The UK government has awarded KPMG a contract worth up to £223m to train civil servants despite promising to slash the amount the state spends on external consultants. The 14-month …
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Big firms return to CBI after sexual misconduct scandal and overhaul
A number of major British companies have renewed their engagement with the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) as the lobby group looks to rebuild its membership after a sexual misconduct …
How Neil Fachie found Paralympic glory after ditching running track for velodrome
Since he first jumped on a mountain bike in the north-east of Scotland, cycling has been Paralympic champion Neil Fachie’s one-way ticket to freedom. That Fachie is now the owner …
The Square Mile is educating the workforce of the future
By investing in this generation, we can ensure that our workers and workplaces have the skills to achieve, laying the foundations for the City’s future success, says Chris Hayward Here in the City we …
British Airways and Wizz Air suspend flights to Israel amid escalation
British Airways and Wizz Air flights between the UK and Israel have been cancelled following an escalation of hostilities in the Middle East overnight. British Airways has halted its flights …
Lammy urges ‘restraint’ after Israel-Hezbollah conflict escalates
Foreign secretary David Lammy has urged Israel to show “restraint” after an exchange of fire with Lebanese militants Hezbollah on Sunday morning. The Israeli military carried out a series of …
US Open: Five things to look out for at the last Grand Slam of 2024
The US Open kicks off on Monday. The final Grand Slam in the calendar year will see Carlos Alcaraz going for his third major title of 2024 and Coco Gauff …
Telegram chief Pavel Durov arrested at Paris airport
The founder and chief executive of the popular encrypted messaging service Telegram has been detained at an airport in Paris, French media reported on Sunday. Pavel Durov was held at …
Israel aims strikes at Lebanon as Hezbollah launches attack
Israel launched a wave of air strikes across southern Lebanon early on Sunday in what it said was a pre-emptive strike on Hezbollah. It came as the militant group said …
UK minister urges de-escalation after Israel and Hezbollah exchange fire
A major war in the Middle East is “a real danger”, a cabinet minister has warned following an escalation of hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah overnight. Early on Sunday, the …