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Striking east London healthcare workers to stage rally in row over pay

Unite union says 'Grinch' will hand Christmas card addressed to Health Secretary over 'Scrooge' pay

Evening Standard · Dec 15, 2023

Cocoa Prices Fall Back as Dollar Strength Induces Long Liquidation

March ICE NY cocoa (CCH24 ) on Friday closed -23 (-0.54%), and Mar ICE London cocoa #7 (CAH24 ) closed +2 (+0.06%). NY cocoa prices on Friday closed lower as a stronger dollar induced some long liquidation pressure after the 3-month rally. Cocoa prices remain underpinned by the outlook for...

Barchart · Dec 15, 2023

Deal struck between Sadiq Khan and United Airlines for mayor's US trip sparks complaint

Fresh details have emerged of a deal struck between City Hall and the US airline as part of the mayor's trip to three American cities last year

Evening Standard · Dec 15, 2023

Sunderland close to appointing former Rangers manager Michael Beale

Sunderland are in advanced talks with Michael Beale and a deal to make the 43-year-old Londoner their new head coach is all but rubber-stamped

The Guardian - UK · Dec 15, 2023

Hyde Park terror plotter Edward Little jailed for at least 16 years

Edward Little has been jailed for at least 16 years after admitting planning a terror attack at Speaker's Corner with a gun

Evening Standard · Dec 15, 2023

Cosy pubs for winter: 10 of London's best for cold winter nights

A roaring fire, candles on tables, a hunk of beef, a pint of bitter

Evening Standard · Dec 15, 2023

FACT CHECK: Ian Murray claims Scots will move to London due to tax rises

“Ian Murray says more Scots will head to London if Humza Yousaf raises taxes” ...

The National (Scotland) · Dec 15, 2023

Improving Tottenham out to put a dent in Arsenal’s WSL title ambitions

After only losing on penalties in the midweek League Cup tie, Spurs want to win a WSL north London derby for the first time

The Guardian - UK · Dec 15, 2023

Cancer: people living in England's poorest areas at higher risk of death – new study

Nationally, the risk of dying from most cancers is falling thanks to improvements in screening, diagnostics and treatment. But new research shows stark health inequalities still exist in England when it comes to cancer care. The study found that people who live in the poorest parts of England have more…

The Conversation · Dec 15, 2023

Just Stop Oil supporter given 'shock' six month sentence following London protest

JUST Stop Oil has said one of its supporters has received a “shock” six-month jail sentence for slow marching on a London road.

The National (Scotland) · Dec 15, 2023