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A chance encounter took me from a New York skyscraper to a London food market – and a new life | Franco Fubini
Working in finance, I was unhappy and surrounded by greed. Then I embraced my passion for cooking, produce and nature. Franco Fubini is the founder and CEO of Natoora . As I wandered out of my ...The Guardian - 1d -
Reform Isas to boost UK economic growth
It is high time the tax system encouraged more economically productive behaviour than parking funds in a cash accountFinancial Times - 1d -
UK lacks coherent rural policy, says environment committee chair
Alistair Carmichael calls on government to engage with ‘disaffected’ communities as farmers set for latest protestFinancial Times - 1d -
BCG expands London office in bet on in-person working
US consulting firm is latest company to boost office space in sign of hope for UK capital’s commercial property marketFinancial Times - 1d -
Dismay as UK poised to cut funding for global vaccination group Gavi
Exclusive: Aid charities alarmed as decision would come in wake of Donald Trump’s decision to freeze USAid activities. The UK is poised to cut funding to a global vaccination group that has ...The Guardian - 1d -
Singapore’s DBS reports record profits as long-serving chief bows out
City-state’s biggest lender buoyed by strong commercial and wealth management performancesFinancial Times - 2d -
Poor customer service hitting trust in UK tax authority
Both individuals and most businesses have lost faith in HMRC, spending watchdog findsFinancial Times - 2d -
UK recruiters say toughest conditions in jobs market since Covid
KPMG/REC report points to impact of tax-raising measures in October Budget on employer confidenceFinancial Times - 2d -
Ministers claim success in crackdown on illegal working in the UK
Home secretary to release videos of people being deported as Labour tries to blunt attacks by Reform UKFinancial Times - 2d -
China's tit-for-tat tariffs on US take effect
Beijing's move comes after President Donald Trump imposed a 10% levy on goods imported from China.BBC News - 2d -
London City Lionesses fail to shock Arsenal but progress there to be seen
Investment by Michelle Kang paying off with strong showing in Championship but building deeper community ties to the club will be key. Arsenal eased past the Championship side London City Lionesses ...The Guardian - 2d -
Church of England refuses call for gluten-free wafers and non-alcoholic wine
Synod was asked to bring in alternatives for Eucharist, but says believers can still take part without consuming both. It’s the ancient ritual that unites millions of Christians in faith – but the ...The Guardian - 2d -
China’s US tariffs become a reality
Plus, Mandelson becomes the UK’s man in Washington while political and business leaders debate AI developments in ParisFinancial Times - 2d -
London to recreate South by Southwest festival in Shoreditch
US conference known for launching Billie Eilish and The White Stripes will take place in JuneFinancial Times - 2d -
Ransomware Attacks Climbed in 2024—but Some Companies Are Just Refusing to Pay Hackers
Businesses actually paid out less to hackers last year than the year before. Here’s how to protect your company.Inc. - 2d -
Post Office tussles with UK government over ‘drip feed’ funding
State-owned company at centre of Horizon scandal struggling to secure long-term finance deal, say sourcesFinancial Times - 2d -
UK property yields little cheer for landlords
Latest-quarter data shows the first dip in rental prices outside London since the pre-pandemic eraFinancial Times - 2d -
Bloodied Chisora beats Wallin in UK finale
Heavyweight Derek Chisora proves too much for Otto Wallin, picking up a unanimous points victory in his final fight in the UK.BBC News - 3d -
Hundreds protest against Chinese ‘mega-embassy’ in London
Demonstrators at the proposed site included Hongkongers who fear it could be used to illegally detain dissenters. Large crowds gathered outside the proposed site of a new Chinese “mega-embassy” in ...The Guardian - 3d -
Trump has not decided whether to back UK’s Chagos Islands deal
Sir Keir Starmer sought US president’s blessing for lease that will affect joint military base on Diego GarciaFinancial Times - 3d -
China’s credibility on trade and Taiwan remains elusive
Trump must avoid the temptation to pursue a wide-ranging grand bargain that attempts to totally reforge the trade and security relationship between the U.S. and China.The Hill - 3d -
Landslide in southwest China prompts search for dozens
Ten houses were buried and hundreds were forced to evacuate after the landslide in southwest China on Saturday.CBS News - 3d -
Praised, then razed: why is UK’s best building of 1996 being demolished?
The Centenary Building in Salford was described as ‘dynamic and sophisticated’ when it won the first Stirling prize. Now it is to be knocked down as part of a huge development. Rowan Moore’s ...The Guardian - 3d -
'UK's most romantic village' prepares for Valentine's Day
The small village is famed across the world for its unique postal service.BBC News - 3d -
Cheaper e-bikes set for UK - but China tariff axe is 'kick in teeth for British firms'
British makers of e-bikes are worried after the government scraps tariffs on Chinese e-bikes .BBC News - 3d -
At least 30 missing after China landslide
Hundreds of emergency workers are searching for survivors, officials say, in Jinping village, Sichuan province.BBC News - 3d -
UK Secret Order Demands That Apple Give Access to Users’ Encrypted Data
Plus: Benjamin Netanyahu gives Donald Trump a golden pager, Hewlett Packard Enterprise blames Russian government hackers for a breach, and more.Wired - 3d -
Thousands of Syrians in limbo as UK Home Office freezes asylum claims
Two months after the fall of Assad’s regime, Whitehall’s decision to pause asylum applications from Syrians has left more than 6,600 cases stuck on hold in the UK. More than 6,000 Syrians in ...The Guardian - 3d -
Indonesia begins talks with UK to repatriate rapist Reynhard Sinaga
Talks with UK government at early stage about returning Sinaga, found guilty in Manchester of assaulting 48 men. The UK has begun talks with Indonesia to repatriate a serial rapist convicted of ...The Guardian - 3d -
Forget the Smiths, French pack could cause panic on the pitch in London
If England are blown away up front, Will Smith might as well be playing fly-half for all the difference it will make. Once upon a time France headed to London with a certain amount of trepidation. ...The Guardian - 3d -
Europe’s biggest vet group considers London listing
EQT-backed IVC Evidensia could float as soon as next year, delivering one of the Square Mile’s biggest listings for yearsFinancial Times - 3d -
UK statistics agency to scrap one of main household surveys
Decision comes as ONS struggles with falling response rates to surveys behind headline economic statisticsFinancial Times - 4d -
If the UK has more renewable energy, why aren't bills coming down?
The government has pledged to reduce energy bills by using more renewables, but bills are currently rising.BBC News - 4d -
UK demands access to Apple users' encrypted data
The Home Office served the notice to the tech giant under the Investigatory Powers Act.BBC News - 4d