51 h. ago Defence department chief Greg Moriarty to succeed Kevin Rudd as Australian ambassador to US

Career public servant and former chief of staff to Malcolm Turnbull to represent Australia’s interests with Trump administration from April, including progression of Aukus agreementFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe head of the department of defence, Greg Moriarty, will succeed Kevin Rudd as Australia’s ambassador to the United States.The prime minister, Anthony Albanese, and foreign affairs minister, Penny Wong, announced Moriarty’s appointment to the role on Sunday. A former chief of staff to Malcolm Turnbull and former Australian envoy to Iran and Indonesia, he has led the defence department since 2017. He will take up the posting in Washington from April. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Babcock picks nuclear boss to lead business after chief announces retirement

It said David Lockwood will step down as chief executive by the end of 2026, to be replaced by Harry Holt.

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5 d. ago AI boss says chip sales to China ‘like selling nuclear weapons to North Korea’

Anthropic CEO says Trump administration’s approval has ‘incredible national security implications’

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6 d. ago Mercedes announce surprise exit of F1 design chief – six weeks before 2026 season

The 52-year-old has been at the team for 19 years and won a total of 17 world championships

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7 d. ago Former police chief referred to watchdog over decision to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv fans

Craig Guildford announced his retirement as chief constable last week

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8 d. ago UK to create new ‘school of government’ to train senior civil servants

Establishment will give training in AI and other skills, more than a decade after David Cameron axed previous schoolMinisters will bring in a new “school of government” for senior civil servants to train them in AI and other skills – more than a decade after David Cameron axed the previous college for Whitehall.Darren Jones, the chief secretary to the prime minister, will announce the new body in a speech on Tuesday setting out the government’s plans to “rewire” the civil service for modern times. Continue reading...

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1 week ago West Midlands police chief steps down after row over Maccabi Tel Aviv fans ban

Craig Guildford’s retirement comes after inquiry found force used ‘exaggerated and untrue’ intelligence to justify banCraig Guildford has announced his retirement as chief constable of West Midlands police, after an official inquiry found his force used “exaggerated and untrue” intelligence to justify a ban on fans of an Israeli football team.The pressure on one of Britain’s most senior chief constables had been intense after the basis for his force’s claims about the ban unravelled and the home secretary, Shabana Mahmood, said she had no confidence in him. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Hillhouse Group swoops for new CEO as Alistair Borthwick joins from NATS

Alistair Borthwick has been announced as the organisation’s new Chief Executive Officer.

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4 w. ago Peter Lawwell and Celtic heroes turn out for Dixie Deans’ funeral as fans hail legend as cortege passes stadium

FORMER Celtic chairman Peter Lawwell, current board members and ex-Hoops icons are among those who have been paying tribute to late Hoops' strike legend John 'Dixie' Deans today. Lawwell, previously Hoops chief executive, announced his departure from the club for a second time a fortnight ago - saying he was no longer prepared to put...

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