Ukraine’s grinding counteroffensive is struggling to break through entrenched Russian defenses in large part because it has too many troops, including some of its best combat units, in the wrong places, American and other Western officials say. The main goal of the counteroffensive is to cut off Russian supply lines in southern Ukraine by severing the so-called land bridge between […]

Humza Yousaf discusses his hopes for Scottish independence The SNP is facing fresh turmoil after an expelled MP vowed to stand against the party at the next general election. Angus MacNeil, who has represented Na h-Eileanan Siar since 2005, said he would stand as an independent unless there is a “substantial change of direction” in the SNP’s leadership. Speaking at a […]

Prime Minister tackles questions on latest immigration figures Britain’s post-Brexit immigration system has helped make the UK more attractive to foreign workers than the EU, according to an employment website. Indeed said interest in British job adverts from international candidates has jumped since 2021. Views of UK job listings on the website from people outside the country have soared by […]

After a year of fretting about President Biden’s political standing and their electoral chances in 2024, Democrats are at a moment of high confidence as Republicans prepare for their first presidential debate on Wednesday. They will be watching with bated breath in hopes that the Republican candidates embrace the likely-to-be-absent Donald J. Trump, defend him over his four criminal indictments, […]

The BRIT school in Bradford will help to create the stars of tomorrow with backing from industry leaders such as Sony Music Entertainment, Universal Music and Warner Music. Education Secretary Gillian Keegan said: “Whether on stage, on screen, or behind the scenes, the north is full of creative talent.” The first BRIT school opened in Croydon in 1991, funded by […]