‘Everything is in jeopardy’: how new UK visa rules will tear families apart The £38,700 salary requirement is forcing students, workers and couples to rip up their plans in frustration and distress The Guardian - UK · Dec 7, 2023
Seven original 1970s skateparks that show why these urban treasures should be protected Historic Environment Scotland – whose function to date has largely been confined to protecting standing stones, cairns and castles – is proposing to add to its roster the Livingston Skatepark near Edinburgh, signalling an interest in heritage of an altogether newer kind. The Conversation · Dec 7, 2023
New investment labels aim to help savers spot sustainable products – but won’t always stop greenwashing From the nutritional traffic light system displayed on a box of cereal, to the efficiency ratings we look at when buying a house, ratings and labels help us work out how to spend money responsibly. A new scheme from the UK’s financial regulator also aims to use them to help… The Conversation · Dec 7, 2023
There's no norovirus outbreak in the UK – so why is a sharp rise in patients being reported? A sharp rise in the number of hospital beds occupied due to patients suffering with norovirus has been reported by the NHS this year. According to the latest NHS weekly report on hospital bed occupancy, around 351 people on average were admitted to hospital every day last week with symptoms… The Conversation · Dec 7, 2023
Ukraine recap: western divisions an ominous sign for Kyiv as the aid funding tap begins to dry up For the past week or so it has felt as if Ukraine’s fate is more likely to be decided in Washington and Brussels than on the battlefield as US president Joe Biden struggles to get his US$111 billion (£88 billion) package of aid through the senate and EU members quibble… The Conversation · Dec 7, 2023
Under-pressure UK PM Insists Rwanda Migrant Plan 'Will Work' UK leader Rishi Sunak insisted Thursday that his latest immigration plan would work, as the issue threatened to tear apart his ruling Conservatives, putting his premiership in jeopardy. International Business Times · Dec 7, 2023
UK accuses Russia of attempted election interference through cyberattacks Moscow rejects UK claims about a campaign of malicious cyber-activity against British politicians, journalists. Al Jazeera · Dec 7, 2023
Has the Government's Rwanda plan been scrapped? Labour launches Border Security Command The deportation of asylum seekers to Rwanda has been delayed until summer Evening Standard · Dec 7, 2023
Tell us about your favourite winter walk – you could win a holiday voucher Share details of a winter walk in the UK – the best tip wins £200 towards a Coolstays break The Guardian - UK · Dec 7, 2023
'Callous and immoral': Charities urge MPs to reject Rishi Sunak’s asylum plans THE UK Parliament has been urged by refugee charities to reject the UK Government's "callous and immoral" immigration plans following… The National (Scotland) · Dec 7, 2023
OPINION - Vladimir Putin's Russia is getting stronger and Ukraine is in real danger Ukrainian flags, last year a common sight on the East Coast of the United States, are now noticeably absent. With the battles in the Donbas having dropped off the headlines, eclipsed for months by Gaza, this speaks truth to the national mood — but also to the politics in Washington.… Evening Standard · Dec 7, 2023
UK PM defends controversial Rwanda immigration plan amid political storm UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Thursday insisted his government's latest immigration plan will work, as the issue threatened to split his ruling Conservative party. Radio France Internationale · Dec 7, 2023
Prince Harry says in High Court security battle that UK is his home and he was 'forced' to leave Duke of Sussex statement given to the High Court amid challenge to Home Office over changes to his personal protection when in the UK Evening Standard · Dec 7, 2023
The UK city voted prettier than Venice – according to mathematicians Chester is ranked ‘prettiest city in the world’ by study due to high percentage of buildings adhering to golden ratio The Independent UK · Dec 7, 2023
The Independent UK · Dec 7, 2023 Rights groups file legal challenge with UK court, urging a halt on British arms exports to Israel Legal and human rights groups have filed a legal challenge with Britain’s High Court, calling for the U.K. to stop granting licenses for weapons exports to Israel
Evening Standard · Dec 7, 2023 Ynyshir's £200 takeaway: testing the 'UK's best restaurant' on Uber Eats Ten courses, including BBQ lobster and A5 wagyu beef, on a delivery app. What could go wrong?
Metal Hammer · Dec 7, 2023 "We’ve seen so many of our peers struggle with addiction and mental illness." Listen to Green Day's deeply "personal" new single, Dilemma Dilemma is the latest track to be taken from new Green Day album Saviors, and is accompanied by a brand new video
The National (Scotland) · Dec 7, 2023 Rishi Sunak's asylum plans signal 'dark day for UK' blasts Humza Yousaf HUMZA Yousaf blasted the Tory’s latest immigration plans as “morally repugnant” in a scathing response to the Prime Minister’s Rwanda policy.
The Guardian - UK · Dec 7, 2023 Investment firm co-founded by Jacob Rees-Mogg to close after losing top client Somerset Capital will be wound down after UK’s largest wealth manager shifts £2bn mandate to another fund
The Guardian - UK · Dec 7, 2023 ‘Bring it on’: Labour vows to fight Tories’ ‘degradation’ of nature in race for No 10 Environment spokesperson Steve Reed plans to tackle vested interests and expose ‘horror’ inflicted on rural communities
The National (Scotland) · Dec 7, 2023 Douglas Ross backs Rwanda bill as Conservative party infighting continues SCOTTISH Tory leader Douglas Ross will back the UK Government’s Rwanda bill ...
The Independent UK · Dec 7, 2023 Harry needs to do a deal in his security fight and move on, says Diana’s ex bodyguard Princess Diana’s most trusted bodyguard Ken Wharfe urges the ‘Duke of Hazard’ to stop battling the government, accept its offer of limited protection and start healing over his mum’s death
Evening Standard · Dec 7, 2023 How do we get Sid — and his grandchildren — buying UK shares again? City Voices: People these days are more likely to be snapping up cryptocurrency or lottery tickets than shares
The Independent UK · Dec 7, 2023 Prince Harry ‘refused’ invite to Duke of Westminster’s wedding amid ‘snub’ claims It was earlier claimed Hugh Grosvenor, one of Harry’s oldest friends, had ‘excluded’ him from the wedding
Evening Standard · Dec 7, 2023 OPINION - 170,000 Londoners use foodbanks so for ICAP Charity Day I'm supporting the Felix Project It sometimes seems like there are only ever bad things happening in the world. The news is dominated by war, murder, violence and climate change catastrophes. In the UK we hear nothing but negative things about the economy, politics, mental health and young people.