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Month: February 2024
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- SPRINGER NATURE: Global Open Research SpecialistCompetitive: SPRINGER NATURE: The Open Research Support Specialist supports authors with all customer service queries related to Open Access (OA) publishing, in close consultati… London, United Kingdom; Tokyo, Japanhttp://dlvr.it/TH1HtQ
- Free school meals ‘auto-enrolment’ scheme has fed 20,000 more children
UK News: Twenty local authorities in England signed up eligible pupils without waiting for parents to do so A new scheme enabling families to sign up to free school meals has enabled 20,000 more children to be fed. As well as preventing those children from going hungry, the “auto-enrolment” pilot project is saving households hundreds… Read more: Free school meals ‘auto-enrolment’ scheme has fed 20,000 more children - Guardian and Observer charity appeal donations pass £1m
UK News: Charities pay tribute to readers’ generosity that is ‘helping to make our world a better place’ * Donate to our charity appeal here Generous readers have donated more than £1m in under three weeks to the Guardian and Observer’s 2024 appeal in support of victims of global conflict and war. This year’s appeal… Read more: Guardian and Observer charity appeal donations pass £1m - Exhibition debunks ‘no Welsh art’ myth amid calls for permanent national gallery
More than 250 works from amateur and celebrated Welsh artists are on display at the National Library of Wales until September 2025 An infamous declaration that there is “no Welsh art” has been firmly rebutted by a groundbreaking exhibition at the country’s national library amid growing calls for a permanent national art gallery for Wales… Read more: Exhibition debunks ‘no Welsh art’ myth amid calls for permanent national gallery - Resist ‘predatory’ Boxing Day gambling offers, say NHS bosses amid worsening crisis
Barrage of gambling adverts likely to exacerbate addiction, as NHS in England doubles number of clinics to meet demand The “barrage” of betting advertisements around Boxing Day sporting fixtures will exacerbate Britain’s growing gambling problem, NHS bosses are warning. Promotional techniques by unscrupulous betting firms, including free Christmas bets, will increase gambling-related harm by encouraging… Read more: Resist ‘predatory’ Boxing Day gambling offers, say NHS bosses amid worsening crisis - How to feed a jaded Twixmas crowd | Kitchen Aide
ICYMI: Take it easy between Christmas and New Year with pre-prepped dishes and the joys of soup, says our panel of practical wizards There’s a knack to feeding a crowd, so before we talk specific dishes, let’s nail down a few golden rules. First, be practical: “Most people have a single oven, so you don’t… Read more: How to feed a jaded Twixmas crowd | Kitchen Aide - SOLICITORS REGULATION AUTHORITY: Policy Project Lead (Consumer Policy)ICYMI: Up to £65000 per annum: SOLICITORS REGULATION AUTHORITY: Policy Project Lead (Consumer Policy)We are looking to recruit a number of experienced policy professionals to support our policy development – includ Birminghamhttp://dlvr.it/TH0W6l
- UK political photographs of the year – in pictures
UK News: The Press Association’s political photographer, Stefan Rousseau, picks his best shots from the past 12 months Continue reading…http://dlvr.it/TH0CsZ - Major show to celebrate UK’s forgotten female trailblazer of abstract art
UK News: Exhibition in Bristol, the city of her birth, celebrates Paule Vézelay whose ascent was stymied by sexism and war Britain’s “first” abstract artist, whose legacy has mostly been obscured because of a combination of sexism and the second world war, is to have her first major exhibition in more than 40 years. Paule… Read more: Major show to celebrate UK’s forgotten female trailblazer of abstract art - Guardian and Observer charity appeal donations pass £1m
Charities pay tribute to readers’ generosity that is ‘helping to make our world a better place’ * Donate to our charity appeal here Generous readers have donated more than £1m in under three weeks to the Guardian and Observer’s 2024 appeal in support of victims of global conflict and war. This year’s appeal is raising… Read more: Guardian and Observer charity appeal donations pass £1m - Free school meals ‘auto-enrolment’ scheme has fed 20,000 more children
Twenty local authorities in England signed up eligible pupils without waiting for parents to do so A new scheme enabling families to sign up to free school meals has enabled 20,000 more children to be fed. As well as preventing those children from going hungry, the “auto-enrolment” pilot project is saving households hundreds of pounds… Read more: Free school meals ‘auto-enrolment’ scheme has fed 20,000 more children - Rukmini Iyer’s quick and easy recipes for jewelled winter salad and chocolate orange pudding | Quick and easy
ICYMI: A colourful and filling warm winter salad with roast squash, butter beans and pomegranate, plus a barnstorming chocolate-orange brioche pudding to finish This wonderfully filling salad is perfect as part of a festive spread, or an easy, feed-a-crowd lunch with some crusty bread alongside; it really is worth getting hold of a jar of… Read more: Rukmini Iyer’s quick and easy recipes for jewelled winter salad and chocolate orange pudding | Quick and easy - How to feed a jaded Twixmas crowd | Kitchen Aide
Take it easy between Christmas and New Year with pre-prepped dishes and the joys of soup, says our panel of practical wizards There’s a knack to feeding a crowd, so before we talk specific dishes, let’s nail down a few golden rules. First, be practical: “Most people have a single oven, so you don’t want… Read more: How to feed a jaded Twixmas crowd | Kitchen Aide - HOUSE OF COMMONS: Health and Wellbeing Coordinator (Operations)ICYMI: £29150 – £32750 per annum: HOUSE OF COMMONS: House of Commons The House of Commons a unique and exciting place to work right at the heart of the UK’s thriving democratic system. Behind the scene Westminsterhttp://dlvr.it/TGzm35
- SOLICITORS REGULATION AUTHORITY: Policy Project Lead (Consumer Policy)Up to £65000 per annum: SOLICITORS REGULATION AUTHORITY: Policy Project Lead (Consumer Policy)We are looking to recruit a number of experienced policy professionals to support our policy development – includ Birminghamhttp://dlvr.it/TGzllR
- UK economy stagnates as GDP figures revised down
UK News: Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves under as increasing pressure over promise to reboot growth * Sharp fall in UK business activity forecast * Business live – latest updates The UK economy had zero growth between July and September and is expected to have stagnated over the entire second half of 2024, undermining Keir… Read more: UK economy stagnates as GDP figures revised down - Uncertain future of PinkNews sparks fears for LGBTQ+ media in UK
UK News: Multiple allegations of sexual misconduct made against bosses of title billed as safe space for journalists As it nears its 20th anniversary next year, PinkNews should be celebrating a period that has seen remarkable progress for some but not all LGBTQ+ people in Britain. Instead, the future of the world’s largest LGBTQ+ website… Read more: Uncertain future of PinkNews sparks fears for LGBTQ+ media in UK - Major show to celebrate UK’s forgotten female trailblazer of abstract art
Exhibition in Bristol, the city of her birth, celebrates Paule Vézelay whose ascent was stymied by sexism and war Britain’s “first” abstract artist, whose legacy has mostly been obscured because of a combination of sexism and the second world war, is to have her first major exhibition in more than 40 years. Paule Vézelay, born… Read more: Major show to celebrate UK’s forgotten female trailblazer of abstract art - UK political photographs of the year – in pictures
The Press Association’s political photographer, Stefan Rousseau, picks his best shots from the past 12 months Continue reading…http://dlvr.it/TGzL5X - Rukmini Iyer’s quick and easy recipes for jewelled winter salad and chocolate orange pudding | Quick and easy
A colourful and filling warm winter salad with roast squash, butter beans and pomegranate, plus a barnstorming chocolate-orange brioche pudding to finish This wonderfully filling salad is perfect as part of a festive spread, or an easy, feed-a-crowd lunch with some crusty bread alongside; it really is worth getting hold of a jar of butter… Read more: Rukmini Iyer’s quick and easy recipes for jewelled winter salad and chocolate orange pudding | Quick and easy - PUBLIC INTEREST LAW CENTRE: People ManagerICYMI: Starting Salary £47,385 per annum (pending annual cost-of-living increase): PUBLIC INTEREST LAW CENTRE: Permanent role with scope to make an impact in an organisation committed to radical social change and to support our movement lawyers to thrive London (Greater)http://dlvr.it/TGym3h
- HOUSE OF COMMONS: Health and Wellbeing Coordinator (Operations)£29150 – £32750 per annum: HOUSE OF COMMONS: House of Commons The House of Commons a unique and exciting place to work right at the heart of the UK’s thriving democratic system. Behind the scene Westminsterhttp://dlvr.it/TGylqc
- ‘Heartless’ multinationals exploiting pensions loophole for UK workers
UK News: Hewlett Packard, American Express and Pfizer among firms to have frozen increases in payouts despite inflation Some of the world’s richest companies are accused of exploiting a loophole in pension law to freeze increases in payouts for many former UK employees, despite the cost of living crisis. The companies, which include Hewlett Packard… Read more: ‘Heartless’ multinationals exploiting pensions loophole for UK workers - Cladding, mould, £75,000 charges – welcome to life in a British leasehold flat
UK News: Residents of a blighted London block have been trapped in their homes by a swirl of events, as government attempts to reform the law drag on For many of the residents of Mar House, the past year has been spent in perpetual twilight. The seven-storey block in Colindale, north London, is cloaked in… Read more: Cladding, mould, £75,000 charges – welcome to life in a British leasehold flat - UK economy stagnates as GDP figures revised down
Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves under as increasing pressure over promise to reboot growth * Sharp fall in UK business activity forecast * Business live – latest updates The UK economy had zero growth between July and September and is expected to have stagnated over the entire second half of 2024, undermining Keir Starmer’s promise… Read more: UK economy stagnates as GDP figures revised down - Uncertain future of PinkNews sparks fears for LGBTQ+ media in UK
Multiple allegations of sexual misconduct made against bosses of title billed as safe space for journalists As it nears its 20th anniversary next year, PinkNews should be celebrating a period that has seen remarkable progress for some but not all LGBTQ+ people in Britain. Instead, the future of the world’s largest LGBTQ+ website looks uncertain… Read more: Uncertain future of PinkNews sparks fears for LGBTQ+ media in UK - José Pizarro’s recipe for crisp roast brussels sprouts with a manchego crust
ICYMI: Honey, smoky pimentón and cheese add a golden, crisp twist to the familiar Christmas side These crisp roast sprouts with a manchego crust bring a creative twist to a classic side dish. Tossed in olive oil, smoked pimenton and honey, the brussels are roasted until caramelised and crisp, which helps to balance the smoky… Read more: José Pizarro’s recipe for crisp roast brussels sprouts with a manchego crust - Camden Art Centre: Administration and Personnel ManagerICYMI: c. £35,000 depending on experience: Camden Art Centre: Camden Art Centre is recruiting for an Administration and Personnel Manager. Camden, London (Greater)http://dlvr.it/TGxnl4
- PUBLIC INTEREST LAW CENTRE: People ManagerStarting Salary £47,385 per annum (pending annual cost-of-living increase): PUBLIC INTEREST LAW CENTRE: Permanent role with scope to make an impact in an organisation committed to radical social change and to support our movement lawyers to thrive London (Greater)http://dlvr.it/TGxnbW
- Unpeeled tomatoes and barn conversions: Nicky Haslam reveals what’s ‘common’ this year
UK News: Instagram release of tea towel featuring what the UK designer ‘finds common’ has become an annual ritual What is “common” these days – and is it even OK to say it? Some might say it’s a controversial term, but for Nicky Haslam, the 85-year-old English designer, socialite and self-appointed arbiter of taste, defining… Read more: Unpeeled tomatoes and barn conversions: Nicky Haslam reveals what’s ‘common’ this year - UK to ban bee-killing pesticides but highly toxic type could still be allowed
UK News: Ministers set out plans for outlawing neonicotinoids but considering application by farmers to use Cruiser SB Bee-killing pesticides are to be banned by the UK government, as ministers set out plans to outlaw the use of neonicotinoids. However, the highly toxic neonicotinoid Cruiser SB could be allowed for use next year, as ministers… Read more: UK to ban bee-killing pesticides but highly toxic type could still be allowed - ‘Heartless’ multinationals exploiting pensions loophole for UK workers
Hewlett Packard, American Express and Pfizer among firms to have frozen increases in payouts despite inflation Some of the world’s richest companies are accused of exploiting a loophole in pension law to freeze increases in payouts for many former UK employees, despite the cost of living crisis. The companies, which include Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE),… Read more: ‘Heartless’ multinationals exploiting pensions loophole for UK workers - Cladding, mould, £75,000 charges – welcome to life in a British leasehold flat
Residents of a blighted London block have been trapped in their homes by a swirl of events, as government attempts to reform the law drag on For many of the residents of Mar House, the past year has been spent in perpetual twilight. The seven-storey block in Colindale, north London, is cloaked in blue netting… Read more: Cladding, mould, £75,000 charges – welcome to life in a British leasehold flat - José Pizarro’s recipe for crisp roast brussels sprouts with a manchego crust
Honey, smoky pimentón and cheese add a golden, crisp twist to the familiar Christmas side These crisp roast sprouts with a manchego crust bring a creative twist to a classic side dish. Tossed in olive oil, smoked pimenton and honey, the brussels are roasted until caramelised and crisp, which helps to balance the smoky and… Read more: José Pizarro’s recipe for crisp roast brussels sprouts with a manchego crust - SOUTHWARK COUNCIL: Senior Planner (Design and Conservation)ICYMI: £48,618 – £55,710: SOUTHWARK COUNCIL: As a Senior Planner, you’ll manage significant projects, including area character studies, design coding initiatives, and heritage-led schemes. London (Central), London (Greater)http://dlvr.it/TGx1NB
- Camden Art Centre: Administration and Personnel Managerc. £35,000 depending on experience: Camden Art Centre: Camden Art Centre is recruiting for an Administration and Personnel Manager. Camden, London (Greater)http://dlvr.it/TGx1DQ
- Unpeeled tomatoes and barn conversions: Nicky Haslam reveals what’s ‘common’ this year
Instagram release of tea towel featuring what the UK designer ‘finds common’ has become an annual ritual What is “common” these days – and is it even OK to say it? Some might say it’s a controversial term, but for Nicky Haslam, the 85-year-old English designer, socialite and self-appointed arbiter of taste, defining what is… Read more: Unpeeled tomatoes and barn conversions: Nicky Haslam reveals what’s ‘common’ this year - UK to ban bee-killing pesticides but highly toxic type could still be allowed
Ministers set out plans for outlawing neonicotinoids but considering application by farmers to use Cruiser SB Bee-killing pesticides are to be banned by the UK government, as ministers set out plans to outlaw the use of neonicotinoids. However, the highly toxic neonicotinoid Cruiser SB could be allowed for use next year, as ministers are considering… Read more: UK to ban bee-killing pesticides but highly toxic type could still be allowed - Healthy Grab & Go Breakfast Muffins
ICYMI: Nutritious, easy, and oh so satisfying!http://dlvr.it/TGtg1dhttp://dlvr.it/TGwKfF - RESOLUTION FOUNDATION: Office AdministratorICYMI: £32,840 – £42,570 p.a.: RESOLUTION FOUNDATION: The Resolution Foundation is looking for a proactive Administrator to help ensure the smooth organisation of our day-to-day operations. London (Central), London (Greater)http://dlvr.it/TGw5Hk
- SOUTHWARK COUNCIL: Senior Planner (Design and Conservation)£48,618 – £55,710: SOUTHWARK COUNCIL: As a Senior Planner, you’ll manage significant projects, including area character studies, design coding initiatives, and heritage-led schemes. London (Central), London (Greater)http://dlvr.it/TGw57L
- Water bills for households in England and Wales to rise by £31 a year
UK News: Average bill will rise by £157 over five years to £597 after regulator agrees to increases in amount firms can charge • Thames Water to pay £18m penalty after breaking dividend rules Water bills in England and Wales will rise by 36% over the next five years, as suppliers were accused of forcing… Read more: Water bills for households in England and Wales to rise by £31 a year - Thames Water to pay £18m penalty after breaking dividend rules
UK News: Regulator Ofwat says it will claw back £131m in ‘unjustified’ payments as it announces bills can rise by 35% by 2030 * Water bills for households in England and Wales to rise by 36% Thames Water will have to pay an £18.2m penalty after the water industry regulator confirmed the troubled utilities company… Read more: Thames Water to pay £18m penalty after breaking dividend rules - How to make the perfect Mont Blanc – recipe | Felicity Cloake’s How to make the perfect …
ICYMI: There are several ways up western Europe’s highest mountain, but what’s the best way to make the eponymous dessert? Mont Blanc, or Monte Bianco, depending on which side you’re admiring it from, is the highest peak in western Europe, straddling the Franco-Italian border like some magnificent, icing sugar-dusted dessert. With the mountain losing 2.2… Read more: How to make the perfect Mont Blanc – recipe | Felicity Cloake’s How to make the perfect … - Healthy Grab & Go Breakfast Muffins
Nutritious, easy, and oh so satisfying!http://dlvr.it/TGtg1dhttp://dlvr.it/TGv9TN - CITIZENS ADVICE BRISTOL: Advice and Training ManagerICYMI: £34,000 – £37,000 pa FTE : CITIZENS ADVICE BRISTOL: Are you a natural leader with a passion for helping others and driving change? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment? Bristol City Centre, BS1http://dlvr.it/TGtwnN
- RESOLUTION FOUNDATION: Office Administrator£32,840 – £42,570 p.a.: RESOLUTION FOUNDATION: The Resolution Foundation is looking for a proactive Administrator to help ensure the smooth organisation of our day-to-day operations. London (Central), London (Greater)http://dlvr.it/TGtwYq
- Energy firms to spend £70bn to rewire Great Britain’s electricity grid
UK News: National Grid, SSE and ScottishPower submit plans amid global race to shift from fossil fuels to clean electricity Energy companies have promised to spend almost £70bn over five years to help rewire Great Britain’s electricity infrastructure in the global race to shift from fossil fuels to clean electricity. The companies that own the… Read more: Energy firms to spend £70bn to rewire Great Britain’s electricity grid - Bark! The Herald Angels sing? A dogs’ nativity play in London – in pictures
UK News: Anni Harrison was walking her dog Monty in East Greenwich Pleasaunce park when she jokingly mentioned to fellow dog walkers what a laugh it would be to hold a nativity play with dogs. With a shared love of dogs, community and sense of fun, the Nativity in the Park was born. The first… Read more: Bark! The Herald Angels sing? A dogs’ nativity play in London – in pictures - Water bills for households in England and Wales to rise by £31 a year
Average bill will rise by £157 over five years to £597 after regulator agrees to increases in amount firms can charge • Thames Water to pay £18m penalty after breaking dividend rules Water bills in England and Wales will rise by 36% over the next five years, as suppliers were accused of forcing struggling households… Read more: Water bills for households in England and Wales to rise by £31 a year - Thames Water to pay £18m penalty after breaking dividend rules
Regulator Ofwat says it will claw back £131m in ‘unjustified’ payments as it announces bills can rise by 35% by 2030 * Water bills for households in England and Wales to rise by 36% Thames Water will have to pay an £18.2m penalty after the water industry regulator confirmed the troubled utilities company had breached… Read more: Thames Water to pay £18m penalty after breaking dividend rules - Nigel Slater’s recipe for little prune puddings
ICYMI: Individual sized sponge puddings with a fruity boozy twist Four little sponge puddings, plump and full of sherry-spiked dried fruit. In an electric mixer, cream together 120g of butter with 70g of light muscovado sugar and 70g of caster sugar. Beat until soft and light. Continue reading…http://dlvr.it/TGrcRFhttp://dlvr.it/TGt0hz - How to make the perfect Mont Blanc – recipe | Felicity Cloake’s How to make the perfect …
There are several ways up western Europe’s highest mountain, but what’s the best way to make the eponymous dessert? Mont Blanc, or Monte Bianco, depending on which side you’re admiring it from, is the highest peak in western Europe, straddling the Franco-Italian border like some magnificent, icing sugar-dusted dessert. With the mountain losing 2.2 metres… Read more: How to make the perfect Mont Blanc – recipe | Felicity Cloake’s How to make the perfect … - HM TREASURY: Head of Budget Presentation and Project ManagementICYMI: £58,760 – £65,000 / National: £55,760 – £62,000: HM TREASURY: Are you looking for a great opportunity to play a high-profile and central role in the planning and delivery of the Budget, responses to economic a… Darlington or London, United Kingdomhttp://dlvr.it/TGscMP
- CITIZENS ADVICE BRISTOL: Advice and Training Manager£34,000 – £37,000 pa FTE : CITIZENS ADVICE BRISTOL: Are you a natural leader with a passion for helping others and driving change? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment? Bristol City Centre, BS1http://dlvr.it/TGsc6Y
- UK pay growth leaps to 5.2%, reducing chances of interest rate cut
UK News: Rise in wages for skilled workers in manufacturing sector drives increase, but vacancies fall again * Business live – latest updates UK pay growth accelerated to 5.2% in October, putting pressure on the Bank of England to resist calls for lower interest rates when policymakers meet later this week. The Office for National… Read more: UK pay growth leaps to 5.2%, reducing chances of interest rate cut - Martha’s rule having ‘transformative effect’, NHS England data shows
UK News: Mother of girl who died in 2021 reveals figures on Today programme that are welcomed by national medical director Patients have been moved to intensive care or received potentially life-saving treatment such as oxygen as a direct result of hospitals adopting Martha’s rule, NHS data shows. Doctors and nurses have changed how they… Read more: Martha’s rule having ‘transformative effect’, NHS England data shows - Energy firms to spend £70bn to rewire Great Britain’s electricity grid
National Grid, SSE and ScottishPower submit plans amid global race to shift from fossil fuels to clean electricity Energy companies have promised to spend almost £70bn over five years to help rewire Great Britain’s electricity infrastructure in the global race to shift from fossil fuels to clean electricity. The companies that own the high-voltage power… Read more: Energy firms to spend £70bn to rewire Great Britain’s electricity grid - Bark! The Herald Angels sing? A dogs’ nativity play in London – in pictures
Anni Harrison was walking her dog Monty in East Greenwich Pleasaunce park when she jokingly mentioned to fellow dog walkers what a laugh it would be to hold a nativity play with dogs. With a shared love of dogs, community and sense of fun, the Nativity in the Park was born. The first year it… Read more: Bark! The Herald Angels sing? A dogs’ nativity play in London – in pictures - Ashley Palmer-Watts’ recipes for alternative Christmas puddings
ICYMI: A bread-and-butter pudding made with leftover Christmas pud and a boozy apple topped with crumble, ice-cream and a thick whisky caramel The perennial problem with traditional Christmas pudding is that most sensible people are already stuffed to the gills with smoked salmon, turkey, roast potatoes, sprouts and all the rest by the time dessert… Read more: Ashley Palmer-Watts’ recipes for alternative Christmas puddings - Nigel Slater’s recipe for little prune puddings
Individual sized sponge puddings with a fruity boozy twist Four little sponge puddings, plump and full of sherry-spiked dried fruit. In an electric mixer, cream together 120g of butter with 70g of light muscovado sugar and 70g of caster sugar. Beat until soft and light. Continue reading…http://dlvr.it/TGrcRFhttp://dlvr.it/TGrfBv - KELLOGG COLLEGE: Domestic BursarICYMI: 64,228 to 74,191 per annum: KELLOGG COLLEGE: Pay Scale: STANDARD GRADE 10 Salary (£): 64,228 to 74,191 per annum, inclusive of Oxford Weighting Location: Kellogg College, Banbury Road, Oxford,… Oxford, Oxfordshirehttp://dlvr.it/TGrPvN
- HM TREASURY: Head of Budget Presentation and Project Management£58,760 – £65,000 / National: £55,760 – £62,000: HM TREASURY: Are you looking for a great opportunity to play a high-profile and central role in the planning and delivery of the Budget, responses to economic a… Darlington or London, United Kingdomhttp://dlvr.it/TGrPfl
- Girl, 12, charged with manslaughter of 80-year-old Bhim Kohli
UK News: Kohli died in hospital after being injured in Leicestershire park in September A 12-year-old girl has been charged with manslaughter over the death of Bhim Kohli, 80, who died in hospital after being injured in a park in Braunstone Town in September, Leicestershire police said. More details soon … Continue reading…http://dlvr.it/TGqt56 - Royal Mail takeover by Czech billionaire Daniel Křetínský approved
UK News: UK government to retain ‘golden share’ in parent company of International Distribution Services * Business live – latest updates The sale of Royal Mail’s parent company to the Czech billionaire Daniel Křetínský has been approved by the UK government after a review under national security laws. A £3.6bn takeover of International Distribution Services… Read more: Royal Mail takeover by Czech billionaire Daniel Křetínský approved - UK pay growth leaps to 5.2%, reducing chances of interest rate cut
Rise in wages for skilled workers in manufacturing sector drives increase, but vacancies fall again * Business live – latest updates UK pay growth accelerated to 5.2% in October, putting pressure on the Bank of England to resist calls for lower interest rates when policymakers meet later this week. The Office for National Statistics (ONS)… Read more: UK pay growth leaps to 5.2%, reducing chances of interest rate cut - Martha’s rule having ‘transformative effect’, NHS England data shows
Mother of girl who died in 2021 reveals figures on Today programme that are welcomed by national medical director Patients have been moved to intensive care or received potentially life-saving treatment such as oxygen as a direct result of hospitals adopting Martha’s rule, NHS data shows. Doctors and nurses have changed how they care for… Read more: Martha’s rule having ‘transformative effect’, NHS England data shows - Ashley Palmer-Watts’ recipes for alternative Christmas puddings
A bread-and-butter pudding made with leftover Christmas pud and a boozy apple topped with crumble, ice-cream and a thick whisky caramel The perennial problem with traditional Christmas pudding is that most sensible people are already stuffed to the gills with smoked salmon, turkey, roast potatoes, sprouts and all the rest by the time dessert comes… Read more: Ashley Palmer-Watts’ recipes for alternative Christmas puddings - Barnwood Trust: CEOICYMI: See candidate pack for details: Barnwood Trust: Founded over 200 years ago, Barnwood Trust is an independent charitable trust known as a progressive agent of social change and a passionate ally o… Cheltenham with regular travelhttp://dlvr.it/TGqDjP
- KELLOGG COLLEGE: Domestic Bursar64,228 to 74,191 per annum: KELLOGG COLLEGE: Pay Scale: STANDARD GRADE 10 Salary (£): 64,228 to 74,191 per annum, inclusive of Oxford Weighting Location: Kellogg College, Banbury Road, Oxford,… Oxford, Oxfordshirehttp://dlvr.it/TGqDY3
- SXSW arts and tech festival leaves Texas for a jaunt in east London
UK News: Week-long ‘Olympics of the mind’ next summer will showcase cutting-edge film, gigs, talks and much more Barack Obama, Johnny Cash, Matthew McConaughey, Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerburg have all taken a turn at addressing its crowds, but now the Texan culture and tech festival that likes to predict the future is to become… Read more: SXSW arts and tech festival leaves Texas for a jaunt in east London - Top English academy trust faces safeguarding review over ‘emotional abuse’ of pupils
UK News: Observer investigation into London school has sparked an inquiry into allegations that teachers harmed mental wellbeing of children A school in one of England’s leading academy trusts is to face an independent safeguarding review after an Observer investigation exposed allegations of emotional abuse of children over two decades. After an emergency multi-agency meeting… Read more: Top English academy trust faces safeguarding review over ‘emotional abuse’ of pupils - Girl, 12, charged with manslaughter of 80-year-old Bhim Kohli
Kohli died in hospital after being injured in Leicestershire park in September A 12-year-old girl has been charged with manslaughter over the death of Bhim Kohli, 80, who died in hospital after being injured in a park in Braunstone Town in September, Leicestershire police said. More details soon … Continue reading…http://dlvr.it/TGpj7d - Royal Mail takeover by Czech billionaire Daniel Křetínský approved
UK government to retain ‘golden share’ in parent company of International Distribution Services * Business live – latest updates The sale of Royal Mail’s parent company to the Czech billionaire Daniel Křetínský has been approved by the UK government after a review under national security laws. A £3.6bn takeover of International Distribution Services (IDS) –… Read more: Royal Mail takeover by Czech billionaire Daniel Křetínský approved - Yotam Ottolenghi’s recipe for spiced plum and marzipan tart
ICYMI: A tart alternative to traditional Christmas pudding Pudding at Christmas doesn’t actually need to be Christmas pudding. It feels right, though, to pinch or borrow from the best bits of other festive fare. The marzipan, orange and spices from the Christmas cake; the redcurrant jelly from the roast; the sherry from whoever’s cracking on.… Read more: Yotam Ottolenghi’s recipe for spiced plum and marzipan tart - HIGHTOWN HOUSING ASSOCIATION: Operations Manager (Care and Supported Housing)ICYMI: £25554: HIGHTOWN HOUSING ASSOCIATION: Are you looking for part time hours in a managerial role? We have an opportunity for an Operation’s Manager to join our team in Buckinghamshire High Wycombehttp://dlvr.it/TGp9sk
- Barnwood Trust: CEOSee candidate pack for details: Barnwood Trust: Founded over 200 years ago, Barnwood Trust is an independent charitable trust known as a progressive agent of social change and a passionate ally o… Cheltenham with regular travelhttp://dlvr.it/TGp9ks
- Brexit reset: five business leaders on how they’d like relations with the EU to change
UK News: Rachel Reeves has spoken of a reset in EU relations. Here, experts in everything from music to farming explain what they hope it will mean Earlier this week, the UK chancellor, Rachel Reeves, said she was hoping talks in the new year could lead to an extensive “reset” of post-Brexit relations. The remarks… Read more: Brexit reset: five business leaders on how they’d like relations with the EU to change - Brexit reset: five business leaders on how they’d like relations with the EU to change
UK News: Rachel Reeves has spoken of a reset in EU relations. Here, experts in everything from music to farming explain what they hope it will mean Earlier this week, the UK chancellor, Rachel Reeves, said she was hoping talks in the new year could lead to an extensive “reset” of post-Brexit relations. The remarks… Read more: Brexit reset: five business leaders on how they’d like relations with the EU to change - Snap out of it: Manchester club joins growing trend to ban phone cameras
UK News: Nightclub director says they ‘really want the music and experience to be at the forefront’, following in the footsteps of Berlin’s club scene Over the past decade going to a live event has nearly always been accompanied by a sea of phones capturing every moment of the experience to be shared on social… Read more: Snap out of it: Manchester club joins growing trend to ban phone cameras - SXSW arts and tech festival leaves Texas for a jaunt in east London
Week-long ‘Olympics of the mind’ next summer will showcase cutting-edge film, gigs, talks and much more Barack Obama, Johnny Cash, Matthew McConaughey, Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerburg have all taken a turn at addressing its crowds, but now the Texan culture and tech festival that likes to predict the future is to become a bona… Read more: SXSW arts and tech festival leaves Texas for a jaunt in east London - Top English academy trust faces safeguarding review over ‘emotional abuse’ of pupils
Observer investigation into London school has sparked an inquiry into allegations that teachers harmed mental wellbeing of children A school in one of England’s leading academy trusts is to face an independent safeguarding review after an Observer investigation exposed allegations of emotional abuse of children over two decades. After an emergency multi-agency meeting on Tuesday,… Read more: Top English academy trust faces safeguarding review over ‘emotional abuse’ of pupils - Yotam Ottolenghi’s recipe for spiced plum and marzipan tart
A tart alternative to traditional Christmas pudding Pudding at Christmas doesn’t actually need to be Christmas pudding. It feels right, though, to pinch or borrow from the best bits of other festive fare. The marzipan, orange and spices from the Christmas cake; the redcurrant jelly from the roast; the sherry from whoever’s cracking on. This… Read more: Yotam Ottolenghi’s recipe for spiced plum and marzipan tart - WEBRECRUIT: Content and Engagement Specialist – Teaching and LearningICYMI: Salary of £42,000 – £47,000 DOE: WEBRECRUIT: Our client is now looking for a Content and Engagement Specialist to join them on a full-time, permanent basis, working 40 hours per week. Home Based (with regular travel to London, SW1)http://dlvr.it/TGnQcz
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- Royal Mail fined £10.5m for missing delivery targets
UK News: Ofcom said postal company took ‘insufficient and ineffective steps’ to improve its performance after £5.6m fine last year Royal Mail has been fined more than £10m by the postal regulator for missing its delivery targets, with more than a quarter of first-class mail arriving late. Ofcom, which fined the company £5.6m for the… Read more: Royal Mail fined £10.5m for missing delivery targets - UK’s economy shrinks unexpectedly by 0.1% in October
UK News: GDP figures underline scale of challenge for Labour to get the economy growing Britain’s economy shrank by 0.1% in October, underlining the scale of Labour’s challenge to get the economy growing. Figures from the Office for National Statistics showed the unexpected fall in GDP was driven by declines in construction and production, while… Read more: UK’s economy shrinks unexpectedly by 0.1% in October - Brexit reset: five business leaders on how they’d like relations with the EU to change
Rachel Reeves has spoken of a reset in EU relations. Here, experts in everything from music to farming explain what they hope it will mean Earlier this week, the UK chancellor, Rachel Reeves, said she was hoping talks in the new year could lead to an extensive “reset” of post-Brexit relations. The remarks were seized… Read more: Brexit reset: five business leaders on how they’d like relations with the EU to change - Snap out of it: Manchester club joins growing trend to ban phone cameras
Nightclub director says they ‘really want the music and experience to be at the forefront’, following in the footsteps of Berlin’s club scene Over the past decade going to a live event has nearly always been accompanied by a sea of phones capturing every moment of the experience to be shared on social media feeds.… Read more: Snap out of it: Manchester club joins growing trend to ban phone cameras - HM TREASURY: Deputy Finance DirectorICYMI: £76,000 – £88,000. Existing Civil Servants will be appointed in line with Civil Service pay rules. : HM TREASURY: The Deputy Finance Director is responsible for robust planning and management of the department’s finances, directly advising the Executive Board t… London, Darlington or Norwichhttp://dlvr.it/TGmbM7
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- UK financial watchdog delays Shein listing amid supply chain scrutiny
UK News: Concerns also raised over allegations about labour practices at fast-fashion retailer’s suppliers Continue reading…http://dlvr.it/TGm53Y - British energy firms told to offer ‘zero’ standing charge tariff by next winter
UK News: Ofgem aims to provide choice as Martin Lewis describes daily fees as a ‘poll tax’ on gas and electricity bills Energy suppliers will have to offer customers a “zero” standing charge tariff by next winter to address criticism of the daily fees described by the consumer champion Martin Lewis as a “poll tax”… Read more: British energy firms told to offer ‘zero’ standing charge tariff by next winter - Royal Mail fined £10.5m for missing delivery targets
Ofcom said postal company took ‘insufficient and ineffective steps’ to improve its performance after £5.6m fine last year Royal Mail has been fined more than £10m by the postal regulator for missing its delivery targets, with more than a quarter of first-class mail arriving late. Ofcom, which fined the company £5.6m for the same failure… Read more: Royal Mail fined £10.5m for missing delivery targets - UK’s economy shrinks unexpectedly by 0.1% in October
GDP figures underline scale of challenge for Labour to get the economy growing Britain’s economy shrank by 0.1% in October, underlining the scale of Labour’s challenge to get the economy growing. Figures from the Office for National Statistics showed the unexpected fall in GDP was driven by declines in construction and production, while the dominant… Read more: UK’s economy shrinks unexpectedly by 0.1% in October - Quick, sticky and not too tricky: Alice Zaslavsky’s recipe for eggplant, tofu and noodle salad
ICYMI: The cookbook author transforms leftover noodles into a chunky vegan salad that can be served cold or fresh out of the pan * Check out more Alice Zaslavsky recipes Sticky, sweet, textural, meaty and it just happens to be vegan, this bowl is gloriously glistening with eggplant that’s fried until it yields to silky… Read more: Quick, sticky and not too tricky: Alice Zaslavsky’s recipe for eggplant, tofu and noodle salad - See Todays News Happenings in the United Kingdom
Here are some of the top news stories happening in the United Kingdom today: These are just a few of the major news stories happening in the UK today. For more detailed information and the latest updates, please refer back later for more to the following news talk. - BOOKTRUST: Service Design LeadICYMI: 45,000 – 55,000: BOOKTRUST: BookTrust is the UK’s largest children’s reading charity. We know that children who read are happier, healthier, more empathetic, and more creative… London (Central), Leeds (West Yorkshire), (Hybrid)http://dlvr.it/TGlRgt
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- Four new prisons to be built but space could still run out, minister warns – UK politics live
UK News: Demand rising faster than any supply ‘could possibly catch up with’, justice secretary says Good morning. Labour inherited many problems with public services when it took office, but few were worse than the prison overcrowding crisis. This was so dire that it prompted Rishi Sunak into holding an early election. With the Ministry… Read more: Four new prisons to be built but space could still run out, minister warns – UK politics live