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Influential think tank linked to Starmer aide bankrolling more than 100 Labour MPs

More than 100 Labour MPs have registered donations from the think tank linked to Sir Keir Starmer's new chief of staff and backed by a hedge fund manager.

Does a fall in inflation mean the cost of living will ease?

Inflation has fallen once more, which, given that the country isn’t also obviously heading for recession, is good news.

The £40bn question of how Reeves balances the books

Rachel Reeves is being warned that she may have to break Labour’s manifesto pledge not to raise income tax or national insurance in order to fill a £40bn black hole in her spending plans.

Eidevall handed Arsenal an ambition he could not reach

The reaction on social media may have said it all. The “Jonas Out” brigade was building for weeks, to the point it was painted on a wall outside the Emirates, as Arsenal fans displayed mock P45s in the stands.

Scotland earn scrappy draw as Ronaldo storms off pitch

Scotland remain without a win but the losing run is over and there was the sight of another victory against Portugal, as Cristiano Ronaldo applauded sarcastically and stormed down the tunnel at the end of this goalless draw at Hampden.

Cost-cutting United end Ferguson's £2m contract

‘Such a lack of respect. It’s totally scandalous, says Cantona

The golden goose is tearing itself apart over self-interest

Mired in court cases, the Premier League is unravelling despite long having been the envy of other competitions

'Box office' Tuchel set to be appointed England manager

Thomas Tuchel is on the brink of becoming the next England manager, and could even be unveiled by the end of this week.

A hike on 'employer' NI is still a tax on working people

Ahead of her first-ever Budget, speculation is mounting that chancellor Rachel Reeves will hike up employer national insurance contributions (NICs).

'Everything got somewhat decadent': the making of Fleetwood Mac's punk epic

As the album Tusk’ turns 45 this week, Lindsey Buckingham speaks to Mark Beaumont about those storied sessions, and going his own way after the commercial success of Rumours’

Why reviving dead planes won't fix airline shortages

With hundreds of planes mothballed worldwide, the solution to the industry’s woes seems obvious. Simon Calder explains that it isn’t so simple as a budding airline is finding out

The wellness industry's new answer to all your problems

According to celebs and influencers magnesium glycinate is the key to early nights and glowing skin. Ellie Muir finds out what it is and if there’s any truth to its champions’ claims

'I lost months of memories ... all for his sexual benefit'

The case of Gisele Pelicot, whose husband drugged her and invited more than 50 men to rape her as she lay unconscious, has shocked France. A survivors’ group set up by Gisele’s daughter suggests there could be hundreds of women who are victims of the same crime... Zoe Beaty reports

Russian man rescued after almost 10 weeks lost at sea

A man has been rescued after being stranded at sea for more than two months on a tiny inflatable boat that lost its engine – but his brother and nephew died, officials said yesterday.

Ukraine men dragged from gig in 'conscription raids'

Footage has emerged that appears to show Ukrainian military recruitment officers raiding restaurants, bars and a concert hall in Kyiv in search of men evading conscription.

Beware fake news, be ready to resist: the Taiwanese get ready for a Chinese invasion

With China’s latest military drills simulating a blockade of the island, Arpan Rai explores what would happen if Beijing does invade and what it would mean for the wider region

He came, saw and conkered but did David, 82, cheat?)

Conker World Championships embroiled in scandal after a steel dummy was found in the pocket of King Conker’

Entry-exit system would.have been utter carnage'

The planned 10 November introduction of the EU’s now-postponed entry-exit system “would have been complete and utter carnage” according to the leader of Dover District Council.

Letby lacked empathy while.on placement, inquiry hears

Lucy Letby initially failed her final year placement as a student nurse after her perceived lack of empathy with patients and families, a public inquiry has revealed.

Male artists like Hirst less of force after 40, says Emin

Dame Tracey Emin says male artists peak in their forties, but women have the ability to create powerful works for their entire lives.

Don't leave Afghan military heroes at 'mercy of Taliban

Ministers have been warned not to repeat the same mistakes over Afghan soldiers, with fears their pledge to finally relocate special forces soldiers who fought with the UK could still leave 1,500 at the mercy of the Taliban.

Sara Sharif forced to wear plastic-bag hood, jury told

Schoolgirl Sara Sharif was forced to wear “homemade hoods” of plastic bags and parcel tape as she endured a campaign of abuse that lasted up to two years, a court heard.

Remove seats for bishops in Lords, MPs tell Starmer

Sir Keir Starmer is under pressure to go further with reform of the House of Lords, with MPs calling for him to abolish bishops’ automatic seats in the chamber.

Voters sceptical of claims made by Johnson in memoir

Former PM not trusted on Covid, Harry and more, poll finds

Starmer met Swift and her mother at London concert

Sir Keir Starmer met Taylor Swift at one of her London concerts as the pair discussed the Southport attack.

Why did Cameron plan to sanction Israeli ministers?

In a remarkably candid interview, David Cameron revealed that, as foreign secretary in Rishi Sunak’s government, he was preparing to place sanctions on two members of the Israeli cabinet in protest at the conduct of the war in Gaza.

UK imposes fresh sanctions on extremist Israeli settlers

Britain has imposed fresh sanctions on Israeli settlers in the West Bank, as the United States warned Israel it must boost aid into Gaza within 30 days or risk losing its supply of cash for weapons.

Be ruthlessly honest with the public, Reeves is told

Ex-governor of the Bank of England advises the chancellor to tackle national insurance, pensions and vested interests’

Clarke faces a tough choice after brutal KO by Wardley

As the camera lingered on a malformed face, the eeriest realisation crept in: we weren’t looking at Frazer Clarke – not really.

Players accuse Fifa of abuse in legal battle over calendar

There should be something thrilling about Fifa’s idea fora quadrennial Club World Cup: another World Cup every fourth summer starring the biggest clubs all over the globe sounds like a recipe for the Holy Grail of football tournaments. So it says a lot about the state of the game that the primary reactions have been apathy and anger. Fans want a break and so do the players.