Louise Haigh’s Damaging

Louise Haigh’s damaging exit puts question mark over UK transport agenda

Plus, Keir Starmer’s immigration cynicism may pay off — or deal an electoral blow

Business - Financial Times - 9 hours ago

Minister Louise Haigh quits after fraud offence revealed

Haigh's departure is the first cabinet resignation under Sir Keir Starmer's government.

Chris Mason: Louise Haigh's swift resignation prompts questions

Keir Starmer is under scrutiny after the rapid departure of the transport secretary from his cabinet.

Louise Haigh resigns as UK transport secretary over phone offence

Former London deputy mayor Heidi Alexander chosen as replacement

Business - Financial Times - 4 hours ago

Louise Haigh resigns as transport secretary after admitting phone offence

Haigh tells PM she is ‘totally committed’ but leaves role after incorrectly telling police a work mobile phone was stolen in 2013. UK politics live – latest updates Louise Haigh has resigned ...

World - The Guardian - 11 hours ago

UK Transport Secretary Louise Haigh Resigns After Fraud Conviction Revealed

In the latest setback for Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Louise Haigh resigned from the cabinet Friday after admitting she pleaded guilty to a type of fraud in 2014.

World - The New York Times - 6 hours ago

Louise Haigh ‘told to quit by No 10 over possible breach of ministerial code’

Sources say UK transport secretary was advised by Keir Starmer’s chief of staff it would be best for her to resign. UK politics live – latest updates Louise Haigh was advised to resign by No ...

World - The Guardian - 5 hours ago

Louise Haigh resigns as UK transport secretary over phone offence

Former London deputy mayor Heidi Alexander chosen as replacement

World - Financial Times - 4 hours ago

UK transport secretary Louise Haigh admits historic offence over phone claim

Labour MP told police that work phone had been stolen in mugging, only to find it later

World - Financial Times - 20 hours ago

Update on bomb cyclone damage, conditions

A bomb cyclone, or a low-pressure system that strengthens over 24 hours, moved through the Pacific Northwest, killing two people. Washington, California and Nevada residents experienced widespread ...

Family of murdered 'good Samaritan' seeks damages

Alan Geddes was stabbed 40 times in Aberdeen by a man only released from jail the day before.

Burrowing badgers cause £100,000 damage to road

The animals have dug a sett under the A52 at Seaholme Road in Mablethorpe, the council says.

Aerial footage shows damage left by Oklahoma tornadoes

A trail of destruction was left after multiple tornadoes tore through the state.

Southern California wildfires destroy or damage hundreds of structures

More than 200 structures have been damaged or destroyed by wildfires in Southern California. Drought conditions have also caused wildfires in the Northeast. NBC News' Dana Griffin reports.

Former pupil restrained at school wins damages

Man to receive £18,900 damages after High Court judge finds he was left "distressed and humiliated".

Cheap fix floated for plane vapour's climate damage

The warming impact of the vapour trails that emerge from airplanes is being discussed at climate gathering.

Latest on bomb cyclone damage and recovery efforts

Areas of the northwestern U.S. are recovering as a deadly storm known as a bomb cyclone tore through the region. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans reports on the recovery efforts.

Carrefour attempts damage control against Brazil 'boycott'

World - Yahoo News - 3 days ago

White House seeks to contain damage from Biden 'garbage' remarks

The White House on Wednesday sought to contain the damage from President Biden’s comments a day earlier suggesting former President Trump's supporters were garbage, remarks the president’s team ...

Politics - The Hill - October 30

Could a Trump presidency damage both democracy and the economy? Experts weigh in

Trump could damage the economy, experts say, if he makes good on threats to prosecute political rivals, including Kamala Harris.

Andy Warhol prints stolen and damaged in ‘amateurish’ Dutch gallery heist

Thieves steal two works after ripping them from their frames as they were too big for their car. Thieves have blown open the door of an art gallery in the southern Netherlands to try to steal four ...

World - The Guardian - November 1

Andy Warhol pieces stolen and damaged in "amateurish" gallery heist

Two of Pop Art pioneer Andy Warhol's four "Reigning Queens" were taken from an Amsterdam gallery in a heist described by the owner as "amateurish."

Israel Inflicted Severe Damage on Iran's Missile Program, Air Defenses

Tehran is confronting new vulnerabilities as it considers a further attack on Israel.

World - The Wall Street Journal - November 2

Swarm of tornadoes slams into Oklahoma City area

An emergency tornado warning was in effect on the University of Oklahoma's Norman campus, officials said.

5.2-magnitude tremor hits northern Greece; no damage reported

Authorities say a 5.2-magnitude tremor has hit northern Greece

World - ABC News - November 3

Israeli Strikes Damage a Major Hospital in Northern Gaza, Officials Say

Patients and medical staff were wounded at Kamal Adwan Hospital, one of the few in northern Gaza still providing limited medical care, the health ministry and the hospital’s chief said.

World - The New York Times - November 5

Boeing workers vote for 38% pay rise deal to end costly strike

Jet production set to resume after disruption that took estimated $2.7bn toll

World - Financial Times - November 5

Spain's catastrophic floods: At least 219 dead and billions in damage

Spain’s catastrophic floods have left behind staggering devastation and despair

World - ABC News - November 7

Photos show damage aboard Royal Caribbean cruise rocked by rough winds

The Explorer of the Seas was traveling from Barcelona, Spain to Miami, Florida, when it was struck by a strong wind gust.

Boy, 13, charged over £20,000 damage at car dealership

Several vehicles on an Edinburgh forecourt had windows smashed and body work scratched during widespread disorder.

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