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Badenoch orders firms to focus on trade not activism

British companies should ditch political activism and focus on delivering goods and services for customers, the UK's business secretary said. Kemi Badenoch, who also works as Britain's equalities minister, said there was a “creeping politicisation\" of businesses. She claimed equality, diversity and inclusion initiatives did more to divide than unify people.

Chaos as asylum seekers leave barge and RAF base

Hundreds moved as costs at flagship sites spiral over £160m

Adieu as England greats line up to play in France

A thrilling race to the finish will leave most Premiership fans rooted in the present this afternoon but for the nostalgics there are plenty of reasons to reminisce and remember glories of the past.

Fury and Usyk desperately seek heavyweight greatness

If you think that nine different belts, $100m and bragging rights are the only prizes in tonight's undisputed fight in Saudi Arabia, then you would be wrong.

Emma Hayes and the life behind a winning machine

Emma Hayes managed to find a way to reflect on her achievements while seeing the bigger picture. At Wembley last year, as Hayes sat with another winner's medal around her neck this time after Chelsea defeated Manchester United to win their third FA Cup in a row - there was a moment where she paused from the relentlessness of football management and its daily demands to focus on a wider journey. \"When I sit at home alone and think about the work we do every day, and the sacrifices we all make, I know I've given my life to it,\" she reflected.

Scheffler charged by police but still tees off at US PGA

World No 1 describes Valhalla arrest as a 'chaotic situation'

London's 'existential' crisis can't be fixed by boosterism

Jeremy Hunt did two things of note this week. One was to make the claim that Britain will create \"a $1 trillion Microsoft\"; the other was to call finance chiefs back to discuss what could be done to make the UK market more appealing to domestic and international investors.

Lumo to launch London to Manchester low-cost trains

New train services between London Euston and Rochdale via Manchester Victoria could be launched by the low-cost train operator Lumo. Transport company FirstGroup, which owns the brand, plans to run six returns a day using new UK-built trains powered by electricity and batteries.

Hunt just made the case for why you should vote Labour

Jeremy Hunt simply cannot decide whether he is a nice guy or a ruthless political operator. Yesterday he delivered a cynical pre-election exercise, taking the rules on civil-service impartiality to the limit by engaging Treasury officials to sell the message that Labour would raise taxes.

Pilgrim's progress: Vatican radically reforms 'weeping statue' rule to fight hoaxes

The Vatican has radically reformed its rules for evaluating reported supernatural events such as weeping Madonnas and blood-dripping crucifixes that have for centuries whipped up the Catholic faithful.

'Path of hatred' condemned as the Fico shooting stirs up poisonous Slovakian politics

Tom Watling on tensions behind PM assassination attempt

Bodies of three Israeli hostages found in Gaza

The bodies of three Israeli hostages taken by Hamas during the deadly 7 October attack have been discovered, including the remains of the German-Israeli tattoo artist Shani Louk.

First aid shipments driven into Gaza from military pier

Trucks carrying badly needed aid for the Gaza Strip rolled across a newly built US floating pier into the besieged enclave for the first time yesterday as Israeli restrictions on border crossings and heavy fighting hinder food and other supplies reaching people there.

In Putin's game of thrones, there is one man to watch

Sergei Borisovich Korolev, the first deputy director of the FSB, is reported to have emerged a winner after the Russian president's recent Kremlin reshuffle. Kim Sengupta reports

Harm caused by alcohol abuse costs £27bn a year

The harm caused by alcohol costs £27.4bn a year in England, according to estimates. The charity the Institute of Alcohol Studies (IAS) said its data shows there has been more than a 40 per cent increase in the cost of harm since 2003.

Sunak and Murty among wealthiest people in Britain

Britain's \"migrant hotel king\" has entered the UK rich list for the first time, in a year in which the number of billionaires fell but the prime minister and monarch both saw their vast fortunes increase, new data reveals.

Man who killed in revenge for Israel-Gaza war jailed

A Moroccan asylum seeker was jailed for life yesterday after stabbing a pensioner to death in \"revenge\" for the Israel-Hamas conflict. He must serve at least 44 years. Ahmed Alid, 45, stabbed Terence Carney, 70, six times in Hartlepool town centre early on 15 October - eight days after Hamas attacked Israel.

Maths teacher found guilty of sex with two schoolboys

A predatory maths teacher has been found guilty of having sex with two teenage boys who she taught at a secondary school. Rebecca Joynes, 30, was already suspended and on bail after engaging in sexual activity with Boy A, 15, when she began a sexual relationship with the second youngster, Boy B, who she later became pregnant by.

Rape victim criticises police after six-year wait for justice

A woman who was brutally raped has spoken out about a catalogue of \"catastrophic\" police failures that led to a six-year wait before her attacker was convicted.

Starmer's 'six steps' are not Labour's final offer to voters

A tale of two speeches, by Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer, kicked off what party strategists call the \"long campaign\" for the general election. It will be very long - probably lasting six months.

Tory fightback launched as Hunt accuses Labour of 'lie'

Jeremy Hunt accused Labour of telling \"a lie\" about Tory tax plans as he launched his party's fightback in the week that saw the starting gun fired for the election campaign. In an unusually fiery speech, the chancellor claimed that Labour's attempt to scare voters about the future of the state pension was \"disgraceful\".

Fears over slow response to jump in deaths from opioids

Super-strength street drugs made in China take grip of UK

Brexit And Economy See UK In Decline, Says Global Study

Weak leadership, poor economic management and Brexit have dragged Britain out of the top 10 countries in a global index on good government. The decline of Britain under the Tories has been charted by the Chandler Global Index for Good Government CGGI) which saw it take 11th place.

EasyJet CEO To Step Down As Southend Hub Reopens

Johan Lundgren is to step down as chief executive of Britain’s biggest budget airline, easyJet, within 12 months after seven years at the helm. He will be replaced by chief financial officer Kenton Jarvis, the carrier said, as it announced reduced half-year losses.

Never Mind Harry - Meet Europe's Real Royal Rebels

Every royal family is plagued by scandalous figures in their ranks. Here, Helen Coffey highlights a few of her favourites

Starmer Beats The Drum For Change In Battleground Blitz

Labour leader backed by ex-Tory donors including Boots boss

Putin And Xi Reaffirm Their 'No Limits' Anti-US Alliance

Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping jointly condemned the United States yesterday as they announced even closer strategic ties and reaffirmed their no limits” partnership in defiance of Western pressure.

What Is The Likely Benefit Of The Putin-Xi Partnership?

Vladimir Putin, the Russian president, and Xi Jinping, his Chinese opposite number and host, agreed yesterday to deepen their strategic partnership” while accusing the United States of trying to violate the strategic balance” in world affairs.

Zelensky's Visit To Kharkiv Seeks To Boost Troop Morale

Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelensky sought to boost the morale of his troops with a visit to the northeastern city of Kharkiv with Russian forces making advances across the region.

Norris ends Miami party to focus on follow-up at Imola

Beaming in the novelty and adulation of his first victory in Formula One, Britain’s Lando Norris was not going to miss a beat in celebrating over the past fortnight. Partying with American sports stars, check.