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Europe readies for war as Russian rhetoric escalates

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Storm Darragh: UK hit by ‘life-threatening’ 92mph winds as tens of thousands without power

Winter Wonderland, Christmas at Kew and a number of famous London parks will be shut as severe gusts are expected to batter London

Evening Standard

Construction industry cannot rely on foreign workers, says housing minister

The UK will need thousands of additional construction workers if it is to hit the Government’s target of building 1.5 million homes.

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The Scott Trust and the Guardian Media Group Boards agree sale in principle of the Observer to Tortoise Media

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Storm Darragh: Schiphol airport cancels hundreds of flights as UK braces for travel chaos

Storm Darragh cancels European flights as UK braces for strong winds and rain

Evening Standard

Train delays: What’s causing the nationwide rail disruption?

Passengers across the UK are facing delays

The Independent UK

National Rail says ‘nationwide fault’ disrupting trains across Britain – as it happened

Communication system used between train drivers and signallers down

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Average UK house price hits record £298,083, says Halifax

Property prices increase by 1.3% in November, the fifth consecutive monthly rise

The Guardian - UK

Average UK house price reached new record high of £298,083 in November – Halifax

Property values increased for the fifth month in a row in November, the bank said.

The Independent UK

Average UK house price reached new record high of £298,083 in November

Property values increased for the fifth month in a row in November, the bank said.

Evening Standard

Direct Line accepts £3.6bn takeover after rival insurer Aviva raises bid

Preliminary agreement reached after third offer, which values Direct Line at 275p a share

The Guardian - UK

OPINION - The defence forces are too weak to face dangerous new challenges

And the Government’s delayed defence review will only make things worse

Evening Standard

A tech company saw blockbuster results from U.K.’s first medical trial of a 4-day workweek. Yet, it’s ditching the model for one key reason

Before making four-day workweek the norm, there's a need for a “widespread cultural change across the U.K.,” Thrive's co-CEO said.

Fortune

Revealed: bias found in AI system used to detect UK benefits fraud

Exclusive: Age, disability, marital status and nationality influence decisions to investigate claims, prompting fears of ‘hurt first, fix later’ approach

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NZ Labour denounces AUKUS in foreign policy rift

New Zealand Labour leader and former prime minister Chris Hipkins says he won't partner with Australia's military alliance AUKUS if he wins office again.

Louder

The best albums, the biggest shows, and the megastars who rocked our world - only in Classic Rock's Best Of 2024 special edition

Also in this issue: AC/DC, David Gilmour, Foreigner, Slash, Ozzy Osbourne, Ghost Bruce Dickinson, Hawkwind, the Black Crowes and more - and three exclusive gifts

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More People Are Saving Into ISAs Than Ever: Why The UK is Embracing The Savings Boom

The United Kingdom is fast becoming a nation of savers, but why have ISAs emerged as a firm favourite among those seeking to build a nest egg for the future?

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Why is soccer fandom so linked to violence?

Soccer’s global allure is unmatched, yet its history is shadowed by tragedies.

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The Independent UK

Specially minted Paul McCartney UK coins to go on sale as part of legends collection

Beatles legend Paul McCartney is being honored in a specially minted British coin collection The Royal Mint, which has struck the coins of monarchs from Alfred the Great in the ninth century through to King Charles III, revealed Friday that it is launching a McCartney coin collection for collectors to…

Evening Standard

Storm Darragh: Met Office issues rare red 'risk to life' warning as UK faces 90mph winds and floods

The fourth named storm of the season is expected to bring 90mph winds and heavy rain late on Friday and into the weekend

The Independent UK

Dozens of flood alerts in place as country braced for Storm Darragh

The fourth named storm of the season is expected to bring 80mph winds and heavy rain late on Friday and into the weekend.

The Independent UK

Voters believe UK should prioritise EU trade over the US, poll reveals

Some 44% of Britons think Britain’s economic future lies with its closest neighbours in the EU, compared with 19% who favour the US.

The Independent UK

Britain’s rainforests home to wildlife from giant slugs to white-tailed eagles

The Woodland Trust has revealed some of the weird and wonderful species that live in this country’s rare temperate rainforest habitat.

The Independent UK

Prioritise ties with EU over relationship with Trump, UK voters urge Starmer

Poll comes days after Starmer rejected demands that he make a choice between a trade deal with the US and closer relations with the EU

Evening Standard

CBI downgrades UK economic growth forecasts amid Budget pressures on firms

The CBI has reduced its growth forecasts for the UK economy in 2024 and 2025 as inflation is expected to pick up.

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