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Calls for UK government to discuss siblings' return
Sara’s five siblings have been in Pakistan since the defendants travelled with them in August 2023.Top stories - BBC News - October 22 -
Extra £1.7bn for Welsh government in UK Budget
The chancellor also announces cash for coal tip safety and green hydrogen projects in Wales.Top stories - BBC News - October 30 -
Liam Payne's death prompts music industry soul searching
Is duty of care to musicians, particularly young artists, being addressed in the music industry?Top stories - BBC News - October 21 -
UK innovation will be undermined by science department Budget squeeze, industry leaders warn
Tight finances made worse by bill to rejoin EU programme HorizonWorld - Financial Times - October 18 -
Ofwat could be scrapped in sweeping review of failing UK water industry
Environment secretary says new commission will consider all options regarding water regulatorBusiness - Financial Times - October 22 -
Election anxiety on the rise amid high tensions
This has been a campaign season of strong emotions and high anxiety, and chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett has covered every part of it. On the eve of Election Day, he shares thoughts ...Top stories - CBS News - 4 days ago -
Stellantis boss warns long EV transition poses cost ‘trap’ for carmakers
Carlos Tavares says industry will suffer from prolonged period of investing in both traditional engines and battery-powered carsBusiness - Financial Times - October 14 -
Blinken in London pushing to revive Middle East cease-fire talks
The casualty count in both Gaza and Lebanon continues to rise as Israel moves forward with its military operations. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is once again pushing for an end to the ...Top stories - CBS News - October 25 -
Report: Warrant request made for Lions' Williams
The Wayne County Prosecutor's office is reviewing a warrant request for the arrest of Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams on a concealed weapon charge, WXYZ-TV in Detroit reported.Sports - ESPN - October 30 -
'Death trap' Queens haunted house sued after injuries from alleged safety hazards
A haunted house in Queens proved to be too horrific for some who have filed lawsuits claiming they were injured inside the frightful attraction.Top stories - NBC News - October 22 -
Qantas flight makes emergency landing at Sydney airport after engine failure, sparking grass fire near runway
A passenger onboard QF520 to Brisbane says it was ‘a real struggle to get airborne and it was clear to everyone … that something was badly wrong’. Follow our Australia news live blog for latest ...World - The Guardian - Yesterday -
U.K. Gambling Stocks Fall on Reports of New Industry Taxes
Shares in Evoke, Entain, Flutter Entertainment and Rank Group tumbled on the back of the reports, which suggest that the U.K. government is aiming to raise up to $3.9 billion from the sector.Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 14 -
China reports better-than-expected retail sales and industrial production data
The data comes after a flurry of recent announcements from authorities as Beijing seeks to boost consumption and support its flagging real estate sector.Business - CNBC - October 18 -
UK Budget as it happened: Rachel Reeves raises tax, spending and borrowing
Taxes rise as chancellor delivers the first Labour budget since 2010Business - Financial Times - October 30 -
Minister gives up Grenfell role after objections
"Perception matters" says Rushanara Ali after her attendance at Franco-British conference sparks disquiet among Grenfell survivors.Top stories - BBC News - October 20 -
Directioners mourning singer Liam Payne leave tributes in London and other cities
Hundreds have gathered in London’s Kensington Gardens to mourn Liam Payne as fans around the world grieved for the One Direction singer who died this past weekEntertainment - ABC News - October 20 -
Cocaine use fuels record high in drug deaths
The number of drug-poisoning deaths registered in England and Wales has hit the highest level since 1993.Top stories - BBC News - October 23 -
London conference hears UK and Israeli criticism of conduct of Gaza war
Speakers at event call for commitment to a two-state solution and urge Labour government to do more. Middle East crisis – live updates Criticism of the Israeli government and calls for ...World - The Guardian - October 28 -
First UK case of mpox variant clade Ib detected in London
Person diagnosed after developing flu-like symptoms and rash, as UKHSA says risk to UK population remains low. Health officials have reported the UK’s first case of mpox caused by a new strain that ...World - The Guardian - October 30 -
Authorities investigate fire at UK nuclear submarine shipyard
Blaze at BAE Systems site in Barrow-in-Furness did not pose nuclear risk and was brought under controlBusiness - Financial Times - October 30 -
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High inflation — the killer of governments — doomed Harris and put Trump back in power
High inflation is often a destroyer of political parties in power, and it claimed another victim in Vice President Kamala Harris.Business - MarketWatch - 3 days ago -
Secret Service agents are pushed to the brink, acting director says after critical report
The acting director of the U.S. Secret Service said Thursday he was concerned about the morale of his overworked agents.Top stories - NBC News - October 17 -
'You’re fired': How Trump will declare war on the federal government if he wins
The former president plans to revive the spoils system by firing as many as 50,000 careerists and replacing them with loyalists.Politics - The Hill - October 21 -
Trudeau government under fire from all sides on energy and climate policy
Policymakers caught between attacks from oil-rich provinces, the environmental watchdog and activistsWorld - Financial Times - 4 days ago -
Report: Injuries cost top clubs $800M last season
Players in Germany's Bundesliga are most likely to be injured amongst Europe's top five domestic leagues but England's Premier League bears the most injury-related costs, according to a report ...Sports - ESPN - October 16 -
UK regulator approves second Alzheimer's drug in months but government won't pay for it
Britain’s drug regulator approved the Alzheimer’s drug Kisunla on Wednesday, but the government won’t be paying for it after an independent watchdog agency said the treatment isn’t worth the cost ...Health - ABC News - October 23 -
UK regulator approves second Alzheimer's drug in months but government won't pay for it
Britain’s drug regulator approved the Alzheimer’s drug Kisunla on Wednesday, but the government won’t be paying for it after an independent watchdog agency said the treatment isn’t worth the cost ...World - ABC News - October 23 -
UK government aims to ban smoking outside schools and hospitals
New legislation would cover children’s playgrounds, but pub gardens win reprieve after industry objectionsBusiness - Financial Times - 4 days ago -
UK government launches new AI safety platform for businesses
Science and tech secretary Peter Kyle wants country to be global leader in testing safety of new technologyWorld - Financial Times - 3 days ago -
UK government pledges better treatment of people with autism and learning disabilities
Long-awaited mental health bill will end use of prison cells for people experiencing severe mental illnessWorld - Financial Times - 3 days ago -
UK government explores privately funded Birmingham-Manchester rail link
Mayors argue new train line is needed after northern leg of HS2 was axed on cost groundsWorld - Financial Times - Yesterday -
UK government looks at ending Gove ban on councils opening new schools
Education secretary Bridget Phillipson says Tories had ‘tunnel vision’ about promoting academiesBusiness - Financial Times - 17 hours ago -
Trump just made UK’s decision-making a whole lot harder
Downward pressure on UK economic growth and upward pressure on defence spending create dilemmas for LabourWorld - Financial Times - 3 days ago
