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Cocoa Prices Recover as Dollar Weakness Sparks Short Covering

December ICE NY cocoa (CCZ25 ) on Thursday closed up +165 (+3.34%), and December ICE London cocoa #7 (CAZ25 ) closed up +83 (+2.19%). Cocoa prices rallied sharply on Thursday as a weaker dollar sparked short covering in cocoa futures, which had become heavily oversold following the sharp selloff seen...

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MI5 ‘very relaxed’ about proposed Chinese super-embassy in London, sources say

Senior Security Service officers told Commons speaker in private meeting they can tackle espionage risks

The Guardian - UK

'Too little, too late': Former UK government slammed for its initial COVID-19 response

The inquiry found that chaos at the heart of the Conservative government and a failure to take COVID-19 seriously potentially cost 23,000 lives in England alone.

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'Lockdown may be only way to stop London NHS collapse in 15 days', Cummings warned Johnson as Covid virus spread

Details of fraught meetings at the heart of Government on how to protect the capital were laid bare in a damning report by the Covid Inquiry

Evening Standard

Serious Fraud Office arrests two men over suspected £20m crypto fraud

Law enforcement agency raids two sites in West Yorkshire and London as it appeals for information

The Guardian - UK

FTSE 100 up but mixed US jobs data tempers gains

The FTSE 100 index closed up 20.24 points, or 0.2%, at 9,527.65. It had earlier traded as high as 9,593.83.

Evening Standard

Sugar Prices Consolidate This Week's Gains

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26 ) today is down -0.01 (-0.07%), and March London ICE white sugar #5 (SWH26 ) is unchanged. Sugar prices today are little changed as they consolidate recent gains. On Wednesday, sugar prices rose to 3.5-week highs on positive carryover from Tuesday, when India's food...

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London New Year's Eve fireworks: How to buy tickets

With the final round of tickets dropping next week, here’s everything you need to know about the iconic event:

Evening Standard

Cocoa Prices Rebound on Technical Short Covering

December ICE NY cocoa (CCZ25 ) today is up +164 (+3.32%), and December ICE London cocoa #7 (CAZ25 ) is up +72 (+1.90%). Cocoa prices are sharply higher today as dollar weakness sparked short covering in cocoa futures, which had become heavily oversold following the sharp selloff seen over the...

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Moment police take down two knife-wielding robbers in London

A pair of knife-wielding robbers in London were tackled to the ground and arrested by the Metropolitan Police in just eight minutes following a chase.

The Independent UK

Cynthia Erivo Shared The Incredible Story Behind How A Fan Finding Her Lost Hat Led To A Viral Meme Her

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Pictured: Elderly man, 87, dies after robbery and assault outside Post Office branch in north London

Police were called to reports of a robbery and assault on High Street, Ponders End, Enfield, just after 11am on October 30

Evening Standard

Artist Louise Giovanelli on her epic church installation: "I love awe, devotion, worship"

A new installation on St Mary-le-Strand Church by artist Louise Giovanelli is bringing a grand and thought-provoking spectacle to the Strand Aldwych

Evening Standard

Three London streets named the best in the UK for independent shops

Factors such as the quantity of independent shops, the street’s vibrancy, and its overall aesthetic appeal were considered

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London minicab chaos: Drivers unable to work will get compensation, says Sadiq Khan

Mayor is told enormous backlog is leaving many drivers, including those working for Uber, in destitution and unable to feed families

Evening Standard

Decision on trans swimmers at Hampstead Heath ponds to be made next year

A consultation is underway on how the north London ponds should be run

Evening Standard

The 20 players who could miss Arsenal vs Tottenham as injuries mount for north London derby

Gunners could be without eight first-team stars as Spurs may miss 12

Evening Standard

Is this London's most Christmassy walk?

From Claridge’s to the Regent Street angels, this dazzling Mayfair stroll has gone viral as London’s most Christmassy walk — but does it live up to the hype?

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‘It’s Very, Very Festive, and Everyone Feels Welcome’ – Explore a Chic London Apartment That’s Been Taken from ‘Crumbling Ruin’ to Cozy Family Home

Every corner of this character-filled London home exudes a charm that instantly fills you with a sense of ease and happiness

Evening Standard

Michael Buble wax figure ushers in festive period at Madame Tussauds London

The wax figure is returning to the attraction floor following updates by the studio team.

The Guardian - UK

Reeves to back DLR extension in major boost for deprived London district

Treasury source says chancellor will announce £1.7bn plan for rail link to Thamesmead in south-east of capital

Evening Standard

Rupert Grint delights north London locals as he helps switch on Highgate’s Christmas lights

It is the second time the 37-year-old actor has helped with the town’s festivities

Evening Standard

Man misses not guilty verdict over ‘graffiti art’ at US embassy

Daniel Parmenter, 44, denied intending to cause alarm and claimed that staff at the embassy would recognise it was not an explosive device.

Evening Standard

Bizarre AI Christmas mural above London restaurant is removed after being mocked mercilessly

The mural which stood proudly in Kingston’s top tourist area featured Christmas revellers missing limbs and dogs morphing into birds

Evening Standard

Wreath-making workshops with London's top florists to book now before they get booked up

From traditional arrangements to bold contemporary looks, here are the best wreath-making workshops to book now for November and December

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