The government may think slashing Income Tax or National Insurance will win votes, but boosting growth and restoring the UK’s reputation as a stable place to invest should be the …
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Why winning the Carabao Cup final could cost Chelsea money – or a European ban
Chelsea can win their first trophy since Todd Boehly’s consortium bought the club when they play Liverpool in the Carabao Cup final – but it’s not all good news. If …
Lee Anderson has Tory whip suspended after ‘refusal to apologise’ for Islamist claim
Lee Anderson has had the Conservative whip suspended following his widely criticised claim that London Mayor Sadiq Khan was controlled by “Islamists”. A spokesperson for the party’s chief whip Simon …
Charles praises ‘determination and strength’ of Ukrainians on war anniversary
King Charles has praised the “determination and strength” of the Ukrainian people in a message marking the second anniversary of Russia’s invasion. In a message released by Buckingham Palace, Charles …
Odysseus Moon lander may have tipped sideways but is ‘stable’
Lunar lander Odysseus, which became the first privately owned spacecraft to land on the Moon, is “stable” and is likely lying on its side with its head resting against a …
Judge approves Binance £3.4bn guilty plea as US seeks to modify founder Zhao’s bond
A US judge on Friday accepted Binance’s guilty plea and more than $4.3bn (£3.4bn) penalty for violating federal anti-money laundering and sanctions laws through lapses in internal controls at the …
Second World War bomb taken out to sea after mass evacuation
A 500kg Second World War bomb discovered in a back garden, which prompted “one of the largest UK peacetime evacuation operations”, has been safely taken out to sea. Around 30 …
British Airways ranked among worst airlines for passenger satisfaction
British Airways has been ranked among the worst airlines in a UK passenger satisfaction survey. The airline’s customer score for long-haul flights was the joint third lowest out of 17 …
US and EU pile new sanctions on Russia
The United States and the European Union have heaped new sanctions on Russia on the eve of the second anniversary of its invasion of Ukraine and in retaliation for the …
Labour demands Truss and Anderson lose whip as pair rebuked by senior Tory
Labour has called for Liz Truss and Lee Anderson to lose the Conservative whip over media appearances that also caused anger within Tory ranks. In a letter to Prime Minister …