German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and government officials condemned Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's call for targeted killings in Gaza, with calls growing for EU sanctions.
UK inflation rose to 2.9% in the 12 months to July, driven by higher energy bills resulting from restricted global oil supplies following the US-Iran war and an increase in Ofgem's price cap.
JP Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon has lobbied UK Chancellor John Healey against imposing windfall taxes on banks, warning of potential job losses. The intervention follows growing pressure from campaigners and the TUC to tax record bank profits to fund public spending.
A new LSE study suggests UK productivity growth has reached 1.6% since mid-2024, significantly higher than previous OBR estimates. The discrepancy stems from reliance on flawed labour force survey data versus tax-based employment figures.
Forty prominent progressive academics, including Joseph Stiglitz and Mariana Mazzucato, urge Prime Minister Andy Burnham to join a UN-backed International Panel on Inequality.
Cambridge University's chancellor has criticised the 'racist feeding frenzy' surrounding Jason Arday, the professor who died after stepping down during a plagiarism row. Thousands have signed a petition demanding an inquiry into the media coverage.
Adjunct Professor Gordon de Brouwer has been appointed the 14th chancellor of the Australian National University, succeeding Julie Bishop amid university governance investigations and leadership vacancies.
Germany's governing CDU/CSU bloc has fallen to 20% support, its lowest level since October 2021 and trailing the opposition AfD by eight points, according to an INSA poll published by Bild.
Health Secretary Yvette Cooper admitted Labour struggled in government and criticized Keir Starmer's leadership, accusing No 10 of sidelining her during a 2025 immigration white paper launch, while praising Andy Burnham's more collegiate approach.
Professor Wang Gungwu compares US-China rivalry to the US-Soviet Cold War, suggesting both powers will avoid direct conflict due to nuclear weapons and instead rely on proxy conflicts and strategies to undermine each other's power.
Around 10,000 protesters in Plauen, Saxony, demanded Chancellor Friedrich Merz's resignation and snap elections, citing economic stagnation, high energy costs, and military spending. Merz faces record-low approval ratings (13%) as the right-wing AfD surges in polls ahead of key regional elections.
Chinese University of Hong Kong President Dennis Lo, a pioneer in non-invasive prenatal testing, downplays Nobel Prize speculation, focusing instead on his scientific work and team.
The TUC has called on Chancellor John Healey to conduct a root and branch review of the Office for Budget Responsibility, arguing that its forecasting models downplay public investment benefits and hinder economic growth.
Thorsten Frei, chair of the CDU/CSU parliamentary group, rejected rumors that German Chancellor Friedrich Merz may step down before his term expires, affirming his authority.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz faces internal party pressure and quiet discussions of a potential chancellor swap from within the CDU ahead of high-stakes regional elections in September, where the far-right AfD is surging.
The University of Greater Manchester has terminated the contract of embattled vice-chancellor George Holmes following whistleblower allegations, investigations, and an ongoing police probe into suspected fraud and bribery.
New UK Chancellor John Healey faces immediate spending pressures and calls from economists to increase public investment in infrastructure and housing without breaching Treasury fiscal rules ahead of his first budget.
An insider suggests the University of Hong Kong needs a new leader with a fresh mindset to drive change, particularly regarding the Northern Metropolis megaproject and leveraging technology. The current president's contract expires in two years.
An analysis argues that Donald Trump's power grabs, characterized by constant scandals, a focus on loyalty over competence, and a spectacle of cruelty, create both autocratic consolidation and significant vulnerabilities, contrasting with 21st-century 'spin dictatorships' like Orbán's and Putin's.
UK Chancellor John Healey warns retailers against 'profiteering' as the Iran war drives up prices, threatening economic security and household finances. The Bank of England fears inflation could exceed 4% next year if the conflict escalates.
Chancellor John Healey has warned big retailers that the government is closely watching for profiteering as the Iran war continues to drive up prices, reigniting the cost of living crisis. The Bank of England also cautioned that further escalation could push UK inflation above 4% next year.
Ed Miliband, as the new UK Foreign Secretary, is preparing a distinct agenda focusing on EU relations, the UK's G20 chairmanship, and the climate crisis. He aims to shape the international order, address Palestine, and revive the G20's influence amidst global challenges.
Chancellor John Healey and Prime Minister Andy Burnham have issued a joint letter to cabinet ministers, emphasizing adherence to existing spending limits while funding new policies. The new government aims to maintain fiscal discipline, as set by predecessors, despite inflation pressures and upcoming cost-of-living pledges.
Chancellor John Healey and Prime Minister Andy Burnham have issued a joint letter to cabinet ministers, emphasizing adherence to existing spending limits while funding new policies. This comes as Burnham's government introduces cost-of-living measures and prepares for Healey's first budget on October 28, which will prioritize fiscal discipline.
