Here are some of the top news stories happening in the United Kingdom today:
- Housing Crisis: Keir Starmer’s plan to address the housing crisis faces its first major test, as he aims to overcome local resistance to new developments.1
- Healthcare Strain: Hospitals are facing a “tidal wave” of winter viruses, particularly flu, putting significant pressure on the NHS.2
- Sara Sharif Murder Trial: A dramatic admission by Sara’s father has shocked the courtroom and left jurors questioning the circumstances of her death.3
- Government Housing Targets: The government aims to build 370,000 new homes in England each year to tackle the housing shortage, but the locations of these developments are still being determined.4
- Spellow Library Reopening: A special lantern parade marked the reopening of Spellow Library, which was damaged in a fire during riots.5
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.
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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
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- 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
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- ‘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
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- 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
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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
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- 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
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- 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 …
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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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 - Annual rent for newly let UK home £3,240 higher than 2021, research finds
UK News: Rents have risen by 27% since end of pandemic lockdowns, while earnings have increased by 19% The average cost of renting a newly let UK home is now £3,240 higher than at the end of the pandemic lockdowns, after three years of rental increases outstripping rises in earnings, research shows. Rents have risen… Read more: Annual rent for newly let UK home £3,240 higher than 2021, research finds - UK financial watchdog delays Shein listing amid supply chain scrutiny
Concerns also raised over allegations about labour practices at fast-fashion retailer’s suppliers Continue reading…http://dlvr.it/TGkyJY - British energy firms told to offer ‘zero’ standing charge tariff by next winter
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” on gas… Read more: British energy firms told to offer ‘zero’ standing charge tariff by next winter - Quick, sticky and not too tricky: Alice Zaslavsky’s recipe for eggplant, tofu and noodle salad
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 strips,… Read more: Quick, sticky and not too tricky: Alice Zaslavsky’s recipe for eggplant, tofu and noodle salad - SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL: Head of Acquisitions and DisposalsICYMI: £79260 – £87153 per annum: SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL: This role has a starting salary of £79,260 per annum, based on a 36-hour working week.We are seeking a Head of Acquisitions and Disposals to lead its Reigatehttp://dlvr.it/TGkP6q
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- FTSE group Ashtead to shift primary listing to New York in blow to UK
UK News: Construction rental group has been listed in London since 1986 but makes nearly all its profits in the US * Business live – latest updates Ashtead Group, the £27bn construction rental company, plans to shift its primary listing to New York in the latest blow to the London stock market. The company, which… Read more: FTSE group Ashtead to shift primary listing to New York in blow to UK - Six charged with being members of banned PKK group in London
UK News: Individuals arrested last month are accused of belonging to Kurdistan Workers’ party, Met police say Six people have been charged with being part of the banned Kurdistan Workers’ party (PKK) after an investigation by counter-terrorism police. Turkan Ozcan, 59, Mazlum Sayak, 27, Berfin Kerban, 31, Ali Boyraz, 62, Ercan Akbal, 56, and Agit… Read more: Six charged with being members of banned PKK group in London - Four new prisons to be built but space could still run out, minister warns – UK politics live
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 of Justice… Read more: Four new prisons to be built but space could still run out, minister warns – UK politics live - Annual rent for newly let UK home £3,240 higher than 2021, research finds
Rents have risen by 27% since end of pandemic lockdowns, while earnings have increased by 19% The average cost of renting a newly let UK home is now £3,240 higher than at the end of the pandemic lockdowns, after three years of rental increases outstripping rises in earnings, research shows. Rents have risen by 27%… Read more: Annual rent for newly let UK home £3,240 higher than 2021, research finds - Smoked salmon pancakes, mincemeat mascarpone, fig ice-cream – Nigel Slater’s Christmas treat recipes
ICYMI: Sweet and savoury dishes to share throughout the festive season, including pork and lemon meatballs and hazelnut and pistachio praline No matter what time of year it is, the smell of toasted nuts will always make me think of Christmas. Yes, I might spot the occasional chestnut roaster on the street, but more so the… Read more: Smoked salmon pancakes, mincemeat mascarpone, fig ice-cream – Nigel Slater’s Christmas treat recipes