Tamal Ray’s foraging recipes: wild garlic pesto and tart; elderflower creme brulee
Never mind mushrooms, keep your eyes peeled for much safer ingredients such as wild garlic and elderflower and try these classics with a hand-picked twist
Next says Middle East conflict could raise prices by up to 10%
Firm says higher fuel and factory costs may hit supply chains and lead to ‘significant increase in prices’
Netanyahu claims that victory over Iran would bring peace to Israel. He should look closer to home
As Israelis grow weary of sheltering from missile attacks, their prime minister is using the war to distract from the Palestinian issue, says political analyst Dahlia Scheindlin
Ministers vow to spend record £8.4bn on road maintenance in England
Move is part of £27bn five-year investment plan for A-roads and motorways, with almost a third going on work such as resurfacing
NS&I boss replaced as bank faces record payout over missing savings
Pensions minister promises the ‘full truth’ as external advisers are hired to identify the scale of the errors
Rachel Roddy’s recipe for pasta with sage and pistachio pesto
The best pesto comes through innovation, and is always best made with the leaves, nuts and cheese that suit your own tastebuds
Lawyers for ICE gave false information to justify detaining thousands, filings reveal
Revelation was included in lawsuit challenging practice of targeting people seeking to gain legal status as they leave immigration courts
Rachel Roddy’s recipe for almond, basil and tomato pesto
A kitchen in Rome Tomatoes make pesto alla trapanese a softer sauce than its Ligurian cousin, and is perfect draped around ribbon pasta
How to cook the perfect soupe au pistou – recipe
A festival of summer veg in a bowl, made irresistible with a garlicky dollop of herby pistou on top
Starmer tells Travelodge boss to engage with MPs over sexual assault case
PM tells Jo Boydell of concerns about her lack of availability to discuss how staff gave man access to victim’s room
Starmer vows to tackle social media’s ‘addictive features’ to protect children
Prime minister says UK must do more to regulate against potential harms after landmark ruling in US court
Rigoletto review – strong revival of Mears’s violent take, with Elder revelatory in the pit
There is a touch of the Tony Sopranos about George Petean’s Rigoletto, in Oliver Mears’ 2021 staging that evokes a world of privilege, misogyny and abuse. Aida Garifullina is a convincing and elegant Gilda
Lamb shanks with orzo and rhubarb galette: Anna Tobias’ Easter recipes
A moreish way to enjoy a popular Greek lamb recipe, accompanied by a pretty rhubarb pudding