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Why converting office space into flats won’t solve the housing crisis

The UK government is proposing to further relax planning rules as part of its long-term plan for housing. The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities aims to extend what are known as “permitted development rights” (PDR) in England. This would widen a previous relaxation of planning rules to encourage…

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"Pearl Jam used to hire out bars to drink with us": Idlewild's Roddy Woomble on how four punk rock kids from Scotland emerged from the wreckage of Britpop, gatecrashed the UK charts and got adopted as Pearl Jam's new favourite band

With their 30th anniversary approaching, Idlewild look back on a career spent "existing in their own little place"

Louder

Welsh Labour’s Vaughan Gething: ‘It’s not about being black, it’s about being good at what you do’

First black minister in devolved administration and only black Senedd member wants party ‘that reflects Britain as it is today’

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OPINION - A first FGM conviction is great, but we must fight on to end this torture entirely

Last week a woman was found guilty of taking a three-year-old British child to Kenya for female genital mutilation (FGM). Amina Noor was convicted at the Old Bailey of assisting a non-UK person to carry out the procedure overseas 17 years ago. This landmark conviction, the first of its kind…

Evening Standard

High insulin levels linked to increased risk of pancreatic cancer – study

Pancreatic cancer is the fifth biggest cancer killer in the UK, with 9,000 deaths every year.

The Independent UK

These 6-Wicked-inspired baby names are trending, and #1 is beautiful and 'timeless'

As the Wicked musical celebrates its 20th anniversary, it has inspired a whole generation of Ozian names

GoodToKnow

UK lags behind in standard definition while France sets its sights on 4K broadcasting

France is set to replace HD broadcasting in 2029 with a full transition to 4K, and it's starting with the Olympics.

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Fridge magnate: John Roberts, the man who founded AO World ‘for a bet’

The boss who sells us appliances by the thousand is chilled about Mike Ashley’s stake in the company, but hot on recycling and the need for the rich to give back

The Guardian - UK

Turbines set up at 'UK's largest consumer-owned wind farm' in Scotland

BLADES have been lifted onto turbines at what will become the UK’s largest consumer-owned wind farm in south-west Scotland ...

The National (Scotland)

Dominic Cummings: A timeline of Boris Johnson’s ex-chief adviser’s role in Downing Street

Controversial political strategist testifying at UK Covid-19 Inquiry on Tuesday

The Independent UK

The Bank of England needs to lower interest rates now or risk recession

City Voices: The UK is in serious risk of entering a recession, meaning hardship and misery for millions

Evening Standard

UK weather: Storm Ciarán ‘danger to life’ warning issued for parts of UK

Met Office says Ciarán could be ‘quite nasty’, bringing gusts of wind of 80mph and disrupting travel

The Guardian - UK

Interest rates: if central banks don't start cutting them soon, it could actually increase inflation

What next for interest rates? The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is widely expected to leave them unchanged when it meets on November 2, despite the fact that UK headline inflation is still at 6.7%. If so, it will mark the second monthly freeze in a row, following…

The Conversation

Bruce Springsteen announces UK tour: London date and how to get tickets

The rockstar will conclude his European tour in London

Evening Standard

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King Charles asked for ‘unequivocal apology’ by Kenya’s rights commission

King urged to offer apology while in Kenya for UK’s ‘brutal and inhuman treatment’ during the Mau Mau uprising in the 1950s

Evening Standard

Inside London's bid to become the world's fertility tourism capital

As a new fertility concierge service launches in the capital, aimed at high net worth overseas customers, Charlotte Lytton asks, is blurring the lines between hope and profit ever ethical?

The Independent UK

Sections of Newry under water as flooding hits Northern Ireland

The banks of the city’s canal burst after a night of relentless rain across counties Down, Armagh and Antrim.

Evening Standard

17% annual slump in home sales in September as buyers' budgets squeezed by cost-of-living crisis

Across the UK, an estimated 85,610 home sales took place in September 2023, which was also 1 per cent lower than in August, HMRC said.

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Evening Standard

Issa brothers complete EG Group UK sale to Asda at a discount amid $500 million debt refinancing

Proceeds from the deal will be used to partially refinance EG Group's debt

Evening Standard

Where can I watch the Covid-19 inquiry? When will Dominic Cummings answer questions?

Dominic Cummings and Lee Cain are giving evidence on Tuesday

The Independent UK

17% annual slump in home sales in September – HMRC figures

Across the UK, an estimated 85,610 home sales took place in September 2023, which was also 1% lower than in August, HMRC said.

The Independent UK

How to access airport lounges without a business class flight ticket

Exclusive: Social media reveals the demand for extra space and calm, as well as complimentary food and drink

GoodToKnow

How to watch Love Island Games in the UK

How to watch Love Island Games in the UK: As the spin-off to the popular dating show lands, UK viewers need to know how to view it.

The National (Scotland)

Weather warnings issued for Scotland as Storm Ciaran heads for UK

Parts of Scotland have been issued a yellow weather warning for heavy rain and flooding by the Met Office on Wednesday.

The Independent UK

Johnson didn’t think Covid was a ‘big deal’ in March 2020 – Cummings message

Former Downing Street communications director Lee Cain was appearing at the UK Covid-19 Inquiry ahead of his old ally, Dominic Cummings.

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