Sir Mark Sedwill is stepping down from his role amid rumours that he has been forced out by Dominic Cummings Via: Boris Johnson orders quarter of a million pounds 'compensation' to top civil servant after mysterious resignation
Players on both sides showed solidarity with Black Lives Matter by taking a knee before the start of their first Test after England captain Ben Stokes said the teams would make the gesture. Via: England and West Indies take a knee before their first Test in solidarity with Black Lives Read more
Millions face job insecurity. Many sectors are facing pressures never seen before in modern history. What can Mr Sunak and the Government do to pull us back from the brink? Via: Covid mini-budget live: Latest analysis and reaction
Tourist Jill Porter, 38, was shocked to have a macaque sit on her at the Ubud Monkey Sanctuary in Bali, Indonesia. She admitted to feeling ‘terrified’ and ‘quite shocked’ at first. Via: Moment a macaque tries to undo shocked woman tourist's shorts and then peers down her top
Everyone across the UK will be able to get half price restaurant meals in the month of August as part of Rishi Sunak’s plans to save the struggling hospitality sector. Via: Mini Budget 2020: 'Eat out to help out' discount plan launched
The London index of the UK’s top 100 companies opened 27 points down at 6,126 this morning but has risen again as markets responded to the chancellor’s mini-budget. Via: FTSE opens down 0.5% by 35 points on 6,154 as cautious investors await Rishi Sunak's mini-budget
OBO updates from the behind-closed-doors Test at the Rose BowlLet nerves jangle and adrenaline flow: the first Test is hereSend your thoughts to Tanya by email here 2.58pm BST “Afternoon Tanya, afternoon everyone,” writes Michael Avery.Hello Michael! 2.53pm BST Heavier now. Continue reading… Via: England v West Indies: first Test, Read more
Chancellor delivers summer statement in the Commons on UK economic recovery from pandemicThe chancellor’s key points at a glanceFull report: Sunak unveils stamp duty holiday and hospitality VAT cutBoris Johnson refuses to apologise to care workers at PMQsPM’s local hospital closes to emergency admissions after Covid-19 outbreakGlobal coronavirus updates – Read more
Our new series continues with Brahms – for some a reactionary, for others a radical, the highly wrought dramas of his symphonies and concertos and the quiet distinction of his chamber works have ensured his music enduresThis series began last week with Beethoven. Among the composers who took up the Read more
Frantic talks after Moscow blocks draft security council resolution and agrees to only one border crossing pointFrantic talks are underway after Russia was accused of a “despicable and dangerous” use of its veto at the UN security council to block a draft resolution that would have renewed cross-border humanitarian aid Read more