Labour is facing questions over transparency after it failed to disclose that a byelection candidate worked for a company previously embroiled in a data falsification scandal. The party has not told voters in the Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse byelection that its candidate, Davy Russell, worked as a consultant to a subsidiary of Mears Group in…
Whether you love sleeping under the stars or only do so under duress, a decent camping mattress will at least help ensure you are well-rested and better equipped to handle the wider thrills and spills of outdoor living. The Guardian’s journalism is independent. We will earn a commission if you buy something through an affiliate…
Children and elderly dying from starvation, minister says, as trickle of aid allowed into Gaza after Israeli blockade We are continuing our live coverage of the latest developments in the Middle East, with a particular focus on Israel’s war on Gaza. UN teams have reportedly collected over 90 lorry loads of aid inside Gaza, containing…
Morning opening: Europe gets tougher on migration Jakub Krupa Italy and Denmark lead a group of countries pushing back on the European court of human rights’ interpretation of the Human Rights Convention when it comes to migration. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni (L) walks with Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen at Palazzo Chigi in Rome,…
Last year, my wife bought me a Lacoste polo shirt for my birthday. Standard design, with the little green crocodile on the chest. On any pleasant day – I live in Lisbon where they’re frequent, but the same could be said in the UK summer – I’ll see at least one other man wearing one….