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Woman said to have been pressed to withdraw ICC sex claims

Aid Knesset urged not to sever ties with UN agency

Israel's reputation as a democracy would be \"deeply harmed\" if the Knesset pressed ahead with bills this week that would end all government cooperation with the Palestinian relief agency Unrwa, the UK's Middle East minister said yesterday.

Firms hit by staff absences due to creaking public services, bosses tell TUC

UK businesses are losing staff working time because of waits for healthcare or caring duties caused by under-funded public services, according to a poll of managers before Rachel Reeves's first budget.

'Hurting' Stokes backed to find form after poor tour

Brendon McCullum has backed Ben Stokes to bounce back from a disappointing tour of Pakistan, admitting the England captain is \"hurting\" after he returned from a hamstring injury that kept him out of the team's one victory for their two subsequent defeats, but that he also benefits from being \"a tough bugger\".

'It's time to choose a path': Starmer takes on critics ahead of budget

We will defy populism and 'embrace harsh light of fiscal reality', says PM

Ten Hag rails at 'unfair and unjust' penalty in United loss

Erik ten Hag cried injustice after a controversial video assistant referee decision led to a 2-1 defeat for Manchester United against West Ham at the London Stadium.

Mexico to ban vapes but critics fear organised crime will gain

Mexico's president, Claudia Sheinbaum, has confirmed that her government will seek to enshrine a ban on e-cigarettes and vapes in the country's constitution by the end of the year.

Aim listings at lowest level in 23 years amid tax relief fears

The UK's Alternative Investment Market (Aim) has shrunk to its smallest size in 23 years as business owners and investors anticipate an abolition of inheritance tax relief in Wednesday's budget.

What is a working person? Maybe we will find out by the time the chancellor sits down

It is a phrase that crops up 21 times in the Labour manifesto, 12 times in the Conservative manifesto and has been used in the House of Commons more than 3,500 times in the past decade. So, surely everyone knows what \"working people\" are - don't they?

Indo-Pacific Starmer will boost military presence to counter China

The UK will increase its military and economic presence in the Indo-Pacific to support regional stability, Keir Starmer will announce today.

Car loan users win milestone legal challenge against lenders

Consumers have won a landmark car finance mis-selling case, in a development that could pave the way for companies to be forced to pay billions of pounds in compensation to borrowers.

Jail staff sacked over messages mocking suicide of prisoner

Two prison officers have been dismissed for joking about an inmate's suicide on a WhatsApp group in a string of abusive messages made just hours after his death.

Russell Group universities to be dropped from school ratings

The government will no longer measure schools in England on how many of their students go to Russell Group universities in an effort to encourage school leavers towards a wider range of universities and vocational options.

Youth worker shot by police with stun gun wins assault case

A black youth worker who was shot with a Taser electrical weapon while standing with his arms folded during a road stop has won an appeal for damages from City of London police.

Far steeper cuts to carbon emissions needed, say climate campaigners

Climate campaigners have urged ministers to make steeper cuts in Britain's greenhouse gas emissions after the government's statutory adviser on the climate gave its verdict on new targets.

Home Office carries on demanding fees unlawfully charged for language tests

Thousands of people applying for visas in the UK have been unlawfully charged for language tests, the government has disclosed, but the Home Office is continuing to demand the fees because it needs the money.

AI-powered garden that can ask for water will appear at Chelsea

Gardeners sometimes talk quietly to their trees and shrubs - but at next year's Chelsea flower show, visitors will be encouraged to have a chat with its first garden powered by artificial intelligence.

Jordan Calls for halt to 'ethnic cleansing' in Gaza

Jordan's foreign minister has called for pressure on Israel to end what he called the \"ethnic cleansing\" in Gaza, as he met the US secretary of state, Antony Blinken, in London.

From easyJet to easyBet: billionaire airline founder makes move into online gambling

Stelios Haji-Ioannou has stamped the \"easy\" brand on everything from aeroplanes to pizza joints, with varying degrees of success.

One Direction albums back in Top 40 after singer's death

The whole of One Direction's five-album back catalogue has charted in this week's Top 40, as fans revisit their songs after Liam Payne's death.

Brexit raises cost of energy from EU by £370m a year

Brexit has added up to £370m a year to the price of power supplies from Europe, according to industry representatives. They calculate the total energy costs of leaving the EU could amount to £10bn by the end of the decade.

Ireland needs more homes and better infrastructure, says taoiseach

The Irish prime minister has said a shortage of homes and a need to invest in Ireland's infrastructure risks being a \"drag\" on its competitiveness, as the country attempts to lure more foreign investment.

Frasers Group calls for Ashley to take reins at struggling Boohoo

The Sports Direct owner, Frasers Group, is attempting to install its founder, the retail tycoon Mike Ashley, as chief executive of Boohoo, as he accuses the board of having \"lost its ability to manage\" the online fashion company.

City firms rarely dock pay for misconduct, watchdog finds

City firms are only rarely docking pay and bonuses in cases of bad behaviour including sexual harassment, bullying and drug use, according to the industry's watchdog, which recorded a 40% rise in complaints about non-financial misconduct last year.

Disability rights campaigners back legalisation of assisted dying

A group of disability rights campaigners and academics have urged MPs and peers to back the legalisation of assisted dying, saying everyone deserves the chance of a good death.

Mozambique ruling party wins election amid claims of vote rigging

The candidate of Mozambique's ruling party has won the presidential election with a thumping majority, after two opposition figures were killed by unknown gunmen and amid claims the results were rigged.

Intel wins long EU legal fight to have €1bn fine quashed

The US chipmaker Intel has won a long-running battle to quash a fine of more than €1bn imposed by the European Commission for allegedly abusing its market dominance in the sale of computer chips.

Retailers warn of violence as shoplifting hits 20-year high

Shoplifting offences reported by police in England and Wales have risen to a fresh 20-year high, according to official figures, as retailers continue to warn about violence against shop staff.

Parents of girls killed in school crash welcome new inquiry

The parents of two children who were killed in last year's Wimbledon school crash have said they hope a fresh investigation will bring answers and stop them \"reliving that pain\".

Awkward Test surface 'can only get worse', Smith warns

England's Jamie Smith said the third Test against Pakistan, and with it the series, \"will be decided by small margins\" on a wicket that has already troubled batters and promises worse to come.