Labour turn on tax 'liar' Sunak

LABOUR branded Rishi Sunak a liar after it emerged senior officials had told ministers not to say civil servants were behind Tory claims that Sir Keir Starmer was planning tax hikes if elected.

London Hospitals Working On Paper After Russia Hack

Senior hospital sources describe the situation as a disaster’

King And Queen Shed Tears At D-Day Commemorations

William joined Charles and Camilla at the anniversary events

PM May Regret His Tax Claim After Treasury Rubbishes It

James Bowler, the most senior civil servant in the Treasury, may have just hammered the final nail into a misfiring Tory general election campaign.

Sunak Accused Of Lying As Watchdog Probes Tax Claim

Rishi Sunak's hopes of pulling off a surprise victory in the general election appeared to have unravelled yesterday on another day in which the Tory campaign was beset by a series of crises.

Russia Crims' UK Hospital Attack

Hackers ‘were after money’

Biden: Netanyahu May Be Prolonging War For Own Ends

JOE Biden has warned that Benjamin Netanyahu may deliberately prolonging the war in Gaza for his own political aims.

Not So Big Mac: Irish Restaurant Brings McDonald's Down To Size

The Irish fast food chain Supermac's has won a David v Goliath court battle with McDonald's over the use of the Big Mac trademark, paving the way for it to open outlets across Europe.

Gaza Hunger Already Causing Mass Deaths, Report Warns

Months of extreme hunger have already killed many Palestinians in Gaza and caused permanent damage to children through malnutrition, a food security report has found, even before famine is officially declared.

Israeli Flag Day March Through Muslim Jerusalem Inflames Tensions

Thousands of Israeli religious nationalists paraded through Muslim parts of the Old City of Jerusalem in the annual Flag Day march yesterday, an event that threatens to trigger further violence in the Israel-Hamas war.

UN Secretary General Calls For Global Ban On Ads For Fossil Fuel

Fossil fuel companies are the "godfathers of climate chaos" and should be banned from advertising similar to restrictions on tobacco, the UN secretary general said yesterday while delivering dire new warnings about global heating.

Sunak Lied To Country Over Labour Tax And Spend Plans, Says Starmer

Counter offensive seeks to regain control after PM's contentious claims

Operations Cancelled After Cyber Attack

Blood Transfusion Services Particularly Impacted

Middle England Dilemma Is A Step Into The Unknown

There have been 77 England matches since Trent Alexander Arnold debuted in 2018. If he had played in them all, he would be level on caps already with Terry Butcher, wedged between John Terry and Tom Finney.

Hunter Biden's Drug Habits Under Spotlight In Gun Trial

Federal prosecutors yesterday painted Joe Biden's son Hunter as a man whose dark habits ensnared loved ones and who knew what he was doing when he lied on federal forms to purchase a gun in 2018.

India's Election Leaves Modi With A Diminished Mandate

Narendra Modi's apparent failure to win an outright majority in India's general election will spark conflict within his party and limit his mandate to carry out sweeping reforms in a historic third consecutive term.

Modi Secures Historic Third Term But Loses His Majority

India's PM must rely on BJP allies to form an administration

Has Farage Turned This Into The 'Immigration Election'?

Nigel Farage has called for an "immigration election" after becoming leader of Reform UK and deciding to stand as the party's candidate in Clacton. The former Ukip and Brexit Party leader proposed that net migration, which stood at 685,000 last year, be reduced to zero.

Starmer Will Happily Take This Near-Draw As A Victory

Keir Starmer knew that all he had to do was to get through the debate without making a horrible mistake. No wonder he was nervous, unsure whether to address the audience, his opponent, or presenter Julie Etchingham.

Scottish Blast Gives Buttler's Men A Scare

But Mott Says Upset Was Never On Cards

Sunak Claims Narrow Win In Tetchy First Leaders' Debate

Rishi Sunak and Sir Keir Starmer slugged it out in a tetchy first leader's debate of the general election, with snap pollsters giving a narrow edge to the embattled prime minister. While Mr Sunak appeared to land more verbal blows on the Labour leader, he was also mocked more by an audience concerned about the state of the NHS, schools, and the cost of living.

Next Gen Weight Loss Jab On NHS

Mounjaro boost for at-risk obese

Injury Forces Djokovic To Withdraw And Costs Him World No 1 Spot

Novak Djokovic, the world No 1 and defending champion, has been forced to withdraw from the French Open because of a torn medial meniscus sustained during his dramatic five-set win against Francisco Cerúndolo, the Argentinian 23rd seed, on Monday.

'Every Reason' To Think Netanyahu Prolonging War For Own Gain - Biden

Joe Biden has said there is "every reason" to draw the conclusion that Benjamin Netanyahu is prolonging the war in Gaza for his own political self-preservation.

Cyber-Attack Disrupts Seven NHS Hospitals In London

Major London hospitals have had to cancel operations and blood transfusions after being hit by a cyber-attack that led to them declaring it a "critical incident".

Excitement And Anxiety As China's Probe Heads Back From Dark Side Of The Moon

China's uncrewed Chang'e-6 probe has begun its journey back to Earth carrying the first samples from the far side of the moon, signalling a major achievement for Beijing's space programme.

UK Universities Drop Down World Ranking Amid Funding Concerns

UK universities will have their international reputations dented and face possible closure because of continuing funding pressures, according to an authoritative league table that named Imperial College London as second in the world.

Slump In Clothing Sales To EU Since Brexit As Exporters Deterred - Study

UK exports of clothing and footwear to the EU have dived since Brexit, according to a new study that shows the extent to which complex regulations and red tape at the border have deterred companies from sending goods across the channel.

Leaders Clash On Migration, Tax And NHS In Ill-Tempered Debate

Starmer and Sunak also trade blows on cost of living and UK security

House Prices Rise Above Inflation Rate

Some Parts Of Region Have Seen Increases