Rembrandt’s Night Watch: Major restoration begins
The largest restoration of Rembrandt’s masterpiece, The Night Watch, is under way at the Rijksmuseum, in Amsterdam.Following five years of research using techniques such
Frank Auerbach, artist who fled the Nazis as a child, dies aged 93
Frank Auerbach, the British-German painter who fled Nazi Germany as a child, has died aged 93, his representatives have announced.Considered one of the greatest
Unemployment rises as pay growth slows again
The UK’s unemployment rate has risen, official figures suggest, while pay growth continues to slow.The rate of unemployment stood at 4.3% in the three
DNA-testing site 23andMe to lay off 40% of its workers
The struggling genetic testing company 23andMe says it will cut 40% of its workforce, or 200 jobs, as it fights for survival.The once-popular DNA-testing
Spain braces for torrential rain as new weather system reaches Med coast
Two weeks after flash floods caused devastation in eastern Spain, several areas of the country are on alert, with a new weather front expected
Shell wins landmark climate case against green groups in Dutch appeal
Oil giant Shell has won a landmark case in the Dutch courts, overturning an earlier ruling requiring it to cut its carbon emissions by
Grammy nominations 2025: Who’s up for the biggest prizes?
Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish, Charli XCX, Kendrick Lamar and Chappell Roan will all be up for major honours at the 2025 Grammy Awards.The
Trump tariffs could cost UK £22bn of exports
The UK could face a £22bn hit to its exports if Donald Trump imposes a blanket 20% tariff on all imports into the US,
China is trying to fix its economy – Trump could derail those plans
China has unveiled new measures aimed at boosting its flagging economy, as it braces for a second Donald Trump presidency.The country plans to tackle
US central bank boss says Trump can’t fire him
The head of the US central bank has hit back at speculation that his post might be in jeopardy as Donald Trump prepares to
Nissan to lay off thousands of workers as sales drop
Nissan has said it will lay off thousands of workers as it slashes global production to tackle a drop in sales in China and
Opposition would scrap recycling change
A booking system that Shropshire residents must use to visit recycling centres would be scrapped if the Liberal Democrats were in power, the party
E-bike subscription scheme launched in town
An e-bike subscription scheme has been launched in a Shropshire town, that hopes to encourage people to make greener journeys.Residents in Shrewsbury have the
Will Trump’s victory spark a global trade war?
Donald Trump vowed on his campaign that he would tax all goods imported into the US if he won back the White House. Following
Call of Duty director says Game Pass debut gives players new way in
The director of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 believes returning players might have contributed to what’s been called the series’ biggest-ever launch.Microsoft, which
Mystery fires were Russian ‘test runs’ to target cargo flights to US
A series of parcel fires targeting courier companies in Poland, Germany and the UK were dry runs aimed at sabotaging flights to the US
Paddington in Peru review: ‘Everything you want is there but it doesn’t reach the lofty standards of Paddington 2’
How do you follow the best film ever made? Well, perhaps that’s over-stating the case, but there was a flurry of articles in 2021
Investors’ reaction to Budget ‘very different’ to Truss
Rachel Reeves’ Budget is “very, very different” to the Liz Truss mini-Budget of two years ago, according to a senior government minister.Chief Secretary to
Met civilian staff to be balloted on strike action
Civilian staff employed by the Metropolitan Police are being balloted for strike action in a dispute over office working.The Public and Commercial Services union
Boeing raises pay offer in bid to end seven-week strike
Striking Boeing workers are set to vote on a new offer from the aviation giant, which includes a 38% pay rise over the next