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World - The Guardian
Flatpack coffins and robot dogs: patents applications show UK inventions of 2023
Other submissions included a vertical grand piano, smart goalie gloves and cheese made of potatoes. A robot dog that does the vacuuming, a flatpack coffin and a cross between a cookie and a cake ...2 hours ago - United Kingdom -
World - Financial Times
UK workers’ right reforms not expected until 2026
Plans to pass a ‘make work pay’ package may take years to take effect, warn those close to government talks5 hours ago - United Kingdom -
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Top stories - BBC News
The Papers: 'UK warns Israel' and 'staff to get more rights'
UK concern over the conflict in the Middle East escalating even further makes headlines on Saturday.5 hours ago - Israel -
Top stories - CBS News
Biden makes rare White House briefing appearance
President Biden took some questions at the White House press briefing during a rare appearance to tout the latest jobs report that exceeded economists' expectations. Biden also weighed in on his ...14 hours ago - Joe Biden -
Business - Financial Times
The UK marketing exec who turned bedtime stories into a cartoon world
The Master Moley tales helped James Reatchlous beat cancer before spawning two animated series and a film company16 hours ago - United Kingdom -
Politics - The Hill
Cook shifts 5 House races toward Democrats
The nonpartisan group Cook Political Report has shifted five House races toward Democrats, a sign of momentum for the party in the Midwest. Two Iowa races have moved into toss-up territory, as ...17 hours ago -
Lifestyle - The New York Times
A Compact Weekend House Filled With Comfort
A couple bought a second home with friends, and then decided that being neighbors would be much more fun.17 hours ago -
Business - Financial Times
Wealth managers warn Reeves of pensions withdrawals rush ahead of UK Budget
Increasing number of people are pulling money from retirement pots early because of tax uncertainty20 hours ago - United Kingdom -
Top stories - BBC News
Will carbon capture help the UK tackle climate change?
Will the plan announced today make a difference to the planet and is it worth the huge price tag?20 hours ago - United Kingdom -
World - Financial Times
Labour’s Budget: how will the UK secure economic growth?
Join a webinar for FT subscribers on 1 November 13:00 — 14:00 GMT20 hours ago - United Kingdom -
Top stories - BBC News
Chagossians criticise lack of say in UK deal to hand over islands
Chagossians claim they were repeatedly refused the chance to take part in negotiations behind the historic deal.Yesterday - United Kingdom -
World - The Guardian
‘A wildly beautiful place for autumn colour’: readers’ favourite UK forest trails
From Japanese acers at Westonbirt arboretum to the pines of Loch Ard, our tipsters share their top woodland days out. Autumn is often wet – so why not embrace this, and visit one of Britain’s ...Yesterday - United Kingdom -
World - Financial Times
Only five MPs disclosed clothing gifts in past decade
Register of interests indicates garment gifting not historically widespreadYesterday -
World - Financial Times
Are you protected by the UK’s new fraud rules?
As the focus shifts from blaming customers to shutting down scammers, most victims will receive automatic refunds. But is it enough?Yesterday -
World - Financial Times
Robinhood to launch margin trading in UK expansion drive
Chief executive Vlad Tenev says British customers will soon be able to make leveraged stock bets on its platformYesterday - United Kingdom -
World - Financial Times
Jumbo loans show risk returning to UK mortgage market
New mortgage deals on offer should prompt warinessYesterday - United Kingdom -
Business - Financial Times
UK prosecutors invite pleas from suspects in Entain bribery probe
Crown Prosecution Service prepares to make charging decisions after Entain paid £615mn to resolve investigationYesterday - United Kingdom -
World - Financial Times
Post-Brexit red tape proves a tangle for UK jewellery exhibitors
From zealous customs officials to hallmarking rules, shows are becoming a hurdle too far for some British makersYesterday - United Kingdom -
Top stories - BBC News
UK commitment to Falklands 'unwavering' despite Chagos deal
Governor Alison Blake's remarks come as Argentina vows "concrete action" to ensure the UK overseas territory is handed to Buenos Aires.Yesterday - United Kingdom -
Business - Financial Times
UK pledges £22bn in funding for carbon capture and storage projects
Three sites are earmarked for development but prospects for five more have become unclearYesterday - United Kingdom -
Business - Financial Times
UK drivers have ‘no fiscal incentive’ to buy EVs, warn carmakers
Industry calls for tax cuts to boost market in open letter to chancellor Rachel ReevesYesterday - United Kingdom -
Business - Financial Times
MPs to get free vote on UK assisted dying bill
New legislation giving the terminally ill the choice to control their death to be tabled this monthYesterday - United Kingdom -
Top stories - BBC News
UK hands back Chagos Islands - but will keep military base
In a historic move, the UK gives up sovereignty of a strategic group of islands to Mauritius - after decades of often fractious negotiations.Yesterday - United Kingdom -
World - Financial Times
Small but important steps in EU-UK relations
Also in this week’s newsletter: the apprenticeship levy and its failure to help the young into workYesterday -
Business - MarketWatch
Mortgage rates are dropping, but the housing market is still stuck. Here’s why.
A crisis of unaffordability has held the housing market hostage. That situation is not likely to change anytime soon, according to Fannie Mae’s chief economist — and there’s one culprit.Yesterday - Mortgage -
Top stories - CBS News
White House pushing for dockworker deal with concerns growing over prolonged strike
The White House has been nudging the International Longshoremen's Association and shipping companies to reach a deal with billions on the line for the U.S. economy as the port strike continues. CBS ...Yesterday -
Top stories - The New York Times
Our Housing Crisis Has Its Roots in the Financial Crisis
Well-meaning regulations and reforms intended to prevent another financial crisis has pushed millions of affordable homes out of the reach of everyday buyers and into the coffers of investors.Yesterday -
Business - Financial Times
UK gives Chagos Islands to Mauritius to secure military base
Deal comes after 50 years of wrangling over the remote but strategically important archipelagoYesterday - United Kingdom -
World - Financial Times
Eurozone house prices rise for first time in more than a year
Annual increase of 1.3% in second quarter points to gradual recovery of region’s housing marketYesterday -
Business - Financial Times
Why I stopped making election forecasts
The shocks of recent times have shown the rational voter is a mythYesterday -
Politics - The Hill
Debate performance gives Vance 2028 White House boost
Sen. JD Vance’s (R-Ohio) debate performance is giving him a shot in the arm to become a leading 2028 presidential contender no matter what happens in November between former President Trump and ...Yesterday -
Politics - The Hill
Trifecta of challenges unravel for Harris, White House ahead of Election Day
A compounding series of challenges are converging all at once for the White House — port workers are striking, fighting in the Middle East is escalating, and Hurricane Helene has ravaged parts of ...Yesterday -
Business - Financial Times
UK consumers in ‘good shape’ ahead of Christmas, says Tesco boss
Britain’s biggest supermarket chain raises profit outlook on rise in sales as inflation eases2 days ago - United Kingdom -
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