Lammy: West won’t be bullied by Putin over Ukraine missile talks September 15, 2024 The West will not be bullied by Vladimir Putin’s threat of all-out war with Nato if Ukraine is given permission to use Western weapons to strike inside Russia, David Lammy has said. The foreign secretary said talks were continuing with the US and allies about giving Kyiv permission to use UK-supplied Storm Shadow missiles to [...]
Are the super-rich running out of road? September 4, 2024 As more western governments look at ways to increase taxes for the ultra-rich, Ali Lyon asks whether it will work
US election 2024: Kamala Harris picks Tim Walz as Democrat running mate August 6, 2024 Kamala Harris is expected to select Minnesota governor Tim Walz as her vice-presidential pick ahead of the November election.
Keller: Engineer and HS2 contractor’s shares surge on record profit thanks to ‘Bidenomics’ August 6, 2024 Shares in engineer Keller shot up by over nine per cent at market open on Tuesday, after firm’s profit more than doubled in the first half of the year. Profit before tax at the FTSE 250 constituent, which is the world’s largest specialist in earth and ground engineering and was one of the main contractors [...]
Joe Biden drops out of presidential race July 21, 2024 President Joe Biden has dropped out of the 2024 presidential race against Donald Trump, after concerns over his age have dogged the candidate since the first debate last month.
Biden’s ability to win back Democrats tested at perilous moment for campaign July 20, 2024 Joe Biden’s efforts to revive his re-election bid and win over sceptical Democrats have done little to soften the push for him to exit the 2024 race.
The Notebook: Say what you want about Trump, he did show presence of mind July 16, 2024 After last weekend's shooting, the US presidential election is now Trump's to lose, writes Michael Martins.
Pressure mounts on Biden to quit after he calls Zelensky ‘Putin’ and his own VP Harris ‘Trump’ July 12, 2024 US President Joe Biden had a few slip ups at press conference following Nato Summit, as he battles calls from within his own party to step down.
Starmer and Biden meet face-to-face for first time July 11, 2024 New prime minister Keir Starmer met with President Joe Biden at the summit for the 75th anniversary of Nato.
MPs sworn into Parliament as Lindsay Hoyle re-elected as Commons Speaker July 9, 2024 Newly-elected MPs have begun being sworn into Parliament for the first time as Sir Lindsay Hoyle is re-elected as the Speaker of the House of Commons.
