16 h. ago Tories to propose £47bn cuts as conference focuses on ‘economic responsibility’

The party is seeking to distance itself from Liz Truss’s ill-fated package of tax cuts in 2022.

Economics

18 h. ago Electoral system means Lib Dems will ‘undoubtedly’ win more seats than Tories

Polling expert Sir John Curtice said the coalition of voters Boris Johnson assembled in 2019 had all but broken up.

Politics

18 h. ago Boris Johnson says he went ‘far too fast’ on net zero – report

Mr Johnson, who as prime minister pushed other nations to commit to reaching net zero carbon emissions by 2050, said the target should be delayed.

Politics

7 d. ago Covid inquiry hears of ‘grievous harm’ suffered by children behind closed doors

The latest module of the inquiry will also examine the impact of learning moving online in lockdowns.

Politics

7 d. ago Three Big Brother contestants put at risk of eviction on series’ launch episode

Presenters AJ Odudu and Will Best revealed the first eviction would take place on the series’ first night.

Events

9 d. ago New Epstein files reveal Prince Andrew ‘flew to Florida with Ghislaine Maxwell on paedophile’s private jet’

The documents record a payment of $200 for a ‘massage for Andrew’, though it is unclear if this refers to the Duke of York

Politics

9 d. ago Secret files reveal truth over KGB spies implicated in poisoned umbrella murder of BBC star

Georgi Makov was murdered by 'James Bond killers' in London 47 years ago this month when a hitman poked him with a specially adapted brolly that injected deadly ricin into his leg

Events

9 d. ago BORIS JOHNSON: I will never accept a government ID card. I will never use one. If asked to produce one I will refuse

No, no, no, a thousand times no. I will not carry an ID card. I refuse point blank to enrol myself in any crackpot Labour scheme to control the British population. If I get any correspondence on the matter from any emanation of the State, I will simply tear it up.

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1 week ago Elon Musk’s xAI accuses OpenAI of stealing trade secrets in new lawsuit

Suit alleges OpenAI has a ‘troubling pattern’ of hiring former xAI workers to access secrets about the Grok chatbotElon Musk’s artificial intelligence startup xAI has accused rival OpenAI of stealing its trade secrets in a new lawsuit, the latest in Musk’s legal assault on his former business partner, Sam Altman.The lawsuit, filed on Wednesday in California federal court, alleged that OpenAI was engaged in a “deeply troubling pattern” of hiring away former xAI employees to gain access to trade secrets related to its AI chatbot Grok. The company says OpenAI is pursuing unfair advantages in the race to develop AI technology. Continue reading...

Society

1 week ago Boris Johnson brands Nigel Farage’s party ‘extremely dangerous’ as he rules out Reform move

Boris Johnson said Nigel Farage can’t be trusted as PM with rising tensions in Eastern Europe

Politics

1 week ago War of words breaks out between Boris and Nigel over Russia, security and the economy

Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson said he had 'serious concerns' about Reform UK leader Nigel Farage's stance on Russia.

Events

1 week ago Johnson accuses Farage of ‘extremely dangerous’ stance on Ukraine war

The former Conservative prime minister said he had ‘serious anxieties’ about the insurgent party’s approach to the economy and national security.

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1 week ago Boris Johnson urges UK government to put troops in 'safe areas' of Ukraine

The former prime minister said the UK lacks ‘the will, leadership, and urgency’ to put a stop to the conflict

Politics

1 week ago Resisting Faragism offers the Lib Dems a rare clarity of purpose | Rafael Behr

Ed Davey’s rallying cry in defence of moderate, liberal Britain might give some coherence to a party with a reputation for opportunismIn the polarised climate of British politics, irritation with Liberal Democrats is one of the few things that Labour and Tory MPs have in common. Parliament’s two biggest parties see each other as arch enemies – status that affords some mutual respect. The Lib Dems are treated more like pests, ideological shapeshifters, wheedling their way into voters’ affections, burrowing into local politics. If allowed to nest in a constituency, they are notoriously hard to shift.Kemi Badenoch has a severe infestation in her back yard. Of the 72 seats currently held by Ed Davey’s party, 60 were taken from Conservatives. The former seats of three Tory prime ministers – David Cameron, Theresa May and Boris Johnson – are now represented by Lib Dem MPs. That pattern was repeated in this year’s local elections, when the Lib Dems gained 163 seats almost entirely at the T...

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1 week ago UK lacks will and leadership to do more to help Ukraine, says Boris Johnson

The former prime minister said the UK is ‘still apprehensive about the consequences’ of stepping up support.

Politics

2 w. ago Boris Johnson in furious spat with Andrew Neil after broadcaster questioned Tories’ record

A witness said ‘the real anger was obvious’ as the former prime minister and his ex-boss disagreed over the Conservatives’ record in government

Politics

3 w. ago 'Vladimir Putin should have struck Boris Johnson in Ukraine,' claims Kremlin mouthpiece

Former prime minister Boris Johnson was visiting Ukraine and the Black Sea port of Odesa ahead of the Yalta European Strategy conference in Kyiv.

Politics

3 w. ago Labour's small boat migrants deal to be 'overwhelmed with last

Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp - who served as an immigration minister in Boris Johnson's government - said Labour's plan would be overwhelmed by legal challenges.

Economics

3 w. ago What Boris did next: files reveal troubling secrets of the ex

In his international dash for cash, Johnson appears to have repeatedly broken ethics rules as he tried to trade on relationships made in No 10Boris Johnson started the day with a jog. He had the kind of schedule that would be familiar to any occupant of Downing Street. From 8.44am, he talked with his aides, then chaired cabinet, ate lunch, prepped for prime minister’s questions, took a briefing on security threats, and got ready for an interview with one of Rupert Murdoch’s reporters.The entry for 5.48pm in the official log for Tuesday 26 April 2022 contains one of several privileged interactions that he would later seek to exploit for financial gain. Johnson was in his office, the log notes, “alone texting MBS”. Continue reading...

Events

3 w. ago Boris Johnson after No 10: files reveal troubling secrets of the ex

In his international dash for cash, Johnson appears to have repeatedly broken ethics rules as he tried to trade on relationships made in Downing StreetBoris Johnson started the day with a jog. He had the kind of schedule that would be familiar to any occupant of Downing Street. From 8.44am, he talked with his aides, then chaired cabinet, ate lunch, prepped for prime minister’s questions, took a briefing on security threats, and got ready for an interview with one of Rupert Murdoch’s reporters.The entry for 5.48pm in the official log for Tuesday 26 April 2022 contains one of several privileged interactions that he would later seek to exploit for financial gain. Johnson was in his office, the log notes, “alone texting MBS”. Continue reading...

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