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.
- Cocktail of the week: Lima’s pisco Alejandro – recipe | The good mixer
A cinnamon- and nutmeg-spiced chocolatey pisco that’s made in the spirit of the classic brandy alexander The inspiration for this drink comes from the classic brandy alexander – it’s warming, spicy and makes you feel really good. You’ll need to make the pisco infusion ahead of time – you could also use it to make… Read more: Cocktail of the week: Lima’s pisco Alejandro – recipe | The good mixer - Egg mahmoosa, khichri and rose-flavoured jelly: Elana Benjamin’s easy Indian-Jewish recipes
The Jewish-Australian cookbook author shares flavourful family recipes that have travelled to Bondi – via Baghdad and Bombay When I picture my childhood in Sydney, the first image that enters my mind is Nana Hannah’s Bondi apartment, crammed with my Jewish family, the sounds of laughter, and loud conversation interspersed with Arabic and Hindustani. As… Read more: Egg mahmoosa, khichri and rose-flavoured jelly: Elana Benjamin’s easy Indian-Jewish recipes - How to make gumbo – recipe | Felicity Cloake’s Masterclass
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- Campaigners call for action as jellyfish threaten Scottish salmon farms
UK News: String jellyfish species that has killed millions of salmon in Norwegian sea farms reported in Scotland A jellyfish species that has been wreaking havoc on Norway’s salmon industry has made its way to Scotland, causing significant damage and prompting calls for urgent action. The string jellyfish has killed millions of salmon in Norwegian… Read more: Campaigners call for action as jellyfish threaten Scottish salmon farms - Overhaul ‘unsustainable’ incapacity benefits system, Lords committee urges
UK News: Peers call on Labour to carry out ‘fundamental review’ amid rising concerns over retention of Tory plans for £3bn in cuts Labour must carry out a root-and-branch overhaul of the UK’s incapacity benefits system if it is to rein in rising heath-related welfare spending, an influential cross-party Westminster committee has warned. The House… Read more: Overhaul ‘unsustainable’ incapacity benefits system, Lords committee urges - Rukmini Iyer’s quick and easy recipe for one-pan spaghetti puttanesca | Quick and easy
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- Living Wage Foundation accused of accrediting firms not paying the living wage
UK News: Facilities giant called ‘uncaring’ by low-paid cleaners, who believed they were covered by a fair-pay pledge Low-paid cleaners have accused the Living Wage Foundation of giving accreditation to an “uncaring” outsourcing company paying less than the living wage. Facilities services giant OCS is accredited under a bespoke scheme for outsourcing firms. But the… Read more: Living Wage Foundation accused of accrediting firms not paying the living wage - Frankenstein inspired by suicide of Mary Shelley’s half-sister, book reveals
UK News: New collection of author’s diary entries provides tragic insight Frankenstein’s monster, as horror fans know, did not really spark into life with a bolt of lightning, but was born inside the mind of Mary Shelley during a dreary holiday on a mountainside above Geneva. The inspiration came as volcanic ash clouds unexpectedly blocked… Read more: Frankenstein inspired by suicide of Mary Shelley’s half-sister, book reveals - Campaigners call for action as jellyfish threaten Scottish salmon farms
String jellyfish species that has killed millions of salmon in Norwegian sea farms reported in Scotland A jellyfish species that has been wreaking havoc on Norway’s salmon industry has made its way to Scotland, causing significant damage and prompting calls for urgent action. The string jellyfish has killed millions of salmon in Norwegian sea farms… Read more: Campaigners call for action as jellyfish threaten Scottish salmon farms - Overhaul ‘unsustainable’ incapacity benefits system, Lords committee urges
Peers call on Labour to carry out ‘fundamental review’ amid rising concerns over retention of Tory plans for £3bn in cuts Labour must carry out a root-and-branch overhaul of the UK’s incapacity benefits system if it is to rein in rising heath-related welfare spending, an influential cross-party Westminster committee has warned. The House of Lords… Read more: Overhaul ‘unsustainable’ incapacity benefits system, Lords committee urges - Collagen Chai Tea for Glowing Skin with Turmeric and Ginger
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- Humpback whales back in Britain, with rise in sightings from Kent to Isles of Scilly
UK News: More sightings may be a positive sign for growing population but also indicative of effect of climate change The slap of an enormous tail upon grey waters as a humpback whale leaps from the sea is becoming an increasingly possible – although still rare – natural thrill around Britain. The 30-tonne, 15 metre-long… Read more: Humpback whales back in Britain, with rise in sightings from Kent to Isles of Scilly - Plan to demolish UK’s first public beach hut in Bournemouth prompts anger
UK News: Local people criticise council over decision to raze hut built in 1909 to make way for work on nearby pier Admittedly, it looks a little shabby. A wooden slat next to the front door and a window pane are missing and a lick of paint would definitely not go amiss. But in the… Read more: Plan to demolish UK’s first public beach hut in Bournemouth prompts anger - Living Wage Foundation accused of accrediting firms not paying the living wage
Facilities giant called ‘uncaring’ by low-paid cleaners, who believed they were covered by a fair-pay pledge Low-paid cleaners have accused the Living Wage Foundation of giving accreditation to an “uncaring” outsourcing company paying less than the living wage. Facilities services giant OCS is accredited under a bespoke scheme for outsourcing firms. But the company has… Read more: Living Wage Foundation accused of accrediting firms not paying the living wage - Frankenstein inspired by suicide of Mary Shelley’s half-sister, book reveals
New collection of author’s diary entries provides tragic insight Frankenstein’s monster, as horror fans know, did not really spark into life with a bolt of lightning, but was born inside the mind of Mary Shelley during a dreary holiday on a mountainside above Geneva. The inspiration came as volcanic ash clouds unexpectedly blocked out the… Read more: Frankenstein inspired by suicide of Mary Shelley’s half-sister, book reveals - Collagen Chai Tea for Glowing Skin with Turmeric and Ginger
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- I won’t let critics get to me, says Reeves after speculation about her future
UK News: Chancellor says she has the ideas needed to turn things around after week of speculation about whether she can remain in post Rachel Reeves has said she is not going to let her critics get her down after a bruising week of speculation about whether she could be ousted as chancellor. Reeves said… Read more: I won’t let critics get to me, says Reeves after speculation about her future - Flats for sale in fashionable parts of cities in England – in pictures
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Local people criticise council over decision to raze hut built in 1909 to make way for work on nearby pier Admittedly, it looks a little shabby. A wooden slat next to the front door and a window pane are missing and a lick of paint would definitely not go amiss. But in the seaside town… Read more: Plan to demolish UK’s first public beach hut in Bournemouth prompts anger - Humpback whales back in Britain, with rise in sightings from Kent to Isles of Scilly
More sightings may be a positive sign for growing population but also indicative of effect of climate change The slap of an enormous tail upon grey waters as a humpback whale leaps from the sea is becoming an increasingly possible – although still rare – natural thrill around Britain. The 30-tonne, 15 metre-long migratory giants… Read more: Humpback whales back in Britain, with rise in sightings from Kent to Isles of Scilly - Cadbury Mini Eggs Cheesecake Dip
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- Pressure eases on Rachel Reeves as UK economy grows by 0.1% in November
UK News: Data reverses previous 0.1% drop and marks first judgment on impact of chancellor’s budget The UK economy grew by 0.1% in November, reversing a 0.1% drop in the previous month and easing pressure on embattled chancellor Rachel Reeves. The expansion in activity will be welcomed by the Treasury, as it shows the economy… Read more: Pressure eases on Rachel Reeves as UK economy grows by 0.1% in November - Window to stop decline of England’s nature closing fast, watchdog says
UK News: Office for Environmental Protection calls for urgent action after finding government is falling short on most targets The window to stop the decline of England’s nature is swiftly closing, the environmental watchdog has said, as its latest report finds that the government is falling short on most of its targets to improve the… Read more: Window to stop decline of England’s nature closing fast, watchdog says - Flats for sale in fashionable parts of cities in England – in pictures
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Chancellor says she has the ideas needed to turn things around after week of speculation about whether she can remain in post Rachel Reeves has said she is not going to let her critics get her down after a bruising week of speculation about whether she could be ousted as chancellor. Reeves said she is… Read more: I won’t let critics get to me, says Reeves after speculation about her future - HM TREASURY: Senior AnalystICYMI: London: £58,760 – £65,000 / National: £55,760 – £62,000. : HM TREASURY: Are you looking for an exciting new opportunity to be instrumental in the success of priority growth programmes, supplying the analytical insights … London or Darlingtonhttp://dlvr.it/THPDCz
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- Surprise fall in UK inflation to 2.5% eases pressure on Rachel Reeves
UK News: After week of turbulence in markets, December CPI reading shows prices rose at slower rate than in November UK inflation unexpectedly fell in December, handing some breathing space to the chancellor, Rachel Reeves, after a week of turbulence in financial markets. With the government under pressure on the economy, figures from the Office… Read more: Surprise fall in UK inflation to 2.5% eases pressure on Rachel Reeves - Send crisis in England risks creating ‘lost generation’ of children
UK News: Many local authorities facing bankruptcy as government criticised for lack of urgency The crisis in special educational needs and disabilities (Send) in England risks creating a “lost generation” of children, while putting “almost half” of all councils with an education remit in danger of bankruptcy within 15 months, parliament’s spending watchdog has warned.… Read more: Send crisis in England risks creating ‘lost generation’ of children - Pressure eases on Rachel Reeves as UK economy grows by 0.1% in November
Data reverses previous 0.1% drop and marks first judgment on impact of chancellor’s budget The UK economy grew by 0.1% in November, reversing a 0.1% drop in the previous month and easing pressure on embattled chancellor Rachel Reeves. The expansion in activity will be welcomed by the Treasury, as it shows the economy expanded following… Read more: Pressure eases on Rachel Reeves as UK economy grows by 0.1% in November - Window to stop decline of England’s nature closing fast, watchdog says
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This cool, crunchy Sichuan salad, drenched in garlicky dressing and fiery chillies, is now a global favourite. The secret? Make sure you bruise the cucumbers, rather than actually smash them Though I suspect many of us first find ourselves drawn to this Chinese “cold plate” by the faintly surreal overtones of vegetable-based violence suggested by… Read more: How to make the perfect smacked cucumbers – recipe | Felicity Cloake’s How to make the perfect … - HM TREASURY: Senior AnalystLondon: £58,760 – £65,000 / National: £55,760 – £62,000. : HM TREASURY: Are you looking for an exciting new opportunity to be instrumental in the success of priority growth programmes, supplying the analytical insights … London or Darlingtonhttp://dlvr.it/THN5cF
- Drones flying into jails in England and Wales are national security threat, says prisons watchdog
UK News: Chief inspector of prisons issues warning after surge in weapons and drugs flown into high-security facilities Drones have become a “threat to national security”, the prisons watchdog has said, after a surge in the amount of weapons and drugs flown into high-security jails. Charlie Taylor, the chief inspector of prisons, called for urgent… Read more: Drones flying into jails in England and Wales are national security threat, says prisons watchdog - Beverley Knight to play rock’n’roll pioneer Sister Rosetta Tharpe
UK News: The Olivier-winning star ‘excited and honoured’ to take the lead in the UK premiere of Marie and Rosetta, a 1940s-set two-hander from George Brant Beverley Knight is to play Sister Rosetta Tharpe in a drama about the gospel singer and guitarist who became known as “the godmother of rock’n’roll”. Written by US playwright… Read more: Beverley Knight to play rock’n’roll pioneer Sister Rosetta Tharpe - Surprise fall in UK inflation to 2.5% eases pressure on Rachel Reeves
After week of turbulence in markets, December CPI reading shows prices rose at slower rate than in November UK inflation unexpectedly fell in December, handing some breathing space to the chancellor, Rachel Reeves, after a week of turbulence in financial markets. With the government under pressure on the economy, figures from the Office for National… Read more: Surprise fall in UK inflation to 2.5% eases pressure on Rachel Reeves - Send crisis in England risks creating ‘lost generation’ of children
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UK News: Deloitte and BDO data underlines sharpest fall in employment expectations since Covid pandemic Business leaders plan to cut costs and rein in hiring in response to government tax increases set out in the autumn budget, with employment expectations taking the sharpest tumble since the start of the coronavirus pandemic. A net two-thirds of… Read more: Tax rises will push business leaders to cut costs and hiring, surveys show - Most violent or sexual offences went unsolved in UK crime hotspots last year
UK News: Exclusive: About 89% of such crimes closed without a suspect being caught or charged in the year to June 2024 * Tory police cuts are only part of the crisis affecting victims of crime Victims are being “let down time and time again” by police, a minister has said, as almost every violent… Read more: Most violent or sexual offences went unsolved in UK crime hotspots last year - Drones flying into jails in England and Wales are national security threat, says prisons watchdog
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UK News: Diplomats have advised the UK prime minister to have a face-saving response just in case he comes low down on the list at the inauguration Donald Trump may invite populist rightwing leaders from Europe such as Italy’s Giorgia Meloni and Hungarian prime minister Viktor Orbán to the White House before Keir Starmer, senior UK… Read more: Trump ‘beauty parade’ may favour populist right leaders over Starmer - UK officials urged to act ‘months ago’ on child sexual abuse inquiry’s demands
UK News: Campaigners claim no progress made with government on implementing recommendations until Elon Musk row Campaigners met government officials months ago to urge them to implement recommendations from the independent inquiry into child sexual abuse (IICSA) in England and Wales, but said no progress had been made until recent days. One campaigner who was… Read more: UK officials urged to act ‘months ago’ on child sexual abuse inquiry’s demands - Tax rises will push business leaders to cut costs and hiring, surveys show
Deloitte and BDO data underlines sharpest fall in employment expectations since Covid pandemic Business leaders plan to cut costs and rein in hiring in response to government tax increases set out in the autumn budget, with employment expectations taking the sharpest tumble since the start of the coronavirus pandemic. A net two-thirds of finance directors… Read more: Tax rises will push business leaders to cut costs and hiring, surveys show - Most violent or sexual offences went unsolved in UK crime hotspots last year
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- A Healthy But Hearty Winter Crunch Lentil Salad Recipe
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UK News: Actors Samuel West and Paapa Essiedu join calls for urgent action to protect and expand access to arts World-leading drama schools in England are facing a financial crisis that threatens to turn back the clock, shutting down opportunities for talented young people from diverse and less privileged backgrounds, according to leading figures in… Read more: ‘National catastrophe’: drama school funding crisis in England sparks concern - Rail passengers face disruption from Avanti strikes every Sunday until June
UK News: Train managers on west coast mainline to take action from 12 January to 25 May in dispute over rest-day working Passengers on Great Britain’s west coast mainline have been warned of disruption to Avanti services on every Sunday from this weekend to the end of May. Train managers represented by the the National… Read more: Rail passengers face disruption from Avanti strikes every Sunday until June - Trump ‘beauty parade’ may favour populist right leaders over Starmer
Diplomats have advised the UK prime minister to have a face-saving response just in case he comes low down on the list at the inauguration Donald Trump may invite populist rightwing leaders from Europe such as Italy’s Giorgia Meloni and Hungarian prime minister Viktor Orbán to the White House before Keir Starmer, senior UK diplomats believe.… Read more: Trump ‘beauty parade’ may favour populist right leaders over Starmer - UK officials urged to act ‘months ago’ on child sexual abuse inquiry’s demands
Campaigners claim no progress made with government on implementing recommendations until Elon Musk row Campaigners met government officials months ago to urge them to implement recommendations from the independent inquiry into child sexual abuse (IICSA) in England and Wales, but said no progress had been made until recent days. One campaigner who was present at… Read more: UK officials urged to act ‘months ago’ on child sexual abuse inquiry’s demands - SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL: Adults Senior Social WorkerICYMI: Up to £46399 per annum: SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL: This role has a starting salary of £46,399 per annum based on a 36 hour working week. We are excited to be hiring a new Senior Social Worker to join o Weybridgehttp://dlvr.it/THJFnD
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- A Healthy But Hearty Winter Crunch Lentil Salad Recipe
Look, I love a good salad, but who wants to deal with sad, limp greens that leave you hungry an hour later? This Winter Crunch Lentil Salad is different. It’s hearty. It’s packed with plant-based protein. It’s loaded with texture, and it has just the right balance of salty, sweet, and tangy. Meal-prepping for the… Read more: A Healthy But Hearty Winter Crunch Lentil Salad Recipe - Ticket resale prices for live UK events to be capped in crackdown on touts
UK News: Viagogo and StubHub platforms to be hit by cap of face value plus 30% or less The price at which tickets for live events can be resold is to be capped under “gamechanging” proposals put forward by the government to crack down on touting in the sector. In a move hailed by music… Read more: Ticket resale prices for live UK events to be capped in crackdown on touts - ‘The scale is blowing my mind’: Bradford ready to shift perceptions as city of culture
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Actors Samuel West and Paapa Essiedu join calls for urgent action to protect and expand access to arts World-leading drama schools in England are facing a financial crisis that threatens to turn back the clock, shutting down opportunities for talented young people from diverse and less privileged backgrounds, according to leading figures in the arts.… Read more: ‘National catastrophe’: drama school funding crisis in England sparks concern - Rail passengers face disruption from Avanti strikes every Sunday until June
Train managers on west coast mainline to take action from 12 January to 25 May in dispute over rest-day working Passengers on Great Britain’s west coast mainline have been warned of disruption to Avanti services on every Sunday from this weekend to the end of May. Train managers represented by the the National Union of… Read more: Rail passengers face disruption from Avanti strikes every Sunday until June - The British Academy: Deputy Head of Policy (Research)ICYMI: £50,290 per annum: The British Academy: The British Academy – the UK’s national body for the humanities and social sciences – is seeking a Deputy Head of Higher Education Policy to join o… SW1Y 5AH, London (Greater)http://dlvr.it/THHPTl
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Viagogo and StubHub platforms to be hit by cap of face value plus 30% or less The price at which tickets for live events can be resold is to be capped under “gamechanging” proposals put forward by the government to crack down on touting in the sector. In a move hailed by music industry figures,… Read more: Ticket resale prices for live UK events to be capped in crackdown on touts - ‘The scale is blowing my mind’: Bradford ready to shift perceptions as city of culture
From a spectacular theatrical opening to Afrobeat brass bands via David Hockney and Wallace and Gromit, the city has big plans * Bradford city of culture: five events to look out for in 2025 Below-zero temperatures are forecast at City Park on Friday evening but the warmth radiating from Bradford’s mighty UK city of culture… Read more: ‘The scale is blowing my mind’: Bradford ready to shift perceptions as city of culture - No titleICYMI: Negotiable: SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL: The starting salary for this permanent, full-time position is £32,512 per annum based on a 36 hour working week. This role is open to hybrid working a Reigatehttp://dlvr.it/THGKTl
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- Labour hopes ‘new deal for farmers’ can reset relationship with industry
UK News: Steve Reed to announce focus on making farming ‘more profitable and sustainable’ at Oxford Farming Conference The government is aiming to reset its relationship with farmers with what it describes as a “new deal” for the industry. Farmers have protested in their tens of thousands after controversial changes were made to agricultural inheritance… Read more: Labour hopes ‘new deal for farmers’ can reset relationship with industry - Coffee drinkers reap health boost – but only if they do it in the morning
UK News: Pre-lunch brewers enjoy lower risk of death, analysis finds, but benefit vanishes among all-day drinkers People who get their coffee hit in the morning reap benefits that are not seen in those who have shots later in the day, according to the first major study into the health benefits of the drink at… Read more: Coffee drinkers reap health boost – but only if they do it in the morning - How to make chips without potatoes | Kitchen aide
ICYMI: Parsnips, beetroot and cassava all make great chips, say our culinary experts It’s hard to deny the allure of a big ol’ pile of hot, fat, crisp, salty chips, but with the festive season finally over, now is a time to ring the changes. And if that means swapping your spuds for another veg,… Read more: How to make chips without potatoes | Kitchen aide - Squash time! Alice Zaslavsky’s recipe for zucchini and corn slice
This simple slice of summer topped with cheddar and fresh tomatoes is a favourite in the cookbook author’s household. Serve it hot or straight out of the fridge * Check out more Alice Zaslavsky recipes * More summer essentials * Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast This little slice of… Read more: Squash time! Alice Zaslavsky’s recipe for zucchini and corn slice - No titleICYMI: Up to £62600 per annum: WELLCOME TRUST: Salary: £62,600Closing date: Sunday, 19 January 2025Contract type: Permanent. The Wellcome Trust is a global charitable foundation. We improve health City of Londonhttp://dlvr.it/THD5zB
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- British AI startup with government ties is developing tech for military drones
UK News: Exclusive: Concerns raised over role of Faculty AI, which has worked with NHS and government safety body A company that has worked closely with the UK government on artificial intelligence safety, the NHS and education is also developing AI for military drones. The consultancy Faculty AI has “experience developing and deploying AI models… Read more: British AI startup with government ties is developing tech for military drones - Luxury tights brand Wolford apologises for delays to orders and refunds
UK News: Exclusive: Skinwear firm admits delivery services overstretched amid heavy criticism from customers The luxury tights and lingerie brand Wolford has apologised after heavy criticism from customers over delays to orders and refunds, admitting its delivery services were overstretched. Shoppers have taken to the reviews site Trustpilot to warn others against making orders, with… Read more: Luxury tights brand Wolford apologises for delays to orders and refunds - Labour hopes ‘new deal for farmers’ can reset relationship with industry
Steve Reed to announce focus on making farming ‘more profitable and sustainable’ at Oxford Farming Conference The government is aiming to reset its relationship with farmers with what it describes as a “new deal” for the industry. Farmers have protested in their tens of thousands after controversial changes were made to agricultural inheritance tax and… Read more: Labour hopes ‘new deal for farmers’ can reset relationship with industry - Coffee drinkers reap health boost – but only if they do it in the morning
Pre-lunch brewers enjoy lower risk of death, analysis finds, but benefit vanishes among all-day drinkers People who get their coffee hit in the morning reap benefits that are not seen in those who have shots later in the day, according to the first major study into the health benefits of the drink at different times.… Read more: Coffee drinkers reap health boost – but only if they do it in the morning - Coffee drinkers reap health boost – but only if they do it in the morning
Pre-lunch brewers enjoy lower risk of death, analysis finds, but benefit vanishes among all-day drinkers People who get their coffee hit in the morning reap benefits that are not seen in those who have shots later in the day, according to the first major study into the health benefits of the drink at different times.… Read more: Coffee drinkers reap health boost – but only if they do it in the morning - Rukmini Iyer’s quick and easy recipe for tamarind chickpeas with cavolo nero | Quick and easy
ICYMI: A hearty, sweet-and-sour vegetarian curry that’s ready in half an hour Tamarind chickpeas – a little sweet, a little sour – are my absolute favourite, and I never run out of ways to cook them. This version is simply boosted with chilli, cumin and sugar, so there’s no long list of spices, either. Fresh… Read more: Rukmini Iyer’s quick and easy recipe for tamarind chickpeas with cavolo nero | Quick and easy - How to make chips without potatoes | Kitchen aide
Parsnips, beetroot and cassava all make great chips, say our culinary experts It’s hard to deny the allure of a big ol’ pile of hot, fat, crisp, salty chips, but with the festive season finally over, now is a time to ring the changes. And if that means swapping your spuds for another veg, so… Read more: How to make chips without potatoes | Kitchen aide - No titleICYMI: £11.64 per hour : NATIONAL TRUST: As the public face of our properties, you’ll provide a warm, friendly welcome, give information about the property, answer questions and make sure … CB25 9EJ, Cambridgehttp://dlvr.it/THD6BD
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- UK weather: ‘extensive flooding’ closes M5 in Gloucestershire as heavy snow and ice causes travel chaos across country – live
UK News: Impact of severe weather felt across UK as road, rail and air travel continue to be disrupted by snow, ice and flooding In England, National Highways have notified drivers that several stretches of A-roads are closed due to weather conditions. That includes: A66 in Cumbria in both directions between the A1M and the… Read more: UK weather: ‘extensive flooding’ closes M5 in Gloucestershire as heavy snow and ice causes travel chaos across country – live - Warning of ‘skills chasm’ amid huge UK regional divide in qualifications
UK News: Learning and Work Institute says 71% of Londoners and 65% of adults in Scotland will have degree by 2035, compared with 29% in East Yorkshire Economic growth in the UK risks being held back by a “skills chasm” between regions, as London and the south-east suck in highly qualified workers, according to a… Read more: Warning of ‘skills chasm’ amid huge UK regional divide in qualifications
