'Spy at heart of Whitehall' and PM criticised for 'housing slums'

Disclosures about an alleged Chinese spy operating in the UK and the PM criticised for allowing 'slum' housing are in Sunday's papers.

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FIA changes criticised as they are voted through

Controversial changes to the statutes of Formula 1's governing body approved on Friday constitute a "worrisome concentration of power", according to the head of one of its member clubs.
BBC News - 1d
The Gold Rush at the Heart of a Civil War

Famine and ethnic cleansing stalk Sudan. Yet the gold trade is booming, enriching generals and propelling the fight.
The New York Times - 3d
Farmers gather in Whitehall in latest protest against UK Budget tax changes

Tractors park up in main London thoroughfare in rally opposing government inheritance tax reforms
Financial Times - 3d
Minister criticises 'cultures of silence' after Gregg Wallace claims

The culture secretary said she was "prepared to take further action" against claims of misconduct.
BBC News - 4d
Romero criticises Spurs board for lack of spending

Tottenham defender Cristian Romero criticises the club's board for a lack of investment following Sunday's disappointing 4-3 defeat home by Chelsea.
BBC News - 5d
How Starmer wants to sharpen Whitehall is unclear

PM speech may herald a Starmerite era of public sector reform mirroring that of Tony Blair, but it faces economic challenges
Financial Times - Dec. 6
Starmer to take aim at Whitehall with new UK ‘mission’ targets

Prime minister will outline milestones as he faces plunging poll ratings
Financial Times - Dec. 4
The Revolutionary Sound at the Heart of ‘The Nutcracker’

Listen to how Tchaikovsky uses the celesta in “The Nutcracker,” unleashing the potential of the instrument to signal playfulness and fantasy.
The New York Times - Dec. 3
Ex-spy Skripal was a 'sitting duck', inquiry told

The final day of evidence in public hears more about the Novichok nerve agent attack.
BBC News - Dec. 2