‘Hugely significant’: Who’s in the race to become UK Conservatives leader?
Four candidates hope to rule over the party that is trying to recover from an historic electoral blow. Who are they, what are they promising? From left: Kemi Badenoch, Robert…
Alliance Pharma reports ‘strong’ performance after turbulent few months
Wiltshire healthcare firm Alliance Pharma has posted a rise in profits two months after making its chief operating officer redundant. The Chippenham-headquartered business reported underlying revenue of £84m for the…
US approves $567m in military support for Taiwan
The support is the latest move by Washington to boost the self-ruled island’s military in the face of rising tensions with China. The US is Taiwan’s most important international backer…
Modi’s Kashmir statehood promise. Poll rhetoric or genuine outreach?
Modi promises Kashmir statehood amid regional elections, but analysts doubt full autonomy will be restored. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi (C) waves to the crowd as he arrives to address…
Politics LIVE: Farage takes swipe at ‘split and broken’ Tory leadership hopefuls
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has taken a swipe at Tory leadership hopefuls as he claimed the Conservative Party’s brand is now “split” and “broken”. Taking to social media, the…
Travel expert warns ‘leave plenty of time’ as new rules come into force
Travel experts have explained exactly what you will need to do and what to expect as airports across the EU bring in new rules within weeks. People travelling from the…
Foreign Office warning for Greece after two deaths this weekend
The Foreign Office is warning UK holidaymakers to take care in Greece after the deaths of two people this weekend. Two people have died in a large wildfire burning through…
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle urged to ‘step on the gas’ as Netflix ‘want more bang for their buck’
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have to “step on the gas” if they are to satisfy Netflix bosses, according to royal commentator Caroline Aston. The couple have a lucrative deal…
Dolly Parton leads tributes as country music legend Kris Kristofferson dies at 88: ‘What a great friend’
Singer-songwriter Kris Kristofferson has died at the age of 88, a family spokesperson has confirmed. The A Star is Born actor died peacefully at his home in Maui, Hawaii on…
First Strictly contestant eliminated could have had a brilliant story – partner
The first Strictly Come Dancing contestant eliminated this year, Tom Dean, could have had “a brilliant” story on the series, his professional partner Nadiya Bychkova has said. Olympic swimmer Dean…