UK workers ‘should get day off’ if workplace is hotter than 30C Exclusive: Report calls for new law on maximum indoor temperature to stop workers overheating The Guardian - UK · Dec 12, 2023
Dove and Marmite maker Unilever to be investigated in UK over ‘greenwashing’ Consumers may be misled by ‘green’ claims on some essential household products, says watchdog The Guardian - UK · Dec 12, 2023
UK phone, broadband and pay-TV firms face ban on ‘confusing’ price rises Customers should be told clearly upfront rather than facing inflation-linked mid-contract increases, Ofcom says The Guardian - UK · Dec 12, 2023
Russia-Ukraine war: Biden and Zelenskiy hold press conference after US president announces $200m extra Ukraine aid - as it happened Biden opens with remarks praising Zelenskiy for ‘enormous victory already’ over Putin; US president also announces additional aid to Ukraine The Guardian - AU · Dec 12, 2023
Zoopla has good news for renters in 2024 – rental prices are finally slowing down, but don't celebrate just yet Zoopla reports the growth of rents is set to slow down in the new year – signalling the tide of the rental market turning Ideal Home · Dec 12, 2023
The new ‘Rwanda deal’ was a shock to Rwandans. We know this is no place for asylum seekers I was sentenced to 15 years’ jail for speaking out about the government in my country, says Victoire Ingabire Umuhoza, Rwandan opposition leader The Guardian - UK · Dec 12, 2023
US inflation eases to 3.1%; UK wage growth slows and vacancies drop – business live US consumer prices rose at a slower rate last month, with energy costs dropping in a boost to America’s drivers The Guardian - UK · Dec 12, 2023
Defence secretary Grant Shapps confirms transfer of two navy minehunters to Ukraine Aid is part of collaborative effort between Britain and Norway to bolster Ukrainian Navy The Independent UK · Dec 12, 2023
UK pay growth drops sharply as job vacancies fall Bank of England will be monitoring figures as it decides whether to cut interest rates this week The Guardian - UK · Dec 12, 2023
Low-Cost Airline In UK Announces New Rules, No Free Hand Luggage For Passengers The airline revealed its new rule on its Facebook page. International Business Times UK · Dec 12, 2023
We're witnessing a British perfume renaissance—these 8 brands deserve a permanent place in your collection The world is filled with some of the most beautiful fragrances, but there's something about British perfume brands that feels extra special right now. In fact, throughout 2023 we've seen the UK lead the way when it comes to fragrance, not just in terms of the brands, but also our trendsetting… Marie Claire · Dec 12, 2023
20 best magazine subscriptions in the UK A magazine subscription is the gift that keeps on giving. This is The Standard's definitive list of the best issues to give for Christmas — from indie titles to interiors bibles Evening Standard · Dec 12, 2023
Sunak warned ‘disastrous’ visa changes could cut care workers by thousands Exclusive: New visa rules will create ‘perverse’ competition for international staff between NHS and social care sector The Independent UK · Dec 12, 2023
From right or left, UAE ownership of the Telegraph should be unacceptable To state the obvious, the media is more important to free speech and public debate than a football club or a nuclear power station The Guardian - UK · Dec 12, 2023
The Independent UK · Dec 12, 2023 Man denied boarding for Ryanair flight to Spain despite his passport being valid Mark Starkey flew to Spain on easyJet after being wrongly turned away at Luton airport
The Independent UK · Dec 12, 2023 Ukraine-Russia war – live: Zelensky in last-ditch plea for US aid to Biden as Moscow fires missiles on Kyiv Moscow launched eight long-range ballistic missiles on Kyiv as four people were wounded by falling debris
AAP · Dec 12, 2023 New Zealand enthusiastic on AUKUS pillar two Defence Minister Judith Collins says New Zealand joining AUKUS' pillar two would not erode the country's firm anti-nuclear stance.
Al Jazeera · Dec 12, 2023 Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 657 As the war enters its 657th day, these are the main developments.
The Guardian - AU · Dec 12, 2023 Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 657 Volodymyr Zelenskiy visits Washington, saying delays to future military aid are ‘dreams come true’ for Vladimir Putin; Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny missing
The Guardian - UK · Dec 12, 2023 Falling UK inflation will ease pressure for high pay awards, says thinktank Strong growth in earnings has been driven by increases in cost of living, says Resolution Foundation
Evening Standard · Dec 12, 2023 London rent rises: will the record-breaking increases we've seen in 2023 start to slow next year? We may be finally about to reach peak rent
The Independent UK · Dec 12, 2023 Annual pace of UK rental prices growth expected to halve by end of 2024 Annual rental prices growth is running at 9.7% but Zoopla expects this to slow to 5% by December 2024.
International Business Times UK · Dec 11, 2023 Part-time and Shift Workers Face Holiday Pay Cut of £248 Million Due to UK Rule Change The UK rule change, which comes into effect next month, has raised concerns among workers and labour advocates, prompting reconsideration of the decision.
International Business Times UK · Dec 11, 2023 Scotland's Gender Reform Bill Faces Setback as Court Rules UK Government's Block Lawful Scotland's highest civil court has ruled that the UK government's decision to block Holyrood's controversial gender reform bill was lawful.
International Business Times UK · Dec 11, 2023 UKHSA Highlights Disparities in Flu and COVID-19 Hospital Admissions UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued a strong call to action, urging eligible individuals, especially those from ethnic minority groups, to book their flu and COVID-19 vaccines.