The past week has seen a rapid escalation in the nearly yearlong conflict between Israel and Lebanon’s Hezbollah. First came ...

Speaking at the Labour Conference, Mr Healey also announced a joint unit between his department and the Foreign Office to facilitate aid.

The Chancellor insisted the Government does not want to make it harder for companies to hire temporary workers or students.

He arranged music for performers such as Peggy Lee, Lou Rawls and Dusty Springfield and composed music for films including Mission: Impossible.