Crispin Blunt arrest not sign of wider cultural issue in Tory party, says education sec Keegan October 27, 2023 Gillian Keegan has insisted there is no wider cultural problem within the Conservatives, after senior MP Crispin Blunt was suspended by the party after being arrested on suspicion of rape and the possession of controlled substances. Mr Blunt, a former minister, identified himself as the man that Surrey Police detained in Horley on Wednesday morning, [...]
US hits Iran-linked sites in Syria October 27, 2023 The United States says it has struck two facilities in eastern Syria, claiming they were used by Iranian forces and affiliated groups.
Li Keqiang: China’s ex-premier and top economic official for a decade dies aged 68 October 27, 2023 Li was China’s number two leader from 2013-23 and an advocate for private business but was left with little authority by Xi.
Natwest shares sink: Vital profitability indicator slips but interim boss hails ‘strong bank’ October 27, 2023 Natwest saw net interest margin fall below 3 per cent but profitability remains good across the year
Tory MP Crispin Blunt arrested on suspicion of rape October 27, 2023 The MP for Reigate said he will “co-operate fully” with the ongoing investigation and is “confident” that he will not be charged.
Ofwat: Thames Water has ‘significant issues to address’ as industry pays £1.4bn to shareholders October 26, 2023 Water regulator Ofwat has named the four worst performing water companies, with troubled Thames Water among those being urged to address big holes in their finances. Ofwat, which oversees the water sector in England and Wales, said Thames Water, Southern Water, SES Water and South East Water need to deliver a turnaround in their financial [...]
Rugby race scandal: World Rugby clears Mbonambi over Curry ‘white ***t’ claim October 26, 2023 World Rugby has said South Africa captain Bongi Mbonambi does not have a case to answer over claims he called England flanker Tom Curry a “white c**t” in last weekend’s rugby world cup semi final. Curry made the claims to the referee during the game and English authorities made a formal complaint to World Rugby earlier [...]
UK car production reaches highest level in three years but post-Brexit tariffs loom October 26, 2023 The number of cars built in the UK increased by almost 40 per cent last month, driven by a rise in exports, figures show.
Commercial radio hits new high as Amanda Holden and Nick Ferrari boost numbers October 26, 2023 Star names have pushed commercial radio to a record quarter with Global's Capital and Heart leading the way
Odey moves to shut down another unit following sexual harassment scandal October 25, 2023 Odey Asset Management is due to close another company subsidiary as the firm continues to rebuild following a sexual harassment scandal involving founder Crispin Odey.
