The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has abandoned its lawsuit against SolarWinds and its chief information security officer, alleging that the company had misled investors about the security practices that led to the 2020 supply chain att…
Starmer calls Farage ‘spineless’ over tackling racism in Reform party
Prime minister says Reform UK leader has ‘questions to answer’ about alleged comments at school which included songs about HolocaustKeir Starmer has accused Nigel Farage of being “spineless” when it comes to tackling racism in his party after the Guard…
Households in Great Britain face surprise rise in energy bills from January
Energy price cap for average dual fuel bill will increase to £1,758 a year, from £1,755 in the current quarterBusiness live – latest updatesEnergy bills will rise for millions of households in Great Britain through the coldest months of the year, after…
UK government borrows more than expected in setback before budget
October figures represent final snapshot of public finances before Rachel Reeves’s tax and spending statementBusiness live – latest updatesThe UK government borrowed more than expected in October, official figures show, in the final snapshot of the pub…
Ukraine doubts Russia’s desire for peace amid reports of US-drafted plan
As fighting rages and Russia seizes settlements, a US-Russia constructed plan looks set to upset Kyiv and its EU allies.
Lib Dems to force vote on creating new customs union with EU
Ed Davey’s party believes the move is the best way to ‘turbocharge’ economy, rather than tax risesThe Liberal Democrats are forcing a vote in parliament on creating a new customs union to put pressure on Labour MPs to take a more pro-EU stance.Ed Davey…
Abandoned Nazi airport left to rot now unrecognisable
The enormous airport was used by the Nazis during World War Two
CAIR sues Texas governor over ‘unconstitutional’ terror designation
US Muslim civil rights group says Greg Abbott’s designation of its Texas chapter is ‘unconstitutional and defamatory’.
15 Workers Killed In Boiler Explosion At Pakistan Factory
A boiler at a glue-making factory in eastern Pakistan exploded on Friday, killing at least 15 workers and injuring seven others. Police said they arrested the factory manager and were looking for the factory owner, who fled shortly after the blast.
Three-metre giant oarfish, ‘palace messenger’ of doom, washes up on Tasmanian beach
The enormous, serpentine fish, regarded in Japanese folklore as a herald of disaster, usually live deep below the surface and are only sighted when sick or dyingGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastIt was a beautiful warm day in n…