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Kate Bush reveals plans to make new music
The singer shied away from the spotlight in recent years and has not released a new album since 2011.5 hours ago -
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MP launches plan to 'make Britain vaguely civilised'
Neil O'Brien's ideas include big fines for playing music on transport and a crackdown on spitting.6 hours ago - United Kingdom -
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Kate Bush shares plans to make new music: ‘I’ve got lots of ideas’
In rare interview to coincide with release of her short film, English singer says she’s ‘really looking forward to getting back into that creative space’. Kate Bush has said she’s “very keen” to ...1 hour ago -
World - Financial Times
Britain’s period of ‘National Reviewal’
Also in this week’s newsletter, SME export sales dip15 hours ago -
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Lawyers and MPs warn workers’ rights push will fail without enforcement reforms
Concerns come as the number of open caseloads in employment tribunals rises 18% from previous year18 hours ago -
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Justin Trudeau pressured to resign by backbench MPs within own party
Disgruntled members of Liberal party give Canadian leader deadline of 28 October to step down before likely electoral drubbing. Disgruntled members of Canada’s Liberal party have given Justin ...Yesterday -
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Dozen Labour MPs join call for 'extreme wealth' tax
The MPs want Rachel Reeves to bring in a 2% tax on assets over £10m, which they claim could raise £24bn per year.2 days ago -
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India plans to punish people making hoax bomb threats against flights
The Indian government is working on a new law to punish those spreading the menace of hoax bomb threat calls, which disrupt the flight schedules of airlines and cause massive inconvenience to ...2 days ago - India -
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Pie 'n' mash needs to be protected, says Essex MP
Richard Holden says Cockney favourite should get the same status as Cornish Pasties and champagne.2 days ago -
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Trump plan would make Social Security insolvent in just 6 years, budget group says
Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Kamala Harris have both vowed not to cut the popular government programs Social Security and Medicare.3 days ago - Donald Trump -
World - The Guardian
Pakistan’s government curbs judiciary’s power after alleged harassment of MPs
Coalition will now be able to hire and fire judges but faces accusations it bribed and abducted lawmakers to get its way. Pakistan’s government has passed a controversial amendment to the ...3 days ago -
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PHOTO COLLECTION: Australia Britain Royals
This is a collection of photos chosen by AP photo editors.3 days ago - Australia -
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Britain faces warnings of a tech exodus over tax plans ahead of high-stakes budget
Technology bosses and investors warn the U.K. could face an exodus of entrepreneurs if the government hikes capital gains tax — a levy on investment profits.3 days ago -
World - Financial Times
The problem with Britain’s red tape obsession
UK has repeatedly promised to reduce bureaucracy, but such pledges have also kept falling short5 days ago -
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How a communist from the Tata family became one of Britain's first Asian MPs
Shapurji Saklatvala, who was a communist, fought for India's freedom in the UK in the 1900s.5 days ago -
World - The Guardian
Ascot gears up for Britain’s richest day at races with £4m on offer
Champions Day will not have the pulling power of Dettori’s farewell last year but the signs are the buzz still lingers. If last year’s Champions Day at Ascot showed the pulling power of a sporting ...6 days ago -
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Badenoch dismisses Tory MP's parenthood remark
Sir Christopher Chope suggested Badenoch would be less able to commit to the demands of being party leader.October 17 -
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Port Authority Launches Plan to Transform Newark Airport ‘From Worst to Best’
The plan, announced Thursday by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, includes replacing the rickety AirTrain network and the airport’s dilapidated Terminal B.October 17 -
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Google launches NotebookLM Business to make enterprise AI audio, text
A paid version of the increasingly popular Google tool NotebookLM will target businesses.October 17 - Google -
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Cooper 'believes in Britain's coaching pathway'
Leicester City manager Steve Cooper says he believes in Britain's culture and coaching pathway following Thomas Tuchel's appointment as England head coach.October 17 -
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‘A triumph’: London’s £19bn Elizabeth line is named best new architecture in Britain
With its futuristic panels, airy tunnels and elegantly unified design, the 73-mile addition to the tube is a worthy winner of the prestigious Stirling prize – and puts the rest of the creaking, ...October 16 - United Kingdom -
Business - Financial Times
UK considering sanctions against far-right Israeli ministers
Starmer tells MPs that government is ‘looking at’ imposing curbs over ‘abhorrent’ comments on GazaOctober 16 - Israel -
Tech - Wired
Trumpcoin Launches With a Whimper
Investors scooped up only a small number of the Trump family's new World Liberty Financial crypto tokens after website reliability issues interfered with a launch event.October 16 - Donald Trump -
World - The Guardian
Should MPs legalise assisted dying? Our panel responds
Today Westminster begins its scrutiny of a bill that could for ever change the way we live or die in England and Wales . Christiaan Barnard, the surgeon who performed the world’s first heart ...October 16 -
Business - Inc.
Home Depot Plans to Make Every Employee, Including Executives, Work in Stores. It’s an Absolutely Brilliant Move
Cleaning up customer messes is a great use of time for corporate employees—seriously.October 16 -
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Hereditary nobles have sat in Britain's Parliament for centuries. Their time may be up
British lawmakers are voting on a bill to strip hereditary aristocrats of the right to sit and vote in the House of Lords after more than 700 yearsOctober 15 -
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Britain's Fearnley extends winning streak to 13 matches
Britain's Jacob Fearnley extends his winning streak to 13 matches as he beats Corentin Moutet at the Stockholm Open.October 15 -
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Universal Plans Early Summer Launch of New Park With Marquee Harry Potter Ride
The earlier-than-expected opening raises the stakes in Comcast’s theme-park rivalry with Disney in Florida.October 15 -
Business - MarketWatch
Britain’s summer riots paid off for one company
Mitie Group, a provider of outsourcing services, said the provision of “surge response” security services for the U.K. Home Office was one factor behind a 13% rise in revenue in the first halfOctober 15 -
World - The Guardian
Why is Halloween suddenly so big in Britain? | Zoe Williams
It used to mean a few kids throwing bedsheets over their heads in exchange for sweets. Nowadays, any gathering between September and Christmas is an excuse for fancy dress. When a fella of 17 ...October 14 -
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Britain hosts an international investment summit and denies snubbing Elon Musk
Britain’s new Labour Party government is announcing $82 billion in investment in U.K. artificial intelligence, life sciences, infrastructure and technology at a business summitOctober 14 - Elon Musk -
Business - CNBC
International investors descend on London as Labour tries to woo new business to Britain
Uncertainty around the event and suspected tax changes in the upcoming budget has left many investors in the dark.October 14 -
World - Financial Times
Britain rejoins the EU foreign affairs council — for lunch
Also in this newsletter: the EU countries pushing for more, not less, green policyOctober 14 - European Union -
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The Papers: 'Right time to buy into Britain' and university expenses
The papers lead on a variety of stories, including a business summit in the UK on Monday.October 14 -
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MP questions £500 fine for free furniture left on pavement for passers-by
An MP says a council should police "real fly-tipping" instead of free-to-collect items in streets.October 13