Keir Starmer’s Damascene conversion to a third runway at Heathrow, which he previously voted against, is welcome. But if he’s ...

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says he will not attend the Waitangi Day festivities at Waitangi this year. He will instead ...

Former Teesside MP Sir Simon Clarke has a new job after his defeat at July’s General Election. The former MP for Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland will replace Gateshead-born Sebastian Payne as ...

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is pledging to fight for growth and says that Britain “can do so much better” as she delivers a ...

Sir Simon Rattle has been awarded the 2025 Ernst von Siemens Music Prize. The prize is worth €250,000 and is recognizing his lifelong contributions to music. The Ernst von Siemens Music Prize and the ...

Experts including England's chief medical officer, Sir Chris Whitty, gave evidence to MPs on the assisted dying bill.

On Wednesday 15 January 2025, the Luxembourg Philharmonie welcomed Sir Simon Rattle and the London Symphony Orchestra to perform a selection of pieces chosen by the legendary conductor. With the 70th ...

Leeds United were honoured to welcome former player John Scott to Elland Road as a special guest for the victory over Norwich ...

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A drag queen who criticised JK Rowling over her views on trans people was invited to celebrate Burns Night at No 10.

A bewitching programme of contrasts: Pierre Boulez’s glittering sound world, late Johannes Brahms, and a lyrical world premiere from George Benjamin – to celebrate Sir Simon Rattle’s 70th birthday.

We look at one of the most memorable moments of the legendary conductor’s career and his close ties with Mahler’s masterpiece. Sir Simon Rattle’s career has been something of a best-hits album of ...