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Migration may rise under Labour in short term as skills shortage tackled – Dodds
M igration could increase in the “short term” under a Labour government, the party’s chairwoman has suggested, but would ultimately be reduced by addressing the domestic skills shortage. Anneliese Dodds indicated Labour would focus less on a target-based approach to the number of people entering the country, and more onContinue Reading
Saint Francis of Assisi exhibition review, National Gallery, London
It has been argued that the Italian Renaissance was “ignited by a single spark in the form of one man”, said Harry Seymour on Air Mail: Saint Francis of Assisi. Born into wealth in Umbria around 1181, Francis experienced a vision that led him to swap his “lavish lifestyle” forContinue Reading
Boston Scientific to create over 400 jobs at Clonmel site
Boston Scientific has announced it is to create over 400 new jobs over the coming years as part of an €80 million investment in its site in Clonmel, Co Tipperary. The investment will increase office and manufacturing space, while also transitioning the site to use over 90 per cent ofContinue Reading
Semiconductor industry given £1bn boost in plan to reduce reliance on China
T he UK’s semiconductor industry will receive £1 billion in investment over the next decade as ministers look to ensure the country is not reliant on China for technology advancements. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said the funding, forming part of the national semiconductor strategy, would help “build our competitive edgeContinue Reading
Calls to move rape cases out of military courts as whistleblowers reveal abuse
M Ps have renewed calls for the Ministry of Defence (MoD) to move rape cases out of the court martial system as whistleblower evidence revealed ongoing sexual abuse within the armed services. One servicewoman reported a rape on a base but was told her attacker would remain with his eliteContinue Reading
Taoiseach says best way to counter far right is with ‘facts and positive feeling’
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said a “number of actions” are being taken to combat far-right groups travelling around the country, following recent protests around refugee accommodation. In Dublin, makeshift camps for homeless migrants were targeted in two protests last Friday and Saturday. Tents used by some of the migrants wereContinue Reading
Russia has ‘intent and ability’ to target underwater infrastructure
T here is no doubt Russia has “the intent and the ability” to target the West’s underwater energy and communication lines, Ben Wallace said as he launched a security partnership with Norway. At a press conference alongside his Norwegian counterpart at the Northwood military base on Thursday, the Defence SecretaryContinue Reading
Kyiv residents sleep deprived and angry after escalation of attacks on capital
A Ukrainian MP said Kyiv residents are “very angry” following the ninth attack on the capital this month in a noticeable escalation after a quieter period. In the early hours of Thursday, Ukraine shot down 29 out of 30 cruise missiles amid an escalation of attacks on the country, accordingContinue Reading
Controversy and celebrity at Cannes Film Festival
Attracting filmmakers and stars from across the globe, the Cannes Film Festival is a feast of cinematic wonder and celebrity photo ops. The French Riviera resort went as far as to ban any demonstrations along the iconic Boulevard de la Croisette this week, to ensure the event wouldn’t be marred byContinue Reading
Operation Mincemeat musical review, Fortune Theatre, London
Based on a famously audacious wartime plot, “Operation Mincemeat” is “a brilliant spy thriller, a brilliant comedy, and a brilliant musical all rolled into one”, said Tim Bano in The Stage. This “exhilarating” production began life in 2019 at the tiny New Diorama Theatre in London, and has since enjoyedContinue Reading