Badenoch criticised for pamphlet’s ‘stigmatising’ remarks on autism_P
Former cabinet colleague of Tory leadership candidate says ‘muddled’ campaign essay does not take ‘correct approach’ The pamphlet was not written solely by Badenoch but it features her campaign branding throughout, and she promoted it at conference fringe events. Photograph: Anadolu/Getty…
Anti-Zionist beliefs ‘worthy of respect’, UK tribunal finds_p
Judges say unfairly dismissed academic David Miller’s views on Israel should be protected by antidiscrimination laws In February the tribunal ruled that Prof David Miller was unfairly discriminated against when he was dismissed by the University of Bristol. Photograph: Ben Birchall/PA…
Shares in UK gambling firms fall £3bn amid talk of higher taxes in budget_P
Thinktank reports saying sector should be hit with extra £900m to £3bn in levies prompt market selloff The IPPR estimates the UK government could raise £2.9bn next year – and up to £3.4bn by 2030 – by doubling taxes on…
Make black history mandatory in England to counter hatred, urges campaigner_P
Summer riots were a consequence of relegating the subject to just one month, says Black Curriculum founder Lavinya Stennett, founder of the Black Curriculum, wants diverse teaching to be widespread and available to all. Photograph: Christian Sinibaldi/The Guardian Black history must…
Who will attend the UK investment summit and what is on the agenda?_P
Guests at all-day event include the NHS boss, execs from Google, BlackRock and Aviva – and Gareth Southgate Keir Starmer will address the summit and speak with the former Google chief executive Eric Schmidt, while King Charles will host an…
Keir Starmer will promise to slash red tape as he hosts investment summit_P
Unions express concern as PM to say government will ‘rip out the bureaucracy that blocks investment’ The prime minister is looking to woo foreign capital as part of the government’s push to get the economy growing again. Photograph: Kirsty Wigglesworth/AP Keir…
Rachel Reeves must keep promise to ease business rates burden, say retailers_P
Plea comes as analysis warns of £2.7bn tax rise mainly affecting smaller retail, leisure and hospitality firms Rachel Reeves visiting a cafe in London. More than 252,000 small firms are set to see a big rise in business rates from…
Starmer walks fine line between needs of big business and those of working people_P
There is discomfort in Labour’s ranks over way forward as PM prepares to welcome powerful financiers to London investment summit Keir Starmer’s cabinet is at odds about how to achieve economic growth. Photograph: Jeff Overs/BBC/Reuters Keir Starmer is treading a narrow…
UK government must say what Brussels ‘reset’ means, says EU delegation head_P
Sandro Gozi calls for detail from Labour administration and says ‘new phase in bilateral relationship’ is possible Keir Starmer and the European Commission president, Ursula von der Leyen, speak to the press in Brussels earlier this month. Photograph: Benjamin Cremel/AFP/Getty Images…
Tributes paid to Alex Salmond’s ‘colossal contribution’ to Scottish and UK politics_P
First minister John Swinney says predecessor, who died on Saturday, ‘had a huge impact on our public life’ Alex Salmond had a suspected heart attack on Saturday while attending a forum in North Macedonia. Photograph: Jane Barlow/PA John Swinney has paid…