Ex-Tory minister says Afghan resettlement scheme was ‘most hapless display of ineptitude’ he saw in government – live | Politics

Former Tory minister says Afghan resettlement scheme was ‘most hapless display of ineptitude’ he saw in government Good morning. Normally when ministers make announcements in the House of Commons, we know at... Read more »

Zelensky shouldn’t target Moscow, Trump says

Key developments on July 15: Zelensky shouldn’t target Moscow, Trump saysUkrainian cyberattack “paralyzes” major Russian drone supplier, source claimsUkraine passes bill to withdraw from anti-personnel mine ban treatyGermany to decide on more... Read more »

Stop being negative about savers buying shares

The chancellor has told the financial industry it must change the “negative” narrative around savers investing money in stocks and shares in order to help grow the economy. In a speech, Rachel... Read more »

Language rows rage in India as ruling party pushes Hindi – DW – 07/15/2025

India’s Home Minister Amit Shah recently said that those who speak English in the South Asian country would “soon feel ashamed.”   He also urged people to speak their mother tongue with pride.... Read more »

In pictures: Donegal emigrant working lives in Scotland exhibition opens – Page 1 of 8

The ‘Working Over By: Donegal Emigrant Working Lives in Scotland’ exhibition opened in the Donegal County Museum, High Road, Letterkenny, to a packed audience of over 120 people. Please click on the... Read more »

Secret Afghan relocation scheme set up after major data breach

Joel Gunter & Sean Seddon BBC News Watch: Daughter of Afghan translator involved in leak speaks to Newsnight Thousands of Afghans have moved to the UK under a secret scheme which was... Read more »

Julian Smith says David Cameron was ‘cavalier’ in handling of Brexit

Jayne McCormack BBC News NI political correspondent Getty Images Tory MP Julian Smith says David Cameron had been “extremely cavalier” in how he handled the Brexit referendum Former Northern Ireland Secretary Julian... Read more »

Orban’s new hate campaign against Ukraine – DW – 07/15/2025

Hungary has only just concluded a months-long campaign against Ukraine aimed at blocking it from joining the EU. The autocratic prime minister, Viktor Orban, and his political apparatus have been portraying their... Read more »

Ukraine eyes building its own private military companies — their role, legal framework remain unclear

Civilians and veterans of the Russian-Ukrainian war participate in a training game in Kyiv, Ukraine, on May 10, 2025. (Viacheslav Ratynskyi / Anadolu via Getty Images) Russian President Vladimir Putin has laid... Read more »

Couple feel vindicated by critical report into maternity care

Jenny Rees Health Correspondent, BBC Wales News BBC Sian and Rob Channon have long been calling for changes at Swansea Bay’s maternity department, after their own son’s care left him disabled A... Read more »