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OPINION - It’s time to bring student loans in line with the cost of living

This year, for the first time, two thirds of first-year students intend to find part-time jobs to augment maintenance loans that barely cover rent, let alone food or travel to campus, says Ucas. Some universities, including Anglia Ruskin’s London campuses, are moving to three-day weeks to facilitate part-time work.

Evening Standard · Sep 7, 2023

A guide to finding happiness in London

London: city of superlatives. But studies have shown ‘happiest’ isn’t one of them. Kate Wills examines the forces at play that can help us get a smile on our face

Evening Standard · Sep 7, 2023

OPINION - Rachel Johnson: Scorchio! As we sizzle in the sun let’s cheer this Hot Milf summer

During my Mykonos to London City flight this August, I gazed down at the Alps, engrossed in the thought-sequence I use to self-soothe during any turbulence in life as well as air travel.

Evening Standard · Sep 7, 2023

Pub Quiz Has Celebrity Hosts Like Bryan Cranston And Judi Dench

Michael Sheen asked about ten countries that end with the word 'land' from outside the Sydney Opera House

Zenger · Sep 7, 2023

Why is is so hot in September? UK prepares for record-breaking heat

London is hot and humid – but what is causing these unusual September conditions?

Evening Standard · Sep 7, 2023

Police comb the UK and put airports on alert for an escaped prison inmate awaiting terrorism trial

British police are hunting across the country and have put airports on alert for a former soldier who escaped from a London prison while awaiting trial on terrorism charges

The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2023

Diners would pay more for food if staff were on the real living wage, new study says

Charities are calling on more hospitality businesses to increase wages to better support a young and diverse workforce

Evening Standard · Sep 7, 2023

Lloyd’s of London returns to profit with ‘bulletproof’ balance sheet

World famous insurance marketplace secures payment from Russian insurers over seized planes

Evening Standard · Sep 7, 2023

Indian beauty brand Kama Ayurveda opens its first overseas store in London

Kama Ayurveda has also entered a partnership with British retailer Harrods, where it will launch a counter on the fifth floor of the iconic luxury departmental store in October.

The Hindu · Sep 7, 2023

Jack Whitehall praises ‘amazing’ girlfriend Roxy Horner as he shares first photos of his newborn daughter

The model, 32, gave birth at the Lindo Wing at St Mary’s in London

Evening Standard · Sep 7, 2023