Scottish Labour vows to reinstate winter fuel payments

Move by leader Anas Sarwar puts pressure on Keir Starmer to change policy for rest of UK

Business - Financial Times - 10 hours ago

£100 payment to help pensioners with winter fuel cuts

Pensioners affected by cuts to winter fuel support are to get a one-off £100 payment from Stormont.

Unite union may bring legal action over winter fuel payments

Unite has called on the government to reverse the cut for millions of pensioners.

Winter fuel cut to put 50,000 pensioners into poverty next year

Government estimates reveal the impact of cuts to the winter fuel allowance, announced earlier this year.

UK cut to fuel payments will push up to 100,000 pensioners into poverty

The government’s internal estimate will heap pressure on Keir Starmer to backtrack on the contentious policy

World - Financial Times - 5 hours ago

Labour leaders vow to fight VW factory closure plans in Germany

World - Yahoo News - October 28

What’s on in New York this winter

FT Globetrotter’s must-dos in NYC this season, from festive operas to Restaurant Week

World - Financial Times - November 11

Miami Vibe: what’s on this winter

The city’s top arts, festivals, sports and events during one of the best times of the year to visit

World - Financial Times - Yesterday

X admits ‘error’ led to reinstatement of key suspect in Jamal Khashoggi murder

Saud al-Qahtani was first suspended before Elon Musk took over what was then Twitter, and was suspended again today after Guardian report. A key Saudi suspect in the murder of US-based journalist ...

World - The Guardian - October 22

Georgia Supreme Court won't step in to reinstate controversial election rules

The rules passed by the Georgia State Election Board included one that would require ballots be hand-counted.

China’s Hesai to sue Pentagon after being reinstated to blacklist

World’s biggest laser sensor maker among growing group of Chinese companies challenging US defence department

World - Financial Times - October 24

Federal judge orders Virginia to reinstate more than 1,500 to voter rolls

A federal judge ordered Virginia to restore more than 1,500 people to the state’s voter rolls Friday after the Biden administration sued, claiming the removals took place too close to the upcoming ...

Politics - The Hill - October 25

Supreme Court reinstates Youngkin’s voter purge order in Virginia

Virginia can cancel more than 1,600 voter registrations the state claims are held by noncitizens in advance of next week’s election, the Supreme Court ruled Wednesday. The emergency decision marks ...

Politics - The Hill - October 30

Burkina Faso wants to reinstate death penalty, government source says

Military regime considering move after capital punishment abolished in west African country in 2018. Burkina Faso ’s military regime wants to reinstate the death penalty after the west African ...

World - The Guardian - November 9

Florida liberal arts college reinstates ‘wokeness’ course amid furore

Course set to be taught by controversial British ‘anti-woke’ media commentator Andrew Doyle. New College of Florida reinstated a course on “wokeness” taught by the controversial British media ...

World - The Guardian - 5 days ago

What Is the Perfect Length for a Winter Coat?

Looking ahead to colder weather, a reader wonders if there is an ideal cut for coats. Our fashion critic offers advice on balancing fashion and function.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 28

Cruising the Mediterranean (and Saving Money) in Winter

Overtourism and summer heat have increased the allure of off-season travel in Europe, and the cruise industry is taking note with more winter itineraries. Added bonus: cheaper fares.

Business - The New York Times - November 12

Juryless rape trials pilot axed by Scottish government

The proposal would have seen a single judge decide whether people are guilty of rape and attempted rape.

Comedian Janey Godley dies aged 63

She was "surrounded by her loved ones", her management has confirmed.

Center Parcs plans first Scottish holiday village

The project, near Hawick, promises an investment of £350m and could create 1,200 jobs.

Scottish Premiership: Besuijen seals Aberdeen’s return to the top

David Gray under pressure after Hibs’ 2-1 defeat to St Mirren Sam Dalby scores in Dundee United’s win over Ross County Second-half goals from Ante Palaversa, Topi Keskinen, Vincente Besuijen and ...

World - The Guardian - November 9

Trump gets the hump with Labour

And we put your questions to American voters!

Is ‘working people’ working for Labour?

Plus what to expect from the ‘bazooka’ Budget

Vaccine for winter vomiting bug to be trialled on thousands

The easily spreadable virus can affect people of all ages and have huge consequences during winter.

Displaced Gazans Brace for Another Harsh Winter

After a year of war, at least one million people are facing months in the cold. Some said tents, blankets and warm clothes now qualified as luxuries.

World - The New York Times - October 24

Winter depression is real and there are many ways to fight back

People prone to seasonal depression are bracing themselves as winter approaches

Health - ABC News - October 30

Six of the best winter mountain breaks in Europe

From the Arctic Circle to Slovenia’s Julian Alps, we pick scenic and soothing retreats to don snowshoes, ski empty pistes and tune into winter. Marketing slogans usually leave me cold, but even I ...

World - The Guardian - November 2

Ukraine Is Scavenging for Power-Plant Parts as Mass Blackouts Loom

Ukraine is scrambling to repair electricity production crippled by a Russian bombing campaign, seeking parts abroad and at a front-line power plant.

World - The Wall Street Journal - November 11

Three serene winter getaways in the Hudson Valley

Head upstate for quaint villages, historic inns, chic shops and cosy restaurants that are all at their quietest right now

World - Financial Times - 3 days ago

Met Office issues new yellow warning for more snow and ice

Snow has fallen across parts of the UK with forecasters saying there is a risk of ice as temperatures drop overnight.

Trump vows to be 'open and available' to press

President-elect Trump is promising to make himself available to the press and keep an open mind when dealing with journalists when he takes office next year. "In order to Make America Great Again, ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

Germany will stand up to Russian intimidation, says foreign minister

Germany’s foreign minister has vowed that her country will not be intimidated by Russia’s new nuclear deterrent policy as it had in the past

World - ABC News - 9 hours ago

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