36 h. ago ‘I completely get it’ – Starmer insists he wants to empty asylum hotels faster

Sir Keir Starmer spoke to the BBC about his desire to grip the small boats crisis, as Yvette Cooper is set to unveil reforms to border security.

Events

4 d. ago Step back and take it in: the US is entering full authoritarian mode | Jonathan Freedland

Trump’s dictator-like behaviour is so brazen, so blatant, that paradoxically, we discount it. But now it’s time to call it what it isIf this were happening somewhere else – in Latin America, say – how might it be reported? Having secured his grip on the capital, the president is now set to send troops to several rebel-held cities, claiming he is wanted there to restore order. The move follows raids on the homes of leading dissidents and comes as armed men seen as loyal to the president, many of them masked, continue to pluck people off the streets Except this is happening in the United States of America and so we don’t quite talk about it that way. That’s not the only reason. It’s also because Donald Trump’s march towards authoritarianism is so steady, taking another step or two every day, that it’s easy to become inured to it: you can’t be in a state of shock permanently. And, besides, sober-minded people are wary of sounding hyperbolic or hysterical: their instinct is to play down...

Culture

2 w. ago Scotland international gets glowing verdict from legendary sportsman after putting ex

The Scotland international was on the scoresheet at the weekend.

Politics

2 w. ago Surprising habit warned to make you 'feel even hotter in a heatwave'

As the UK is hit by another heatwave, many Brits will be struggling to get a good night's sleep - but experts have warned that ditching your pyjamas might not help

Events

2 w. ago Five houseplants that can make your home feel cooler in UK heatwave

They could be more beneficial than using a fan

Society

2 w. ago UK households urged to unplug three electrical devices right now

They could be making your home feel even hotter amid the heatwave

Politics

3 w. ago Gardeners urged to 'not waste a drop' of water with heatwave set to grip UK

Wondering how you can conserve more water for your garden? An expert shares his top water-saving tips to help you keep your plants hydrated during the hot weather

Politics

3 w. ago Fresh hosepipe ban warning as fourth heatwave set to grip UK

People in South East of England asked to restrict water use as reservoirs reach low levels

Events

3 w. ago Verdict on whether Scotland will feel heatwave set to grip UK in 33C scorcher

A four-day heatwave is heading for Britain, but will Scotland feel the heat?

Politics

last month Trump to appoint Fed governor and labour statistics chief this week

US president set to tighten grip on economic information and policymaking after controversial sacking of BLS official

Politics