Vance walks Trump tightrope after blaming Iran war for election defeat
Posted on Thursday November 05, 2026

The vice-president's blunt assessment of Republican election defeat marked one of the sharpest breaks with a sitting president in recent memory.

Interest rates expected to rise for first time in over three years
Posted on Thursday November 05, 2026

Most analysts are predicting an increase from 3.75% to 4%, the first increase in more than three years.

France gears up for strikes and protests as unions promise national mobilisation
Posted on Thursday November 05, 2026

Five of France's unions have joined a wave of strikes and protests in a national day of action.

The NHS is relying more on charities - and that might be creating problems for patients
Posted on Thursday November 05, 2026

Is it symptom a health service at breaking point - or a positive way of involving the public?

England captain Harry Kane signs new Bayern deal
Posted on Thursday November 05, 2026

England captain Harry Kane signs a new deal with Bayern Munich that runs until 2029.