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Train strikes 2023: Everything you need to know about September and October rail industrial action

‘This is a political dispute caused by the government,’ claims train drivers’ union

The Independent UK · Sep 24, 2023

High-speed rail was touted as a game-changer in Britain. Costs are making the government think twice

The British government is considering scrapping a big chunk of an overdue and over-budget high-speed rail line once touted as a way to attract jobs and investment to northern England

The Independent UK · Sep 24, 2023

Downton Abbey star Michelle Dockery marries Jasper Waller-Bridge in intimate London ceremony

Jasper’s sister, Emmy-winning British actor Phoebe Waller-Bridge, led the army of British film and TV talent at the wedding, including Lily James and Lesley Manville

The Independent UK · Sep 24, 2023

Hundreds descend on London to protest against Rishi Sunak’s ban on XL bully dogs

Protesters march through capital with signs saying ‘don’t bully our bullies’ and ‘muzzle Rishi’

Evening Standard · Sep 24, 2023

Uttarakhand CM Dhami leads delegation to UK to attract investors

CM Dhami embarks on 3-day UK tour to attract investors for Uttarakhand Global Investor Summit. He'll hold roadshows in London & Birmingham & meet world's big business houses.

The Hindu · Sep 24, 2023

One Fine Day by Matthew Parker review – compelling portrait of the British empire on the brink of decline

Through the prism of a single September day in 1923, from Jamaica to London to a tiny Pacific island, Parker captures peak British imperialism in vivid detail

The Guardian - UK · Sep 24, 2023

Tendril, London: ‘A hotbed of vegetable-love’ – restaurant review

Vegan Tendril has put down roots in meaty Mayfair and is doing smart things with great produce

The Guardian - UK · Sep 24, 2023

Aussie canoeing great Fox wins her 14th world title

Australian paddling great Jess Fox has won the 14th world championship gold medal of her career, taking the individual kayak crown in London.

AAP · Sep 23, 2023

Sunak set to cut off HS2’s northern leg as costs spiral – reports

Rishi Sunak has publicly refused to guarantee the high-speed line will go to Manchester and is reportedly set to wield the axe.

The Independent UK · Sep 23, 2023

Grant Shapps hints at change to HS2 plans amid £8bn cost shock

Defence secretary says it would be ‘irresponsible’ to finance scheme if cost soars

Evening Standard · Sep 23, 2023