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How the UK’s austerity policies caused life expectancy to fall

Between 1945, when the second world war ended, and the start of the 2010s, average life expectancy and mortality rates in high-income countries improved continuously. But from around 2012, in the UK and in several other countries like the US, Germany and the Netherlands, the rate of improvement slowed, stopped,…

The Conversation

Gen Z is breaking up with dating apps, Ofcom says

Watchdog says Tinder, Hinge, Bumble and Grindr have all seen dip in use since last year

The Guardian - UK

Net migration drops 20% to 728,000 after hitting record 906,000

The Office for National Statistics published the latest revised figures on Thursday.

Evening Standard

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Starmer speaks to Zelensky amid Russian attacks on Ukraine’s power grid

Russia’s latest attack was described as ‘air terror targeting Ukraine’s civilian infrastructure’ in a call between the leaders.

Evening Standard

'Honeytrap plots, fake protests and love triangle': Russian spy ring trial gets underway

A Bellingcat journalist who investigated the Salisbury Novichok poisonings and the downing of Malaysia flight MH17 was put under surveillance by Russian spies

Evening Standard

Latest UK migration statistics: Key numbers

The fall in immigration has been driven by a drop in the number of dependants, or family members, arriving on study visas.

Evening Standard

UK court convicts former soldier of passing intelligence to Iran

Daniel Abed Khalife, who joined army at 16, claimed he was inspired by TV show Homeland to work as double agent.

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Buying a home in London just got cheaper as wages rise and house prices stall

But interest rate cut optimism is dangerous and deposits requirements still insurmountable for many

Evening Standard

Electric Callboy announce biggest-ever UK headline show at London’s Alexandra Palace

The date is part of a monster tour that will stretch across Europe from 2025 to 2026

Metal Hammer

UK-based spy ring passed secrets to Russia for nearly three years, court told

Bulgarian nationals Katrin Ivanova, Vanya Gaberova and Tihomir Ivanov Ivanchev allegedly carried out surveillance on ‘prominent’ individuals.

Evening Standard

UK finance watchdog softens ‘name and shame’ plans after City pressure

The Financial Conduct Authority said it is making changes, having ‘heard the strength of feedback’ about its original plans.

The Independent UK

‘Robot Rib’ drone boat tested by Royal Navy in UK waters for first time

The craft can be operated autonomously and remotely to prevent risk to lives of sailors during missions.

The Independent UK

MPs launch inquiry into GB Energy's impact on Scotland

MPs have launched a probe into GB Energy and how its creation will impact on Scotland’s energy industry.

The National (Scotland)

UK Championship snooker LIVE: Score and updates as Judd Trump beats John Higgins in final frame

World No 1 Trump defeated four-time world champion Higgins to reach the quarter-finals at the Barbican Centre in York

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Harley-Davidson Can't Afford Trump's Proposed Tariffs

As a quick economics refresher, here's how tariffs work. A company imports either a product or part of a product from a country that isn't where they're based. They cost, let's say, $20 before tariffs. The company then sells that product for $30 to the consumer, netting themselves a small profit.…

Evening Standard

Over 90 tonnes of illegal 'party drugs' seized at UK border in first six months of 2024

The confiscations included "significant quantities of so-called party drugs" cocaine and ketamine, the Government said

The Guardian - UK

Australia’s Macquarie offers to buy UK-listed waste management firm Renewi for £700m

Firms reach preliminary agreement on financial terms of deal that values Renewi at 870p a share

The Independent UK

Why have the UK migration figures been revised?

Migration estimates typically undergo a number of revisions as more data becomes available.

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Evening Standard

UK ‘on the brink of defeating’ meningitis C

There were just three cases of meningococcal group C – the infection which can lead to meningitis C – last year, the UK Health Security Agency said.

The Guardian - UK

Net migration to UK hit record high of 906,000 in year to June 2023, revised figures show

ONS says net migration is now beginning to fall but remains high by ‘historic standards’

Evening Standard

UK spends record £5.38billion on asylum system with bills up over 30%

Home Office spending on support and accommodation for asylum seekers and related migration and border activity is up more than a third

The Conversation

As Amazon workers prepare to strike on Black Friday, the story of one warehouse in the UK that pushed to unionise – podcast

Amazon workers in 20 countries are expected to strike or protest on Black Friday, pushing the company to respect their rights and commit to more action on the climate. The protests are coordinated by the Make Amazon Pay campaign, run by a global umbrella body of trade unions and workers’…

The Independent UK

Eight of the best festive day trips in the UK and Ireland this Christmas

From a secret Santa island reachable only by speedboat to festive bars on open-top buses, these events will raise your Christmas spirit, says Sarah Marshall

TechRadar

UK businesses are still struggling to get the most out of cloud, and it's costing them big

Businesses are struggling to move forwards, so they’re not able to fully benefit from technologies like AI.

Evening Standard

'When they take away your right to work it breaks you': Why it’s time to end limits on jobs for asylum seekers

The London Standard calls on the government to change work policy as part of our winter appeal, that this week received a £100,000 boost from the Barratt Foundation

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