The Prime Minister is reportedly considering axing plans for the HS2 high-speed rail link to run from Birmingham to Manchester amid soaring costs.
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Ben Wallace profile: Ex-soldier who helped lead response to invasion of Ukraine
The Defence Secretary had been tipped to become Nato secretary general but will now stand down as an MP at the next election.
Big guns fire, Donald’s picks pay off but US tensions boil over – Ryder Cup Q&A
We look at the key questions surrounding the 44th contest.
Ryan Gosling on his appreciation for stunt performers after 12-storey plunge
The Hollywood star plays a stuntman who comes out of retirement to work on a new blockbuster being directed by his former partner.
Apology over Dorries’ claims tops off day of controversy for BBC
The corporation said Nadine Dorries should have been challenged more over claims she made about top civil servant Sue Gray.
Cabinet Office loses court bid over Covid inquiry request for Johnson messages
In a ruling on Thursday, Lord Justice Dingemans and Mr Justice Garnham ruled against the Government department.
Rob Page keen to focus on football after clearing air with FAW chief Noel Mooney
The Football Association of Wales chief executive said the manager’s position would be reviewed if Wales did not automatically qualify for Euro 2024.
Liquidators appointed following collapse of Garenne Construction Group
LIQUIDATORS have been appointed after the collapse Garenne Construction Group. The group was rendered insolvent due to high number of cross-guarantee claims made against the recently failed building firm Camerons, which was one of Garenne’s subsidiaries. The directors determined that Garenne was unable to continue to trade given its financial position. Camerons cited spiralling material […]
BBC raised concerns over chairman appointment process before Richard Sharp hired
The Office of the Commissioner for Public Appointments is ‘reviewing the competition to ensure the process was run in compliance with the rules’.
Levelling up projects unlikely to be delivered on time, says watchdog
The National Audit Office blamed inflation, skills shortages and delayed decision-making for the slippage.

