The Latest Breaking News from David Owen

UAE non-oil growth hits four-month high in July, PMI shows

The UAE's non-oil private sector expanded at its fastest pace in four months in July, driven by stronger new orders, a rebound in export business and improved trade conditions, an S&P Global survey showed. Employment returned to growth, while business confidence weakened for a third consecutive month amid continued uncertainty…

The Economic Times · Aug 5

Roy Hattersley: Labour’s ‘nearly man’ who fought to hold the party together

The former deputy leader helped to make the party electable again but became increasingly disillusioned under Tony Blair.

Evening Standard · Jun 14

Voices: Who made Camilla laugh? Who got Rupert Murdoch? Secrets of the Trump banquet seating plan…

COMMENT: After a glitzy state dinner saw unlikely political players, tech tycoons and sports stars rub shoulders, Sean O'Grady decodes the masterstrokes and the mischief behind the palace’s big night in

The Independent UK · Sep 18, 2025

2024 British Open Full Field and Primer: The Year's Final Major Heads to Scotland

Royal Troon hosts golf's oldest championship for the 10th time.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 14, 2024

Revealed: key files shredded as UK government panic grew over infected blood deaths lawsuit

Lost documents prevented victims from finding out the truth, official inquiry told

The Guardian - UK · May 5, 2024

Infected blood scandal: victims’ families hope report will finally apportion blame

UK government’s apologies so far have had a distinct lack of candour about what it is apologising for

The Guardian - UK · Apr 14, 2024

Margaret Thatcher privately scolded David Owen as MI5 spy scandal grew

Archives reveal confidential letters exchanged by the prime minister and SDP leader that shed light on a Kremlin espionage row

The Guardian - UK · Dec 31, 2023

UK Archives Show Parthenon Marbles Role In 2012 Olympics Lobbying

The UK government tried to help Greece secure the Parthenon Marbles on loan two decades ago in a bid to drum up support for London's 2012 Olympics' bid, according to files released Friday.

International Business Times · Dec 29, 2023

Blair considered loan of Parthenon marbles to help London Olympics bid

Then PM was advised to ‘encourage’ British Museum to agree long-term loan in return for Greek support

The Guardian - UK · Dec 29, 2023

OPINION - I'm addicted to old BBC election night broadcasts — this is what I've learnt

On reflection, David Owen was probably too “leading man handsome” to help the SDP break the mould of British politics. That’s right, I’ve been re-watching old BBC election night broadcasts again. This time, it’s back to the Seventies and Eighties for Ted Heath’s miscalculation, Jim Callaghan’s sunny (albeit misplaced) optimism…

Evening Standard · Dec 15, 2023