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Is Britain's economy really turning a corner?
John Healey gave his first major speech as Chancellor on Monday, aiming to show that the economy has ‘turned a corner’. But his comments have been overshadowed by a background of turmoil in the bond markets, thousands of job cuts, and specu
LATEST: Anti-immigration protests in Dover and Portsmouth
Hundreds of protestors in Portsmouth clashed with police last night and early this morning. It was the second mass demonstration against small boat arrivals after a far-right protest caused disruption at the Port of Dover on Saturday. So wh
The state of asylum in the UK
Asylum seekers now make up one in ten of all migrants coming to the UK each year but just one in sixty of those that leave. This week, The Times is looking at the myriad problems with Britain’s asylum system, from Labour’s policies to how p
The Bayeux Tapestry’s long road back to Britain - The Sunday Story
This week, after a meticulously planned voyage for the 11th-century retelling of the Battle of Hastings, the British Museum’s long-awaited Bayeux Tapestry exhibition opens to the public. But, why has it taken almost a thousand years for the
Why are autism diagnoses up? - The Saturday Story
Autism diagnoses in England have shot up in recent years from 700,000 three years ago to around 1.1 million today. It's led to a backlash, with some suggesting the condition is being over-diagnosed. Not so, says Dr Mary Doherty, a top docto
Can Reform reset at conference?
As the Reform conference kicks off today, Nigel Farage and his team are looking to pitch themselves as a serious party ready to win a general election. But after a long, hot summer dogged by controversies, party infighting, and a by-electio
Bonus: How will Scott Bessent and the bond markets affect your tax and pension?
How will US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and global bond markets impact UK borrowing, John Healey’s UK Budget, and the wider UK economy? Rising inflation rates, soaring government debt, and higher borrowing costs are likely to effect UK
How has Giorgia Meloni lasted this long?
On Friday, Giorgia Meloni will break Italy’s record and become the longest-serving continuous prime minister since the Second World War. Her sceptics predicted she would only last a few months. So how has she managed it? And with Britain go
Can the ‘Burnham bounce’ survive reality?
Andy Burnham faced parliament for the first time as prime minister on Tuesday. He’s spent the summer projecting a sunny, optimistic vision of Britain’s future – but how long can the good vibes last as Burnham faces the cold, hard realities
How much longer can the US afford the Iran war?
It’s been six months since President Trump announced the US and Israel had launched a military campaign against Iran. And despite some early military successes, the conflict has had financial and political costs for the United States. Will
The man fighting to help the families of seriously ill children
When Ceri Menai-Davis’ five year old son Hugh was diagnosed with cancer, his whole family’s life was transformed. The emotional toll was unimaginable, but alongside that came myriad other hidden costs, and he soon found there was no support
As Notting Hill Carnival turns 60, how long can it continue? - The Sunday Story
The Notting Hill Carnival began in the sixties as a celebration of the culture of Britain’s Windrush generation - but as the tradition has swelled there are issues of overcrowding and violence. Critics question the policing costs, which run
Britain's sleep rape crisis - The Saturday Story
It’s a crime that many victims don’t know is illegal. Now a Times investigation has found that online platforms are hosting graphic content depicting women being sexually assaulted while they sleep, despite UK laws banning depictions of rap
Inside Meta's multibillion reality check
The tech giant Meta has agreed to pay up to $18 billion and add child-safety measures to its platforms, after settling a landmark trial against a coalition of American states. So, will the forthcoming measures actually lead to real change?
LATEST: Devastation in Nepal
At least 360 have died, with hundreds more still missing, after a flash flood in Nepal. Experts are warning that a second flood may be imminent. This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Ti
Q&A: Harry and Meghan return, underground data centres and peace for Ukraine?
Does the king get to decide where his grandkids go to school? Could we build data centres underground? And why was the CIA chief in Moscow this week? You asked, so we answered, in this edition of our monthly Q&A series. This podcast was bro
Why America is talking about Natalie Harp
Ten days ago, Natalie Harp was a name known almost exclusively to those in Washington's political circles but when a Democratic senator name-checked her in a campaign speech, it caused a war of words. So who is she and why does she matter s
Why an extreme weather pattern has everyone worried
Meteorologists are warning about a “Godzilla” El Niño which will cause extreme weather, food shortages and economic disruption. While the weather pattern happens regularly and mostly affects countries around the Pacific, its effects will be
What do you want to know?
We’re publishing our monthly Q&A episode this Thursday. Send us your questions by Wednesday, 26 August, 12pm BST. We want to hear from you - email: thestory@thetimes.com Further listening: Q&A: Public transport hell and ‘creepy’ AI glasses
Flights, visas, and kidnappers: The new migrant route to Britain
The Times has discovered that thousands of migrants are using a new, hybrid route to try to come to the UK: legal flights and visas, combined with illegal border crossings. But most don’t make it; the smuggling gangs detain them in Libya, t
The fraudsters pardoned by Trump - The Sunday Story
In his second administration, Donald Trump has so far pardoned or released approximately 1,800 convicted criminals. That includes rioters who stormed the Capitol, fraudsters who stole millions from their victims, and people with connections
I tried the Maga diet — here's what happened - The Saturday Story
It’s the diet Trump’s inner circle are said to swear by: protein, fermented food and... not much else. Its creator, Sean O’Mara, promises that it works magic on your gut. The Times' feature writer Damian Whitworth’s spoke to him, and tried
Best of: On the line - Whack-a-mole
This is episode five of a five-part special investigation into county lines drug dealing from The Times and The Sunday Times first published in March. In the final episode of our county lines series, we hear how county lines drug gangs are
Bonus: Harry and Meghan are moving back to the UK — why now?
Harry and Meghan are reportedly moving back to Britain with Archie and Lilibet, more than six years after leaving royal life for California. But why now — and how will their return work in practice? Roya Nikkhah is joined by Rosamund Urwin,
Best of: On the line - Mike
This is episode four of a five-part special investigation into county lines drug dealing from The Times and The Sunday Times first published in March. Mike started selling drugs for a county lines gang when he was just a teenager. After bei
Best of: On the line - the loophole
This is episode three of a five-part special investigation into county lines drug dealing from The Times and The Sunday Times first published in March. Children aren't just running drugs for county lines gangs - sometimes they're running th
Best of: On the line - the never-ending battle
This is episode two of a five-part special investigation into county lines drug dealing from The Times and The Sunday Times first published in March. Today we go inside Operation Titan, as North Yorkshire Police fight back against county li
Best of: On the line - a family business
This is episode one of a five-part special investigation into county lines drug dealing from The Times and The Sunday Times first published in March. Today we reveal how police took down the family controlling the drug trade in one British
Murder in the Dordogne - The Sunday Story
Karen Carter was murdered outside her home in the tranquil Dordogne village of Trémolat. The police launched a manhunt, and slowly a story of obsession, romance, and unrequited love started to come to light. So, why would someone murder a w
Sport moves you like nothing else — as I found out after my heart attack - The Saturday Story
While recovering from a heart attack, Times sports journalist Owen Slot distracted himself by watching a summer of thrilling sport. He was still hooked up to a heart rate monitor, so he decided to run an experiment: how would his heart reac
