44 h. ago Careers event set up for workers hit by Andrew Wright Windows collapse

Advice will be offered to workers caught up in the shock closure.

Events

3 d. ago Rightwingers warn of another blaze of summer riots in Britain – but they’re the ones striking the match | John Harris

Grim predictions of ‘societal collapse’ and ‘civil war’ will hit home so long as Labour fails to address the country’s problemsA last stretch of this strange, uneasy summer remains. Between now and September, there could conceivably be further outbreaks of the kind of violence that rightwing politicians and their media allies have been frantically predicting. But for now, behold a fascinating spectacle: a country quietly refusing to chaotically combust, despite being endlessly encouraged to do so.One word in particular symbolises the gap between hyped-up rhetoric and everyday reality. “Tinderbox” was first used in the mid-16th century, to describe a crude instrument for starting fires: a container that carried a piece of either flint or steel, and a pocketful of the dry, flammable material that gave the device its name. With the invention of matches, the use of such implements fell away, and the word began its passage to how it is used today: as political shorthand for any situation...

Events

4 d. ago Horrific moment chairlift collapses in a Russian resort, with four people plunging into a lake, and six hitting the ground

The ride from hell left a dozen people injured in Nalchik, in the mountainous region of Kabardino-Balkaria in southern Russia on Friday.

Events

6 d. ago Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce on brink of collapse as working from home hits venue

Britain's biggest chamber files Notice of Intention to appoint administrators to 'safeguard the future of our business'

Events

8 d. ago New Supplier of Last Resort Ofgem rules mean failed energy firms must pay customer transfer costs – what is it

Millions were hit by rising bills when suppliers collapsed. Now there's a safety net ⚡

Economics

3 w. ago Conor Coady to Rangers transfer hits further roadblock as another 'collapsed' deal puts Frank Lampard on notice

The veteran defender is on the Ibrox side's radar and impressed his new boss as captain in a pre-season win

Economics

3 w. ago Trombones and bucket hats in council chamber as motion passes to reinstate Northern Quarter landmark

Cllr Pat Kearney said Liam and Noel Gallagher 'must have seen the Big Horn'

Politics