Monday, July 27, 2026
So how do you get access to the Qantas chairman’s lounge? Alan Joyce has some tips
In his memoir, the former Qantas chief executive denies using the lounge as a tool to influence politicians
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Judges, politicians, newspaper editors and big spenders: Alan Joyce, the former Qantas chief executive, has revealed how the airline admits members to its private chairman’s lounge.
In his memoir, released on Tuesday, Joyce denies using the lounge as a tool to influence politicians and claims famous Australians “begged” to be granted access to “arguably the most exclusive club in the country”.
Continue reading...source https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/jul/28/alan-joyce-qantas-chairmans-lounge-memoir
Burnham to tell schools in England to adapt teaching to local business needs
PM wants curriculums for students aged 14 and above to be more responsive to local jobs market
Andy Burnham will tell schools across England to adapt their curriculums to the needs of local businesses as part of a devolution drive aimed at tackling the jobs crisis for young people.
By moving decision-making to local areas, the PM hopes the plan will make technical and vocational skills as valued as academic qualifications – and help cut the benefits bill.
Continue reading...source https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/jul/27/burnham-to-tell-schools-in-england-to-adapt-teaching-to-local-business-needs
Police make inquiries after Farage reports Polanski post for ‘inciting murder’
Green party leader shared picture of man wearing T-shirt with words ‘we’re only making plans for Nigel’ alongside a guillotine
Police are “conducting inquiries” into an image shared by Green party leader Zack Polanski on Instagram after Reform UK reported it for “inciting murder”.
The image showed a man wearing a black T-shirt with the words “we’re only making plans for Nigel”, alongside a photograph of a guillotine.
Continue reading...source https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/jul/27/police-make-inquiries-after-farage-reports-polanski-post-for-inciting
Sunday, July 26, 2026
The Indian Army's first woman boxer is now chasing Commonwealth gold
World champion Jaismine Lamboria targets Commonwealth gold in Glasgow Games.
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