Finance
Thames Water moves step closer to nationalisation after government objects to rescue deal
The environment secretary says the deal does not do enough for consumers or the environment.
Entertainment
Cate Blanchett to become visiting Oxford professor
Blanchett will be the new Visiting Professor of Contemporary Theatre at St Catherine's College.
Politics
UK will play full part in reopening Strait of Hormuz, Starmer says
The prime minister says the UK is working with other countries on a plan to protect vessels in the key waterway.
World
Starmer should set out timetable for his departure if Burnham wins byelection, Streeting says – UK politics live
Streeting reaffirms that he would fight in any leadership battle during speech on the economy Speaking to reporters at
World
Trump says Iran ‘will never have a nuclear weapon’ and that deal is ‘going to second stage’ – Middle East crisis live
US president also tells press at G7 that Netanyahu has to be ‘more responsible with respect to Lebanon’ Full report: Tr
Finance
Musk's SpaceX buys AI coding start-up for $60bn days after IPO
Elon Musk's rocket company has agreed to buy Cursor, which uses AI to automate the process of writing code.
Technology
Five big questions about the UK's under-16s social media ban
A ban is coming - but it's still not clear what it will mean for sites including Roblox, YouTube and WhatsApp.
World
Iran Will Enter Nuclear Talks Feeling Emboldened
Despite military setbacks during the war, Tehran is presenting a narrative of victory before negotiations with Washingto
Entertainment
Content Partners Secures Fresh Round of Funding From Carlyle Global Credit
Content Partners has struck a new deal with Carlyle Global Credit to facilitate fresh investment capital for the company
Finance
ECB’s Escriva Says Energy Disruption Will Persist Despite Deal
European Central Bank Governing Council member Jose Luis Escriva warned that complications over energy supplies are like
World
UK will have to ‘dial back’ military plans without more funding, says chief of defence
Rich Knighton tells Lords committee he is ‘most concerned’ about impact on day-to-day military activities Britain will h
Finance
Russia Ships Oil at Near-Record Pace as Kyiv Pummels Refineries
Shipments at year-to-date high as more processing plants are hit by Ukraine’s long-range drones