The ex-MP was convicted in June of 18 offences, including one count of rape, relating to the abuse of two women when they were children.

Peer takes full-time position at the controversial company as it fends off pressure from both Andy Burnham’s government and Sadiq Khan

Von der Leyen added the eurozone bloc must urgently rethink its partnerships

European Commission president says the EU wants to ‘move the partnership with Canada to the highest level possible’ Von der Leyen says “kickstarting Europe’s economy is our number one priority,” as Europe needs to tap into its huge market, world class industries and services. She says its single market remains too fragmented and needs to reform further, with the aim of completing it by the end of next year. “Do we want to rally around our European idea that together we can decide our own destiny? Or do we let our democracies be undermined by the proxies and puppets of authoritarians? Whether it is the ultra nationalist or the anti-European, whether it’s Russian interference or disinformation, the names may be different, but their goal is the same. Continue reading...

International flows into American equities exceed government debt for first time this century outside pandemic and aftermath of global financial crisis

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Concern among staff that fragile artwork’s scarce ‘light hours’ given to someone with no known interest in museum