Economic woe is about to collide with the Tories’ empty promises – giving the opposition a chance to prove itself to the electorateAhead of the Labour party conference this weekend, many are hoping for a magic leader’s speech to turn the tide overnight…
Maggots and mayhem: behind the scenes of Britain’s big bin crisis
Thanks to the HGV driver shortage, many refuse collectors are quitting to earn up to £30,000 more driving lorries. But what does this mean for our streets, as the rubbish and recycling piles ever higher? Andy Gee doesn’t mind when people call him a bin…
UK gas supply robust and talk of three-day week ‘alarmist and misguided’, says business secretary – politics live
Latest updates: Kwasi Kwarteng makes Commons statement after talks with energy companies and watchdogNo 10 dismisses ‘winter of discontent’ warnings amid energy crisis talksJohnson defends trade secretary after climate crisis denial tweetsMeeting Cop26…
Boris Johnson’s military alliance in the Pacific is reckless post-imperial nostalgia | Simon Jenkins
The Aukus deal has enraged China and humiliated France, when British diplomacy should be concentrated on EuropeThe Aukus defence deal between Britain, the US and Australia grows murkier by the day. Essentially it is the outcome of an industrial dispute…
Grimsby doctor who nearly killed partner in ‘exorcism’ rituals jailed
Dr Hossam Metwally injected girlfriend with anaesthetic drugs in belief she was possessed by spiritsAn anaesthetist has been given a 14-and-a-half year jail sentence for injecting his partner with drugs during a series of exorcism ceremonies that left…
US to lift Covid travel ban for fully vaccinated passengers from UK and EU
US will lift Covid-19 travel restrictions starting in November, Biden administration has announcedThe US will lift Covid-19 travel restrictions to allow fully vaccinated passengers from the UK and EU to travel into the country from November, the Biden …
Right as rain! 10 ways to boost your mood on grey, wet or cold days
After a disappointing British summer, many of us won’t be looking forward to autumn and winter. But there are many ways to keep your spirits high in the bleaker seasonsIf you have ever spent summer in the UK, you will know that there is often little to…
Man arrested after four found dead in house near Sheffield
Derbyshire police say man taken into custody and they were not looking for anyone else in connection with incidentA man has been arrested after four people were found dead at a house in a town near Sheffield.Derbyshire police said they were called to a…
Rosie Duffield calls for talks with Keir Starmer on Labour’s trans rights stance
Canterbury MP, who will not attend party conference, says meeting with leader could help find way forwardRosie Duffield has called for Keir Starmer to meet her and other female Labour MPs to discuss the party’s policy on transgender issues, confirming …
EU partly to blame for UK’s hardline tactics, says former May aide
Raoul Ruparel says EU approach ‘feeds the perception’ in London that only aggressive stance will pay offThe EU is partly to blame for the Brexit minister David Frost’s aggressive negotiation tactics on the Northern Ireland protocol, Theresa May’s forme…