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The Guardian - World
Where does the UK’s fast fashion end up? I found out on a beach clean in Ghana
There are enough garments in the world to dress the next six generations. Yet the number of clothes being produced in the global north is soaring – and poisoning poorer countries. This is how the ...12 hours ago -
ABC News - World
Soccer pitch collapses as parts of the UK are hit by flash floods
A soccer pitch in London collapsed and parts of the United Kingdom are submerged by flash floods after some areas saw a month’s worth of rainfall in 24 hours13 hours ago - United Kingdom -
The Guardian - World
Cutting winter fuel payments ‘right decision’, says Reeves, as No 10 says no change to council tax discount for single people – Labour conference live
Chancellor says £22bn gap in current spending budget and state pension rise meant she had to make decision on means-testing fuel payments. In interview this morning Rachel Reeves , the chancellor, ...Yesterday -
Financial Times - World
Lessons for UK universities from the Australian experience
From Sydney to Manchester, higher education institutions need the benefit of a policy compact for the long termYesterday - United Kingdom -
Inc. - Business
3 Key Takeaways From the Fast Company Innovation Festival
They don't fit the business mold, but these leaders offer smart lessons in creativity, innovation, and power.Yesterday -
BBC News - Top stories
Flood warnings issued with more heavy rain to come
Amber warnings for rain came into effect across parts of central England and Wales on Monday.Yesterday -
The Guardian - World
‘Moneypenny with more power’: book celebrates UK’s forgotten female spies
Dr Claire Hubbard-Hall reveals contribution of Kathleen Pettigrew, most senior secretary in MI6 and inspiration for Ian Fleming, and others in new title. For decades, their work has been hidden ...Yesterday -
Financial Times - Business
Labour’s £7bn pledge piles pressure on UK Infrastructure Bank to deliver
Lender has spent just a fraction of funds allocated to it, raising questions over need for more cash from new wealth fundYesterday - United Kingdom -
Financial Times - Business
UK planning reform: how to get developers to build more houses
Leader of Tory-led Wiltshire council says ‘more carrots and sticks’ are neededYesterday - United Kingdom -
BBC News - Top stories
Is Reform UK's plan to get Farage into No 10 mission impossible?
The party is trying to professionalise to break the mould of British politics and win real power.Yesterday -
The Guardian - World
Dozens of arrests made in UK crackdown against gangs exploiting Irish border
Home Office brands operation targeting people smugglers a success after cash and false ID documents seized. More than 30 people have been arrested across the UK in a Home Office crackdown against ...2 days ago - United Kingdom -
The Hill - Politics
Move fast and break things? Not again, and not with AI.
Don’t buy what Zuckerberg is selling.2 days ago -
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BBC News - Top stories
More heavy rain to come for parts of UK as summer ends
Fresh Met Office yellow warnings for heavy rain have been issued for Sunday and Monday with flooding and power cuts possible.2 days ago - United Kingdom -
BBC News - Top stories
Amazon says workers must be in the office. The UK government disagrees. Who is right?
Amazon is ordering its staff back to the office five days a week, but the UK government is promoting flexible working.2 days ago - United Kingdom -
ABC News - World
Climate activists cleared in UK of charges in rooftop protest at Sunak's estate
Four Greenpeace activists who were arrested for scaling the country estate of former British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak last year to protest his oil and gas drilling expansion plans have been ...3 days ago - United Kingdom -
BBC News - Top stories
Thunderstorms and heavy rain sweep parts of UK
Heavy rain, lightning and hail hit south-east England as unsettled weather continues into next week.3 days ago - United Kingdom -
CBS Sports - Sports
Astros' Justin Verlander hit hard again vs. Angels, says he returned from neck injury 'a little fast'
Verlander has an 8.89 ERA in six starts since coming off the injured list3 days ago - MLB -
BBC News - Top stories
Reform UK votes to give members more control
Reform UK’s new constitution is approved in a vote at its party conference in Birmingham.3 days ago - United Kingdom -
The Guardian - World
Zelenskyy has a gamechanging plan to win peace. For it to work, Biden must back it – fast | Timothy Garton Ash
In besieged Kharkiv, I saw how Ukraine is approaching a perilous moment. To turn the tide, it first needs to decisively knock back Russia. Earlier this week, I started a 3,000km, two-day journey ...3 days ago - Joe Biden -
Financial Times - World
Short cuts: a fast-track to Bhutan and skiing comes to Covent Garden
Direct flights from Dubai to Bhutan, a pop-up ski contest in London, and Bangkok claims the ‘world’s best’ hotel3 days ago -
Financial Times - World
UK to resurrect ‘industrial strategy’ in bid for global funds, says Reynolds
Business secretary is ‘sick’ of France and Spain attracting investment that could come to Britain3 days ago - United Kingdom -
ABC News - Health
In NYC and elsewhere, climate protesters say pace of change isn't fast enough
Six years after a teenage Greta Thunberg walked out of school in a solitary climate protest outside of the Swedish parliament, young people around the world staged fresh marches and said their ...3 days ago - Climate -
BBC News - Top stories
A Tamagotchi comeback? Toy gets first UK store as global sales double
The egg-shaped toy which housed a virtual pet was one of the biggest crazes of the 90s.3 days ago - United Kingdom -
The Guardian - World
Ben Spencer inspires Bath’s fast start to get revenge over champions Saints
Bath 38-16 Northampton; Spencer one of five tryscorers Statement win in repeat of last term’s Premiership final Bath would have preferred to win last season’s Premiership final but maybe now ...4 days ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Bigots not welcome in Reform UK, says Nigel Farage
The Reform UK leader says the party needs to "professionalise" after winning its first MPs in July.4 days ago -
The Guardian - World
Farage says Tory brand is ‘bust’ as other Reform UK speeches target immigrants, drag queens, vegans and more – UK politics live
Lee Anderson, Richard Tice and Nigel Farage give speeches at Reform party conference. Richard Partington is the Guardian’s economics correspondent . UK national debt has hit 100% of the country’s ...4 days ago - United Kingdom -
Financial Times - Business
Cineworld creditors approve UK restructuring plan
Chain warned it would be unable to make rent payments4 days ago - United Kingdom -
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Financial Times - World
International lawmakers call on VW to withdraw from Xinjiang
Move follows FT report on an audit clearing the carmaker of forced labour at its plant in western China4 days ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Reform UK’s Trump-style rally fires up new members
The conference is a chance for the party's new MPs and members to get to know each other.4 days ago - Donald Trump -
Financial Times - World
Fee rule changes to boost UK investment trusts
Exemption from cost disclosures to make the products more attractive to both institutions and customers4 days ago - United Kingdom -
Financial Times - World
FirstFT: Wall Street titan John Paulson defends Trump’s tariff talk
Also in today’s newsletter, S&P 500 hits record high and Amazon’s crackdown on remote work4 days ago -
Financial Times - World
UK government borrows more than expected in August
Net debt hits 100% of GDP in blow to chancellor Rachel Reeves ahead of Budget4 days ago - United Kingdom -
The Guardian - World
UK’s first ever bison bridges under construction in Kent woodland
Four bridges will allow herds to pass beneath public footpaths while visitors may catch glimpse of bison from above. When Europe’s heaviest land mammals were introduced into a woodland on the edge ...4 days ago -
Financial Times - World
Is it time to invest in the UK’s green transition again?
Labour’s ambitious environmental agenda has lifted the outlook for clean energy groups and investment vehicles4 days ago -
Financial Times - World
Jenrick accuses UK Treasury of ‘gaslighting’ over migration benefits
Tory leadership frontrunner says GDP figures ‘juiced up’ by arrivals4 days ago - United Kingdom