The rule is named after 13-year-old Martha Mills, whose family’s concerns about her care were not listened to before her death. ...
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Unexpected UK borrowing surge adds to pre-Budget pressure on chancellorUnexpected UK borrowing surge adds to pre-Budget pressure on chancellor
Borrowing was higher than expected in August as inflation piles pressure on the government ahead of the Budget. ...
Iran war’s peacemakers also have skin in the gameIran war’s peacemakers also have skin in the game
The News The countries trying to broker an end to the Iran conflict — Oman, Pakistan, and Qatar — are themselves facing military attacks and economic strain from the war, an unusual dynamic that factors into the incentives and urgency behind their mediation. Strait of Hormuz disruptions have hammered Qatar’s ...
The truth about Sean Combs: ‘No is not a stopping point for him’The truth about Sean Combs: ‘No is not a stopping point for him’
Cheyenne Roundtree, an investigative reporter at Rolling Stone, was as shocked as anyone when allegations of rape and sexual abuse were made against the music mogul. Then she began digging into his past life. In her first interview, she paints a horrifying picture of lost police reports, repeat behaviours, rumours ...
Lithuania ready to ‘fight back’ but has evacuation plans in face of Russia threats, PM tells BBCLithuania ready to ‘fight back’ but has evacuation plans in face of Russia threats, PM tells BBC
Sinkevičius told BBC Newsnight Lithuanians feel “constantly threatened” by Moscow, but the nation was prepared to “fight back” if attacked. ...
The Houthis’ shock advance and what it means for the world – podcastThe Houthis’ shock advance and what it means for the world – podcast
The Houthis now control the Bab al-Mandab strait. But where is it and why does it matter? Patrick Wintour explains Remember that time a few years ago when few of us spared a thought for commercial shipping routes and strategic waterways? How times have changed. Now, you’d be forgiven for ...
Burnham expects to find ‘common ground’ with Trump in first meetingBurnham expects to find ‘common ground’ with Trump in first meeting
In New York, the prime minister will also deliver a speech to the UN General Assembly expected to be focused on AI. ...
UK to provide Saudi Arabia with ‘defensive’ military support, says BurnhamUK to provide Saudi Arabia with ‘defensive’ military support, says Burnham
The prime minister says “defensive air-to-air refuelling” is to be provided following a request from Saudi Arabia, after it faced attacks from the Houthis in Yemen. ...
Markets risk underpricing the scale of rate hikes, analysts sayMarkets risk underpricing the scale of rate hikes, analysts say
Markets risk underpricing the scale of monetary tightening, analysts argued, as central banks around the world adjust to a worsening inflation outlook. The world is entering a “globally synchronised rate hiking cycle,” Deutsche Bank analysts wrote, and “recent trends in commodity prices will push inflation higher still.” Perceived as being ...
Paramount settles US states’ lawsuits, clearing way for Warner Bros. takeoverParamount settles US states’ lawsuits, clearing way for Warner Bros. takeover
Paramount settled lawsuits brought by 12 US states Monday, paving the way for David Ellison’s $110 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery. The states had argued that the acquisition would give Paramount too much control over the movie and cable TV industries. The deal provides certain editorial protections for CBS ...