Amazon Fresh UK retreat
Amazon has never been shy of bold experiments, but its recent pull-back from parts of the grocery sector shows that even the world’s
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Science
Solar surge
After a period of relative quiet, the sun appears to be stirring once again. Astronomers and space weather experts have noted an increase
Politics
Nationwide chair engages Reform
Banking leader meets Tice Nationwide’s chair Kevin Parry has emerged as one of the first senior figures in UK finance to sit down
Politics
New competition unveiled at Defence Expo
DASA launches battlefield innovation The Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) used this year’s Defence and Security Equipment International (DSEI) exhibition to showcase its
Development
Environment
Transport
Gatwick’s second runway approved
The government has given the green light to a second runway at Gatwick Airport in what ministers are describing as one of the
Education
Finance
Students question tuition value
Most say degrees not worth high fees Two thirds of students in England and Wales believe university is poor value for money, according
People
RAF jets bolster NATO
First mission flown Royal Air Force Typhoons have completed their first Nato air-defence sortie over Poland as part of Eastern Sentry, reinforcing the
Finance
Politics
Reeves risks £18bn budget gap
Think-tank warns on productivity gamble Rachel Reeves could be left scrambling to fill an £18bn hole in government spending plans by the end
Politics
UK and Ireland unveil ‘Troubles’ legacy plan
Governments replace failed act with new framework for truth and accountability The UK and Irish governments have unveiled a joint framework to address
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World Affairs
Tory MPs demand China case inquiry
Anger over prosecution collapse Senior Conservatives are urging parliament to investigate why charges were unexpectedly dropped in a high-profile case involving alleged Chinese