Starmer picks Blair aide Powell as security adviser

Jonathan Powell will replace Sir Tim Barrow, who has held the role since September 2022.

Farage says Reform UK now ahead of Tories in Wales – UK politics live

Party leader prepares to address conference and cites polling showing Reform UK has 21% support in Wales. Keir Starmer has hosted veterans and charities at Downing Street with defence secretary ...

World - The Guardian - November 8

Jonathan Powell picked as UK national security adviser

Former chief of staff under Tony Blair will have key role in developing British relationship with Donald Trump

Business - Financial Times - November 8

Trump picks Florida Rep. Waltz as national security adviser

President-elect Trump has chosen Rep. Michael Waltz (R-Fla.) to serve as his national security adviser, tapping the former Green Beret to fill a top White House post, multiple sources confirmed to ...

Politics - The Hill - November 12

Trump picks Rep. Mike Waltz to serve as his national security adviser

President-Elect Donald Trump has picked Rep. Mike Waltz, R-Fla., to serve as his national security adviser, according to four sources familiar with the decision.

Politics - NBC News - November 12

Trump picks Florida Rep. Mike Waltz as national security adviser

The national security adviser is a top aide to the president who plays a major role in foreign and national security policy decision-making.

Trump picks Rep. Waltz, a former Green Beret, as national security adviser

President-elect Donald Trump has asked Florida Republican Rep. Mike Waltz to be his national security adviser, multiple sources told ABC News.

National security adviser says Biden will call for Ukraine aid to continue beyond his term

White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that in the waning days of the Biden administration, President Biden will "make the case that we do ...

World - CBS News - November 10

Trump reportedly picks China critic Mike Waltz as national security adviser – US politics live

Media reports say Trump may announce retired army green beret – a loyalist who has also served as a colonel in the national guard. Trump picks ally Lee Zeldin as environment chief and vows to ...

World - The Guardian - November 12

Five things to know about Mike Waltz, Trump's national security adviser pick

President-elect Trump has selected Rep. Michael Waltz (R-Fla.) as his next national security advisor, picking a retired Army Green Beret with years of experience on defense and foreign policy. ...

Politics - The Hill - November 12

Moldovan security adviser accuses Moscow of interfering in elections

World - Yahoo News - November 3

Rishi Sunak’s top aides advised against early election, memo reveals

Isaac Levido and Michael Brooks warned ex-PM on 3 April voters ‘less likely to feel financially optimistic’. Rishi Sunak’s top aides advised him not to call an early election , warning him that ...

World - The Guardian - 6 days ago

Former aide Sue Gray rejects Starmer’s job offer

Ex-chief of staff had been lined up for part-time role as link with devolved nations and regions

Business - Financial Times - November 12

Advisers Propose That Trump Give Security Clearances Without F.B.I. Vetting

A memo circulating in Donald Trump’s orbit says that if elected he should use private firms to check appointees’ backgrounds and give them immediate access to classified secrets after taking office.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 28

Trump to Name Michael Waltz as His National Security Adviser

The president-elect has chosen a Republican member of Congress from Florida to oversee national security policy in the White House.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 12

Trump expected to nominate Rubio for secretary of state

President-elect’s foreign policy team takes shape with Florida congressman Mike Waltz tapped as national security adviser

World - Financial Times - November 12

Starmer to visit Saudi Arabia and UAE to try to secure investment

UK prime minister is seeking billions of pounds of Gulf money to boost British growth

Business - Financial Times - 3 days ago

Trump expected to appoint China critics Marco Rubio and Mike Waltz

Rubio reportedly in line for secretary of state, while Waltz expected to be made national security adviser. President-elect Donald Trump has reportedly decided to appoint the prominent China ...

World - The Guardian - November 12

Trump lining up Marco Rubio and Kristi Noem for top jobs

Trump could name Rubio as his secretary of state and Noem as his homeland security secretary, US media say.

Trump picks Kristi Noem to be Homeland Security secretary

Former President Donald Trump has tapped South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem to be his Homeland Security secretary.

Trump Picks Kristi Noem for Homeland Security Secretary

Ms. Noem, the governor of South Dakota, would play a major role in carrying out the president-elect’s promises to crack down on the border and deport millions of people.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 13

National security implications of Trump's Cabinet picks

President-elect Donald Trump's picks for key Cabinet roles have raised some eyebrows in Washington, D.C. While Trump is elevating some of his most passionate supporters for key roles in his ...

Former White House aide: Cabinet picks show Trump's 'drunk on power'

Sarah Matthews, a former spokesperson for President-elect Trump, said his recent Cabinet picks stem from him being “drunk on power.” In an MSNBC appearance Friday afternoon, Matthews said the ...

Politics - The Hill - November 15

UK must pick between US economic model or EU’s ‘socialism’, says Trump adviser

Stephen Moore suggests taking a ‘more socialist’ European outlook may harm future transatlantic trade negotiations. A top adviser to the US president-elect, Donald Trump, has said the UK should ...

World - The Guardian - 6 days ago

Matt Gaetz ‘paid for sex’, says lawyer for two women who testified to House committee – live

Attorney for witnesses who testified in the investigation relating to Matt Gaetz says the former congressman paid the women to have sex with him. Trump pick Matt Gaetz under further scrutiny amid ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

England’s universities regulator warns of worsening financial outlook

‘Bold’ action required to stop higher education institutions falling into insolvency, says Office for Students

World - Financial Times - November 15

Do I need inheritance tax insurance?

Budget changes prompt wave of interest in life cover to avoid families scrambling to pay tax bills

World - Financial Times - November 15

Trump and the small caps

Why little companies like the red sweep

World - Financial Times - November 15

Trump reportedly picks Kristi Noem to run homeland security department

South Dakota governor, who controversially admitted shooting her dog, to be part of hardline immigration team. US politics – live updates Donald Trump has picked the South Dakota governor, ...

World - The Guardian - November 12

Trump expected to pick Kristi Noem for Homeland Security secretary

President-elect Donald Trump is expected to pick South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem as Homeland Security Secretary. Weijia Jiang has more on Trump's potential cabinet picks.

FirstFT: Musk and Ramaswamy to lead Trump drive on efficiency

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World - Financial Times - November 13

Blair-era health secretary returns as NHS advisor

Campaigners raise concerns about Alan Milburn's private sector links in his new role overseeing NHS reforms.

Tony Blair: There were no rules that he really abided by

The former prime minister remembers the moment in the 2001 general election campaign when John Prescott punched a member of the public.

Blair leads tributes to Labour giant John Prescott

The former deputy prime minister, who was major figure in the New Labour project, has died aged 86.

‘I don’t trust my financial guy.’ I’m 67 and trying to live on $2.2K-a-month Social Security. I have $500K with an adviser, who charges 2%, but last year the return was 26%. What’s my move?

We spotted a lot of too-common red flags.

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