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The Guardian - World
Grenfell report highlights need for ‘cultural shift’ to ensure social tenants treated with more respect, Rayner says – UK politics live
‘Disgraceful’ treatment of social tenants and stigma they face must change, deputy PM says. In the Commons Lucy Powell , the leader of the Commons, has confirmed that MPs will vote on the ...2 days ago - United Kingdom -
ABC News - World
The UK says water bosses could face prison under plans to clean up sewage-clogged rivers
The bosses of water companies that pollute waterways could go to prison under a new law aimed at cleaning up Britain's sewage-clogged rivers, lakes and beaches2 days ago - United Kingdom -
Financial Times - Business
CVC adds to private equity industry warnings over UK carried interest tax plan
Luxembourg-based firm’s chief says looming changes could prompt staff to leave country2 days ago - United Kingdom -
BBC News - Top stories
How Ticketmaster's owner has grip on UK live music scene
Ticketmaster says artists and promoters set the pricing policy. But the division is not as clear as it seems.2 days ago - United Kingdom -
ABC News - World
A Māori king who urged racial unity in New Zealand is laid to rest and a new queen rises
New Zealand's Māori monarch, Kīngi Tūheitia, has been laid to rest atop a sacred mountain as his youngest daughter, Ngā wai hono i te po, became the second Māori queen in a tradition dating back to ...2 days ago - United Kingdom -
NBC News - Top stories
New Maori Queen is anointed as her father, the King, is buried
A new Maori Queen was anointed Thursday, taking on the role at a time when New Zealand is facing some of the biggest challenges to race relations in decades.2 days ago - United Kingdom -
Financial Times - Business
Lloyd’s boss warns on UK tax rises as insurance market reports bumper conditions
John Neal expresses concern on deterring investment in latest industry warning ahead of Budget2 days ago - United Kingdom -
BBC News - Top stories
Watch: New Māori queen crowned as her father is buried
Ngā Wai hono i te pō has been crowned the eighth Māori monarch after the death of her father, King Tuheitia.2 days ago - United Kingdom -
Financial Times - Business
US, Britain and Brussels to sign agreement on AI standards
Growing push to regulate fast-growing technology leads to pact focused on human rights and democracy2 days ago - United Kingdom -
Financial Times - World
Are transaction costs holding back UK equity markets?
Changes to disclosure rules on share buybacks would make a big difference to returns2 days ago - United Kingdom -
Financial Times - World
UK water firms face tough market for new debt after Thames Water crisis
Companies can expect higher borrowing costs as investors demand larger premium2 days ago - United Kingdom -
BBC News - Top stories
New Māori queen crowned as her father is buried
Ngā Wai hono i te pō is crowned the new Māori queen after the death of her father, King Tuheitia.2 days ago - United Kingdom -
CBS News - Top stories
Charles Barkley pledges $1 million to New Orleans prep school
NBA legend Charles Barkley gave the first part of a $1 million donation to St. Mary's Academy in New Orleans after watching a "60 Minutes" report about two former students who used trigonometry to ...3 days ago - United Kingdom -
Financial Times - Business
Water executives to face jail if they obstruct UK investigations
New legislation gives regulator Ofwat extra powers on executive pay at utility companies3 days ago - United Kingdom -
The New York Times - World
4 Takeaways From the U.K. Grenfell Tower Fire Report
An extensive public inquiry found that the causes of the Grenfell Tower tragedy stretched back decades, and that the deaths of 72 people were avoidable.3 days ago - United Kingdom -
ABC News - Top stories
Queen guitarist Brian May reveals he's recovering after a minor stroke
Queen's Brian May said that he's recovering after recently suffering a minor stroke, sharing that he can still play guitar.3 days ago - United Kingdom -
Financial Times - Business
U-turn on fraud refunds prompts UK payment companies to call for more changes
Regulators have angered consumer groups by slashing the compensation limit on scams to £85,0003 days ago - United Kingdom -
BBC News - Top stories
US mother accused of killing her children attends UK extradition hearing
Kimberlee Singler denies responsibility for the deaths of her son and daughter – and an attack on a third child.3 days ago - United Kingdom -
Los Angeles Times - Entertainment
Queen's Brian May says he can still play guitar after a minor stroke affected one arm
Queen guitarist Brian May says he had a minor stroke 'out of the blue' and lost partial use of his arm. The good news, he says, 'is that I can play guitar.'3 days ago - United Kingdom -
The Guardian - World
Williams outsprints Alaphilippe for Tour of Britain stage two success
Israel-Premier Tech rider wins sprint finish in Redcar Welshman and Joe Blackmore in frame for GC victory Steve Williams’s annus mirabilis took another turn on the seafront at Redcar, with an ...3 days ago - United Kingdom -
ABC News - Top stories
Queen guitarist Brian May says he had a 'minor stroke' but can still play
Queen guitarist Brian May has revealed that he had a “minor stroke” last week3 days ago - United Kingdom -
ABC News - Health
Queen guitarist Brian May says he had a 'minor stroke' but can still play
Queen guitarist Brian May has revealed that he had a “minor stroke” last week3 days ago - United Kingdom -
ABC News - World
Queen guitarist Brian May says he had a 'minor stroke' but can still play
Queen guitarist Brian May has revealed that he had a “minor stroke” last week3 days ago - United Kingdom -
CNBC - Business
Microsoft dodges in-depth UK probe into hiring of staff from AI firm Inflection
Microsoft's hiring of employees from artificial intelligence firm Inflection was cleared by the U.K.'s competition regulator on Wednesday.3 days ago - United Kingdom -
ABC News - Tech
UK competition watchdog clears Microsoft's hiring of AI startup's core staff
British regulators have cleared Microsoft’s hiring of key staff from startup Inflection AI, saying the deal wouldn’t stifle competition in the country’s artificial intelligence market3 days ago - United Kingdom -
The Guardian - World
If the UK really wants to stop Netanyahu’s aggression, here’s what it should do | Azriel Bermant
Instead of banning arms sales, the Labour government should show Israel’s far-right ministers that they cannot act with impunity. • Azriel Bermant is a senior researcher at the Institute of ...3 days ago - United Kingdom -
ESPN - Sports
WR Aiyuk admits he made it 'difficult' on Niners
After signing a four-year, $120 million contract extension, San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk practiced with the team on Tuesday, and in speaking afterward, he admitted, "I made it a ...3 days ago - United Kingdom -
BBC News - Top stories
Over a month's rain in two days forecast for southern UK
Flooding, travel disruption and power cuts are possible for parts of south Wales and southern England this week.3 days ago - United Kingdom -
BBC News - Top stories
Biggest UK housing firm to build fewer homes
The house building giant built 18% fewer homes last year as profits tumbled.3 days ago - United Kingdom -
ABC News - World
Failures by UK government and industry blamed for deadly Grenfell fire in London
A damning report on a deadly London high-rise fire says decades of failures by government, regulators and industry turned Grenfell Tower into a “death trap” where 72 people lost their lives3 days ago - United Kingdom -
The Guardian - World
Keir Starmer faces Rishi Sunak at PMQs – UK politics live
Prime minister likely to face questions over winter fuel allowance as figures show state pension rising with earnings will lead to above-inflation increase. PMQs is starting soon. Here is the list ...3 days ago - United Kingdom -
Financial Times - Business
‘Decades of failure’ by UK government led to Grenfell fire, report finds
Successive administrations failed to hold companies manufacturing building products to reliable safety standards3 days ago - United Kingdom -
ABC News - World
Damning report on Grenfell Tower fire says failures by UK government and industry made London high-rise a “death trap"
Damning report on Grenfell Tower fire says failures by UK government and industry made London high-rise a “death trap"3 days ago - United Kingdom -
NBC News - Top stories
Grenfell Tower fire inquiry blames U.K. authorities, firms and industry
An inquiry into the 2017 London Grenfell Tower fire blamed failings by government, the construction industry and firms involved in fitting flammable cladding.3 days ago - United Kingdom -
The Guardian - World
Queen guitarist Brian May reveals he recently had minor stroke
Guitarist says he is recovering after ‘little health hiccup’ last week left him unable to use his left arm. The Queen guitarist Brian May has revealed he recently had a minor stroke that left him ...3 days ago - United Kingdom -
Financial Times - World
Starmer’s test is whether UK will make genuine progress after Budget pain
PM hopes his bold decision-making as Labour leader will translate into a revival of public services in office3 days ago - United Kingdom -
BBC News - Top stories
Queen guitarist Brian May suffers minor stroke
The rock legend says he was left unable to use one arm, but he's now OK and has regained movement.3 days ago - United Kingdom -
Financial Times - Business
Higher UK taxes will deter risk-takers, warn tech groups
Entrepreneurs and investors fear Labour government will squeeze venture capital and start-ups3 days ago - United Kingdom -
Financial Times - Business
UK regulator to slash maximum fraud losses banks are forced to cover
Proposed payout limit expected to be cut from £415,000 to £85,000 after industry lobbying4 days ago - United Kingdom -
Financial Times - Business
EU rules out loosening post-Brexit curbs on UK touring musicians
Internal briefing documents deal early blow to pledges made by Sir Keir Starmer4 days ago - United Kingdom