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Largest study yet reveals attitudes just days before historic vote
Rebecca Wilcox will be sitting in the House of Commons public gallery on Friday to watch MPs take part in a historic vote on assisted dying. Were it not for her mother, the TV veteran Esther Rantzen, the debate that could usher in one of the greatest social changes in the UK since the Abortion...Rebecca Wilcox will be sitting in the House of Commons public gallery on Friday to watch MPs take part in a historic vote on assisted dying. Were it not for her mother, the TV veteran Esther Rantzen, the debate that could usher in one of the greatest social changes in the UK since the Abortion...Rebecca Wilcox will be sitting in the House of Commons public gallery on Friday to watch MPs take part in a historic vote on...
ROYA NIKKHAH
There will be no more state visits held at Buckingham Palace for the next three years, as it undergoes one of the biggest upheavals in its history. After next month’s visit by the Emir of Qatar has taken place, all state visits will take place at Windsor Castle until 2027, due to Buckingham Palace’s ongoing ten-year, £369 million...There will be no more state visits held at Buckingham Palace for the next three years, as it undergoes one of the biggest upheavals in its history. After next month’s visit by the Emir of Qatar has taken place, all state visits will take place at Windsor Castle until 2027, due to Buckingham Palace’s ongoing ten-year, £369 million...There will be no more state visits held at Buckingham Palace for the next three years, as it undergoes one of the biggest...
jeremy clarkson
After Rachel Reeves had updated her CV to include the fact she’d run the Bank of England while becoming the first woman to land on the moon, she decided that she hated farmers and all of their land should actually belong to the state. Naturally, this went down quite badly with the nation’s Schöffel enthusiasts, who...After Rachel Reeves had updated her CV to include the fact she’d run the Bank of England while...After Rachel Reeves had updated her CV to include the fact she’d run the Bank of England while...
interview by decca Aitkenhead
DISPATCH FROM AVIGNON
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Keira Knightley is visibly buzzing. The actress has recently had her first weekend to herself since becoming a mother nine years ago. Her husband, the musician James Righton, and their two daughters were in Sicily for half-term but she had to stay...Keira Knightley is visibly buzzing. The actress has recently had her first weekend to herself...Keira Knightley is visibly buzzing. The actress has recently had her first weekend to herself...
INTERVIEw
If you believe the old marketing adage that the only thing worse than being talked about is not being talked about, Rawdon Glover should be the happiest man in business. More than 100 million keyboard warriors have posted, read, liked or shared...If you believe the old marketing adage that the only thing worse than being talked about is not...If you believe the old marketing adage that the only thing worse than being talked about is not...
dispatch from dublin
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Christina Lamb
Best known for his Oscar-winning film 12 Years a Slave, the British director Steve McQueen’s latest work, Blitz, focuses on the German bombing of London during the Second World War, following a woman (Saoirse Ronan) and her son. Christina...Best known for his Oscar-winning film 12 Years a Slave, the British director Steve...Best known for his Oscar-winning film 12 Years a Slave, the British director Steve...
CHARLOTTE IVERS INTERVIEW
When she was nine years old, Nadine Dorries was sexually abused by a Church of England vicar. “It actually destroyed my life,” she says. “There’s no way round that. For all of my life I’ve felt lesser a person, ashamed, slightly different.” The...When she was nine years old, Nadine Dorries was sexually abused by a Church of England vicar. “It...When she was nine years old, Nadine Dorries was sexually abused by a Church of England vicar. “It...
Tom Calver | Go figure
There are plenty of stylish and substantial gifts with small price tags. For less than £30 you can buy a really lovely copper stovetop espresso maker from The London Sip, a pair of Bluetooth earphones from Anker or a premium chilli-infused extra...There are plenty of stylish and substantial gifts with small price tags. For less than £30 you...There are plenty of stylish and substantial gifts with small price tags. For less than £30 you...
ANALYSIS
It is not just President Putin. The West may have been furious with the Russian leader for upping the nuclear stakes and saying for the first time that his country might drop an atom bomb on a non-nuclear rival. But Moscow’s escalation is just part of the worldwide rush to develop, deploy and...
It is not just President Putin. The West may have been furious with the Russian leader for upping the nuclear stakes and saying for the first time that his country might drop an atom bomb on a non-nuclear rival. But Moscow’s escalation is just part of the worldwide rush to develop, deploy and...
It is not just President Putin. The West may have been furious with the Russian leader for upping the nuclear stakes and saying...
LOUISE CALLAGHAN
The phone signal vanishes as you drive over the ridge into the purple valley and down to the town of Paw Paw, West Virginia, population 410. Being born here deals a person a certain hand. A life six years shorter on average than those from California. A likelihood that you’ll be poor and suffer from chronic disease (one in three adults here...The phone signal vanishes as you drive over the ridge into the purple valley and down to the town of Paw Paw, West Virginia, population 410. Being born here deals a person a certain hand. A life six years shorter on average than those from California. A likelihood that you’ll be poor and suffer from chronic disease (one in three adults here...The phone signal vanishes as you drive over the ridge into the purple valley and down to the town of Paw Paw, West Virginia...
DISPATCH FROM KYIV
At a secret location outside Kyiv, the brigadier watched as explosions hammered the concrete structure that his team of ten British military engineers, intelligence officers and diplomats had clandestinely helped to create. The rocket test, described by sources to The Sunday Times, was the culmination of months of...At a secret location outside Kyiv, the brigadier watched as explosions hammered the concrete...At a secret location outside Kyiv, the brigadier watched as explosions hammered the concrete...
He steered the supermarket from the brink of bankruptcy to a £6.7bn sale to Walmart in the 1990s
Allan Leighton has been appointed executive chairman of Asda in a shock return to the supermarket chain he ran in the 1990s. Leighton, 71, will replace another retail veteran, Lord (Stuart) Rose, in the role. Asda confirmed Leighton’s appointment after The Sunday Times revealed the news on...Allan Leighton has been appointed executive chairman of Asda in a shock return to the supermarket chain he ran in the 1990s. Leighton, 71, will replace another retail veteran, Lord (Stuart) Rose, in the role. Asda confirmed Leighton’s appointment after The Sunday Times revealed the news on...Allan Leighton has been appointed executive chairman of Asda in a shock return to the supermarket chain he ran in the 1990s.
London City, Birmingham and Bristol airports are up for sale as their Canadian pension fund owner capitalises on a resurgence of air travel by offloading a portfolio of European aviation assets that could be worth in excess of £10 billion. Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan (OTPP) is in talks with minority shareholders who have a 30-day “right...London City, Birmingham and Bristol airports are up for sale as their Canadian pension fund owner capitalises on a resurgence of air travel by offloading a portfolio of European aviation assets that could be worth in excess of £10 billion. Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan (OTPP) is in talks with minority shareholders who have a 30-day “right...London City, Birmingham and Bristol airports are up for sale as their Canadian pension fund owner capitalises on a resurgence...
When “slow news” website Tortoise Media co-hosted the inaugural Kite Festival, a three-day celebration of “ideas and music” at Kirtlington Park estate in Oxfordshire, the start-up hired a nearby manor house for bosses and guests to rest up overnight. In the event, James Harding, the founder and editor, opted to slum...When “slow news” website Tortoise Media co-hosted the inaugural Kite Festival, a three-day...When “slow news” website Tortoise Media co-hosted the inaugural Kite Festival, a three-day...
Oliver Shah
Andrew Wrench, one of the campaigning consumers behind the car-finance crisis that could cost the banking industry...Andrew Wrench, one of the campaigning consumers behind the car-finance crisis that could cost the...Andrew Wrench, one of the campaigning consumers behind the car-finance crisis that could cost the...
seema shah
At the end of last month, a curious story caught my eye — one that, amid the cacophony of the US election, the budget...At the end of last month, a curious story caught my eye — one that, amid the cacophony of the US...At the end of last month, a curious story caught my eye — one that, amid the cacophony of the US...
the sunday times business profile
Ian Cockerill doesn’t look the sort of chap who would stuff gold bars under his mattress, but he makes a good case for it. In these uncertain times, “people need something that is a store of value,” he says. “The one thing that is a real store of...Ian Cockerill doesn’t look the sort of chap who would stuff gold bars under his mattress, but he...Ian Cockerill doesn’t look the sort of chap who would stuff gold bars under his mattress, but he...
stephen king
INTERVIEw
If you believe the old marketing adage that the only thing worse than being talked about is not being talked about, Rawdon Glover should be the happiest man in business. More than 100 million keyboard warriors have posted, read, liked or shared...If you believe the old marketing adage that the only thing worse than being talked about is not...If you believe the old marketing adage that the only thing worse than being talked about is not...
how i made it
Marcia Kilgore has done it all in business. The 56-year-old Canadian has built and sold multimillion-pound beauty and wellness ventures and her current company, the skincare and cosmetics firm Beauty Pie, employs 200 staff and had sales of £67.5...Marcia Kilgore has done it all in business. The 56-year-old Canadian has built and sold...Marcia Kilgore has done it all in business. The 56-year-old Canadian has built and sold...
The digital firm that is on its way to becoming a bank has a poor record on complaints from fraud victims, finds Ali Hussain
The financial disparity between the sexes begins before you even hit your twenties, reports Jessica Sharkey
Lawyers are reporting a surge in tax planning inquiries since changes to inheritance tax on pensions and farms were announced. Rachel Mortimer studies the fine print
Question of Money
In her last column, Jill Insley wins a vital payout for a woman battling cancer and reveals her favourite cases of all time
Rachel mortimer
The chancellor was right to end the relief on pensions, but without other reforms the change will lead to more stress and missed deadlines for bereaved families
Holly Thomas
Fame and Fortune
Iain Duncan Smith was born into a forces family in Edinburgh. He trained at Sandhurst military academy and was in the...Iain Duncan Smith was born into a forces family in Edinburgh. He trained at Sandhurst military...Iain Duncan Smith was born into a forces family in Edinburgh. He trained at Sandhurst military...
It is one of the biggest shopping events of the year, promising thousands of discounts on everything from AirPods to...It is one of the biggest shopping events of the year, promising thousands of discounts on...It is one of the biggest shopping events of the year, promising thousands of discounts on...
LISTEN NOW
Have you listened to the new weekly personal finance podcast from The Times and Sunday Times yet? Hosted by deputy money editor Holly Mead and money reporter Lucy Andrews, Feel Better About Money is for anyone who wants to understand money and...Have you listened to the new weekly personal finance podcast from The Times and Sunday Times yet?Have you listened to the new weekly personal finance podcast from The Times and Sunday Times yet?
interview by decca Aitkenhead
How the German chancellor held on to the top job for 16 years
Book extract
In an extract from her new memoir, the former German chancellor describes her fascination with the Queen’s conversation technique
High-end care homes are now monitoring residents’ facial expressions and night-time movements using artificial intelligence. Could smart tech save a failing system?
Interview
The actor tells Julia Llewellyn Smith about becoming a dad at 25 and starring alongside Gandhi and James Bond in The Thursday Murder Club
a life in the day
The footballer turned presenter, 40, on life with Jess Glynne, going live with Stephen Fry and her weakness for Hula Hoops
Interview
Amanda Owen has no idea how many people she might end up having to feed tonight. “I think Reuben’s got two lads here today, so it’s probably going to be eight, nine, ten ” She thinks for a moment. “Probably eleven for tea. I think.” Reuben is her...Amanda Owen has no idea how many people she might end up having to feed tonight. “I think...Amanda Owen has no idea how many people she might end up having to feed tonight. “I think...
charlotte ivers | table talk
ReciPes
Skye McAlpine cooks chickpea, spinach and gremolata; lentil and cavolo nero; and sweet potato and beetroot
We’ve reached that point in the year when what I crave most from food is warmth. That’s where stews come in: nothing beats them for warmth. Basically they are like a “soup plus” — thicker, with more substance and nice chunky bits that make them feel like a proper meal. Growing up, I associated them with something meaty but I’m a recent convert to vegetable stews. These...We’ve reached that point in the year when what I crave most from food is warmth. That’s where...We’ve reached that point in the year when what I crave most from food is warmth. That’s where...
will lyons
Which wine region is the most underappreciated of all? I’d suggest the answer lies in the picturesque villages and...Which wine region is the most underappreciated of all? I’d suggest the answer lies in the picturesque villages and valleys of Alsace in northeast France. Collectors have always looked to fill their cellars with the area’s gastronomic and ageworthy wines, but it’s a region where many laymen fear to tread. It’s not...Which wine region is the most underappreciated of all? I’d suggest the answer lies in the picturesque villages and valleys of...
Interview
The singer and activist fights back against criticism of his ‘little song that’s kept millions of people alive’ and reflects on the day he gathered a who’s who of pop
REVIEW | MEMOIR
Her life story is jaw-dropping: a father who burnt down the family home, a lousy husband and gun-toting producers
interview
The visionary director changed cinema with films such as A Room with a View and made a galaxy of stars
rod liddle
Rod Liddle burrows through hours of train and canal journeys to find a colossus of entertainment
’Tis the season for schmaltz — and this year we’re spoilt for choice. Victoria Segal investigates the secrets of Hallmark’s successs
REVIEW | MEMOIR
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Revisionist films are in. First we had Charlize Theron as Snow White’s stepmother in Snow White and the Huntsman, peering into her mirror and seeing the patriarchal beauty myth staring back at her. Then we had Angelina Jolie as Sleeping Beauty’...Revisionist films are in. First we had Charlize Theron as Snow White’s stepmother in Snow White...Revisionist films are in. First we had Charlize Theron as Snow White’s stepmother in Snow White...
review | literature
review | journals
WALDEMAR JANUSZCZAK
Abraham Lincoln, America’s second greatest president, according to the new president-elect, would perhaps have enjoyed the extraordinary event that has arrived at the Sainsbury Centre in Norwich. According to persistent rumours circulating in the...Abraham Lincoln, America’s second greatest president, according to the new president-elect, would...Abraham Lincoln, America’s second greatest president, according to the new president-elect, would...
review | fiction
review | poetry
VIEWING GUIDE
Beatles ’64 (from Friday, Disney+)
When the Beatles made their first appearance on American TV on February 9, 1964, more than 73 million viewers tuned in to The Ed Sullivan Show to see them play. The Beatles’ superpowers are at full beam in this film, produced by Martin Scorsese and directed by David Tedeschi. Drawing on rare up-close footage taken by Albert and...Beatles ’64 (from Friday, Disney+)
When the Beatles made their first appearance on American TV...Beatles ’64 (from Friday, Disney+)
When the Beatles made their first appearance on American TV...
Searching for the best radio and podcasts this week? Whether you enjoy insightful discussions, fascinating stories or...Searching for the best radio and podcasts this week? Whether you enjoy insightful discussions, fascinating stories or the latest music, our experts curate a weekly selection of essential content. From thought-provoking dramas on Radio 4 to Times Radio’s in-depth analysis, this is your ultimate audio guide. Check...Searching for the best radio and podcasts this week? Whether you enjoy insightful discussions, fascinating stories or the...
Television
TELEVISION
TELEVISION
TELEVISION
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TELEVISION
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interview
After becoming a household name at 17, the actress took a break to raise her children. Now, she’s back with a Netflix thriller
The invitations are landing, but what to wear? Here’s our ultimate party dressing wish list
From A-list parties to cool collabs, the local paper shop has had a makeover
When Fleur Britten hit 50, she realised she had been using the same make-up brands — and techniques — since she was a teenager
30 years of style
Stars past, present and future gathered to celebrate 30 years of Style at Claridge’s
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In his Somerset home, the award-winning gardener takes a maximalist approach to Christmas decorations
‘I’m still a little kid at heart,” says the garden designer Sean Pritchard, who has spent the past fortnight assembling metres of paper chains to hang from seemingly every surface of his cottage. “I just want to capture that sense of magic at Christmas that I had as a child,” he continues, chattering gleefully about the tissue paper pink and green ribbons, inspired by...‘I’m still a little kid at heart,” says the garden designer Sean Pritchard, who has spent the...‘I’m still a little kid at heart,” says the garden designer Sean Pritchard, who has spent the...
There’s something quietly magical about the arrival of winter lamps. They make everything feel warm and a little more...There’s something quietly magical about the arrival of winter lamps. They make everything feel warm and a little more forgiving, and switching them on is a ritual in itself, at the crack of dawn when everything feels a bit bleak and on an evening, well, afternoon, when darkness creeps back in. Interiors experts —...There’s something quietly magical about the arrival of winter lamps. They make everything feel warm and a little more forgiving...
india knight
In the winter I feel particularly strongly about products that deliver more than you think they will. They’re my...In the winter I feel particularly strongly about products that deliver more than you think they...In the winter I feel particularly strongly about products that deliver more than you think they...
To peel or not to peel? For some, the concept of a face peel is petrifying. A peeling face? No, thank you very much.To peel or not to peel? For some, the concept of a face peel is petrifying. A peeling face? No...To peel or not to peel? For some, the concept of a face peel is petrifying. A peeling face? No...
las vegas grand prix
Max Verstappen is not used to celebrating anything but victories, however this fifth-place finish will have felt as good as any of his 62 race wins. It sealed his fourth world title — putting him in an exclusive club with Michael Schumacher, Lewis Hamilton, Juan Manuel Fangio and Sebastian Vettel — and underlined his status as one of the very best drivers in the history...Max Verstappen is not used to celebrating anything but victories, however this fifth-place finish...Max Verstappen is not used to celebrating anything but victories, however this fifth-place finish...
STUART FRASER
One of the most remarkable coaching decisions in some time was kept so quiet that even some of Andy Murray’s...One of the most remarkable coaching decisions in some time was kept so quiet that even some of Andy Murray’s confidants were taken aback when it was confirmed that he is returning to tennis as the coach of Novak Djokovic. Some would even have been forgiven for looking at the calendar to check that it wasn’t April 1.One of the most remarkable coaching decisions in some time was kept so quiet that even some of Andy Murray’s confidants were...
Premier League
Lawrence Dallaglio, Stephen Jones and Stuart Barnes
Eddie Hearn interview | tom kershaw
david walsh
During the years of Kilkenny’s dominance in hurling we’d meet on the day of the All-Ireland final in Kavanagh’s pub...During the years of Kilkenny’s dominance in hurling we’d meet on the day of the All-Ireland final...During the years of Kilkenny’s dominance in hurling we’d meet on the day of the All-Ireland final...
STEPHEN JONES
It has been the savaging of Wales, and a betrayal of the young men who did their best for the team when chosen years...It has been the savaging of Wales, and a betrayal of the young men who did their best for the...It has been the savaging of Wales, and a betrayal of the young men who did their best for the...
Michael Carrick Interview
Michael Carrick still has the whistle he was given by José Mourinho — along with some headache pills — when he moved into coaching. It was for refereeing training games and Mourinho’s little reminder that coaches can’t always be popular. “I still...Michael Carrick still has the whistle he was given by José Mourinho — along with some headache...Michael Carrick still has the whistle he was given by José Mourinho — along with some headache...
STUART BARNES
South Africa finished their 2024 campaign as they started it: with victory over Wales. This was the most expected of...South Africa finished their 2024 campaign as they started it: with victory over Wales. This was...South Africa finished their 2024 campaign as they started it: with victory over Wales. This was...
rod liddle
Were Manchester City to be relegated to League Two, Pep Guardiola would stay with them, out of loyalty and commitment...Were Manchester City to be relegated to League Two, Pep Guardiola would stay with them, out of...Were Manchester City to be relegated to League Two, Pep Guardiola would stay with them, out of...
SIMon wilde
‘We have got to learn to adapt better,” Rob Key said, reflecting on the recent series defeat in Pakistan. These words will never apply more than this week in Christchurch when Ben Stokes’s team take on New Zealand in the first of three Tests. England have just come off two extraordinary games on turning pitches in Multan and Rawalpindi in which 98.6 per cent of the...‘We have got to learn to adapt better,” Rob Key said, reflecting on the recent series defeat in...‘We have got to learn to adapt better,” Rob Key said, reflecting on the recent series defeat in...
simon wilde
IPL franchise owners hoping to invest in the Hundred are set to be warned that discriminating against Pakistani...IPL franchise owners hoping to invest in the Hundred are set to be warned that discriminating against Pakistani players would be ethically unacceptable and devalue the tournament. It is estimated that seven of the 15 to 20 bidders still involved in the sale process for the eight Hundred teams, which should be...IPL franchise owners hoping to invest in the Hundred are set to be warned that discriminating against Pakistani players would...
A shinkansen extension has made getting to the temples and coastline of Fukui — 200 miles west of Tokyo — easier than ever
Craft workshops, (almost) no queues and magnificent sunsets — on a winter break in La Serenissima, Laura Jackson finally falls for the Italian city
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Is it OK to watch X-rated films on a flight? Do you prefer new arthouse films or reruns of Friends? Do you ‘rawdog’? Cathy Adams flicks through the options
Twenty years after winning double gold at Athens, Kelly takes on a new challenge in St Lucia — racing to the top of the island’s three highest peaks
The comedian on overdoing it on Corfu and the American city he and his family go to every year
Travel Editor’s Take
Letting loose on holiday with friends and free shots is a rite of passage. That this had fatal consequences in Laos...Letting loose on holiday with friends and free shots is a rite of passage. That this had fatal...Letting loose on holiday with friends and free shots is a rite of passage. That this had fatal...
Most large UK cities host a glitzy Christmas market with ferris wheels, live bands and big-name sponsors. But...Most large UK cities host a glitzy Christmas market with ferris wheels, live bands and big-name...Most large UK cities host a glitzy Christmas market with ferris wheels, live bands and big-name...
WHERE WAS I? COMPETITION
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You’ll know it for its brilliant white-sand stretches fringed by the glass-clear Indian Ocean waters, but there’s much more to see in the Seychelles than its beaches. The 115-island archipelago has much to offer tourists who want a side of...You’ll know it for its brilliant white-sand stretches fringed by the glass-clear Indian Ocean...You’ll know it for its brilliant white-sand stretches fringed by the glass-clear Indian Ocean...
Gabriella Bennett examines how technology will help our urban spaces adapt in an ever-changing world
Ever stayed in a Landmark Trust property? Chances are John Evetts did it up. He shares 50 years’ worth of furnishing tips
About 99,000 Brits emigrated last year, but 61,000 came back. These are the challenges of moving back to Blighty after living abroad
Interior designers are ditching the traditional bed frame in favour of a floating headboard that creates a more spacious feel
From growing dahlias to making nettle tea, plantfluencers are sharing their love of horticulture with thousands of followers
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INTERVIEW
I love our current home in Richmond, southwest London, because we [Gandy and his partner, Stephanie Mendoros] renovated it. I remember where I got every light fitting, the flooring, the colours, the panelling, every bit of furniture. I got the...I love our current home in Richmond, southwest London, because we [Gandy and his...I love our current home in Richmond, southwest London, because we [Gandy and his...
The Secret Agent
Overlooking the beach in Polzeath, Rigi is a three-bedroom bungalow that has direct access to the South West Coast Path, with another two-bedroom chalet in the grounds. The property has two detailed planning permissions in place to replace the existing buildings with three new houses. Beyond the garden gate is a footpath that offers a shortcut down to the beach.Overlooking the beach in Polzeath, Rigi is a three-bedroom bungalow that has direct access to the...Overlooking the beach in Polzeath, Rigi is a three-bedroom bungalow that has direct access to the...
Comment
Eighteen months ago, I launched a campaign to challenge a small but persistent example of non-inclusive language in...Eighteen months ago, I launched a campaign to challenge a small but persistent example of non-inclusive language in the property industry. While the world at large is getting to grips with calling people by their preferred pronouns, conveyancing solicitors still regularly email me with the salutation: “Dear Sirs.”...Eighteen months ago, I launched a campaign to challenge a small but persistent example of non-inclusive language in the...
Puzzles to solve at your leisure on paper
Nigel Farage’s laugh sends a chill up the spines of many Scottish politicians. The bogeyman of British politics is casting a shadow over Holyrood as his Reform UK party continues to gain ground in the polls. Reform is picking off support from across the political spectrum, benefiting from, in...Nigel Farage’s laugh sends a chill up the spines of many Scottish politicians. The bogeyman of British politics is casting a shadow over Holyrood as his Reform UK party continues to gain ground in the polls. Reform is picking off support from across the political spectrum, benefiting from, in...Nigel Farage’s laugh sends a chill up the spines of many Scottish politicians. The bogeyman of British politics is casting a...
EXCLUSIVE
Up to 25 survivors of abuse carried out at some of Scotland’s most prominent independent schools have called on a senior judge to resign, accusing her of attempting to discredit whistleblowers. Dozens of individuals who gave evidence to the Scottish Child Abuse inquiry (SCAI) have demanded that Lady Smith, its chairwoman, step down...Up to 25 survivors of abuse carried out at some of Scotland’s most prominent independent schools have called on a senior judge to resign, accusing her of attempting to discredit whistleblowers. Dozens of individuals who gave evidence to the Scottish Child Abuse inquiry (SCAI) have demanded that Lady Smith, its chairwoman, step down...Up to 25 survivors of abuse carried out at some of Scotland’s most prominent independent schools have called on a senior judge...
It’s a question that’s been haunting politicians for years, but thanks to a handful of women who first convened in an Edinburgh flat six years ago, the finest legal brains in Britain will begin this week to determine the burning issue of our times. M’luds and ladies of the Supreme Court please tell us, what is a woman?It’s a question that’s been haunting politicians for years, but thanks to a handful of women who...It’s a question that’s been haunting politicians for years, but thanks to a handful of women who...
It has spawned a succession of suggestive jokes and been met with vandalism but a divisive maritime monument has finally been sunk for good. A sculpture to honour the hardy men who waded into the Solway Firth to catch fish with hand-held nets was...It has spawned a succession of suggestive jokes and been met with vandalism but a divisive...It has spawned a succession of suggestive jokes and been met with vandalism but a divisive...
Scottish premiership
SCOTTISH PREMIERSHIP
For Nikita Hand, a six-year nightmare may finally be over. This weekend, the Dublin hair colourist was being hailed as a heroine after she won a civil case against the mixed martial arts fighter Conor McGregor, whom she had accused of raping her in December 2018. Hand, now 35, had been so black...For Nikita Hand, a six-year nightmare may finally be over. This weekend, the Dublin hair colourist was being hailed as a heroine after she won a civil case against the mixed martial arts fighter Conor McGregor, whom she had accused of raping her in December 2018. Hand, now 35, had been so black...For Nikita Hand, a six-year nightmare may finally be over. This weekend, the Dublin hair colourist was being hailed as a...
Mary Lou McDonald, the Sinn Fein leader, has accused the leaders of Fine Gael and Fianna Fail of a “sense of entitlement” after they ruled out a number of potential coalition options following the election on Friday. Simon Harris, the Fine Gael leader, said in recent days he did not want to form a government with more than three parties...Mary Lou McDonald, the Sinn Fein leader, has accused the leaders of Fine Gael and Fianna Fail of a “sense of entitlement” after they ruled out a number of potential coalition options following the election on Friday. Simon Harris, the Fine Gael leader, said in recent days he did not want to form a government with more than three parties...Mary Lou McDonald, the Sinn Fein leader, has accused the leaders of Fine Gael and Fianna Fail of a “sense of entitlement” after...
Garda numbers will not increase in the coming years due to persistent challenges in recruiting new officers and retaining serving members, an internal review of recruitment policies has revealed. Political parties are continuing to promise substantial increases in garda numbers as part of their plans to restructure...Garda numbers will not increase in the coming years due to persistent challenges in recruiting...Garda numbers will not increase in the coming years due to persistent challenges in recruiting...
A British private equity firm is set to buy the company behind the websites Daft.ie, DoneDeal.ie and Adverts.ie. Apax...A British private equity firm is set to buy the company behind the websites Daft.ie, DoneDeal.ie...A British private equity firm is set to buy the company behind the websites Daft.ie, DoneDeal.ie...
The lives of 99 people took an unexpected turn last Tuesday when the gardai took the unprecedented step of releasing...The lives of 99 people took an unexpected turn last Tuesday when the gardai took the...The lives of 99 people took an unexpected turn last Tuesday when the gardai took the...
Brenda Power
Alison O’Connor
‘We need to do our best to keep girls involved in sport at some level. You might not make it to the Olympics, but that’s OK. Not everyone has to become a high-performance athlete to participate.” So says Niamh Tallon, founder of Her Sport, a...‘We need to do our best to keep girls involved in sport at some level. You might not make it to...‘We need to do our best to keep girls involved in sport at some level. You might not make it to...
101 Setanta Place, Dublin 2, D02 W3Y7
★ 9/10 We would like to think, over the past 100 reviews, this being the...101 Setanta Place, Dublin 2, D02 W3Y7
★ 9/10 We would like to think, over the past 100...101 Setanta Place, Dublin 2, D02 W3Y7
★ 9/10 We would like to think, over the past 100...
At first an all-white or serene grey colour scheme felt refreshing and calming. But now, when social media feeds are...At first an all-white or serene grey colour scheme felt refreshing and calming. But now, when...At first an all-white or serene grey colour scheme felt refreshing and calming. But now, when...
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NICK Webb | INSIDE TRACK
jon ihle | agenda
Ireland is experiencing something of a Goldilocks economy at the moment. The country’s growth rate leads the European...Ireland is experiencing something of a Goldilocks economy at the moment. The country’s growth...Ireland is experiencing something of a Goldilocks economy at the moment. The country’s growth...
CORMAC LUCEY | ECONOMIC OUTLOOK
As the election campaign draws to a close, it is hard to get overly worked up by it. It seems highly likely that some...As the election campaign draws to a close, it is hard to get overly worked up by it. It seems...As the election campaign draws to a close, it is hard to get overly worked up by it. It seems...
Commercial supplement: Climate
This week, the 29th Conference of the Parties (Cop29) concluded in Baku, Azerbaijan. This year’s event was a significantly smaller gathering than previous events, with about 40,000 delegates in attendance, compared with the estimated 70,000 who...This week, the 29th Conference of the Parties (Cop29) concluded in Baku, Azerbaijan. This year’s...This week, the 29th Conference of the Parties (Cop29) concluded in Baku, Azerbaijan. This year’s...
Commercial supplement: Climate
Commercial supplement: Climate
Commercial supplement: Climate
The new corporate sustainability reporting directive (CSRD) sets out a consistent environmental, social and...The new corporate sustainability reporting directive (CSRD) sets out a consistent environmental...The new corporate sustainability reporting directive (CSRD) sets out a consistent environmental...
Commercial supplement: Climate
Making your own plant-based snacks is an easy way to dip a toe into the vegan lifestyle or just have something...Making your own plant-based snacks is an easy way to dip a toe into the vegan lifestyle or just...Making your own plant-based snacks is an easy way to dip a toe into the vegan lifestyle or just...
Commercial supplement: Climate
The Irish-Japanese entrepreneur’s new venture aims to redefine pizza with a healthy twist
The Dublin-based Irish-Japanese entrepreneur Emi Takakura’s new venture, a sustainable and healthy take on pizza, aims to redefine the classic dish. Having launched her own hot chocolate brand, Spoond, in 2021, Takakura’s latest venture is powered by Irish suppliers, a nutritional ethos and an eco-friendly approach. I have always enjoyed working in different types of...The Dublin-based Irish-Japanese entrepreneur Emi Takakura’s new venture, a sustainable and...The Dublin-based Irish-Japanese entrepreneur Emi Takakura’s new venture, a sustainable and...
Commercial supplement: Climate
The concept of a circular economy, which aims to use fewer resources and keep them in use for longer — while also...The concept of a circular economy, which aims to use fewer resources and keep them in use for longer — while also avoiding unnecessary waste by design — is gaining momentum in Ireland. Not only is establishing circularity a way to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, but it also turns waste products and business...The concept of a circular economy, which aims to use fewer resources and keep them in use for longer — while also avoiding...
Commercial supplement: Climate
This year has been a big one for Ireland’s clean energy transition. In August, wind generation in Ireland was the highest on record, according to Wind Energy Ireland. Wind power generation in that month was up 3 per cent compared to August 2023.This year has been a big one for Ireland’s clean energy transition. In August, wind generation in...This year has been a big one for Ireland’s clean energy transition. In August, wind generation in...
GAA | MICHAEL FOLEY
DONN MCCLEAN
Martin Brassil was just a fledgling trainer in October 1993 when he saw a horse of Jim Bolger’s, Nordic Thorn, winning a maiden over a mile and a half on the Flat at Thurles. He was renting a yard from Jim Bolger’s daughter Úna and son-in-law...Martin Brassil was just a fledgling trainer in October 1993 when he saw a horse of Jim Bolger’s...Martin Brassil was just a fledgling trainer in October 1993 when he saw a horse of Jim Bolger’s...
Comment
The world is full of tyrants. Why is the ICC so obsessed with Israel?
Rod Liddle
Putin’s Russia, the menacing totalitarian threat of China or the exportation of Islamist violence from Iran might be better targets
KATHLEEN STOCK | MATTHEW SYED
Cruel or compassionate? The assisted dying bill, debated by our writers
Robert Colvile
When my life was shattered, death benefits helped me cope
Dominic Lawson
Putin’s nuclear bang is more of a whimper
TIM SHIPMAN
Struggling Starmer must recapture ruthless edge that won him power
Charlotte Ivers
Rachel Reeves’s real CV outrage — being on LinkedIn
Matthew Syed
Preening lawyers have ensured we learn nothing from inquiries
Josh Glancy
Look out, Starmer: the counter-elite American revolution is on the move
DAVID STEEL
As the architect of the Abortion Act, I think we should welcome assisted dying bill
Tom Calver | Go figure
Are Britain’s courts really a soft touch for murderers?
What’s Appening
It’s no walk in the park being Captain Tom’s daughter
STEPHEN BLEACH
How I learnt to stop worrying and ignore the bomb
It was a worrying week, what with the looming apocalypse and everything. I confess, though, that for me it came with...It was a worrying week, what with the looming apocalypse and everything. I confess, though, that...It was a worrying week, what with the looming apocalypse and everything. I confess, though, that...
Readers’ poll: do you support a change in the law on assisted dying?
On Friday MPs will vote on whether to allow terminally ill adults to request assistance in ending their lives. Only...On Friday MPs will vote on whether to allow terminally ill adults to request assistance in ending...On Friday MPs will vote on whether to allow terminally ill adults to request assistance in ending...
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Cutting waste in Whitehall departments
Write to letters@sunday-times.co.uk Regarding Robert Colvile’s excellent piece on incompetence in government (“Musk the mad axeman’s thinking small. I’d start culling whole departments here”, Nov 17), it would be interesting to understand what...Write to letters@sunday-times.co.uk Regarding Robert Colvile’s excellent piece on incompetence in...Write to letters@sunday-times.co.uk Regarding Robert Colvile’s excellent piece on incompetence in...
The Sunday Times View
The assisted dying debate is too important to be rushed
The Sunday Times View
Our climate leadership needs an urgent dose of pragmatism
The Sunday Times View
Top of the class
Nick Newman’s week
THE WAY WE WERE
Reform Club struggles, liquor pirates and a sunless summer
The Reform Club is among the many of the older institutions in Pall Mall that has been very severely hit by the serious falling off in membership that has taken place since the war. Not only are old members resigning in considerable numbers year...The Reform Club is among the many of the older institutions in Pall Mall that has been very...The Reform Club is among the many of the older institutions in Pall Mall that has been very...