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Senior Tory says it is 'absolutely fine' that Tony Blair plays role in post-war GazaThe Conservative shadow chancellor has said it is "absolutely fine" that former PM Sir Tony Blair could be part of a future board overseeing the administration of Gaza. Speaking to our political correspondent Amanda Akass, Sir Mel Stride said: "I think clearly Tony Blair has a lot of experience of politics in that region, is extremely well-connected with many of the figures that matter in that region, and to that extent it may well be that he has a significant role to play. "Those arrangements, but we don't yet know what those arrangements are, so difficult to comment on them precisely, but yes, I think in principle, if he is able to make a meaningful contribution there, then that's absolutely fine." The ceasefire deal itself is "hugely welcome", the senior Tory said, but also said there is "clearly a long way to go in terms of forming some kind of interim governance in Gaza and then moving on towards a final endpoint of a two-state solution, which I think would be the best outcome here". Asked what he would like to see the UK government doing, Stride told Amanda that the "key priorities here are to firstly make sure that the hostages are indeed released, to make sure humanitarian aid goes into Gaza", and "to make that there is some stability in what's being called phase two here, which is the governance arrangements".
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October 09, 2025 18:47 UTC
Microsoft recruits Rishi Sunak as senior adviser
Mr Sunak has joined the American tech giant as a part-time senior adviser, to give company leaders “high-level strategic perspectives on macro-economic and geopolitical trends and how they intersect with innovation, regulation and digital transformation”, and to speak at events. Former prime minister Rishi Sunak (Jack Taylor/The Times/PA)Mr Sunak was prime minister between October 2022 and July 2024. Mr Sunak was urged to “look hard” at competition rules by Microsoft president Brad Smith in 2023, when the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) blocked the firm from taking over Call of Duty maker Activision Blizzard. Mr Sunak has also taken on a role at San Francisco-based Anthropic, which developed the Claude artificial intelligence (AI) models. He has also become a senior adviser to Goldman Sachs since leaving office, where he previously worked between 2001 and 2004.
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October 09, 2025 17:54 UTC
Jeremy Clarkson shares heartbreak after Diddly Squat Farm death
Things have been far from straightforward with Mr Clarkson facing several problems since becoming a farmer. READ MORE: Emma Watson 'planned to set up secret society at Oxford University'One major blow came earlier this year as Diddly Squat Farm was hit with a bovine TB outbreak. Speaking to The Times previously, Mr Clarkson admitted that he was on a “very steep learning curve”. READ MORE: 'Comprehensive' traffic measures being installed at Diddly Squat farmBe the first to know with Oxford Mail! "This was the first calf ever born at Diddly Squat," he said on Instagram, alongside a photograph of the animal.
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October 09, 2025 15:42 UTC
Who is the best Celebrity Traitor? Every player ranked
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October 09, 2025 14:51 UTC
U.K. newspaper exposes scandal of European radiologist
Until 2022, Kadhem worked in the U.K. National Health Service (NHS), after his initial Swedish probation order had been issued, The Times continued. In the U.K., Pothen wrongly discharged an NHS patient who later died. “During our onboarding process and through regular appraisals, Dr. Kadhem signed multiple declarations -- most recently in June 2025 -- confirming he had no professional investigations, probations or suspensions in the U.K. or abroad. “This information did not arise during our due diligence checks, which relied on GMC verification and the declarations provided by Dr. Kadhem himself. “We've asked the GMC for information -- they've provided nothing, despite Dr. Kadhem remaining on their Specialist Register.”Patient safety has been the company’s absolute priority, the spokesperson pointed out.
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October 09, 2025 13:08 UTC
Germany ends fast-track citizenship law
SynopsisThe German parliament on Wednesday repealed a fast-track citizenship law introduced by the previous government, highlighting the souring public mood towards immigration in the country. The SPD, junior partners in Merz's coalition, defended supporting repealing the fast-track programme, arguing it was rarely used.
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October 09, 2025 13:04 UTC
Ruben Amorim: Manchester United boss needs three years to prove himself a 'great' coach, says co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim needs three years to prove he is a "great" coach, says co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe. Amorim will complete a year at the Old Trafford helm in November but his record since arriving from Portuguese club Sporting has not been good. United finished 15th in the Premier League last season, their worst performance since the 1973-74 campaign in which they were relegated from the top flight. However, in an interview on the Times' The Business podcast, external, Ratcliffe says that was not the case and feels "good guy" Amorim will need an extended amount of time to prove his worth. "Ruben needs to demonstrate he is a great coach over three years.
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October 09, 2025 12:52 UTC
World University Rankings 2026: colliding forces
Two new and opposite trends from the Times Higher Education World University Rankings offer insights into the changing landscape of global higher education. It is too early to say how these patterns will develop and converge, but they raise several questions in relation to the rankings. Ultimately, are we at the brink of a reshaping of global higher education? As international education consultant Rajika Bhandari said, we are in a “moment of great flux” for global higher education. Only time will tell how all of that will shake out in the rankings when the dust settles.
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October 09, 2025 12:22 UTC
Famous UK unis score lower than you’d expect in Times Higher Education’s World Uni Rankings
17 hours agoTimes Higher Education’s World University Rankings 2026 is out. However, these three UK unis actually rank very mediocrely in Times Higher Education’s World University Rankings 2026. The Times Higher Education World University Rankings are based on slightly different factors to the UK uni league tables. This explains why so many of the best UK unis in The Times Higher Education World University Rankings are Russell Group unis. Here are the top UK unis right now, according to The Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026.
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October 09, 2025 12:05 UTC
Oxford tops world university rankings for record 10th year
The University of Oxford has extended its record-breaking run at the top of an international league table to a 10th year. The university, which is the oldest in the English-speaking world, topped the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026, external. It is joined in the top 10 by Cambridge, which has risen to joint third from fifth place in last year's edition, and Imperial College London, which is in eighth. Overall, 11 UK universities made it into Times Higher Education's (THE) top 100 institutions worldwide.
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October 09, 2025 12:00 UTC
Street Group co-founders make Times’ Top 50 list
Street Group’s co-founders, Heather and Tom Staff have been named among the UK’s Top 50 Most Ambitious Business Leaders for 2025 by The Times. Now in its eighth year, The Times Top 50 celebrates leaders who are transforming industries through ambition and impact, creating jobs and supporting communities. John Garner, managing partner at LDC, said: “In the eight years since we launched The LDC Top 50 we’ve had the honour of meeting some exceptional business leaders. Together, Street Group’s products empower agents to win more instructions, increase efficiency, and deliver outstanding client experiences. “We’re incredibly proud to be recognised alongside so many inspiring business leaders.
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October 09, 2025 11:45 UTC
World University Rankings 2026: results announced
While there are widespread strong results across many parts of Asia in the THE World University Rankings 2026 – which is topped by the UK’s University of Oxford for a record 10th consecutive year – the region’s leading universities are stagnant. ADVERTISEMENTWorld University Rankings 2026: top 10Who made the top 100? These are all areas at risk of further decline as a result of the current funding crisis in UK higher education. The country’s highest-ranked university, the University of Indonesia, remains in the 801-1,000 band, but on average Indonesian institutions are improving fast. Bhandari said the current “moment of great flux” in many higher education sectors was creating a contraction in some countries and expansion in others.
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October 09, 2025 11:39 UTC
Worker was sacked for saying ‘top of the morning to ya’
The claimant repeated the phrase multiple times, with tribunal Judge Vincent Ryan accepting that he was “effectively channelling the musical vibe”. He added: “I find that the purpose was not to racially harass Mr Millward, and there is no evidence before me that it had the effect, either, on anyone. “It was nevertheless blameworthy as (Mr Davies) was subordinate to Mr Millward. A manager, against whom Mr Davies had an unresolved grievance, conducted the investigation into Mr Davies’s comments, the tribunal was told. The judge wrote that Oscar Mayer’s disciplinary case was based on its perception that Mr Davies may have perceived that the auditor looked “typically Irish”.
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October 09, 2025 11:29 UTC
Property industry duo win Times newspaper business award
The founders of a leading supplier to the property industry has been placed by The Times newspaper within its ‘Top 50’ most ambitious business leaders list. The annual Times programme recognises exceptional entrepreneurs who are ‘driving innovation, growth, and change across the UK economy’. Now in its eighth year, The Times Top 50 celebrates leaders who are transforming industries through ambition and impact, creating jobs and supporting communities. John Garner, MD at LDC, says: “In the eight years since we launched The LDC Top 50 we’ve had the honour of meeting some exceptional business leaders. Staff says: “We’re incredibly proud to be recognised alongside so many inspiring business leaders.
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October 09, 2025 10:47 UTC
US Congress urges Trump to reset and repair ties with India after tariff escalation
Live Eventsas a Reliable and Trusted News Source Addas a Reliable and Trusted News Source Add Now! It described India as "a stabilising force in the Indo-Pacific" and "a vital partner in defence cooperation," citing its role in the Quad alliance alongside the US, Australia, and Japan. "The United States and India share democratic traditions that set us apart from our authoritarian competitors," the lawmakers wrote, stressing that cooperation between the two nations demonstrates how "free and open societies can prosper through mutual respect. "The Members of Congress urged President Trump to "reaffirm America's commitment to India", calling for a "recalibration, not confrontation", in the relationship. They recommended that the administration begin by reviewing the current tariff policy and continuing dialogue with Indian leadership.The letter was signed by Representatives Deborah K Ross, Ro Khanna, Brad Sherman, Raja Krishnamoorthi, Pramila Jayapal, Frank Pallone Jr., and several others representing districts with large Indian-American populations.
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October 09, 2025 07:05 UTC