Recent UK News Highlights
As of September 5, 2024, here are some of the latest news stories from the United Kingdom:
- Indonesian fruit-pickers allege exploitation: Seasonal workers from Indonesia have reported being exploited and left in debt after being fired from UK farms for not meeting unrealistic targets. [Source: Al Jazeera]
- UK universities facing financial crisis: Visa restrictions on international students have led to a significant financial shortfall for UK universities, forcing some to consider cutting courses or even closing their doors. [Source: Punchng]
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- UK politics live: vote on assisted dying bill impossible to predict, says minister
UK News: Jess Phillips says ‘we do not know how this vote is going to go’ with the views of many MPs still unclear MPs will have a free vote on assisted dying, the government is neutral, and that means cabinet ministers are on different sides of the argument. But when asked about this on… Read more: UK politics live: vote on assisted dying bill impossible to predict, says minister - Storm Bert: UK braced for further disruption – live updates
UK News: More than 200 flood alerts remain in place for England and Wales with travel issues set to continue * Have you been affected by flooding in the UK? Get in touch Northamptonshire Police have warned people in the area “while the flooding remains ongoing, please avoid all unnecessary travel and do not drive… Read more: Storm Bert: UK braced for further disruption – live updates - Keir Starmer’s jobs plan won’t work because Labour are ducking tough welfare decisions, Tories claim – UK politics live
PM set to unveil what government calls ‘biggest employment reforms in generation’ as Tories say he is not making tough calls on sickness and benefits The Department for Work and Pensions has now published its summary of what’s in the Get Britain Working white paper. The white paper itself is coming later. From the broken… Read more: Keir Starmer’s jobs plan won’t work because Labour are ducking tough welfare decisions, Tories claim – UK politics live - Dollar gains and stocks drop on Trump tariff threats – business live
Rolling coverage of the latest ecoonomic and financial news * Trump vows tariffs on Mexico and Canada and deeper tariffs on China Halfords could raise prices for car servicing and repair to help it cope with a £23m cost increase after the autumn budget, and called for more business support from the government. The cycling… Read more: Dollar gains and stocks drop on Trump tariff threats – business live - Nigel Slater’s recipes for creamy lentils and haricot bean soup
ICYMI: Dig out the dried goods – there’s a bean or lentil for every occasion The beans and lentils occupy an entire shelf of the larder that sits adjacent but not quite close enough to the kitchen. Beans of every shape and size, from tiny cannellini the size of a jellybean to plump and beefy… Read more: Nigel Slater’s recipes for creamy lentils and haricot bean soup - Rachel Roddy’s recipe for polenta with buttery garlic mushrooms | A kitchen in Rome
You can’t beat polenta with buttery mushrooms: it’s a hug in a bowl Polenta is occasionally known as pulenda. It’s a reminder that both the name and the cooking method has its roots in antiquity and in the Latin word puls, a blanket term for a universal method: long-cooked, semi-liquid dishes, or “mushes”, based on… Read more: Rachel Roddy’s recipe for polenta with buttery garlic mushrooms | A kitchen in Rome - No titleICYMI: £47,354 – £60,515 per annum: LB RICHMOND UPON THAMES & LB WANDSWORTH: Are you an experienced and accomplished Commissioner who is passionate about delivering better outcomes for children, young people & their families? Wandsworthhttp://dlvr.it/TGNZPx
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- ROYAL BALLET AND OPERA: Head of Equality, Diversity and InclusionCompetitive based on skills and experience: ROYAL BALLET AND OPERA: Exciting new role focused on EDI for a leading arts organisation Covent Garden, London (Greater)http://dlvr.it/TGNZ8v
- Pay gap between bosses and employees must be reduced, UK workers say
UK News: Survey reveals appetite for rethinking relationship between the boardroom and low or middle earners Chief executives should have their pay capped to maintain a fair balance between workers and bosses, according to a survey that found a majority of respondents in favour of restricting top salaries. A poll by the High Pay Centre… Read more: Pay gap between bosses and employees must be reduced, UK workers say - Storm Bert batters Britain, bringing flooding and power cuts
UK News: More than 200 flood alerts put in place and three men die on roads as wild weather crosses country Heavy rain and thawing snow are combining to bring flooding across the UK as Storm Bert continues to batter the country. More than 200 flood alerts were in place for England, Wales and Scotland… Read more: Storm Bert batters Britain, bringing flooding and power cuts - UK politics live: vote on assisted dying bill impossible to predict, says minister
Jess Phillips says ‘we do not know how this vote is going to go’ with the views of many MPs still unclear MPs will have a free vote on assisted dying, the government is neutral, and that means cabinet ministers are on different sides of the argument. But when asked about this on LBC this… Read more: UK politics live: vote on assisted dying bill impossible to predict, says minister - Storm Bert: UK braced for further disruption – live updates
More than 200 flood alerts remain in place for England and Wales with travel issues set to continue * Have you been affected by flooding in the UK? Get in touch Northamptonshire Police have warned people in the area “while the flooding remains ongoing, please avoid all unnecessary travel and do not drive through floodwater… Read more: Storm Bert: UK braced for further disruption – live updates - Ask Ottolenghi: what’s the secret to a perfect poached egg? | Ask Ottolenghi
ICYMI: Four steps to poached perfection Please give foolproof advice on how to cook a soft poached egg. Anne Marie, County Donegal I’m here for you, Anne Marie, so let’s do this thing! Step 1 Don’t be afraid. Remember: it’s just an egg cooked in water. Continue reading…http://dlvr.it/TGLZdmhttp://dlvr.it/TGMjLD - Nigel Slater’s recipes for creamy lentils and haricot bean soup
Dig out the dried goods – there’s a bean or lentil for every occasion The beans and lentils occupy an entire shelf of the larder that sits adjacent but not quite close enough to the kitchen. Beans of every shape and size, from tiny cannellini the size of a jellybean to plump and beefy butter… Read more: Nigel Slater’s recipes for creamy lentils and haricot bean soup - THE COMPLETE WORKS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL: Mathematics Consultant – Independent School with Alternative ProvisionsICYMI: From £7,500 per annum: THE COMPLETE WORKS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL: We are looking for tutors to work on a one to one basis with young people, teaching in students’ homes, public spaces. London (Greater)http://dlvr.it/TGMYNr
- LB RICHMOND UPON THAMES & LB WANDSWORTH: Senior Commissioning Officer£47,354 – £60,515 per annum: LB RICHMOND UPON THAMES & LB WANDSWORTH: Are you an experienced and accomplished Commissioner who is passionate about delivering better outcomes for children, young people & their families? Wandsworthhttp://dlvr.it/TGMYFD
- Storm Bert live: Met Office warns of ‘multiple hazard event’ with snow, ice and flood warnings for UK
UK News: Met Office says UK will see as much as 20 to 40cm of snow over hills, accompanied by strong winds The PA news agency has some additional detail on reports that Newcastle International airport flights have been disrupted. It reports that the airport’s online departure board shows many flights scheduled to depart this… Read more: Storm Bert live: Met Office warns of ‘multiple hazard event’ with snow, ice and flood warnings for UK - Starmer seeks to hire EU negotiator ‘Sherpa’ in pursuit of relations reset
UK News: Salary of at least £153,000 offered by Cabinet Office for ‘principal adviser’ to prime minister Ministers are hiring a new EU negotiator as Keir Starmer seeks to reset Britain’s relationship with Europe. The post, worth at least £150,000 a year and advertised by the Cabinet Office, would act as a “Sherpa” for all… Read more: Starmer seeks to hire EU negotiator ‘Sherpa’ in pursuit of relations reset - Pay gap between bosses and employees must be reduced, UK workers say
Survey reveals appetite for rethinking relationship between the boardroom and low or middle earners Chief executives should have their pay capped to maintain a fair balance between workers and bosses, according to a survey that found a majority of respondents in favour of restricting top salaries. A poll by the High Pay Centre thinktank of… Read more: Pay gap between bosses and employees must be reduced, UK workers say - Storm Bert batters Britain, bringing flooding and power cuts
More than 200 flood alerts put in place and three men die on roads as wild weather crosses country Heavy rain and thawing snow are combining to bring flooding across the UK as Storm Bert continues to batter the country. More than 200 flood alerts were in place for England, Wales and Scotland overnight on… Read more: Storm Bert batters Britain, bringing flooding and power cuts - Ask Ottolenghi: what’s the secret to a perfect poached egg? | Ask Ottolenghi
Four steps to poached perfection Please give foolproof advice on how to cook a soft poached egg. Anne Marie, County Donegal I’m here for you, Anne Marie, so let’s do this thing! Step 1 Don’t be afraid. Remember: it’s just an egg cooked in water. Continue reading…http://dlvr.it/TGLZdmhttp://dlvr.it/TGLzNm - FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION: Quality Assurance LeadICYMI: Negotiable: FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION: We have a great opportunity within our FA Education team for a Quality Assurance Lead. The Quality Assurance Lead will oversee the development, implem Burton-On-Trenthttp://dlvr.it/TGLpjy
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- Thanksgiving fruit pies by Brian Levy – recipes
ICYMI: Three recipes that get their sweetness more from fruit than added sugar: a flaky-crusted apple pie, a buttery bourbon apple slab tart, and a date and pecan pie During the holidays, Thanksgiving included, many people crave familiar flavours, not cutting-edge cuisine. The recipes that follow do have a twist – they get most of… Read more: Thanksgiving fruit pies by Brian Levy – recipes - Labour having to tackle ‘chaos’ in the asylum system, says Yvette Cooper – UK politics live
UK News: Home secretary tells BBC that government is ‘strengthening enforcement arrangements around the rules’ Polly Toynbee has written today about this week’s farming protests, asking how will we ever make tax fairer amid such grumbling? Incidentally, we are anticipating that Keir Starmer, between 11am and noon, will be facing interviews on six different BBC… Read more: Labour having to tackle ‘chaos’ in the asylum system, says Yvette Cooper – UK politics live - British lawyer among six to die in suspected methanol poisoning in Laos
UK News: As well as Simone White, two Danes, an American and two Australians have died after incident in town popular with backpackers A British lawyer is among six people to have died in a suspected mass methanol poisoning in Laos. The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) said it was “supporting the family of… Read more: British lawyer among six to die in suspected methanol poisoning in Laos - Storm Bert live: Met Office warns of ‘multiple hazard event’ with snow, ice and flood warnings for UK
Met Office says UK will see as much as 20 to 40cm of snow over hills, accompanied by strong winds The PA news agency has some additional detail on reports that Newcastle International airport flights have been disrupted. It reports that the airport’s online departure board shows many flights scheduled to depart this morning have… Read more: Storm Bert live: Met Office warns of ‘multiple hazard event’ with snow, ice and flood warnings for UK - Starmer seeks to hire EU negotiator ‘Sherpa’ in pursuit of relations reset
Salary of at least £153,000 offered by Cabinet Office for ‘principal adviser’ to prime minister Ministers are hiring a new EU negotiator as Keir Starmer seeks to reset Britain’s relationship with Europe. The post, worth at least £150,000 a year and advertised by the Cabinet Office, would act as a “Sherpa” for all of the… Read more: Starmer seeks to hire EU negotiator ‘Sherpa’ in pursuit of relations reset - HM TREASURY: Senior Investigation OfficerICYMI: £47,145 – £51,954: HM TREASURY: About the Team Counter Fraud and Investigations Team Since 2016, the team has delivered counter fraud services to over 120 separate Government Depa… Birmingham, Bootle, Leeds, Newcastle-upon Tyne and Swansea.http://dlvr.it/TGKxTB
- FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION: Quality Assurance LeadNegotiable: FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION: We have a great opportunity within our FA Education team for a Quality Assurance Lead. The Quality Assurance Lead will oversee the development, implem Burton-On-Trenthttp://dlvr.it/TGKxGy
- Thanksgiving fruit pies by Brian Levy – recipes
Three recipes that get their sweetness more from fruit than added sugar: a flaky-crusted apple pie, a buttery bourbon apple slab tart, and a date and pecan pie During the holidays, Thanksgiving included, many people crave familiar flavours, not cutting-edge cuisine. The recipes that follow do have a twist – they get most of their… Read more: Thanksgiving fruit pies by Brian Levy – recipes - Ex-health secretary Matt Hancock gives evidence to Covid inquiry – UK politics live
UK News: Hancock is answering questions on the impact of the pandemic on the NHS during module 3 of the inquiry * John Prescott: share your tributes and memories British prime minister Keir Starmer says he is “deeply saddened” to hear that Prescott has died, and called him a “true giant of Labour”. In a… Read more: Ex-health secretary Matt Hancock gives evidence to Covid inquiry – UK politics live - UK government borrowing in October tops forecasts at £17.4bn
UK News: Debt interest payments push public finances deeper into the red in fresh blow to Rachel Reeves * Business live – latest updates * UK politics live – latest updates The UK government borrowed more than expected in October as debt interest payments pushed the public finances deeper into the red, piling pressure on… Read more: UK government borrowing in October tops forecasts at £17.4bn - Labour having to tackle ‘chaos’ in the asylum system, says Yvette Cooper – UK politics live
Home secretary tells BBC that government is ‘strengthening enforcement arrangements around the rules’ Polly Toynbee has written today about this week’s farming protests, asking how will we ever make tax fairer amid such grumbling? Incidentally, we are anticipating that Keir Starmer, between 11am and noon, will be facing interviews on six different BBC regional radio… Read more: Labour having to tackle ‘chaos’ in the asylum system, says Yvette Cooper – UK politics live - British lawyer among six to die in suspected methanol poisoning in Laos
As well as Simone White, two Danes, an American and two Australians have died after incident in town popular with backpackers A British lawyer is among six people to have died in a suspected mass methanol poisoning in Laos. The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) said it was “supporting the family of a British… Read more: British lawyer among six to die in suspected methanol poisoning in Laos - How to cook the perfect aloo bhorta
ICYMI: This traditional Bengali combination of sticky mashed spuds, onion, chilli and spices punches way above its weight. But is there a definitive version? Bhorta is, Kolkata-native chef Asma Khan explains, the Bengali pronunciation of the Hindi word bharta, meaning mashed – it’s an important distinction, too, because, although spiced mashed vegetables, seafood or meat… Read more: How to cook the perfect aloo bhorta - Education for Industry Group: Head of English and MathsICYMI: From £58,000 to £63,800 per annum, subject to qualifications and experience: Education for Industry Group: Drive learner success as Head of English and Maths across leading institutions with EFI Group —empowering futures through strategic leadership. London (East), London (Greater)http://dlvr.it/TGJpWj
- HM TREASURY: Senior Investigation Officer£47,145 – £51,954: HM TREASURY: About the Team Counter Fraud and Investigations Team Since 2016, the team has delivered counter fraud services to over 120 separate Government Depa… Birmingham, Bootle, Leeds, Newcastle-upon Tyne and Swansea.http://dlvr.it/TGJpHK
- Man charged with 1967 rape and murder of Bristol woman
UK News: Ryland Headley, 92, was arrested on Tuesday in connection with killing of 75-year-old Louisa Dunne A 92-year-old man has been charged with the rape and murder of 75-year-old Louisa Dunne, who died in Bristol almost 60 years ago. Ryland Headley, of Ipswich, was due to appear at Bristol magistrates court via video link… Read more: Man charged with 1967 rape and murder of Bristol woman - Lidl returns to profit on sales of £9bn after slowing expansion
UK News: UK business says it has gained 300,000 new shoppers and plans 40 branch openings next year Lidl’s UK business has bounced back into profit after it slowed expansion in favour of improving existing stores, spurring a jump in sales to above £9bn. The German-owned discounter, which is close to overtaking Morrisons to become… Read more: Lidl returns to profit on sales of £9bn after slowing expansion - Ex-health secretary Matt Hancock gives evidence to Covid inquiry – UK politics live
Hancock is answering questions on the impact of the pandemic on the NHS during module 3 of the inquiry * John Prescott: share your tributes and memories British prime minister Keir Starmer says he is “deeply saddened” to hear that Prescott has died, and called him a “true giant of Labour”. In a statement on… Read more: Ex-health secretary Matt Hancock gives evidence to Covid inquiry – UK politics live - UK government borrowing in October tops forecasts at £17.4bn
Debt interest payments push public finances deeper into the red in fresh blow to Rachel Reeves * Business live – latest updates * UK politics live – latest updates The UK government borrowed more than expected in October as debt interest payments pushed the public finances deeper into the red, piling pressure on Rachel Reeves… Read more: UK government borrowing in October tops forecasts at £17.4bn - Nigel Slater’s recipe for coffee cream liqueur trifle
ICYMI: Part trifle, part tiramisu… this midweek treat ticks all the right boxes A hybrid of trifle and tiramisu, this is one for lovers of creamy puddings. Give the sponge fingers a good hour to soak up the coffee scented liquor. Longer if you have it. Put 100g of sponge fingers in a deep serving… Read more: Nigel Slater’s recipe for coffee cream liqueur trifle - How to cook the perfect aloo bhorta
This traditional Bengali combination of sticky mashed spuds, onion, chilli and spices punches way above its weight. But is there a definitive version? Bhorta is, Kolkata-native chef Asma Khan explains, the Bengali pronunciation of the Hindi word bharta, meaning mashed – it’s an important distinction, too, because, although spiced mashed vegetables, seafood or meat are… Read more: How to cook the perfect aloo bhorta - PUBLIC LAW PROJECT: Communications and Engagement DirectorICYMI: £65,000 per annum pro rata: PUBLIC LAW PROJECT: Could you be our new Director of Communications and Engagement and support our work improving access to justice for all? Central London (EC1V). Homeworking within flexible working policies.http://dlvr.it/TGHj2Q
- Education for Industry Group: Head of English and MathsFrom £58,000 to £63,800 per annum, subject to qualifications and experience: Education for Industry Group: Drive learner success as Head of English and Maths across leading institutions with EFI Group —empowering futures through strategic leadership. London (East), London (Greater)http://dlvr.it/TGHhsm
- UK weather live: rail cancellations and road delays as snowy conditions create ‘first taste of winter’
UK News: Met Office places three yellow warnings for snow and ice in place across areas of UK * Tell us how you have been affected by snow and ice in the UK We’d like to hear from people who have been affected by the winter weather. What impact, if any, has the snow and… Read more: UK weather live: rail cancellations and road delays as snowy conditions create ‘first taste of winter’ - Farmers arrive in Whitehall for protest about inheritance tax plan – UK politics live
UK News: Environment minister defends tax changes as farmers protests in London Keir Starmer is still at the G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro in Brazil, where they are three hours behind UK time and so the day is just getting going. Yesterday Starmer had a series of bilateral meeting, including with Xi Jinping, the… Read more: Farmers arrive in Whitehall for protest about inheritance tax plan – UK politics live - Man charged with 1967 rape and murder of Bristol woman
Ryland Headley, 92, was arrested on Tuesday in connection with killing of 75-year-old Louisa Dunne A 92-year-old man has been charged with the rape and murder of 75-year-old Louisa Dunne, who died in Bristol almost 60 years ago. Ryland Headley, of Ipswich, was due to appear at Bristol magistrates court via video link on Wednesday.… Read more: Man charged with 1967 rape and murder of Bristol woman - Lidl returns to profit on sales of £9bn after slowing expansion
UK business says it has gained 300,000 new shoppers and plans 40 branch openings next year Lidl’s UK business has bounced back into profit after it slowed expansion in favour of improving existing stores, spurring a jump in sales to above £9bn. The German-owned discounter, which is close to overtaking Morrisons to become the UK’s… Read more: Lidl returns to profit on sales of £9bn after slowing expansion - Pears and blue cheese, cranberry sausage cakes, mincemeat tart – Nigel Slater’s Christmas recipes
ICYMI: Smoked fish, pomegranates, fresh pickles and sweet treats – the festive season wouldn’t be complete without these flavours As much as I relish almost every detail of the Christmas feast, there are a handful of ingredients I hold especially dear: the rich, sweet preserve that is mincemeat; the glowing ruby seeds of the pomegranate… Read more: Pears and blue cheese, cranberry sausage cakes, mincemeat tart – Nigel Slater’s Christmas recipes - Nigel Slater’s recipe for coffee cream liqueur trifle
Part trifle, part tiramisu… this midweek treat ticks all the right boxes A hybrid of trifle and tiramisu, this is one for lovers of creamy puddings. Give the sponge fingers a good hour to soak up the coffee scented liquor. Longer if you have it. Put 100g of sponge fingers in a deep serving dish.… Read more: Nigel Slater’s recipe for coffee cream liqueur trifle - SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL: Residential Childcare Apprenticeship Trainer and AssessorICYMI: Up to £24177 per annum: SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL: This role has a starting salary of £24,177 per annum, based on working 3 days (21.6 hours) per week, with the potential of increasing to full time as Wokinghttp://dlvr.it/TGGdsw
- PUBLIC LAW PROJECT: Communications and Engagement Director£65,000 per annum pro rata: PUBLIC LAW PROJECT: Could you be our new Director of Communications and Engagement and support our work improving access to justice for all? Central London (EC1V). Homeworking within flexible working policies.http://dlvr.it/TGGdkS
- UK consumer confidence drops as household finances are squeezed; Trump tariffs would ‘hit growth’ – business live
UK News: Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news UK consumer confidence has fallen this month, as households grow gloomier about their financial prospects. The latest poll of consumer sentiment, just released by data firm S&P Global, shows that households reported that their current finances continued to deteriorate in November, while pessimism about… Read more: UK consumer confidence drops as household finances are squeezed; Trump tariffs would ‘hit growth’ – business live - Britons warned to expect ‘disappointing’ rise in energy bills in January
UK News: Price cap for Great Britain forecast to rise to £1,736 a year for average dual-fuel bill, according to Cornwall Insights * Business live – latest updates Britons have been warned to expect a “disappointing” rise in energy bills in January, adding pressure to household finances, despite earlier hopes that prices may ease early… Read more: Britons warned to expect ‘disappointing’ rise in energy bills in January - UK weather live: rail cancellations and road delays as snowy conditions create ‘first taste of winter’
Met Office places three yellow warnings for snow and ice in place across areas of UK * Tell us how you have been affected by snow and ice in the UK We’d like to hear from people who have been affected by the winter weather. What impact, if any, has the snow and ice had… Read more: UK weather live: rail cancellations and road delays as snowy conditions create ‘first taste of winter’ - Farmers arrive in Whitehall for protest about inheritance tax plan – UK politics live
Environment minister defends tax changes as farmers protests in London Keir Starmer is still at the G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro in Brazil, where they are three hours behind UK time and so the day is just getting going. Yesterday Starmer had a series of bilateral meeting, including with Xi Jinping, the Chinese president,… Read more: Farmers arrive in Whitehall for protest about inheritance tax plan – UK politics live - Pears and blue cheese, cranberry sausage cakes, mincemeat tart – Nigel Slater’s Christmas recipes
Smoked fish, pomegranates, fresh pickles and sweet treats – the festive season wouldn’t be complete without these flavours As much as I relish almost every detail of the Christmas feast, there are a handful of ingredients I hold especially dear: the rich, sweet preserve that is mincemeat; the glowing ruby seeds of the pomegranate and… Read more: Pears and blue cheese, cranberry sausage cakes, mincemeat tart – Nigel Slater’s Christmas recipes - Nigel Slater’s recipes for baked swede and potatoes, and autumn vegetables with aubergine cream
ICYMI: Baking vibrant vegetables will add colour to darker days The garden has turned a buttery yellow, the leaves of the fig and medlar, pear and plum, are mostly fallen now. Sweeping them up is a daily job involving a road-sweeper sized broom. A pleasure, actually. Before I pick up the brush, I put a… Read more: Nigel Slater’s recipes for baked swede and potatoes, and autumn vegetables with aubergine cream - THIS LABS: Business Development ManagerICYMI: £55,000 – £65,000 plus generous pension, annual leave allowance and benefits: THIS LABS: The perfect role for a sales & BD professional looking for a product with a purpose. Cambridge, Cambridgeshire with remote working opportunitieshttp://dlvr.it/TGFdBN
- SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL: Residential Childcare Apprenticeship Trainer and AssessorUp to £24177 per annum: SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL: This role has a starting salary of £24,177 per annum, based on working 3 days (21.6 hours) per week, with the potential of increasing to full time as Wokinghttp://dlvr.it/TGFd36
- Mystery surrounds 800-year-old Leicester burial pit containing 123 bodies
UK News: Researchers are baffled by 12th-century corpses uncovered at a heritage learning centre built in the garden of Leicester Cathedral after discovery of Richard III’s remains In gardens a few metres from Leicester Cathedral, archaeologists have made a disturbing discovery. Their excavations have revealed a narrow vertical shaft filled with the remains of 123… Read more: Mystery surrounds 800-year-old Leicester burial pit containing 123 bodies - Fish and chips for VE Day? Battle begins over how UK marks 80th anniversary
UK News: King’s pageant master is at odds with Royal British Legion and government over events for the big day People will be asked to eat fish and chips and sing I Vow To Thee My Country around a chain of beacons to mark the 80th anniversary next year of the end of the second… Read more: Fish and chips for VE Day? Battle begins over how UK marks 80th anniversary - UK consumer confidence drops as household finances are squeezed; Trump tariffs would ‘hit growth’ – business live
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news UK consumer confidence has fallen this month, as households grow gloomier about their financial prospects. The latest poll of consumer sentiment, just released by data firm S&P Global, shows that households reported that their current finances continued to deteriorate in November, while pessimism about the financial… Read more: UK consumer confidence drops as household finances are squeezed; Trump tariffs would ‘hit growth’ – business live - Britons warned to expect ‘disappointing’ rise in energy bills in January
Price cap for Great Britain forecast to rise to £1,736 a year for average dual-fuel bill, according to Cornwall Insights * Business live – latest updates Britons have been warned to expect a “disappointing” rise in energy bills in January, adding pressure to household finances, despite earlier hopes that prices may ease early next year.… Read more: Britons warned to expect ‘disappointing’ rise in energy bills in January - Nigel Slater’s recipes for baked swede and potatoes, and autumn vegetables with aubergine cream
Baking vibrant vegetables will add colour to darker days The garden has turned a buttery yellow, the leaves of the fig and medlar, pear and plum, are mostly fallen now. Sweeping them up is a daily job involving a road-sweeper sized broom. A pleasure, actually. Before I pick up the brush, I put a tray… Read more: Nigel Slater’s recipes for baked swede and potatoes, and autumn vegetables with aubergine cream - FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION: Senior Lead – Programme ManagementICYMI: Negotiable: FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION: Set the bar for greatness… We have an exciting position for a Senior Lead – Programme Management to join our FA Education division. The Senior Lead Burton-On-Trenthttp://dlvr.it/TGDjbh
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- Turn Leftover Veggie Scraps Into Vegetable Stock
ICYMI: Thanksgiving is stock season! Got some leftover vegetables from all those holiday meals? Why not make a stock? Vegetable stock is great for maximizing flavor and minimizing waste. If you’ve ever made a batch of homemade vegetable broth with onion skins, carrot tops, and other kitchen scraps, you know just how good it can be. If you haven’t, and… Read more: Turn Leftover Veggie Scraps Into Vegetable Stock - Oxford relying on ‘Deliveroo-style’ contracts with most tutorials not taught by full-time staff
UK News: Leading university accused of relying on young academics employed on gig-economy terms Oxford University has been accused of relying on academics on “Deliveroo-style” and precarious fixed-term contracts to give the majority of its tutorials, after new research revealed just a third of lessons are taught by full-time professors. Data obtained through freedom of… Read more: Oxford relying on ‘Deliveroo-style’ contracts with most tutorials not taught by full-time staff - Former Tory tells of ‘enormous guilt’ over sharing MPs’ data with catfish
UK News: William Wragg gave phone numbers to an account on Grindr after sharing intimate images of himself The former Tory MP William Wragg has told of the “enormous guilt” he felt after realising he had been catfished into sending explicit photos on the gay dating app Grindr. Police launched an investigation in April after… Read more: Former Tory tells of ‘enormous guilt’ over sharing MPs’ data with catfish - Fish and chips for VE Day? Battle begins over how UK marks 80th anniversary
King’s pageant master is at odds with Royal British Legion and government over events for the big day People will be asked to eat fish and chips and sing I Vow To Thee My Country around a chain of beacons to mark the 80th anniversary next year of the end of the second world war.… Read more: Fish and chips for VE Day? Battle begins over how UK marks 80th anniversary - Mystery surrounds 800-year-old Leicester burial pit containing 123 bodies
Researchers are baffled by 12th-century corpses uncovered at a heritage learning centre built in the garden of Leicester Cathedral after discovery of Richard III’s remains In gardens a few metres from Leicester Cathedral, archaeologists have made a disturbing discovery. Their excavations have revealed a narrow vertical shaft filled with the remains of 123 men, women… Read more: Mystery surrounds 800-year-old Leicester burial pit containing 123 bodies - FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION: Senior Lead – Programme ManagementNegotiable: FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION: Set the bar for greatness… We have an exciting position for a Senior Lead – Programme Management to join our FA Education division. The Senior Lead Burton-On-Trenthttp://dlvr.it/TGD3kT
- Turn Leftover Veggie Scraps Into Vegetable Stock
Thanksgiving is stock season! Got some leftover vegetables from all those holiday meals? Why not make a stock? Vegetable stock is great for maximizing flavor and minimizing waste. If you’ve ever made a batch of homemade vegetable broth with onion skins, carrot tops, and other kitchen scraps, you know just how good it can be. If you haven’t, and you… Read more: Turn Leftover Veggie Scraps Into Vegetable Stock - Cognitive, Antioxidant, and Immunity Ice Cubes Recipe
ICYMI: We’ve been there. You know you need to hydrate, but you’re tired of boring plain water. Did you know there’s a way to spice up your water AND do your body a favor? Yep, you can make your very own nutrient-packed ice cubes! Ahead, we’ll teach you how to make our triple-threat recipes: Antioxidant… Read more: Cognitive, Antioxidant, and Immunity Ice Cubes Recipe - December UK interest rate cut unlikely despite slowdown; vaccine-maker shares hit by RFK Jr nomination – business live
UK News: Latest UK GDP growth report shows UK grew by just 0.1% in July-September, a slowdown on the first half of the year * Few expected Britain to boom but the GDP figures will worry the Treasury * RFK Jr condemned as ‘clear and present danger’ after Trump nomination * Bank of England governor… Read more: December UK interest rate cut unlikely despite slowdown; vaccine-maker shares hit by RFK Jr nomination – business live - Reeves ‘not satisfied’ with growth as Tories accuse Labour of talking down economy – UK politics live
UK News: UK economy at near-standstill as uncertainty over the budget and high interest rates weighed on consumer spending In news that will disappoint those of you who enjoy a Liberal Democrat stunt, PA has just reported that Ed Davey will not, as was planned, be taking a bus-driving lesson at a depot in Oxfordshire,… Read more: Reeves ‘not satisfied’ with growth as Tories accuse Labour of talking down economy – UK politics live - Former Tory tells of ‘enormous guilt’ over sharing MPs’ data with catfish
William Wragg gave phone numbers to an account on Grindr after sharing intimate images of himself The former Tory MP William Wragg has told of the “enormous guilt” he felt after realising he had been catfished into sending explicit photos on the gay dating app Grindr. Police launched an investigation in April after at least… Read more: Former Tory tells of ‘enormous guilt’ over sharing MPs’ data with catfish - Oxford relying on ‘Deliveroo-style’ contracts with most tutorials not taught by full-time staff
Leading university accused of relying on young academics employed on gig-economy terms Oxford University has been accused of relying on academics on “Deliveroo-style” and precarious fixed-term contracts to give the majority of its tutorials, after new research revealed just a third of lessons are taught by full-time professors. Data obtained through freedom of information requests… Read more: Oxford relying on ‘Deliveroo-style’ contracts with most tutorials not taught by full-time staff - UNIVERSITY OF THE ARTS LONDON: External Liaison CoordinatorICYMI: £33,661.00 – £40,377.00 pro-rata per annum: UNIVERSITY OF THE ARTS LONDON: We are seeking to appoint an External Liaison Coordinator for the Art Programme to support programme teams King’s Cross, London (Greater)http://dlvr.it/TGCHQS
- Thanksgiving Salad
ICYMI: Recipe Listings: This Thanksgiving dinner salad recipe combines crisp salad greens with a vibrant array of seasonal ingredients such as apples, pears, dried cranberries, and toasted pecans, all tossed in a tangy vinaigrette, creating a refreshing and flavorful addition to your holiday table. Continue reading Thanksgiving Salad at Recipes From A Pantry.http://dlvr.it/TG9rnhhttp://dlvr.it/TGC8Mw - Cognitive, Antioxidant, and Immunity Ice Cubes Recipe
We’ve been there. You know you need to hydrate, but you’re tired of boring plain water. Did you know there’s a way to spice up your water AND do your body a favor? Yep, you can make your very own nutrient-packed ice cubes! Ahead, we’ll teach you how to make our triple-threat recipes: Antioxidant Ice… Read more: Cognitive, Antioxidant, and Immunity Ice Cubes Recipe - Hospital waiting times in England fall to lowest level in five months – UK politics live
UK News: The waiting list for routine hospital treatment in England has fallen to 7.57m Ministers are urging the live music industry to impose a voluntary levy on tickets to large concerts at stadiums and arenas to help fund grassroots venues. They want the scheme to come into effect next year. They have said they… Read more: Hospital waiting times in England fall to lowest level in five months – UK politics live - Southern Water’s debt downgraded to junk status by Moody’s
UK News: Company close to technical default on some of its debt, underlining UK industry’s precarious state * Business live – latest updates Southern Water’s debt has been downgraded to junk status by the credit rating agency Moody’s in a decision that underlines the precarious state of the UK water industry. Moody’s said Southern’s “history… Read more: Southern Water’s debt downgraded to junk status by Moody’s - December UK interest rate cut unlikely despite slowdown; vaccine-maker shares hit by RFK Jr nomination – business live
Latest UK GDP growth report shows UK grew by just 0.1% in July-September, a slowdown on the first half of the year * Few expected Britain to boom but the GDP figures will worry the Treasury * RFK Jr condemned as ‘clear and present danger’ after Trump nomination * Bank of England governor says Brexit… Read more: December UK interest rate cut unlikely despite slowdown; vaccine-maker shares hit by RFK Jr nomination – business live - Reeves ‘not satisfied’ with growth as Tories accuse Labour of talking down economy – UK politics live
UK economy at near-standstill as uncertainty over the budget and high interest rates weighed on consumer spending In news that will disappoint those of you who enjoy a Liberal Democrat stunt, PA has just reported that Ed Davey will not, as was planned, be taking a bus-driving lesson at a depot in Oxfordshire, due to… Read more: Reeves ‘not satisfied’ with growth as Tories accuse Labour of talking down economy – UK politics live - YELLOW MOON TOURS: Operations ExecutiveICYMI: £35,000 plus annual bonus scheme.: YELLOW MOON TOURS: This is a fantastic opportunity to join the team of a fast growing international private tour operator in an executive capacity. London (Central), London (Greater)http://dlvr.it/TGBDsg
- UNIVERSITY OF THE ARTS LONDON: External Liaison Coordinator£33,661.00 – £40,377.00 pro-rata per annum: UNIVERSITY OF THE ARTS LONDON: We are seeking to appoint an External Liaison Coordinator for the Art Programme to support programme teams King’s Cross, London (Greater)http://dlvr.it/TGBDYl
- Thanksgiving Salad
ICYMI: This Thanksgiving dinner salad recipe combines crisp salad greens with a vibrant array of seasonal ingredients such as apples, pears, dried cranberries, and toasted pecans, all tossed in a tangy vinaigrette, creating a refreshing and flavorful addition to your holiday table. Continue reading Thanksgiving Salad at Recipes From A Pantry.http://dlvr.it/TG8mYGhttp://dlvr.it/TGB5YD - Thanksgiving Salad
Recipe Listings: This Thanksgiving dinner salad recipe combines crisp salad greens with a vibrant array of seasonal ingredients such as apples, pears, dried cranberries, and toasted pecans, all tossed in a tangy vinaigrette, creating a refreshing and flavorful addition to your holiday table. Continue reading Thanksgiving Salad at Recipes From A Pantry.http://dlvr.it/TG9rnhhttp://dlvr.it/TGB5Bf - Streeting says cost of assisted dying bill would hit other NHS services – UK politics live
UK News: Health secretary steps up opposition to mooted reform, saying it would have ‘resource implications’ for other services Wes Streeting, the health secretary, has said that passing a bill to allow assisted dying would limit the ability of the NHS to provide other services. In comments that mark a significant escalation of his opposition… Read more: Streeting says cost of assisted dying bill would hit other NHS services – UK politics live - Post Office to close 115 branches and cut jobs to fund subpostmaster pay rise
UK News: Decision puts 2,000 jobs at risk overall as part of ‘streamlining’ plans that will include £250m pay increase The Post Office plans to close 115 branches and says about 2,000 jobs are at risk as part of a plan that will see post office operator pay increase by £250m over the next five… Read more: Post Office to close 115 branches and cut jobs to fund subpostmaster pay rise - Hospital waiting times in England fall to lowest level in five months – UK politics live
The waiting list for routine hospital treatment in England has fallen to 7.57m Ministers are urging the live music industry to impose a voluntary levy on tickets to large concerts at stadiums and arenas to help fund grassroots venues. They want the scheme to come into effect next year. They have said they will consider… Read more: Hospital waiting times in England fall to lowest level in five months – UK politics live - Southern Water’s debt downgraded to junk status by Moody’s
Company close to technical default on some of its debt, underlining UK industry’s precarious state * Business live – latest updates Southern Water’s debt has been downgraded to junk status by the credit rating agency Moody’s in a decision that underlines the precarious state of the UK water industry. Moody’s said Southern’s “history of material… Read more: Southern Water’s debt downgraded to junk status by Moody’s - UNIVERSITY OF THE ARTS LONDON: Commercial Events ManagerICYMI: £38,394 – £48,144 per annum: UNIVERSITY OF THE ARTS LONDON: We are looking for a dynamic professional with a passion for event management King’s Cross, London UKhttp://dlvr.it/TG99Fd
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- Nigel Slater’s recipe for orzo, smoked mozzarella and thyme
ICYMI: Dish up the rice-sized pasta grains in a cheesy, herby sauce If I could choose just one dish for a cold autumn evening, it would be this calming, gentle pasta recipe with its creamy texture and mild smoky notes. The cheese melts into strings. Peel and thinly slice 3 cloves of garlic. Warm 30g… Read more: Nigel Slater’s recipe for orzo, smoked mozzarella and thyme