads” —...There’s a type of aide so essential to No 10’s operations that Rishi Sunak had two of them. “Briefing spads” — special advisers who brief ministers — wake at 5.30am each day to read the papers and drill the right lines-to-take into whichever minister is on the broadcast round, with the succession of radio and TV...There’s a type of aide so essential to No 10’s operations that Rishi Sunak had two of them. “Briefing spads” — special advisers...
Richard spencer
Mossad tricks alone can’t light Israel’s path
gerard baker
Left is just as ready for post-election violence
martin samuel | notebook
Preventing illness must be more than a soundbite
Kate Hobbs
Those EU flags at the Proms are not simply symbolic
Leading Articles
Self-Service
Controversy over the prime minister’s taste for gifts and his chief of staff’s pay is not mere tittle-tattle. The lack of judgment it displays could have wider consequences
Closing the Borders
Rising migrant numbers may spell the death of the Schengen free movement treaty
Downward Mobility
Public figures should stop making exaggerated claims of deprivation
Letters to the editor
Murder case failings and pressure on police
Sir, This haunting case brings together the institutional failures of the Metropolitan Police that have been obvious for years (“Police in dock over murder of two women by predator”, Sep 19). Once again the organisation appears to have failed in...Sir, This haunting case brings together the institutional failures of the Metropolitan Police...Sir, This haunting case brings together the institutional failures of the Metropolitan Police...
Briefing
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