Investigations into former anti-corruption chief Paul Brereton nixed over cost concerns
National Anti-Corruption Commission inspector, Gail Furness, says systemic issues behind two complaints have been addressedFollow our Australia news l...
Ex-Nato chief behind defence review says Starmer’s military spending plan is too little, too late
George Robertson warns prime minister’s defence investment plan fails to meet scale of challenge facing the UKThe former Nato chief who led the govern...
Ocado founder to step down as chief executive in 2028
Online grocer says Tim Steiner will remain as CEO until December 2027 before taking on ‘founder role’ for a further yearBusiness live – latest updates...
How BT’s ‘no nonsense’ first female chief helped turn company around
The firm’s share price has risen 80% under Allison Kirkby’s leadership – but pressure remains for her to deliver further growthIf timing is everything...
Court Investigates Spanish Police Chief, Heaping Pressure on Prime Minister
The case against Mercedes González is part of a broader examination of whether allies of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez tried to illegally undermine inq...
The Harvard astronomer dubbed Trump’s chief alien hunter starts by assuming UFOs human-made
Avi Loeb’s White House panel has asked the Pentagon for videos and files on unexplained aerial sightingsA controversial Harvard University cosmologist...
Sainsbury’s chief says grocery inflation not as bad as feared so far
Supermarket has lifted sales with Aldi price match, and has benefited from hot weather and World Cup matchesBusiness live – latest updatesGrocery infl...
Nato chief says he is confident Burnham will stick to defence spending target
Mark Rutte stressed need for military investment ahead of long-awaited UK funding announcement on TuesdayNato’s secretary general has said he is confi...
Europe heatwave shows need to reject climate denial ‘lies’, says EU green chief
Teresa Ribera blames ‘ideologically driven’ falsehoods, driven by those with vested interests in fossil fuels, for attacks on green policyThe heatwave...
Burnham may have to boost defence spending to pass ‘Moscow test’, says ex-military chief
Adm Sir Tony Radakin says UK currenly ‘falls short’ of level required to keep Russian threats at bayThe former head of the armed forces has told Andy ...
Ex-Foreign Office chief Olly Robbins believed in talks over top security role
Civil service high-flyer caught up in Mandelson vetting row thought to be discussing comeback with Burnham’s teamThe Foreign Office chief who lost his...
Back on the pitch: how Burnham’s chief of staff pick reunites late-90s Labour football team
Some worry choosing James Purnell, former Demon Eyes teammate, would show Labour struggling for new talentThe most powerful football team in the count...
