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Senate House

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Charles Holden, 1933

University of London, Malet Street, WC1E 7HU

London’s tallest secular building when it opened as the HQ of the University of London and home to the Ministry of Information during WWII, this Grade II* listed landmark features Classicism and Art Deco elements.

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Russell Square, Goodge Street, Euston Square, Tottenham Court Road

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Architectural gem, literary landmark, urban myth

Designed by British architect Charles Holden, who is also credited with the design of many of London’s Underground stations, Senate House was created to house what became the world’s largest purpose-built University.

The landmark Art Deco building, which is one of the few buildings in London to boast original 1930s features, was the University’s first permanent home after a century of being housed in a series of temporary premises. King George V laid the foundation stone on 26 June 1933 and the building welcomed its first occupants in 1936.

Senate House, consisting of 19 floors and standing 210 feet (64m) high, was the tallest secular building in Britain on completion. It was constructed of the finest materials then available, including Portland stone, Travertine marble, English walnut and South American cypress. Acknowledged as a building of great architectural significance, it was listed as Grade II* in 1969.

During the Second World War, Senate House was home to the Ministry of Information and inspired George Orwell’s description of the Ministry of Truth in his novel Nineteen Eighty-Four. Besides being an architectural gem and a literary landmark, Senate House is also subject to urban mystification – allegedly Hitler planned to install the headquarters of Nazi dominion in Britain in the building on Malet Street.

Senate House Library

Senate House is also the home to the world-famous Senate House Library which holds one of the UK’s largest collections in arts, humanities & social sciences, with over 2 million books, 50 special collections & 1,200 archives. Senate House Library celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2021-22 with an online exhibition where you can explore some of its extraordinary treasures.

From late June 2022 until March 2023, Senate House Library, in partnership with Artangel, will be part of the World Weather Network, a constellation of weather stations imagined and operated by some 30 arts agencies from around the world. It forms a new artist-led global coalition in response to the climate emergency and biodiversity loss, presented through a website featuring the range of newly commissioned art works. While in Senate House Library, you can visit A Thousand Words for Weather, the sound installation specially commissioned for the project.

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Royal College of General Practitioners

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Grade II* listed building. Restored in 2012 to showcase magnificent Edwardian faience tile work, mosaic floor and other historic features in transformed modern surroundings that now provide the headquarters of the RCGP.

Arthur Beresford Pite, 1908

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Loughborough Pearson's red brick building is unimposing from the outside, but inside is a riot of Gothic Revival design. Golden mosaics reveal the character of the Grade II* listed chapel, built as part of the Middlesex Hospital.

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T J Boulting

Red brick and Portland stone corner building with three prominent signs in Arts & Craft style lettering in green and gold mosaic for the company 'TJ Boulting & Sons'.

Herbert Fuller Clarke, 1903

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The Hidden Secrets of London’s Senate House

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Have you heard about Senate House? This peculiar London building is home to many secrets – here’s why you need to visit.

Sitting pretty behind the British Museum, this Bloomsbury gem is one of the finest examples of Art Deco architecture in the capital – and if you didn’t already know how much we adore this architectural style, now you do. 

But Senate House is more than just a pretty face. 

In fact, this building has played a huge role in society – from being a crucial outpost in World War II to influencing iconic dystopian novels. 

Ready to discover the hidden secrets of London’s Senate House?

Why Visit Senate House?

Why should you visit one of the most influential buildings in the capital, we hear you ask? Allow us to explain.

Popular Influences

First of all, the building’s unique design has led to a myriad of Hollywood blockbusters being filmed there – Batman Begins, The Dark Knight Rises, The Theory of Everything, and Dr Who (alright, not a Hollywood blockbuster, but impressive nonetheless) among plenty of other movies.

And, who doesn’t want to walk in the footsteps of Christian Bale?

Oh, and if you’re a bookworm like us, you’ll have no doubt read George Orwell’s Nineteen Eighty-Four – the dystopian novel that famously coined the phrase ‘Big Brother’.

It’s believed that Senate House inspired the Ministry of Truth in the novel – the government department that watched over everyone – particularly because Orwell’s wife previously worked in the building during the war (more on that later).

Architectural Significance 

Upon completion, Senate House was the tallest non-religious building in Britain. 

It also managed to become one of the first large buildings in the world to be fully heated by electricity. In 1969, it was listed as a Grade II property and declared a structure of great architectural significance.

Also, in recent years, the University of London undertook a £55 million refurbishment, which meant that the original Art Deco features and grand halls were overhauled into impressive events spaces. But don’t worry, the building still retains all of its authentic charm.

New tech was also installed – we’re sure Orwell would be brimming with new novel ideas. 

The History of Senate House 

Sir William Beveridge is responsible for this striking building – he had a vision for a new home for the University of London, which had begun to outgrow its other campuses around the city, and was very keen for the new location to be a great architectural feature of the city. 

Beveridge convinced the Rockefeller Foundation to donate £400,000 so that they could build a new site behind the British Museum in Bloomsbury.

Senate house was constructed by Charles Holden between the years of 1932 and 1937 as part of an uncompleted scheme for the University of London. It sits at 210 feet tall (that’s a knee-wobbling 19 floors). 

The design originally stretched from Montague Place, though Holden had to rethink this completely because World War II was brewing. In the end, only the main building and the library were finished.

When World War II began in 1939, Senate House was utilised by a brand new government department: The Ministry of Information. 

This department was responsible for censorship and propaganda during the war, and so the roof of Senate House acted as an observation post for the Royal Observer Corps.

Inside Senate House, campaigns such as the famous ‘Keep Calm and Carry On’ poster were being thought up, and a press room for every London newspaper was set up in Beveridge Hall.

Today, Senate House is a conference centre, London Fashion Week venue, and home to a range of university classes. It’s one of the most versatile (and interesting) buildings in the capital.

By Design: Peeking Behind the Architecture of Senate House

It’s hard to miss Senate House, and we’ve got Charles Holden to thank – he was responsible for this Art Deco beauty. 

In fact, he had already helped design many of the London Underground stations, so they knew they were in good hands. Holden was required to design a building that would blend in with the British Museum and UCL. 

Though, you can’t please everyone, and this building was rather controversial at the time, gathering quite a crowd of haters.

Whilst Art Deco style was incredibly popular at the time – hailing from Paris in the 1920s, it was seen as an incredibly opulent and wealthy architecture – Holden was unsure and questioned whether this building was too modern… or too traditional. 

We’re glad he stuck it out, because the end result was incredible.

But what was this impressive building made from? Senate House was constructed of Portland stone, Travertine marble, English walnut, and South American cypress – A.K.A some of the finest materials available at the time. 

Inside, you’ll be able to spot that even the most intricate of details had been well-thought out – embellished ceilings, ironwork, and bespoke furniture that coherently matched the design of the building. No wonder it’s so bloomin’ gorgeous.

Practical Information for Visiting Senate House London 

• The public is more than welcome to visit the library situated on the 4th floor of Senate House. Note that the library closes during the summer holidays. Senate House holds tours of the building throughout the year – keep your eyes peeled here for upcoming dates.
• Senate House is smack bang in the middle of Goodge Street and Russell Square Tube Stations – it’s a five minute walk from either.

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• Russell Square • 6 min walk

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TOUR | Behind the Scenes: Senate House

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location_on Senate House, University of London, Malet St, WC1E 7HU

Designed by British architect Charles Holden, who is also credited with the design of many of London’s Underground stations, Senate House was created be the headquarters of the University of London. 

The landmark Art Deco building is one of the few buildings in London to boast original 1930s features. King George V laid the foundation stone in June 1933 and the building welcomed its first occupants in 1936. Senate House, consisting of 19 floors and standing 210 feet (64m) high, was the tallest secular building in Britain on completion. It was constructed of the finest materials then available. It was listed as Grade II* in 1969. During the Second World War, Senate House was home to the Ministry of Information and inspired George Orwell’s description of the Ministry of Truth in his novel Nineteen Eighty-Four. 

Senate House is also the home to the world-famous Senate House Library which holds one of the world’s largest humanities collections.

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Senate House London Building: Charles Holden

Senate House London Photo, Architecture Bloomsbury, English Art Deco Building

Senate House London Building

Art Deco Building Bloomsbury design by Charles Holden Architect, England, UK

Senate House London Bloomsbury

Date built: 1932-37

Architect: Charles Holden

Senate House to feature in Open House London

The University of London ’s Grade II* listed landmark Portland stone building, Senate House , will feature in London’s largest annual festival of architecture and design, Open House London.

On Saturday 16 September 2017, the University of London will provide visitors with an insight into the construction and architecture of its headquarters through tours, pop-up lectures and film screenings. There will also be access to Senate House Library, one of the world’s largest humanities collections, through separate guided tours.

Photos © University of London

Designed by British architect Charles Holden, who is also credited with the design of many of London’s Underground stations, the landmark Art Deco building is one of the few buildings in London to boast original 1930s features. It was the University of London’s first permanent home after a century of being housed in a series of temporary premises.

King George V laid the foundation stone on 26 June 1933 and the building welcomed its first occupants in 1936. Consisting of 19 floors and standing 210 feet high, Senate House was the tallest secular building in Britain on completion and was constructed of the finest materials then available, including Portland stone, Travertine marble, English walnut and South American cypress.

Holden’s attention to detail is absolute – ceilings, ironwork, bespoke furniture, even the drain pipes are little crafted artworks in their own right. It was also one of the first large buildings to be fully heated by electricity. Acknowledged as a structure of great architectural significance, it was listed as Grade II* in 1969. With stunning features like these the building set the scene for many TV series and Hollywood productions such as  Black Mirror ,  Jekyll & Hyde ,  Batman Begins  and  The Dark Knight Rises .

During the Second World War, Senate House was home to the Ministry of Information. George Orwell’s wife Eileen worked here and her experiences inspired Orwell’s portrayal of the feared Ministry of Truth in his novel  Nineteen Eighty-Four , which he describes as “enormous pyramidal structure of glittering white concrete, soaring up, terrace after terrace three hundred meters into the air.” Visitors will be able to visit Senate House’s own Room 101 – hopefully a slightly less chilling visit than Winston Smith’s.

Besides being an architectural gem and a literary landmark, Senate House is subject to urban mystification – allegedly Hitler planned to install the headquarter of Nazi dominion in Britain in the building on Malet Street.

Senate House opening hours

10.00 – 17.00

Senate House guided tours

25 people per tour, pre-booking at arrival desk required

10.30, 11.00 (Ministry of Information focussed tour), 12.30, 13.30, 14.30, 15.30

Pop-up talks

The Ministry of Information worries about Readers and Reading

Professor Simon Eliot, Institute of English Studies, School of Advanced Study

11.30, 12.30

Hope and Fear Abroad: The Ministry of Information in Latin America

Dr Chris Bannister, Institute of English Studies, School of Advanced Study

14.30, 15.30

Senate House Library tours

15 people per tour, pre-booking at arrival desk required

11.00, 13.30, 14.30, 15.30

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Senate House London Art Deco Building

Location: Bloomsbury Date built: 1932-37 Architect: Charles Holden

19 storeys, 210ft high Style: Art Deco

Central property of the Federal University of London and, as such, is constitutionally independent of all London Colleges (UCL, Birkbeck, LSE, etc).

Location: Senate House, University of London, Malet St, London , WC1, England, UK

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At 64 metres (210 feet), Senate House was the second tallest building in London when it opened in 1937, with only St Paul's Cathedral rising higher. Tom Furber looks at its early history.

Having outgrown its accommodation, the University of London set about developing a scheme for a new headquarters after the First World War. With funding from the Rockefeller Foundation behind the scheme, architect Charles Holden was appointed in 1931 to create a modern architectural feature for the University.

Holden sought to blend both modern and classical styles in his Art Deco design. It provided a modern shape with little detail but was built in Portland Stone and brick and included traditional architectural features such as Georgian windows and balconies. This was seen a compromise by many critics and the building did not enjoy the acclaim of his other work, most notably 55 Broadway in St James’s Park.

There is a long-standing urban legend that Senate house survived the bombing of London during the Second World War because Hitler coveted it as a post invasion headquarters. There is little evidence to support this claim and the building was in fact hit by bombs on at least five occasions during the war.

However, the building did serve an important wartime function as it housed the Ministry of Information which was responsible for British propaganda such as the ‘Keep Calm and Carry On’ poster. George Orwell was an employee of the ministry during the war and it became the inspiration for the Ministry of Truth in his novel 1984 .

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Senate House Library: Home

Current students, staff and faculty of LBS are eligible for free membership of Senate House Library in Bloomsbury.  The library has extensive collections, including politics and business history, which may be of particular interest to the LBS community.

• remote access to SHL's electronic resources
• access to vast print and special collections
• access to study space and the new BLOOM@Senate House facility for collaborative working and socialising
• access to a wide variety of free events

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• Follow the instructions on the email to complete your application
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At London’s core, Senate House symbolizes intellectual excellence and historical significance. Functioning as a haven for knowledge, it establishes itself as a central hub for intellectual pursuits—a physical space embodying the rich academic tradition within its walls.

In collaboration with the University of London, Scene3D crafted a 3D virtual tour of Senate House. This cutting-edge experience delves into the building’s history, exploring its cinematic legacy in iconic films like the Batman franchise, James Bond, and The Flash since 1958. Beyond film, Senate House serves as an ideal venue for conferences, meetings, private hire, training sessions, and prestigious award ceremonies. Its adaptability makes it perfect for diverse gatherings, while as the central library for the University of London and the School of Advanced Study, Senate House stands as one of the UK’s largest academic libraries, housing over 2 million books.

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Ultimate Guide to The Senate House

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• Students proceed to Senate House from their colleges in a specific order.
• The entire ceremony goes on in Latin, which adds quite a bit of mystery to the proceedings.
• Students are presented to the gathered by the praelector, who is the master of ceremonies and a fellow of the given college.
• Degrees are symbolically bestowed upon students by a senior member of the university, while the graduand kneels in front of them.

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Open house 2021: senate house afternoon tea & tour.

We are delighted to invite LSHTM alumni to attend a special joint event with alumni of other University of London Colleges. To celebrate the reopening of Senate House, we are thrilled to invite you to an afternoon tea and private tours of Senate House.

You'll be able to learn more about Senate House and its history, explore areas of our iconic building not normally open to the public, and find out more about the exhibitions, festivals and events going on and coming up at the University of London this year, as we reopen Senate House to its full use.

The evening will open with a welcome speech and sparkling afternoon tea and will be followed by tours of Senate House led by University staff, giving guests the chance to see highlights of the building.

The event is free however places are very limited, therefore alumni must register in advance. Please register early to avoid disappointment. Because of the limited number of places, alumni are not able to bring guests on this occasion.

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WASHINGTON – Today, President Joe Biden announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to serve as key leaders in his Administration:

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Christophe Andre Tocco, Nominee to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Islamic Republic of Mauritania

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Amanda S. Jacobsen is a career member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Counselor. She currently serves as Deputy Chief of Mission of the U.S. Embassy in Gaborone, Botswana, where she was also Chargé d’Affaires ad interim. Previously she served as the Public Affairs Officer at the U.S. Embassy in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Earlier, Jacobsen was the Spokesperson for the Bureau of African Affairs at the State Department and, prior to that, the Special Assistant to the Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs. Jacobsen’s other diplomatic assignments include service at the U.S. Embassy in Kathmandu, Nepal: first as the Cultural Affairs Officer and subsequently as the Regional Refugee Coordinator. She previously served tours as the Public Affairs Officer in Gaborone, Botswana, and as a Consular Officer at the U.S. Embassy in Lomé, Togo. Jacobsen received her BA from the University of Puget Sound and her MA in International Relations from the Brussels School of International Studies, University of Kent. She speaks Spanish, French, and basic Nepali. She originally hails from Stevens Point, Wisconsin.

Christophe Andre Tocco, a career member of the Senior Foreign Service with the rank of Career Minister, is currently the Senior Deputy Assistant Administrator in the U.S. Agency for International Development’s (USAID) Bureau for Planning, Learning and Resource Management where he oversees the Office of Policy, and the Program Office. Previously, he served as Senior Development Counselor and U.S. Delegate to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development’s (OECD) Development Assistance Committee. Other assignments include USAID Mission Director, Democratic Republic of Congo; Deputy Mission Director, Democratic Republic of Congo; and Deputy Regional Mission Director, USAID Senegal. Earlier assignments include Supervisory Program Officer for USAID Senegal and for USAID Rwanda and Morocco Country Desk Officer. Before joining the Foreign Service, Tocco was a Peace Corps volunteer in Morocco. A native of California, Tocco holds a BA from the University of California at Los Angeles and a Master of Science from the School of Advanced Business Studies (HEC) in Paris, France. He speaks French, Spanish, German, Moroccan Arabic, and Modern Standard Arabic.

Shirley Sagawa is the former CEO of Service Year Alliance and an architect of AmeriCorps. Over the last three decades, she has developed innovative social and education policy, authored groundbreaking reports, and advised national organizations and foundations on strategy. As a partner with sagawa/jospin, she played strategic roles in the creation of America Forward, Cities of Service, Service Year Exchange, and the Presidio Institute Fellows Program.

She has served as a presidential appointee in both Democratic and Republican Administrations. She served as First Lady Hillary Clinton’s Policy Assistant and Deputy Chief of Staff, and helped lead the start-up of the Corporation for National and Community Service for President Bill Clinton. For President George H. W. Bush, she served as first Vice Chair of the Commission on National and Community Service, authorized under the National and Community Service Act of 1990, which she drafted and negotiated as a Chief Counsel for Youth Policy on the Senate Labor and Human Resources Committee. A Senior Fellow at the Center for American Progress, Sagawa is the author of three books, including The American Way to Change and The Charismatic Organization . She holds degrees from Harvard Law School, London School of Economics, and Smith College.

Heather M. Cahoon is a federal Indian policy scholar and Associate Professor of Native American Studies at the University of Montana. She is also the Founder and former Director of the American Indian Governance and Policy Institute, a Native-led research entity and independent think tank that provides tribal nations in Montana with in-depth research and analysis of tribal policies. Previously, Cahoon worked as the State-Tribal Policy Analyst for the Montana Budget and Policy Center where she led the center’s efforts to advance an array of state-level policies affecting American Indians including those priorities identified by tribal leaders in Montana. In 2015, Cahoon was named the University of Montana’s first Elouise Cobell Land and Culture Institute Scholar, a title reserved for faculty who are continuing Cobell’s legacy of working for justice and equity for American Indians and tribal communities. Cahoon has held Gubernatorial appointments to the Montana Ambassadors and the Montana Board of Crime Control’s Youth Justice Council. In addition to her policy research and teaching, Cahoon is also an award-winning poet and the author of  Horsefly Dress and Elk Thirst.  She is from the Flathead Reservation in western Montana where she is a member of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes.

Ashley Jay Elizabeth Poling joined the Postal Regulatory Commission in August of 2019 as a Commissioner. In this role, Poling is responsible for making regulatory decisions, including on rate and service issues that affect the United States Postal Service and postal customers across the country, while ensuring transparency and accountability of this vital public service.

Prior to joining the Commission, Poling served as the Director of Governmental Affairs and Senior Counsel to then-Ranking Member Gary Peters (D-MI) on the U.S. Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee where she advised Senator Peters on policy issues, negotiated with stakeholders to advance bipartisan legislation, and implemented strategies to advance the Senator’s governmental affairs priorities. Poling also served as Senior Policy Counsel to Senator Heidi Heitkamp (D-ND) and as Counsel to Senator Jon Tester (D-MT) on their respective U.S. Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Subcommittees, where she focused extensively on postal reform, rural access, and service issues.

Poling holds a JD from Elon University School of Law and an English degree from The College of William and Mary. She is a native of North Carolina.

Ann C. Fisher was sworn in as Commissioner of the Postal Regulatory Commission in August of 2019. Fisher is a proud 30-year federal employee. Prior to joining the Commission, Fisher spent 12 years working in the U.S. Senate, advising members on small business, health care, federal employee and Postal Service issues. She began her career serving as an economist for her home state senator, Larry Pressler (R-SD) on the Senate Small Business Committee. She later joined Senator Thad Cochran’s (R-MS) staff on the International Security, Proliferation and Federal Services Subcommittee, serving as the Senator’s advisor on federal employee and U.S. Postal Service issues. Her final four years in the Senate were as deputy staff director to then-Chairman Susan Collins (R-ME) on the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee.

Fisher was the primary Senate Republican aide overseeing passage of the Postal Accountability and Enhancement Act of 2006. Additionally, Fisher spent four years as government relations executive at the U.S. Postal Service Headquarters where she oversaw the resolution of congressional concerns throughout the country’s Midwest region. In 2006, Fisher joined Postal Regulatory Commission Chair Dan G. Blair as chief of staff at the newly renamed and empowered Postal Rate Commission. Prior to her appointment, Fisher served as the Commission’s director of public affairs and government relations. Fisher holds a BS in Mathematics from Minnesota State University, Mankato and an MA in economics from the University of South Dakota.

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Republican campaign arm hits Democrat Senate hopeful where it hurts: Scathing new ad accuses Ruben Gallego of 'walking out' on his family TWO weeks before child was born

By Sarah Ewall-Wice, Senior U.S. Political Reporter

Published: 12:14 EDT, 18 April 2024 | Updated: 12:59 EDT, 18 April 2024

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The Republican Senate campaign arm is out with a scathing new ad accusing Arizona Senate candidate Ruben Gallego of being a 'deadbeat dad' as the Senate race in the battleground states heats up.

'One of life's greatest joys, becoming a parent, but days before that life changing moment, Ruben Gallego walked out on his family, abandoning his newborn son,' the narrator says.

She goes on 'if deadbeat dad Ruben Gallego would abandon his own family, he won't be there for Arizonans when it matters most.'

Gallego, a Democratic congressman representing Arizona's third district, is in a bruising Senate race against Republican firebrand Kari Lake . 

The Real Clear Politics average of polls in the race shows Gallego with a six point lead on Lake.

Arizona is a major battleground come November not just in the presidential race but also for the Senate seat as Republicans look to retake the majority.

Senate candidate Ruben Gallego speaking at an event with Vice President Kamala Harris on April 12

Gallego is in a close race with Republican Senate candidate Kari Lake

The 30-second digital ad was put out by the National Republican Senatorial Committee. 

'Arizona women can't trust a man who divorced his wife when she was weeks away from having their child,' said NRSC spokesperson Tate Mitchell in a statement.

Gallego and ex-wife Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego separated in 2016 while she was pregnant.

Gallego went on to marry Sydney Barron in 2021, and they welcomed a daughter last July.

Despite their divorce, Mayor Gallego, a Democrat, endorsed Gallego late last year in his Senate bid to fill the seat being vacated by retiring Senator Kyrsten Sinema. 

In her December 2023 endorsement, Mayor Gallego said he would do an 'excellent job.'

Rep. Gallego's lawyers have been fighting with the Free Beacon to prevent his divorce records from being unsealed.

Both Ruben and Kate Gallego has said little publicly about their decision to split up calling it a private matter. 

The NRSC released a 30-second political ad attacking Rep. Gallego for leaving his wife in 2016 while she was pregnant 

Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego speaking at the state Capitol on April 9. Despite her split with Rep. Gallego in 2016 while she was pregnant, she endorsed him in the Senate race in November

If you want to know how @RubenGallego would treat Arizona women as Senator, just look at how he treated his pregnant wife days before she gave birth to their first child. pic.twitter.com/lwgq1qpoBt — Senate Republicans (@NRSC) April 18, 2024

Gallego, an Iraq War veteran, has said it came at a time when he was having  PTSD-induced 'outbursts.'

The congressman has been more open about his battle with PTSD. He has said wanting to be a better father drove him to seek treatment.

Lake has attacked her opponent numerous times over the timing of his divorce.

'I will not be lectured on motherhood by a man who left his wife when she was nine months pregnant with his first child,' she wrote in a post on X last year.

The new ad used images of a pregnant woman and ultrasound images.

It comes as Democrats have been attacking Lake heavily for flip-flopping on abortion as the issue has been a central focus in the Arizona race after the state's Supreme Court ruled a 1864 law banning nearly all abortion could be upheld. 

Gallego went after Lake for criticizing the 1864 ban following the State Supreme Court decision after she called it a 'great law' while running for governor in 2022. 

 Lake responded to his attacks by reposting those who slammed Gallego over his divorce.

One repost said 'He is not, and never has been, pro-woman or pro-family.'

Another repost read 'Why did you abandon your pregnant wife, Ruben?'

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The market reaction to Israel's attack on Iran is muted so far.

While Brent crude oil rose by 2% in response initially, it is currently just over 1% up on the day at $88 a barrel.

That is below where it started the week after Iran had launched its drone and missile strikes on Israel.

The future direction will probably depend on how Iran chooses to respond to events overnight.

Stock markets are also feeling some strain and, being Friday, we could see a rush to protect positions over the weekend later in the day.

Japan's Nikkei was 2.6% down though the Hang Seng was just 0.9% lower.

In Europe, the reaction was similar to that seen in Hong Kong.

The FTSE 100 fell 0.4% at the open - with small gains in energy stocks offsetting some of the wider hit to sentiment from events in the Middle East.

Travel-related stocks were seeing some of the worst pain due to the threat of disruption.

British Airways owner IAG shed 3.5% while easyJet was 2.3% off and Ryanair not far behind that figure.

By Ollie Cooper, Money team

It can be hard to balance getting nutritious foods that make you feel good without emptying your wallet.

In this series every Friday, we're trying to find the cheapest ways to identify the healthiest options in the supermarket.

We've asked  Sunna Van Kampen,  founder of  Tonic Health ,  who went viral on social media for reviewing supermarket products in the search of healthier choices, for his input. 

The series does not aim to identify the outright healthiest option, but to help you get better nutritional value for as little money as possible.

Today we're looking at ketchup - which contains a surprising amount of sugar. 

What's the worry with sugar?

"Reducing added sugars in your diet can lead to significant health benefits, including weight loss and decreased risk of heart disease," Sunna says. 

"But fear not, ketchup connoisseurs: there's a way to enjoy your sauce and look after your health too."

How much sugar? 

The average bottle of ketchup has around 4g of sugar per tablespoon. 

If you're having a generous dollop of ketchup three times a week, you're adding more than 600g of sugar to your diet each year from one condiment. 

"That's a whole lot of sweet for something that's supposed to be savoury," Sunna says. 

"Another way to look at it is that you're having a teaspoon of sugar drizzled over your French fries - it feels wrong, doesn't it?"

The good news is there's plenty of options.

Avoiding premium ketchups can save your wallet and your sugar intake - they tend to up sugar content by 35% to more than 30g per 100g.

A standard bottle of Heinz contains 22.8g of sugar per 100g.

"Without getting into the taste debate, Heinz's rival Hellman's comes up trumps for your health by lowering the sugar content to 18g per 100g," Sunna says. 

Heinz has created two lower-sugar versions: a 50% less sugar option (at 11g per 100g) and Heinz's No Added Sugar & Salt (4.4g of sugar per 100g).

"But watch out here," Sunna says, "as they do add artificial sweeteners in their place (sucralose)". 

In his view, there are two newer challenger brands that deserve a mention as they cut sugar without the artificial additives. 

"Dr Wills Ketchup using dates instead of sugar (15g per 100g) and Hunter & Gather keep the sweet stuff out entirely (6g per 100g). 

So, he says, there is "plenty to choose from to suite your taste buds and health needs".

What does that look like over time?

Making small changes for your health can build up to a big impact over the long term. 

"Going from standard Heinz to the brand's no sugar option will save you more than 500g of sugar a year in your diet," Sunna says. 

What's the cost? 

"Surprisingly, opting for a healthier ketchup doesn't mean squeezing your wallet dry," Sunna says. 

A bottle of Heinz No Added Sugar & Salt costs around £0.80 per 100g and is the most expensive.

The 50% less sugar version is cheaper at £0.54 per 100g. 

That's only 4% more than the standard, more sugary version, which costs £0.52 per 100g. 

"This way you'll save 32% on the price of your ketchup (compared with no sugar) and 50% of the sugar content for your health - that's a win-win," Sunna says. 

"In the grand scheme of dietary changes, switching ketchup varieties might seem small. But it's these little tweaks that can add up to a big difference in your health."

The nutritionist's view -  from  Dr Laura Brown , senior lecturer in nutrition, food and health sciences at Teesside University

"I would say that yes, they are correct in that the focus should be health over money and the reduced sugar version does not make too much of a difference. 

"Also, there is the option of making your own ketchup too, in which you could manipulate the ingredients to add more natural flavours that will reduce the need for the added sugar - provided it is consumed within a shorter space of time."

Read more from our series... 

By Bhvishya Patel, Money team

This week, we've been speaking to some of Britain's struggling unpaid carers, hearing at times heart-breaking accounts of their physical, emotional and financial struggles.

In our final instalment in the series, a woman who cares for her daughter, son and husband says it is a "lonely job" and you often feel "looked down on" as she urges the government to "look at the bigger picture" when it came to help.

"I care for three people but I'm allowed to get Carer's Allowance once. The allowance is deducted from my Universal Credit so in effect I do not get paid for caring at all." Suzanne Buckner, unpaid carer

Suzanne's daughter Charlotte, or Lottie as her mother and father Mark call her, was three when she was diagnosed with a neuroblastoma, a rare cancer that affects children and develops in early nerve cells, in 2010.

Her gruelling treatment left her with a number of healthcare problems, including the development of three benign tumours in her liver, non-autoimmune type 1, type 2 and type 3 diabetes and asplenia.

Charlotte, now 17, is also deaf and has severe back problems due to discs growing into her vertebrae.

"My daughter was told by her oncologist in December they didn't actually expect her to survive," Suzanne, 56, says.

Suzanne is also a carer for her son, 23, who has multiple complex conditions and her husband, 62, who has mental health conditions.

"It's an eclectic collection - one minute I'm a mental health nurse, then I'm dealing with behavioural problems and then it's just classic nurse," she says.

Suzanne receives universal credit of around £972 a month after her carer's allowance is deducted.

She says the carer's allowance earnings limit, set at £139 a week, means carers like her are "caught in this trap" where they can't earn above the limit for fear of losing their benefit money.

"I care for three people but I'm allowed to get carer's allowance once. The allowance is deducted from my universal credit so in effect I do not get paid for caring at all," she says.

"It's ridiculous because if I handed my family over to the state, can you imagine how much money it would cost?

"I sometimes think central government does not have the ability to calculate or look at the bigger picture."

Recently, Suzanne got "quite poorly" and was told to go to A&E after she was unable to get an appointment with her GP.

"I thought 'I can't go to A&E I've got to look after my family'. I think that's another area that's not looked at - the health and wellbeing of carers. It's a lonely job," she says.

"Even though I was sick, I was making sure Lottie was having her injections and medicines. You can't afford to feel.

"Emotionally it is hard because sometimes you can't fix the problem. There isn't a magic solution and you can't make a phone call.

"It doesn't matter to a degree how much money you've got, it  isn't going to go away. If someone is poorly, they are poorly."

Suzanne used to run several companies, including an advertising agency, before becoming a carer for her family and now does telecoms regulation consultancy work when she can.

Holding down a 9-5 job is "not possible for most carers".

"Lottie getting cancer taught me so much about life - do not plan," she says.

"If she had to go to hospital today that means I have to change all the tutors she's having and it can happen overnight.

"Having a child with cancer is even more of a lonely thing because it's quite a rare thing. If she gets sick, life just turns upside down."

After undergoing chemotherapy, Lottie was left with a low blood temperature and therefore keeping the house warm is important, Suzanne says, which increases heating costs.

The costs can go up further if Charlotte needs to go to hospital as this means trips "all over the country" to hospitals in Birmingham, the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford and Great Ormond Street Hospital in London, increasing fuel and food costs.

'Less of a citizen'

Suzanne says there is "absolutely" a pressure on her finances and if it were not for the inheritance her mother left her, she "wouldn't be living".

"Both my husband's parents are dead and my parents are dead. I don't have siblings that live close by so I don't have any support," she says.

"I think the problem is, unless you've walked in somebody's shoes, you really don't understand."

Suzanne says there are some things central and local government could do to help, such as giving personal budgets through direct payments, which would allow carers to choose the support and help they needed.

"Personally I feel you get looked down on. People think you're only a carer, you get benefits, you're less of a citizen - that really annoys me," she says.

"I think the benefits system doesn't work. I'm not suggesting that all carers in the UK should be paid a certain amount, but they should be paid equitably so that people don't get to the point mentally where they say 'I can't do this anymore'. 

"There need to be some serious, high-level debates and they need to involve carers in those debates. 

"The government need to look at how much money they are wasting in the care system by doing the wrong things."

Speaking of her daughter's battles, Suzanne adds: " I don't know how she copes - I think she's an inspiration.

"She has to be pulled and tugged by doctors and have test after test, and she tolerates it all. Sometimes when I'm watching her have these tests I think to myself 'I don't know how she does it'". 

Charity calls for review

Helen Walker, chief executive at Carers UK, says it is in the state's interest to support unpaid carers because "if a carer goes down then the state has to look after two people".

If you have to give up work to care, she says, "you are going to find yourself spiralling into poverty".

"Carer's allowance hasn't had a fundamental review for years so we would like a review looking at who is eligible for it, how it works and an increase to the amount," she adds.

"And also there needs to be an increase to the amount of hours you can work while caring.

"Social care is underfunded so it needs some real investment in order for unpaid carers to be able to care safely and well.

"What many carers will say is they need a break. It's not that they don't want to care, it's that they are exhausted. They are at breaking point."

A government spokesperson said: "Unpaid carers play a vital role in the lives of their family and friends, which is why from April we're boosting carer's allowance meaning carers receive an extra £1,500 a year compared to 2010.

"Those in low income households may also be eligible for additional financial support such as universal credit."

You can read the previous parts of our series here:

We've all heard consumer advice that's repeated so often it almost becomes cliché. So, every Friday the Money team will get to the bottom of a different "fact" and decide whether it's a myth or must.

This week it is...

'Solar panels in the UK are pointless given the weather'

For this one, we've got the help of  George Frost , UK manager for sustainable energy advice firm iChoosr. 

"With cloudy and colder days in the winter, it is natural for people to think that solar energy may not be as effective in this country - but this is simply false," he says. 

Let's dive into it... 

So how do solar photovoltaic (PV) systems work?

George explains: "Solar panels are composed of PV cells, which contain electrons that are energised upon contact with light particles, or photons. 

"This energy is then directly converted into an electric current to generate electricity."

In simple terms: solar panels rely on the sun's light and not its heat  to generate energy. 

Like most electrical equipment, solar panels perform better in colder temperatures, as excessive heat can reduce efficiency. 

"Solar panels will generate more energy on a crisp and chilly sunny day than on a hot, sunny day," George says. 

The issue really lies not with temperature but with cloud cover.

Solar panels receive less sunlight if there is a high density of clouds. 

Data suggests the energy generated drops significantly under heavy cloud cover, but George says that even on less clear and bright days, solar panels can still generate a "substantial" amount. 

Battery storage can help make up for effects of cloud cover. 

"By installing a battery alongside solar panels, any excess energy generated can be stored and utilised later in the day when the panels are no longer generating due to the absence of sunlight," George says.  

"Although the winter months have fewer daylight hours, it's important to note that solar PV systems do not completely shut down on shorter and darker days."

The numbers

The ideal temperature for solar panel efficiency is between 1C and 20C. 

National Energy Action data shows that the average solar panel can generate up to 3kWh of electricity on a sunny day. 

A mildly cloudy day will produce 0.55kWh and a heavily overcast day 0.24 kWh, according to the Ecoexperts.

The typical UK solar panel system (3-4kW system, typically made up of eight to 12 panels) produces between 2,450 and 3,000+ kWh a year, depending on orientation, location and weather conditions - according to Solar Together data.

The average British home uses around 2,700kWh of electricity a year, Ofwat estimates. 

Myth or must?

It's a myth that British solar panels are pointless - and data shows the average panel system could in theory power your home almost entirely. 

Solar Together caveats that by saying: "In practice, it's difficult for the average homeowner to install enough solar panels to power their entire home. 

"They can, though, generate enough energy to power household appliances such as your TV and fridge-freezer."

Consider this myth busted - and think of the green impact too! 

The Duchess of Sussex seems to be soft-launching the first product from her upcoming lifestyle brand. 

Influencers and friends of Meghan have been posting pictures of American Riviera Orchard's debut item - strawberry jam - in recent days. 

Parenting campaigner Kelly McKee Zajfen has become the latest to promote the jar, posting an image of it in a basket of lemons and flowers on Instagram. 

The Duchess reportedly sent out 50 jam jars to online influencers. 

Los Angeles-based fashion designer Tracy Robbins shared a photo of a jar - marked 17 out of 50 - earlier this week. 

Megan has already launched the American Riviera Orchard website, but it does not feature any products and simply invites visitors to join a waiting list. 

An Instagram profile has also been set up for the business, but just features several posts making up its gold logo. 

"By Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex⁣⁣⁣. Established 2024", is all the description says. 

You can read more about when we first saw a glimpse of the product here ...

Barristers and judges have the biggest gender pay gap in the UK, a study has shown.

Women in the profession earn just over 29% less than their male counterparts - around £8.31 an hour. 

That's according to ONS data analysed by Claims.co.uk. 

Financial managers and directors were found to have the second-biggest difference, with women paid approximately £11.56 less an hour than men in the same occupation. 

"Perhaps in 2024, studies like this will raise awareness of the gender pay gap and precipitate change in these industries, starting with pay reviews," Claims.co.uk said.

You can see the 10 jobs with the biggest pay gaps below...

As the season for high pollen count is upon us, anyone who suffers from hay fever will be thinking about stocking up on their medication.

But this can mean the pocket takes a hit.

Branded tablets from pharmacies can set buyers back quite a bit, with Clarityn allergy relief costing £10.99 for 30 tablets . Piriteze is another common brand, priced at  £11.55 for 30 tablets .

But most of these medications have identical properties, regardless of brand.

It's important to look out for the "active" ingredients - and then buy the cheapest option. 

These include loratadine and cetirizine hydrochloride. 

Supermarkets and discount stores can provide cheaper alternatives to the brand names. 

Poundstretcher, for example, sells 30 loratadine tablets for 79p. 

Supermarkets will often sell the branded versions alongside their own cheaper equivalents - so compare the ingredients before deciding which to go for. 

Here are some examples:

• Asda: £2.50 for cheapest generic v £6.50 for cheapest Clarityn tablets
• Boots: £5.99 for cheapest generic v £11.55 for Piriteze, Zirtek or branded equivalent
• Boots: £2.75 for cheapest generic v £10.99 for Clarityn tablets
• Sainsbury’s: £2.50 for cheapest generic v £11.10 for Clarityn tablets
• Tesco: £2.95 for cheapest generic v £11 for Piriteze, Zirtek or branded equivalent
• Waitrose: £3.25 for cheapest generic v £11.85 for Clarityn tablets

There are no cheaper equivalent options for Benadryl tablets, but Amazon offers cheaper deals of £7.20 or £6.48 with Prime vs a standard price of around £10 from supermarkets.

Remember, certain options could seem cheaper, such as an option of 90p for 10 tablets vs £1 for 10 one-a-day tablets.

However, you'll need to keep taking the first option throughout the day, with the second option lasting you much longer.

You should only buy medications from legitimate pharmacies and shops, as they must adhere to certain standards and inspections.

By Mickey Carroll, science and technology reporter 

If you had a great meal out, you'd probably leave a tip. Why don't you tip the people that make your video games too? 

That's the suggestion from former game studio president Mike Ybarra. He sparked a debate on X when he posted the idea he'd been thinking about "for a while".

"When I beat a game, there are some that just leave me in awe of how amazing the experience was. 

"I've often thought 'I wish I could give these folks another $10 or $20' because it was worth more than my initial $70 and they didn't try to nickel and dime me every second," he posted.

His idea was a flop.  

A lot of the more than 1,700 replies asked why games studios didn't just pay their developers properly, at a time when the industry is in crisis. 

"Maybe it's time companies start giving salaries and a bonus structure adequate to all their employees," posted @leqvist.

Game developers are facing mass redundancies. ( You can read more about that here .)

In the Past two years, more than 19,000 people have lost their jobs and just four months into 2024, another 8,000 have gone. 

Only yesterday, an estimated 600 redundancies were announced by Grand Theft Auto-6 publisher Take-Two, which could include jobs at Scotland’s Rockstar Games UK.

The other criticism that cropped up a lot was that games are pretty expensive anyway and should just be… good?

"A horrible idea. The game should be an amazing experience for $70! Paying extra for a 'great game' means that you are settling for a **** or mediocre game normally," posted @LinuxMostly. 

The average price for a boxed video game in the UK is now £35.70, according to the Entertainment and Retail Association yearbook.

After posting his idea, Mr Ybarra clearly went about his life, posting afterwards: "Whoever runs SteamDB [a database of everything on Steam], I tip my hat to you."

"Maybe you should tip them," came the reply.

Crisis-hit Boeing has rushed to defend itself from fresh whistleblower allegations of poor practice as the airline grapples its latest safety crisis.

A Congressional investigation heard evidence yesterday on the safety culture and manufacturing standards at the company - rocked in January by a mid-air scare that saw an Alaska Airlines 737 MAX 9 flight suffer a panel blowout.

One Boeing quality engineer, Sam Salehpour, told members of a Senate subcommittee that Boeing was taking shortcuts to bolster production levels that could lead to jetliners breaking apart.

Read more on this story here ...

Almost one million private renters in England have been handed no-fault evictions since the Conservative government promised to abolish them, new data has shown.

Research by YouGov on behalf of homelessness charity Shelter - and shared exclusively with Sky News - showed that since April 2019 943,000 people had been given Section 21 notices, the equivalent of more than 500 renters every day.

The figures also showed unwanted moves were costing private renters in England £550m a year, with 830,000 people having to move in the past 12 months alone due to either their fixed tenancies coming to an end, being priced out by rent increases or being served with a Section 21.

You can read more on our political reporter Jennifer Scott's exclusive here ...

The Co-operative Bank will this week move a step closer to regaining its mutual status when it announces that it has struck a £780m deal to be bought by the Coventry Building Society.

Sky News has learnt that the two organisations are expected to announce as early as today that they have reached agreement on the terms of a transaction.

Insiders said the cash price to be paid by the Coventry would be close to £800m.

Read more on this story here ... 

The 10 cheapest European summer holidays have been revealed, with some "surprising" destinations making the list. 

Which? compiled the list after analysing more than 4,500 package holidays. 

The consumer group found the least expensive were often in locations that people "assume come with a higher price tag", such as Italy's Amalfi Coast or Greek islands.

Interestingly, traditionally low-cost destinations such as Bulgaria and Turkey failed to make the top 10. 

Which? said this was partly because of the type of packages available, with the Amalfi Coast having a wide choice of accommodation on either a self-catering or bed and breakfast basis, which is usually cheaper than full board packages.

These are the 10 cheapest package holidays for seven nights during the first week of August: 

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