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September 20, 2024

'You start speaking to walls'

Vladimir Kara-Murza, who openly opposes the Putin regime and was imprisoned in Siberia, gives his first interview on British soil since being released. Tom Watling speaks to him

5 mins

Starmer says 'I'm in control' after Gray's salary is leaked

Sir Keir Starmer insists that he is in \"complete control\" of his government as he heads to his party conference on Sunday mired in controversy over the salary of his chief of staff and the acceptance of luxury gifts by himself and his wife.

3 mins

Pensioners still support Labour, new poll reveals.

The row over winter fuel payments being cut for 10 million pensioners and questions over £107,000 of gifts Sir Keir Starmer has received have not harmed Labour's poll ratings, a new survey has revealed.

2 mins

Can Reform UK show it is more than a one-man band?

Reform UK opens its annual conference in Birmingham sporting its first elected members of parliament, a muchexpanded membership, and plenty of enthusiasm.

4 mins

Row erupts after Farage claims he cannot hold MP surgery due to attack fears

Nigel Farage is at the centre of a row after he claimed security concerns had prevented him from holding surgeries in his Essex constituency.

2 mins

Donkeys raise more money.than four big abuse charities

Women's Aid, Refuge, IDAS and SafeLives together received less in donations in a single year than The Donkey Sanctuary

2 mins

Abuse specialists set to work in 999 control rooms

Domestic abuse specialists will work in 999 control rooms under a new \"Raneem's Law\", Yvette Cooper has announced. New emergency restraining orders will also give victims greater protection, the home secretary said.

3 mins

Young women spend £44 a month on taxis to feel safer

Young women and teenagers are paying out for taxis due to fears they will be harassed if they walk home or use public transport, according to new research.

2 mins

Mohamed al-Fayed accused of rape by ex-staff members

More than 20 women have accused former Harrods boss Mohamed al-Fayed of sexual assault, including rape.

2 mins

Standing charge: 10 busiest trains in England and Wales

One rush-hour train through London carries more than twice as many passengers as seats available, new government figures reveal.

2 mins

Last daily Evening Standard published as it goes weekly

The final daily print edition of London's Evening Standard landed on the capital's streets yesterday ahead of its relaunching next week as a weekly title.

1 min

Device explosions 'cross all red lines' – Hezbollah chief

Tensions rise as Israel launches major strikes on Lebanon after two days of detonating group’s pagers and walkie-talkies

4 mins

Israeli arrested over 'plot to assassinate Netanyahu'

An Israeli man has been arrested on suspicion of involvement in a plot to assassinate prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu or other senior officials after being recruited by Iran, Israel's internal security service has said.

2 mins

Zelensky's right-hand man fights Russian chess moves

Adviser wants to block Moscow’s return to international fold

4 mins

Things are looking ominous for Starmer's £170k adviser

Sue Gray, the prime minister's chief of staff, is facing a sullen revolt from the political advisers she is supposed to lead.

3 mins

Can a single election put a stop to Europe's far right?

Voters in the German state of Brandenburg go to the polls this weekend, in the last of a trio of regional elections in the former East Germany that are seen as a gauge of the political climate - not just in these states, not just in Germany, but across Europe.

5 mins

Why borrowers must wait for help on interest rates

Bank of England will pencil in a November cut but do not hold out for a further reduction this year, warns James Moore

3 mins

Driving down electricity prices is not all good news

Europe has seen a record number of hours this year where electricity prices dropped below zero – a sign of progress in renewable energy generation but also a growing challenge that has lessons for other countries.

3 mins

Raya penalty save rescues Arsenal in forgettable draw

A double save reflects a double-edged display. It could have been worse for Arsenal, it never really looked like getting much better.

4 mins

Chelsea's autographs ban a sign of the times for WSL

The Women's Super League enters a new era as the holders host Aston Villa in tonight's opener, writes Jamie Braidwood

3 mins

Bath capable of pulling the plug on Saints title defence

Eight or nine clubs could contend for the Premiership playoffs, Harry Latham-Coyle predicts in his club-by-club guide

7 mins

Dubois: I need to take AJ back to that dark place

Daniel Dubois is ‘ready to destroy’, hears Alex Pattle, when he defends his IBF title against Anthony Joshua at Wembley

3 mins

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