My award goes to... our film critics reveal their personal Oscars shortlists Ahead of the official Academy nominations, Observer film critics pick their own favourites The Guardian - UK · Feb 6, 2022
Not Inevitable that Johnson Will Go, UK Business Minister Says British Business Minister Kwasi Kwarteng said on Sunday it was not at all inevitable that Boris Johnson would have to stand down, as he gave the prime minister his backing over a recent row about his conduct. Johnson has been engulfed in a state of crisis for around three months,… Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 6, 2022
Covid news: Chinese city of Baise ‘sealed off’ after Omicron outbreak; Papua New Guinea PM tests positive – as it happened City in Guangxi, with population of 3.7 million, reportedly under lockdown; James Marape tests positive on arrival at Winter Olympics The Guardian - UK · Feb 6, 2022
Remembering Les Barlow, a legend of local sports journalism who refused to sugar-coat the truth Les, who has died aged 75, worked on the Rochdale Observer's sports desk across four decades and encapsulated the value of local knowledge Manchester Evening News · Jan 31, 2022
Alexa whistleblower demands Amazon apology after being jailed and tortured Tang Mingfang is willing to risk reprisals to clear his name over Foxconn revelations – and to get backing from Jeff Bezos The Guardian - UK · Jan 30, 2022
Juke & Loe, Sheffield: ‘Bold cooking designed to satisfy’ – restaurant review A louche lunch at Sheffield’s Juke & Loe proves there’s no better place to be on a Friday afternoon The Guardian - UK · Jan 30, 2022
Mixed response to approval of new £20million Stirling retail development with new Asda store People have been reacting to the news that a new Asda supermarket has been approved for Stirling. As reported by the Observer last week, Stirling Council’s planning panel approved, by four votes to two, an application by Ramoyle Developments Ltd f Daily Record · Jan 26, 2022
The hidden life of a GP: angry patients, anti-vaxxers, extreme goodwill and exhaustion In the first of a new series on the under-pressure workers holding the UK together in this difficult winter, doctor Laura Mount reveals how staff sickness, spiralling waiting lists and political pressure have left GPs on the brink The Guardian - UK · Jan 25, 2022
The 20 best easy dinner recipes – every one simple and delicious From Nigella Lawson’s effortless spaghetti with Marmite to Chetna Makan’s foolproof chicken curry – the recipes to turn to when you want easy but tasty suppers The Guardian - UK · Jan 24, 2022
Attempting to ban protest is usually the mark of a repressive state. That’s not us, is it? Despite the defeats in the Lords, Priti Patel won’t give up on her police and crime bill, says Observer columnist Will Hutton The Guardian - UK · Jan 23, 2022
Working from home: how it changed us forever As people in England are told to return to the office, five Observer writers assess the impact of the last two years on work, home – and our wider social framework The Guardian - UK · Jan 23, 2022
Guardian and Observer climate justice charity appeal tops £1m Late surge in donations and four-day extension helps 2021 appeal raise £1,005,000 for four charities The Guardian - UK · Jan 21, 2022
Guardian and Observer climate justice appeal stays open as £1m target nears After a late surge in donations, appeal remains open for a few more days as it aims to hit £1m mark The Guardian - UK · Jan 17, 2022