98 minutes ago Labour is a risk to Britain's national security and it's 'deeply' worrying, a former MI6 chief claims

Sir Richard Dearlove, who was head of MI6 between 1999 and 2004, has claimed the new Labour government is showing no urgency in the face of international crises.

Events

2 hours ago Cyber warfare with Russia has become a 'daily reality' for the United Kingdom, Labour minister warns

Cabinet Office minister Pat McFadden will tell a Nato conference that the Kremlin has become 'exceptionally aggressive and reckless in the cyber realm'.

Events

2 hours ago Sick note Britain! Business chiefs urge Labour to end UK's worklessness crisis

Work and pensions secretary Liz Kendall said that claimants had a 'responsibility' to take a job or engage with training programmes in return for their benefits.

Economics

3 hours ago Tax expert used by BBC Verify to back its analysis of the inheritance tax row with farmers now says Labour's policy needs to change

Dan Neidle, who was quoted by the BBC's 'truth checking' unit, had criticised 'over-the-top coverage on the tax changes, but since said the Budget changes would hit farmers 'too hard'.

Events

3 hours ago Privacy crusade peer Tom Watson lands job at US 'spy tech' firm which is at the centre of an NHS row over patients' data

The Labour peer has become a paid adviser at Palantir, which has a £330million contract with the NHS to create a data system, which sparked a row over patient privacy last year.

Science

3 hours ago Wicked slays Gladiator II in ticket sales duel as new films boost box office

Combined $270m of worldwide ticket sales for Ridley Scott and Jon Chu movies leads to one of 2024’s busiest weekendsWith a combined $270m in worldwide ticket sales, Wicked and Gladiator II breathed fresh life into a box office that has struggled lately, leading to one of the busiest moviegoing weekends of the year.Jon M Chu’s lavish big-budget musical Wicked, starring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, debuted with $114m domestically and $164.2m globally for Universal Pictures, according to studio estimates on Sunday. That made it the third-biggest opening weekend of the year, behind only Deadpool & Wolverine and Inside Out 2. It’s also a record for a Broadway musical adaptation.Wicked, $114m.Gladiator II, $55.5m.Red One, $13.3m.Bonhoeffer: Pastor Spy Assassin, $5.1m.Venom: The Last D...

Sport

3 hours ago Tax rises in Budget will ‘hit growth’ of UK companies, business chief will warn

CBI boss will say measures announced by government have made it harder for firms to ‘take a chance’ on hiring new people

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3 hours ago Labour's Budget tax bomb will hit growth, investment and jobs, business chiefs warn

The CBI says that the £25billion National Insurance raid has pushed industries such as retail and hospitality into 'crisis containment' while other sectors are now focusing on 'damage control'.

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3 hours ago MPs to vote on assisted dying as row over ministerial criticism deepens

Labour backbencher Kim Leadbeater’s legislation will come before the Commons on Friday.

Politics

3 hours ago UK business cutting back growth plans after Budget tax rises, warns CBI

Results of survey of lobby group’s members are latest sign of souring relations between government and corporate world

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