Tsiakkos & Charcoal, London: ‘It’s just so damn lovely’ – restaurant review There’s nothing new about this wonderful Greek restaurant in west London, writes Jay Rayner, but that’s exactly the point The Guardian - UK · Dec 11, 2022
Nurses’ union ‘ready to pause strikes’ if health secretary agrees to pay talks RCN has reportedly offered to ‘press pause’ on planned strike action The Independent UK · Dec 10, 2022
Exclusive: health unions offer to pause NHS strikes if government join pay talks Royal College of Nursing and Unison call on health secretary to negotiate with them to avoid action at Christmas and new year The Guardian - UK · Dec 10, 2022
In the ‘Bakhmut meat grinder’, deadlocked enemy forces slog it out Ukrainians have the technical advantage but Russians persist in sacrificing troops to take an area with no strategic value The Guardian - UK · Dec 10, 2022
The Cure review – the doyens of doom A devoted multi-generational audience aren’t disappointed as Robert Smith and band double down on desolations old and new The Guardian - UK · Dec 10, 2022
Guardian and Observer charity appeal 2022: support those helping in cost of living crisis UK charities helping people in poverty and hardship – Locality and Citizens Advice – will share raised funds The Guardian - UK · Dec 9, 2022
Help us support local communities to tackle cost of living crisis This appeal is a crucial flag of solidarity with those who suffer injustice, and recognition of those transforming lives The Guardian - UK · Dec 9, 2022
Seven Empty Houses by Samanta Schweblin review – addictive short stories The Argentinian author explores domestic suspense and psychological imbalance in a disturbing and compelling collection The Guardian - UK · Dec 9, 2022
Observer Give a Gift appeal moves into final weekend as charities prepare a special Christmas The toy appeal helps disadvantaged children receive a present for their festive period. Daily Record · Dec 8, 2022
Too Much by Tom Allen review – life after losing Dad Known for his arch humour, the comedian Tom Allen paints a moving portrait of his father and their relationship The Guardian - UK · Dec 8, 2022
Far-Right Lawyer Drops Neo-Nazi Lawsuit, Celebrates Fascist Thanksgiving Despite denying involvement in the Aryan Freedom Network and Patriot Front, lawyer Jason Lee Van Dyke has gathered with both groups Texas Observer · Dec 6, 2022
Fear of the F-word: Somalia avoids famine declaration as hunger spreads Government fears interference from foreign aid agencies could destabilise development policy in a country hit by conflict and the climate crisis – yet people are dying of malnutrition The Guardian - UK · Dec 6, 2022
Artist Nan Goldin on addiction and taking on the Sackler dynasty: ‘I wanted to tell my truth’ Her battle against the billionaires who fuelled the opioid epidemic upended the art establishment. As a film about her life is released, she talks about family tragedy and her journey to activism The Guardian - UK · Dec 4, 2022
Overloaded GPs forced to limit access to online consulting site Triage system eConsult was supposed to improve patient care but surgeries are having to switch it off for periods as demand soars The Guardian - UK · Dec 4, 2022
The Guardian - UK · Dec 4, 2022 December of discontent: will strikers or government and management take the blame? The Christmas calendar is packed with disruptive industrial action and public anger could deepen Rishi Sunak’s woes
The Guardian - UK · Dec 4, 2022 Keir Starmer warned by Labour peers not to waste political capital on Lords reform Policy could distract party from pushing through other urgent measures, leader is told
The Guardian - UK · Dec 4, 2022 ‘I came through the other side’: Kathy Burke on depression, the menopause and her ‘fantasy funerals’ podcast Despite bringing us many of our funniest TV moments, Kathy Burke has faced some dark and troubling times. Here, she talks to Sophie Heawood about solving her problems, the joy of young people, and why we should all ‘laugh at death’
The Guardian - UK · Dec 4, 2022 How healthy were Britons in 1990? The Observer invstigates the nation’s health – with some surprising results
The Guardian - UK · Dec 4, 2022 Pascor, London: ‘Food that demands you have a good time’ – restaurant review With sizzling good food at affordable prices, this neighbourhood joint in Kensington is full of welcome surprises, says Jay Rayner
The Guardian - UK · Dec 3, 2022 Ministers accused of ‘spoiling for a fight’ with nurses over pay While health secretary Steve Barclay says he will not negotiate, unions suggest the compromise reached in Scotland could help avert strikes
The Guardian - UK · Dec 3, 2022 Revealed: UK has failed to resettle Afghans facing torture and death despite promise Those who risked their lives helping British government face a ‘toxic combination of incompetence and indifference’
The Guardian - UK · Dec 3, 2022 ‘I love writing for children’: Emma Thompson and Axel Scheffler on their amazing shaggy dog story The Oscar-winning actor and the Gruffalo illustrator have teamed up to create a tale about a scruffy hound. They discuss corgis, comic books and how their friendship began
The Guardian - UK · Dec 3, 2022 Serbia fans ‘showed fascist slogans and sang about killing Albanians’ at game Serbia supporters displayed fascist slogans and aimed racist chants towards ethnic Albanians during the game against Switzerland, an eyewitness has said
The Guardian - UK · Dec 3, 2022 Food bank Britain: five months on the frontline of the new emergency service The people who depend on the food bank in one affluent area of London tell their stories of struggle and solidarity, revealing the daily reality of the cost of living crisis
The Guardian - UK · Dec 3, 2022 Brexit has fuelled surge in UK food prices, says Bank of England policymaker Britons need to be kept aware of the cost of leaving the EU, says Swati Dhingra