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More than 50,000 members of the RMT union have walked out in the first of...Labour MPs including a frontbencher have joined workers on the picket line as Britain is...Labour MPs including a frontbencher have joined workers on the picket line as Britain is...Rail strikes: Which lines are out of action this week?COST OF LIVINGFood shopping bill up £380 a year as inflation bitesGrocery price inflation reached 8.3 per cent in the past month, its highest level in 13 years. Shoppers face a £380...Grocery price inflation reached 8.3 per cent in the past month, its highest level in 13 years. Shoppers face a £380 increase in their annual grocery bills, according to Kantar — significantly higher than its previous £100 estimate made just two months ago. “This shows just how sharp price increases have been...Grocery price inflation reached 8.3 per cent in the past month, its highest level in 13 years. Shoppers face a £380 increase in...politicsWell this is awkward: donor dinner will reunite PM with the leaders he helped to oustWAR IN UKRAINEUkraine sinks Russian ship with western weaponsnewhealthTen-second balancing act warns of an early deathnewWORLD NEWSMusk’s daughter: I want nothing to do with himroyal familyPrince William: from his royal hotness to middle-aged dadvideoPHOTOGRAPHYSunshine and celebrations as longest day dawnsUK NEWSFormer soldier who murdered neighbours is jailed for 38 yearsnewAn army veteran who stabbed his neighbours while their children slept upstairs in a dispute over a parking space has...An army veteran who stabbed his neighbours while their children slept upstairs in a dispute over...An army veteran who stabbed his neighbours while their children slept upstairs in a dispute over...Tennis | Tim Henman interview‘It’s much harder for Emma. She’s won but she’s not learnt’It is that time of year, when the French yearn for a French winner of Le Tour and the British yearn for a British...It is that time of year, when the French yearn for a French winner of Le Tour and the British...It is that time of year, when the French yearn for a French winner of Le Tour and the British...UK NEWSFirefighters tackle tower block blaze near GrenfellupdatedvideoWORLD NEWSFloating Hong Kong restaurant sinks in South China SeabusinessEasyJet faces £200m bill for ditching flightsPolitical SketchAll aboard the outrage expressSummer of DiscontentThe government must stand firm. Once an inflationary spiral is under way, it is hard to reverseLEADING ARTICLESUMMER OF DISCONTENTMinisters yearn for Thatcher era, says union leaderBusinessEY partners set for huge windfall if business split goes aheadSportNow that’s a lack of family foresightWORLD NEWSTourists face £645 fine for spending a penny in the seaCORONAVIRUSCovid patients in hospital rise by 24%healthFewer face-to-face appointments is good for the environment, says NHS officialLEGAL NEWSTrans dispute led Stonewall to ‘insult lesbian barrister’A Stonewall official called a lawyer a “terfy barrister”, a judge has been told, as final submissions were made in a...A Stonewall official called a lawyer a “terfy barrister”, a judge has been told, as final...A Stonewall official called a lawyer a “terfy barrister”, a judge has been told, as final...HEALTHDrug that grows new blood vessels could be ‘game changer’ for heart attack victimsHeart attack patients could be treated with a cancer drug found to trigger the growth of new blood vessels and...Heart attack patients could be treated with a cancer drug found to trigger the growth of new...Heart attack patients could be treated with a cancer drug found to trigger the growth of new...FIRST NIGHT | POPEagles without egos bring laid back vibes in their autumn years★★★☆☆Old baby boomers never die, they just get mellower with age. At the first of three huge UK shows, the Eagles delivered two solid hours of pastel-shaded feel-good anthems, sun-bronzed nostalgia and blow-dried harmonies, their California...★★★☆☆Old baby boomers never die, they just get mellower with age. At the first of three huge...★★★☆☆Old baby boomers never die, they just get mellower with age. At the first of three huge...WORLD NEWSFacing a bill for $10m, Heard looks for bargainsworld newsFilm director accused of sex assault on BritonENVIRONMENTMelting ice allows greener shippingSUMMER OF DISCONTENTCommuter hell: Are you affected by the train strikes?PoliticsPM could get three ethics advisers instead of just oneLord Geidt could be replaced by a panel of three ethics advisers as Boris Johnson considers alternatives to a like-for-like replacement. Geidt, a former private secretary to the Queen, quit as the independent adviser on...Lord Geidt could be replaced by a panel of three ethics advisers as Boris Johnson considers alternatives to a like-for-like replacement. Geidt, a former private secretary to the Queen, quit as the independent adviser on...Lord Geidt could be replaced by a panel of three ethics advisers as Boris Johnson considers alternatives to a...UK NEWSGrooming gang boss was welfare officer at councilThe ringleader of a notorious grooming gang in Rochdale was employed as a welfare rights officer by Oldham Council despite having been arrested for child sexual assault, a report has found. Shabir Ahmed, identified only as...The ringleader of a notorious grooming gang in Rochdale was employed as a welfare rights officer by Oldham Council despite having been arrested for child sexual assault, a report has found. Shabir Ahmed, identified only as...The ringleader of a notorious grooming gang in Rochdale was employed as a welfare rights officer by Oldham Council...COURTSJudge allows appeal in boy’s life support caseThe Times DiaryHearing the funeral bluesUK newsBridgerton falsifies history with black dukes, says authorA leading author has criticised the drama Bridgerton for presenting a “colour-blind history” of Regency-era Britain which makes it appear less racist than it was. The most recent series of the show has become one of the most popular on Netflix —...A leading author has criticised the drama Bridgerton for presenting a “colour-blind history” of...A leading author has criticised the drama Bridgerton for presenting a “colour-blind history” of...videoNATUREBritain’s got talons: world tunes in to owl TVUK NEWSFayed wife cries foul over crematoriumUK newsEnergy customers will have cash ringfencedEnergy companies will be forced to protect customers’ cash under Ofgem proposals to prevent other households having...Energy companies will be forced to protect customers’ cash under Ofgem proposals to prevent other...Energy companies will be forced to protect customers’ cash under Ofgem proposals to prevent other...UK NEWSFive Britons are freed by Taliban after Foreign Office apologyFive British nationals were released from Taliban custody after the UK government apologised on their behalf. In a...Five British nationals were released from Taliban custody after the UK government apologised on...Five British nationals were released from Taliban custody after the UK government apologised on...PHOTOGRAPHYNews in pictures For more pictures from The Times follow us on Instagram For more pictures from The Times follow us on Instagram For more pictures from The Times follow us on InstagramShow moreWorldMacron refuses PM’s offer to resignFrance’s political crisis deepened today as it emerged that President Macron had refused the prime minister’s offer to resign after his centrist coalition lost its majority in the National Assembly. Élisabeth Borne, 61, who was appointed to head the government only last month, tendered her...France’s political crisis deepened today as it emerged that President Macron had refused the prime minister’s offer to resign after his centrist coalition lost its majority in the National Assembly. Élisabeth Borne, 61, who was appointed to head the government only last month, tendered her...France’s political crisis deepened today as it emerged that President Macron had refused the prime minister’s offer to resign...Beijing bans Teslas from party elite’s favourite seaside resortnewIt is the favoured summer getaway for China’s communist elite, where Mao Zedong plotted his disastrous Great Leap Forward and where officials have for decades met to discuss their plans behind a mass of security. This year, however, the state has identified a new threat: no one will be driving around the coastal resort town of Beidaihe in a...It is the favoured summer getaway for China’s communist elite, where Mao Zedong plotted his disastrous Great Leap Forward and where officials have for decades met to discuss their plans behind a mass of security. This year, however, the state has identified a new threat: no one will be driving around the coastal resort town of Beidaihe in a...It is the favoured summer getaway for China’s communist elite, where Mao Zedong plotted his disastrous Great Leap Forward and...Isis brides and their children allowed to return to BelgiumnewBelgium has repatriated 16 children of Islamic State fighters from northern Syria, as well their five mothers and a grandmother with Belgian nationality. The airlift from the Kurdish-run al-Hawl prison camp last night comes after other European countries and the United States repatriated so-called Isis brides, along...Belgium has repatriated 16 children of Islamic State fighters from northern Syria, as well their...Belgium has repatriated 16 children of Islamic State fighters from northern Syria, as well their...Married mothers can now be a thoroughly modern Miss FrancenewWAR IN UKRAINEWe’ve taken out 300 Russian troops, say Zelensky’s special forcesWar in UkraineLithuania v Russia: What is the strategic importance of Kaliningrad?newvideoWar in UkraineJournalist auctions Nobel medal for $103.5m to help Ukrainian refugeesWAR IN UKRAINERussia-Ukraine war: latest maps, pictures and videoBodyguard crashes Ronaldo’s £1.7m supercarShipwreck sculpture could be Heracles’ missing headLacy boxers are big drawers for Japanese mennewLacy boxer shorts that combine the features of underwear for both sexes and are designed to “glamorise the male part”...Lacy boxer shorts that combine the features of underwear for both sexes and are designed to...Lacy boxer shorts that combine the features of underwear for both sexes and are designed to...videoWorld’s largest freshwater fish caught in the MekongA fisherman in Cambodia has caught the biggest freshwater fish ever documented, with the animal weighing in at 300kg.A fisherman in Cambodia has caught the biggest freshwater fish ever documented, with the animal...A fisherman in Cambodia has caught the biggest freshwater fish ever documented, with the animal...Floating city fends off the threat of rising sea levelsThe Maldives is planning to create the world’s largest floating city as a solution to the threat posed by climate change to low-lying countries. As global temperatures increase, the island nation is at risk of being submerged by rising sea levels.The Maldives is planning to create the world’s largest floating city as a solution to the threat...The Maldives is planning to create the world’s largest floating city as a solution to the threat...WORLD in depthCan Colombia’s new radical actually deliver?videoVideo shows Republican ‘hunting’ opponentsBiden’s not our president, say Texas RepublicansMuslim rulers quietly cut from Indian history booksPlaque to Nazi judges can stay for nowHoney, we’re home: 6,000 bees move inElections beckon as Israel government fallsIsrael is to hold its fifth general election in less than four years after the coalition government announced that it...Israel is to hold its fifth general election in less than four years after the coalition...Israel is to hold its fifth general election in less than four years after the coalition...The job with no pay but glorious sunsetsThe job comes with no pay and involves keeping up lawns and trails on a small rocky island off the coast of...The job comes with no pay and involves keeping up lawns and trails on a small rocky island off...The job comes with no pay and involves keeping up lawns and trails on a small rocky island off...Show moreCommentInflation is here to stay unless we get seriousWilliam HagueRaising interest rates will help but a strategy to improve skills, retrain workers and increase productivity is vitalMELANIE PHILLIPSIt is not anti-Muslim to denounce extremismHUGO RIFKINDMoral purity has never been a vote winnerGILES CORENThe curious case of the golf balls in the gardenAdam HawksbeeMetro mayors need more freedom to tax and spendSARA TORBehave nicely and no one needs to get cancelledI declare the culture wars officially over. It may have passed you by but the American rap artist Lizzo recently released a single, Grrrls, that contained the word “spaz” in its lyrics. “Spaz” being a derogatory term for spastic diplegia...I declare the culture wars officially over. It may have passed you by but the American rap artist...I declare the culture wars officially over. It may have passed you by but the American rap artist...Leading ArticlesSummer of DiscontentThe government must stand firm in the face of a wave of threatened public sector strikes. Once an inflationary spiral is under way, it is extremely hard to reversePink TideLatin America’s left-wing leaders are drifting away from the West towards ChinaReal HootBarn owls have provided millions worldwide with recreation in a dark timeletters to the editor‘Good chap’ theory and strain on constitutionSir, Clare Foges (“Johnson is neither good chap nor great man”, Jun 20) asserts that the depravity of Boris Johnson has made her doubt our uncodified constitution. Yet who does Foges think would write a hypothetical written constitution other...Sir, Clare Foges (“Johnson is neither good chap nor great man”, Jun 20) asserts that...Sir, Clare Foges (“Johnson is neither good chap nor great man”, Jun 20) asserts that...Daily Universal RegisterBriefingUK: Inquest at Woking into the deaths of five people who were killed in the Guildford pub bombings in October 1974; the Scottish Chief Medical Officer, Gregor Smith, publishes his annual report; Royal Academy Summer Exhibition opens in Piccadilly; summer solstice gathering at Stonehenge. Germany: The German chancellor Olaf Scholz to speak at the German Day of Industry gathering in Berlin. Indonesia: Meeting of G20 health ministers at Yogyakarta. On this dayIn 1791 the Ordnance Survey national mapping agency is regarded as having been formed. Its roots are in military strategy mapping of the Highlands of Scotland after rebellion in 1745; in 1919 the German fleet was scuttled at Scapa Flow in the Orkney Islands; in 1921 the actress, singer and model Jane Russell was born. She starred in films including The Outlaw (1943), The Paleface (1948) and Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953). She died on February 28, 2011, aged 89; in 1989 the US Supreme Court ruled that burning the American flag was legal, according to freedom of speech guarantees in the First Amendment; in 2001 the blues singer and guitarist John Lee Hooker died. Known for his “talking blues” musical style, his songs include Boogie Chillen, I’m in the Mood and Boom Boom; in 2009 Greenland gained increased autonomy from Denmark, and Greenlandic was made the nation’s official language. The territory was granted semi-autonomy from Denmark in 1979. Nature notesThere are several hundred species of sawfly in the UK, many of them specialists adapted to live on particular plant species, such as the berberis sawfly, bramble sawfly, wheat stem borer and social pear sawfly. Named for the sharp-toothed ovipositor the females use to lay their eggs inside leaves and stems, most species are small and act as a vital seasonal food source for swifts and swallows — what’s more, their larvae form part of the annual caterpillar explosion on which birds feed their young. Sawflies aren’t true flies but are more closely related to ants, bees and wasps: in fact, the wood wasp is not a wasp at all, but a sawfly. Melissa HarrisonShow moreBirthdays todayJohn Agard, poet, Half Caste (2005), 73; Izzy Atkin, freestyle skier, Olympic slopestyle bronze medallist (2018), the first British skier to win an Olympic medal, 24; Brian Barwick, president, Rugby League World Cup 2021, chairman, Rugby Football League (2013-19), chief executive, the Football Association (2005-08), 68; Judith Bingham, composer, Ghost Towns of the American West (2005), and mezzo-soprano, 70; Don Black, lyricist, collaborations with Andrew Lloyd Webber and James Bond theme songs, 84; Ian Burke, chairman, Pets at Home, Rank Group (2011-19), 66; Duke of Cambridge (Prince William), 40; Robert Childs, chairman, Hiscox, 71; Jeremy Coney, cricketer, New Zealand (1974-87), 70; Sir Ray Davies, singer-songwriter, the Kinks, Waterloo Sunset (1967), 78; Lana Del Rey, singer, Summertime Sadness (2012), 37; Lord (Andrew) Dunlop, Scotland and Northern Ireland minister (2015-17), 63; Lord (Terence) Etherton, Master of the Rolls and head of civil justice (2016-21), 71; Wally Fawkes, jazz clarinetist and cartoonist, 98; Brandon Flowers, musician, the Killers, Hot Fuss (2004), 41; Rt Rev Olivia Graham, bishop of Reading, 66; Baroness (Kate) Hoey, Labour MP for Vauxhall (1989-2019), 76; Sir Bernard Ingham, chief press secretary to Margaret Thatcher (1979-90), 90; Juliette Lewis, actress, Cape Fear (1991), 49; Ian McEwan, author, Atonement (2001), 74; David Morrissey, actor, Sherwood (2022), 58; Rain Newton-Smith, chief economist, Confederation of British Industry, 47; Pierre Omidyar, founder of eBay, 55; Chris Pratt, actor, Jurassic World Dominion (2022), 43; Sir Malcolm Rifkind, secretary of state for defence (1992-95) and foreign secretary (1995-97), 76; Lord (Maurice) Saatchi, co-founder of Saatchi & Saatchi, director, Centre for Policy Studies (1999-2019), co-chairman of the Conservative Party (2003-05), 76; Scottie Scheffler, golfer, world No 1, 26; Edward Snowden, CIA whistleblower, 39; Lana Wachowski, film-maker, the Matrix film series, 57. Show moreShow moreSponsoredBusinessCOST OF LIVINGFood shopping bill up £380 a year as inflation bitesGrocery price inflation reached 8.3 per cent in the past month, its highest level in 13 years. Shoppers face a £380 increase in their annual grocery bills, according to Kantar — significantly higher than its previous £100 estimate made just two months ago. “This shows just how sharp price...Grocery price inflation reached 8.3 per cent in the past month, its highest level in 13 years. Shoppers face a £380 increase in their annual grocery bills, according to Kantar — significantly higher than its previous £100 estimate made just two months ago. “This shows just how sharp price...Grocery price inflation reached 8.3 per cent in the past month, its highest level in 13 years. Shoppers face a £380 increase in...Kellogg splits into three to satisfy hunger for growthnewKellogg, the American food group behind Rice Krispies, Special K and Pringles, is to split into three public companies in an attempt to boost growth. The conglomerate, which has been diversifying beyond cereal into snacks, will become the latest heavyweight of corporate America to break itself up. It plans to hive off its cereal operations...Kellogg, the American food group behind Rice Krispies, Special K and Pringles, is to split into three public companies in an attempt to boost growth. The conglomerate, which has been diversifying beyond cereal into snacks, will become the latest heavyweight of corporate America to break itself up. It plans to hive off its cereal operations...Kellogg, the American food group behind Rice Krispies, Special K and Pringles, is to split into three public companies in an...We’ll be ‘cashflow positive’ within six years, says OcadoOcado bosses have said that its £578 million fundraising will be the last time it taps investors before turning cashflow positive in the next four to six years. The technology and retail group last night braved volatile markets and closed the largest capital raise in London this year to fund the acceleration of its...Ocado bosses have said that its £578 million fundraising will be the last time it taps investors...Ocado bosses have said that its £578 million fundraising will be the last time it taps investors...Only woman to run a City stockbroker to ‘step back’Anglian Water angers campaigners by restoring dividendRolls-Royce hands workers £2,000 each to tackle inflationbusiness commentaryDark summer ahead after sorry messHow time flies in the aviation business. It was only a month ago that easyJet boss Johan Lundgren brought this...How time flies in the aviation business. It was only a month ago that easyJet boss Johan Lundgren...How time flies in the aviation business. It was only a month ago that easyJet boss Johan Lundgren...CommentEurope must act fast to head off a fresh sovereign debt panicGlobal interest rates are being jacked up at the fastest pace since the 1990s as the world’s central banks have...Global interest rates are being jacked up at the fastest pace since the 1990s as the world’s...Global interest rates are being jacked up at the fastest pace since the 1990s as the world’s...businessEasyJet faces £200m bill for ditching flightsEasyJet is scrapping thousands of services over the summer in “preemptive action” that analysts estimate could cost the budget airline up to £200 million. EasyJet said that it was “proactively consolidating” flights over the next few months at...EasyJet is scrapping thousands of services over the summer in “preemptive action” that analysts...EasyJet is scrapping thousands of services over the summer in “preemptive action” that analysts...market updateMiners and oil stocks buoy FTSE 100RPI challenge ‘could trigger £40bn payout’Fed rate rise ‘risks pushing UK prices higher’Lagarde to act over EU borrowing costs splitPrimark takes baby steps with its first online trialChipmaker denies being under control of ChinaBusinessEY partners set for huge windfall if business split goes aheadThousands of EY audit partners are in line for multimillion-pound payoffs if the big four accounting firm goes ahead...Thousands of EY audit partners are in line for multimillion-pound payoffs if the big four...Thousands of EY audit partners are in line for multimillion-pound payoffs if the big four...CommentPublic sector workers have avoided the demise of protected pensionsBritain has just passed a bit of a bleak financial milestone. For the first time, more people are paying into pension...Britain has just passed a bit of a bleak financial milestone. For the first time, more people are...Britain has just passed a bit of a bleak financial milestone. For the first time, more people are...Supermarket tills to register local inflationMortgage stress test scrapped despite cost-of-living fearsActivist Peltz on receiving end of revoltCan walking in (virtual) shoes change attitudes on diversity?M&S boss puts former colleague at the top tableRank stuck in losing streak after high-rollers stay awayPfizer in tie-up with French firm to fight Lyme diseasetempusIs a tie-up Shaftesbury’s best move?TopHat aims to produce a new home every hourDeliveroo orders in new finance bossEuromoney agrees to takeover talksNeed to knowYour three-minute digestThe Times Enterprise NetworkProviding inspiration and advice for entrepreneurs on how to run and grow their businessesEXPLOREFUNDINGHow the government will free up investment in UK sciencePRODUCT LABELLINGEnd in sight for EU standards labellingtimes enterprise networkBattle for staff puts pay at the top of the agendatimes enterprise networkTech entrepreneurs are ready to build a better global futuretimes enterprise networkAdvice is great, says black founder, but so is fundingShow moreSportGolfKoepka becomes latest major winner to join breakaway Saudi TournewThe four-times major winner Brooks Koepka is set to quit the PGA Tour and join the lucrative Saudi-backed LIV Golf Invitational series next week. The deal will be a significant coup by the breakaway tour, with the 32-year-old world No 19 joining Dustin Johnson, Bryson DeChambeau and Phil Mickelson.The four-times major winner Brooks Koepka is set to quit the PGA Tour and join the lucrative Saudi-backed LIV Golf Invitational series next week. The deal will be a significant coup by the breakaway tour, with the 32-year-old world No 19 joining Dustin Johnson, Bryson DeChambeau and Phil Mickelson.The four-times major winner Brooks Koepka is set to quit the PGA Tour and join the lucrative Saudi-backed LIV Golf Invitational...CricketStokes misses training to raise doubts over third TestnewEngland have been forced to contemplate the potential absence of Ben Stokes for the third Test against New Zealand after the captain missed training at Headingley today. Stokes did not join the rest of the team in Leeds after developing a chesty cough and, although he tested negative for Covid, England face an anxious wait over his fitness...England have been forced to contemplate the potential absence of Ben Stokes for the third Test against New Zealand after the captain missed training at Headingley today. Stokes did not join the rest of the team in Leeds after developing a chesty cough and, although he tested negative for Covid, England face an anxious wait over his fitness...England have been forced to contemplate the potential absence of Ben Stokes for the third Test against New Zealand after the...Cricket | Steve JamesAdding substance to Crawley’s style could be greatest test of McCullum’s credentialsnew“Zak Crawley is the future of England. You would want to go a long way with him before you drop him.” Those were the words of Ian Chappell, the former Australia captain, on BBC’s Test Match Special after Crawley had made 77 only last winter in the fourth Ashes Test in Sydney. Chappell has always been a...“Zak Crawley is the future of England. You would want to go a long way with him before you drop...“Zak Crawley is the future of England. You would want to go a long way with him before you drop...Tennis | Tim Henman interview‘It’s much harder for Emma. She’s won but she’s not learnt’FootballSouthgate is still the best man for the job, insists FAFootballEngland goalkeeper Johnstone to join Palace on free transferupdatedrugby leagueRugby League bans trans athletes from women’s internationalsRugby UnionSmart mouthguards to be offered to all elite players in effort to curb rising concussionsgolf | rick broadbentChoirboy turned bruiser is just the hero golf needsGolf | US OpenCaddie Foster can’t help shedding tear after 40-year wait for major winFootballLondon clubs left in the dark as United move for EriksenChristian Eriksen is mulling over an offer from Manchester United after Tottenham Hotspur distanced themselves from...Christian Eriksen is mulling over an offer from Manchester United after Tottenham Hotspur...Christian Eriksen is mulling over an offer from Manchester United after Tottenham Hotspur...SHARRON DAVIES INTERVIEW‘The trans debate is toxic. It’s made my life hell. But female athletes must speak up’It is 42 years since Sharron Davies won a silver medal in the Moscow Olympic swimming pool, yet she is still driven...It is 42 years since Sharron Davies won a silver medal in the Moscow Olympic swimming pool, yet...It is 42 years since Sharron Davies won a silver medal in the Moscow Olympic swimming pool, yet...Rugby Union | Alex LoweUnder-fire Jones turns to ‘rejects’ to kickstart EnglandfootballGiggs resigns as Wales managertennis | Natela Dzalamidze interview‘I’ve wanted to defect from Russia to Georgia for years – why not now for Wimbledon?’TENNISInjured Murray still plans to play at WimbledontennisI kept Serena’s return secret, says doubles partner JabeurSportTeam-mates are my priority for Tour de France, says Thomasformula oneHamilton wants end to wacky races as Mercedes go easy on experimentsLewis Hamilton has urged Mercedes to be “a little more cautious” with their experiments on his car after another...Lewis Hamilton has urged Mercedes to be “a little more cautious” with their experiments on his...Lewis Hamilton has urged Mercedes to be “a little more cautious” with their experiments on his...footballArsenal set to make bid for £50m-rated RaphinhaLeeds United are expecting an approach from Arsenal to sign Raphinha, with multiple clubs now interested in the...Leeds United are expecting an approach from Arsenal to sign Raphinha, with multiple clubs now...Leeds United are expecting an approach from Arsenal to sign Raphinha, with multiple clubs now...FootballGranovskaia preparing to follow Buck out of ChelseafootballGuardiola: Bernardo Silva will stay at CityfootballWest Ham enhance aerial threat with £30m ‘Nayef Airlines’CRICKET | ELGAN ALDERMANCarse stakes claim to be England’s white-ball enforcersports photographyTimes Sport Unseen: the glamour of Royal Ascot and Leicester’s emotional celebrationsCovering Royal Ascot is always a pleasure; being at Twickenham for Saturday’s Gallagher Premiership final between Leicester Tigers and Saracens was an absolute honour, not just because my boyhood team won in the closing seconds thanks to a Freddie...Covering Royal Ascot is always a pleasure; being at Twickenham for Saturday’s Gallagher...Covering Royal Ascot is always a pleasure; being at Twickenham for Saturday’s Gallagher...CricketVaughan to be part of BBC team for third Test despite ECB chargeRugby UnionVunipola is back to his best – he deserves to be in squad, says JonesboxingIBA still at risk of Olympic expulsion, says McLaren report into corruptionracingRob Wright’s racing tipsShow moreSponsoredTimes2royal familyPrince William: from his royal hotness to middle-aged dadHe’s 40 today — it’s the start of a new chapter for the future millennial monarch, says Hilary RosehealthVicky Thornley: the Olympian who’s helping out George ClooneyWhen the Hollywood star needed to get his acting crew into shape for his new film, he turned to a medal-winning rower. She can make you fitter toorobert cramptonNo trains for three days? Strikes were more exciting in the 1970s and 1980sfashionHarry Styles and the gender blending blokesThe singer represents a new male tribe — young men who aren’t afraid to flaunt it. By Harriet WalkerDR MARK PORTEROverprescribing is a big problem, but don’t just blame it on GPsartsWhat Henry VIII’s wives did next (form a feminist pop group)HEALTHHow to get on the fast-track for the best life-saving caretelevisionBack in Time for Birmingham — horrors of the early British Asian experiencealbum reviewOh no — Drake just discovered dance musicSARAH JOSSEL | BEAUTYSplish-splash! How to revive post-sea hairYoung love! A summer romance! Holding of hands! Just adorable. A photo has been circulating online of Hailey and Justin Bieber canoodling on the deck of a yacht. Perky bottom for her, torso of tattoos for him, ready to jump into the exotic Mexican...Young love! A summer romance! Holding of hands! Just adorable. A photo has been circulating...Young love! A summer romance! Holding of hands! Just adorable. A photo has been circulating...THREE WAYSHow to stretch for tennisASK THE EXPERTSWhat are the best ways to treat blisters?FOODRefreshingly chilled soups for summerMy go-to supper for friends at this time of year is a good chilled soup and a few easy salady things on the table to...My go-to supper for friends at this time of year is a good chilled soup and a few easy salady...My go-to supper for friends at this time of year is a good chilled soup and a few easy salady...critics' choiceThe best classical concerts and opera: our reviewsupdatedHere are some of the best concerts and opera performances our critics have seen in the past few weeks. We’ll update...Here are some of the best concerts and opera performances our critics have seen in the past few...Here are some of the best concerts and opera performances our critics have seen in the past few...FIRST NIGHT | POPGrace Jones — a sensational finale from this year’s unstoppable Meltdown curator★★★★★Grace Jones made the entrance of the year — or rather, her dress did. A spectacular, billowing creation, more bouncy castle than clothing, it swamped the stage and stretched almost to the ceiling, from where Jones delivered the opening...★★★★★Grace Jones made the entrance of the year — or rather, her dress did. A...★★★★★Grace Jones made the entrance of the year — or rather, her dress did. A...FIRST NIGHT | OPERAOtello review — colour-blind Verdi with magnificent singingfirst night | theatreThe False Servant — cross-dressing, blackmail and erotic intrigueinterviewDavid Morrissey on BBC drama Sherwood: It was a volatile situation. 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The first minister will deliver a 20 minute address to Holyrood on Tuesday, followed by 40 minutes of questions from opposition and backbench...Nicola Sturgeon will next week unveil her plan to force a second independence referendum despite the UK government’s continued opposition to another vote. The first minister will deliver a 20 minute address to Holyrood on Tuesday, followed by 40 minutes of questions from opposition and backbench...Nicola Sturgeon will next week unveil her plan to force a second independence referendum despite the UK government’s continued...Rail strikes threaten to cripple fragile recoveryRail strikes that will cripple commuter services across Scotland risk pushing hard-pressed shops, pubs and cafés to close, business leaders have warned. Only five rail routes will be operating north of the border today, with a limited number of trains running in the central belt between 7.30am and 6.30pm. Further strikes will take place on...Rail strikes that will cripple commuter services across Scotland risk pushing hard-pressed shops, pubs and cafés to close, business leaders have warned. Only five rail routes will be operating north of the border today, with a limited number of trains running in the central belt between 7.30am and 6.30pm. Further strikes will take place on...Rail strikes that will cripple commuter services across Scotland risk pushing hard-pressed shops, pubs and cafés to close...Grady affair shows SNP needs vital reform, say MPsSNP MPs have called for an overhaul of their party’s disciplinary procedures after their Westminster colleague Patrick Grady was suspended for sexually harrassing a young member of staff. Amy Callaghan, the party’s pensions spokeswoman, apologised after it emerged in a recording that she had called for support to be...SNP MPs have called for an overhaul of their party’s disciplinary procedures after their...SNP MPs have called for an overhaul of their party’s disciplinary procedures after their...Farmer faces jail after teacher killed by runaway trailerHundreds of drug-driving cases expire due to testing backlogTourism sector expects tough summerMore folic acid in bread can save babies’ livesDefence lawyer exodus threatens to scupper trialsLove train: New Sleeper boss plans to host wedding partiesWedding parties may soon be travelling to the Highlands on the Caledonian Sleeper under plans being considered by the rail service’s new boss. The proposal would involve the trains being used on Saturday nights when they are not in passenger service.Wedding parties may soon be travelling to the Highlands on the Caledonian Sleeper under plans...Wedding parties may soon be travelling to the Highlands on the Caledonian Sleeper under plans...Bid to close skills gap will fail, teachers tell SturgeonBattle begins for green freeport billionscoronavirusSelf-isolation urged as cases risecoronavirusWorker with long Covid is legally disabledEnlightened ET would phone home using photons, say scientistsIt’s communication — but not as we know it. Traditional methods for seeking other forms of life in the universe life may be misguided because aliens could be trying to contact Earth using quantum mechanics, according to scientists in Edinburgh.It’s communication — but not as we know it. Traditional methods for seeking other forms of life...It’s communication — but not as we know it. Traditional methods for seeking other forms of life...Festival hosts may avoid lettings crackdownHomeowners who make money by renting their homes to visitors during festivals or sporting events could be exempted from a new licensing system for short-term lets. The news comes as property owners in Fife are set to cash in...Homeowners who make money by renting their homes to visitors during festivals or sporting events could be exempted from a new licensing system for short-term lets. The news comes as property owners in Fife are set to cash in...Homeowners who make money by renting their homes to visitors during festivals or sporting events could be exempted...Teacher ‘can’t recall’ kissing boy in nightclubA teacher accused of groping and kissing a pupil in a nightclub told school managers she could not remember the alleged incident, a hearing has been told. Pupils were said to have reported Ashley McConnell to teachers at Thurso...A teacher accused of groping and kissing a pupil in a nightclub told school managers she could not remember the alleged incident, a hearing has been told. Pupils were said to have reported Ashley McConnell to teachers at Thurso...A teacher accused of groping and kissing a pupil in a nightclub told school managers she could not remember the...Alex MassieGroundhog Day, without learning or laughsDavid StrachanChannel 4 is doing fine, Dorries, keep your hands offFootballRoss relishes Tannadice ‘expectation’ after becoming Dundee United head coachJack Ross promised to embrace the pressure of making Dundee United a bigger club as he signed a deal to become their head coach for the next two years. Ross will be United’s fourth permanent boss in only two years following the departures of...Jack Ross promised to embrace the pressure of making Dundee United a bigger club as he signed a...Jack Ross promised to embrace the pressure of making Dundee United a bigger club as he signed a...FootballBeale: Steven is like my brother but I had to go it aloneFootballMcGregor’s experience earns him another season at RangersFootball‘It would be brilliant to have another Scot’ – Wallace offers Ferguson warm welcome into Lions’ denRugby unionMix of new and returning faces for young Scots’ summer tripShow moreIrelandCall for more robust visa checks after Chinese spy’s meeting revealedApplicants to Ireland’s investment-for-visa scheme should be subject to “more robust” scrutiny after revelations that a spy for the Chinese government met with Department of Justice officials, the Social Democrats have said. Christine Lee, a British solicitor of Chinese heritage who has extensive...Applicants to Ireland’s investment-for-visa scheme should be subject to “more robust” scrutiny after revelations that a spy for the Chinese government met with Department of Justice officials, the Social Democrats have said. Christine Lee, a British solicitor of Chinese heritage who has extensive...Applicants to Ireland’s investment-for-visa scheme should be subject to “more robust” scrutiny after revelations that a spy for...Bill to ban sex for rent ‘defines sex too vaguely to work’The definition of sex in proposed legislation to make it a criminal offence for landlords to demand sex in exchange for rental accommodation is “too vague”, an advocacy group will tell politicians. The Oireachtas justice committee will meet today to scrutinise the ban on sex for rent bill. Officials from the Department of Justice will be...The definition of sex in proposed legislation to make it a criminal offence for landlords to demand sex in exchange for rental accommodation is “too vague”, an advocacy group will tell politicians. The Oireachtas justice committee will meet today to scrutinise the ban on sex for rent bill. Officials from the Department of Justice will be...The definition of sex in proposed legislation to make it a criminal offence for landlords to demand sex in exchange for rental...Officer forced out of army vindicated after 53 yearsA report commissioned by Simon Coveney, the defence minister, has found that Donal de Róiste, a brother of the former presidential candidate Adi Roche, was wrongly dismissed from the Irish army nearly 54 years ago. The state is now expected to issue a formal apology to de Róiste, 77, who has spent most of his life...A report commissioned by Simon Coveney, the defence minister, has found that Donal de Róiste, a...A report commissioned by Simon Coveney, the defence minister, has found that Donal de Róiste, a...Driver shortage threatens to scupper Dublin bus expansionFish fryers feel the heat from soaring costsBUSINESSDesigner Group nets €17m in Sisk joint venture sell-offDAN MCLAUGHLIN | economic outlookECB shows plenty of Pepp but needs more ideas to keep eurozone in balanceThe European Central Bank has announced it will raise interest rates in July, with another hike to follow in...The European Central Bank has announced it will raise interest rates in July, with another hike...The European Central Bank has announced it will raise interest rates in July, with another hike...BUSINESS | INTERVIEWDigital marketer is a smart cookieTommy Kearns hit one of his lowest points in 2009 when a property development he was promoting went bust. “I wouldn’t...Tommy Kearns hit one of his lowest points in 2009 when a property development he was promoting...Tommy Kearns hit one of his lowest points in 2009 when a property development he was promoting...MOVENew properties on the market in Co Galway, Co Wicklow, Dublin and Co CorkBags of rural charm close to the cityThe original part of this thatched cottage may have been built in the 1850s, but a complete renovation and the addition of an architecturally designed extension in 2017 has brought it right into the...Bags of rural charm close to the cityThe original part of this thatched cottage may have...Bags of rural charm close to the cityThe original part of this thatched cottage may have...Show moreBack to topGet in touchAbout usContact usHelpThe Times Editorial ComplaintsThe Sunday Times Editorial ComplaintsPlace an announcementClassified advertisingDisplay advertisingThe Times correctionsThe Sunday Times correctionsCareersMore from The Times and The Sunday TimesThe Times e-paperThe Sunday Times e-paperTimes Currency ServicesThe Sunday Times Wine ClubTimes Print GalleryThe Times ArchiveTimes Crossword ClubSunday Times DrivingTimes+The Sunday Times Rich ListTimes Expert TravellerGood University GuideSchools GuideNewslettersBest Places to LiveBest Places to StaySportswomen of the Year AwardsTimes AppointmentsPodcastsTimes Money Mentor© Times Newspapers Limited 2022.Registered in England No. 894646. 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