1 hour ago ‘Exploited’ migrant farm workers in UK paid for picks, not hours

Call for investigation into unfair payment for labourers on seasonal visa scheme When 26-year-old Ben* boarded a flight in Uzbekistan in June, he was looking forward to more than just a summer job picking fruit and vegetables on a British farm.“I wanted to see new places, cities I’ve never seen before,” he said. “I wanted to make friends, exchange ideas and make new memories.” Continue reading...

Events

13 h. ago 'I travelled in business class but awkward layout left me far from impressed'

Virgin Atlantic's upper class cabin prices start from £1,856 and even feature an on-board bar, but one no-nonsense reviewer described a different experience.

Events

18 h. ago Scientists 'could use chickens to bring the dodo back from extinction' with promising development in 'editing' DNA

The farmyard chicken has emerged as an unlikely lynchpin in the research to protect its endangered wild cousins - and even bring extinct species like the dodo back to life.

Politics

24 h. ago Foreign ministers talk war in Ukraine and other conflicts on last day of G20 meeting in South Africa

Foreign ministers and senior diplomats from leading rich and developing countries focused on global conflicts, including the Russia-Ukraine war, on the last day of their meeting in South Africa

Politics

36 h. ago UK’s development investment arm spent £7mn on business class flights

Criticism of agency’s travel costs and big pay rises comes as pressure grows on aid budget

Economics

3 d. ago US reveals three key developments from Russia talks in bid to end Ukraine war

United States and Russian officials have met in Saudi Arabia for talks over Ukraine, with both sides emerging to say that they have agreed on three key areas which they will work on

Events

4 d. ago Luxury homes development in Elderslie torched as police track suspects

The deliberate fire took hold in a house still under construction in the Elderslie area on Saturday night with cops looking to speak to youths seen in the area moments beforehand.

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4 d. ago ‘Dear Emirates, if this is business class – I’ll stay in economy, thanks’

The Man Who Pays His Way: The closest experience I have had to the airline’s premium seating is in a dentist’s chair

Economics

4 d. ago Healey: Decisions made in weeks ahead will define world security for generation

The Defence Secretary said details of a US security guarantee for Ukraine are ‘being developed’ as US and Russian officials meet in Saudi Arabia.

Events

4 d. ago Netanyahu insists he is 'committed' to Trump's plan to take over and develop Gaza as IDF pulls out of southern Lebanon villages under ceasefire deal

Netanyahu's remarks come after he signalled on Sunday that he was moving ahead with Trump's proposal to transfer the Palestinian population out of Gaza.

Politics

4 d. ago The Science of Storytelling for Business and Persuasion with Will Storr

Learn how storytelling can dramatically enhance your business life, from leadership, branding to crisis management, in this class with multi-award-winning writer Will Storr

Politics

5 d. ago Two surprising Final Fantasy remakes 'in active development', insider claims

Square's Final Fantasy series is no stranger to remasters and remakes, but the next two lined up could surprise even long-time fans if one report is to be believed

Sport

5 d. ago Developer wins battle to convert family home despite concerns

One councillor said he had 'concerns about a HMO in the area' and about parking

Society

5 d. ago Labour ministers to create a 'development fund' for Mauritius as part of Keir Starmer's £9billion deal to lease Chagos Islands

Sir Keir Starmer 's controversial agreement will include money for 'strategic projects' to improve the lives of Mauritians including a 'Chagossian Trust Fund' paid for by the UK.

Economics