Live: Chancellor Jeremy Hunt pledges tax-cutting autumn statement Mr Hunt’s Commons statement is expected to contain 110 different growth measures as he seeks to revive the UK’s economy. The Independent UK · Nov 22, 2023
Nintendo Switch OLED is only $290 at Walmart. Frankly, I'm shocked This Black Friday flash deal is brilliant, but hurry! (And there's a deal for the UK, too.) Creative Bloq · Nov 22, 2023
‘It risks miscarriages of justice’: MPs oppose rap lyrics being used as evidence in UK trials MPs Nadia Whittome and Kim Johnson, plus figures including Shami Chakrabarti and Annie Mac, support Art Not Evidence campaign against contentious use of lyrics The Guardian - UK · Nov 22, 2023
Send asylum seekers to remote Scottish islands if Rwanda deal fails, says Tory deputy chair Lee Anderson Controversial Tory deputy chairman called for those arriving in the UK via small boats to be housed on the Orkney Islands, which he said would be ‘perfect’ for people fleeing persecution The Independent UK · Nov 22, 2023
Best new hotels that opened in the UK this autumn Cosy up in style on a cut-above staycation with a night at these wow-worthy new arrivals, as picked by hotel expert Ianthe Butt The Independent UK · Nov 22, 2023
Academics call for national database on drug-related harm at music festivals Researchers said the number of people who die at UK festivals is ‘small but significant’. The Independent UK · Nov 22, 2023
Afghan who helped British forces threatened with Rwanda deportation for second time after Home Office blunder Exclusive: Intelligence analyst was sent asylum questionnaire ‘in error’ and was still being considered for removal to Rwanda The Independent UK · Nov 22, 2023
The Velveteen Rabbit review – the Matthew Perry connection makes it even more poignant This tale of a toy rabbit who wants to become real is largely known in the UK due to Chandler referencing it in Friends. Yet another reason to be moved by this irresistibly tear-jerking tale The Guardian - UK · Nov 22, 2023
What is national insurance in the UK and when do you need to pay it? Chancellor Rachel Reeves could raise the tax in the Autumn Budget on October 30 to help fill a £22bn black hole Evening Standard · Nov 22, 2023
B&Q owner issues another profit warning after weak sales in France UK business lifted by ‘improve not move’ trend and interior design videos on TikTok The Guardian - UK · Nov 22, 2023
UK responds to Argentina president’s pledge to ‘get back’ Falkland Islands Argentinian president Javier Milei has promised to take control of Falkland Islands through ‘diplomatic channels’ The Independent UK · Nov 22, 2023
Third of UK employees work in pyjamas after WFH revolution, survey finds Employment firm Indeed surveyed over 1,000 employees and 500 employers in the UK, discovering 33% of workers don nightwear during shift hours Evening Standard · Nov 22, 2023
Autumn Statement: Jeremy Hunt to 'give back' some of the extra billions he's getting from taxes, says top Tory The Chancellor will also promise dozens of measures to boost economic growth Evening Standard · Nov 22, 2023
Are Harry and Meghan looking to set up a home in the UK? Harry is said to be 'missing' his life here Marie Claire · Nov 22, 2023
The Guardian - AU · Nov 22, 2023 Putin says Moscow ‘ready for talks’ to end ‘tragedy’ of war but blames Kyiv for lack of discussion – as it happened Russian president says it is necessary to stop tragedy of conflict but Kyiv law prohibiting talks has prevented it
The Guardian - UK · Nov 22, 2023 Where tourists seldom tread, part 6: ‘ugly, lovely towns’ with stories to tell Dungannon, Burnley, Barrow-in-Furness, Harlow and Merthyr Tydfil may not be quaint, but these robust centres have a poetry that’s all their own
The Guardian - UK · Nov 22, 2023 Push to give UN more say on global tax rules likely to stumble at vote US, EU and UK expected to reject motion by African countries frustrated at OECD efforts to reform international taxation
The Conversation · Nov 22, 2023 Autumn statement: as it happened Welcome to The Conversation’s live blog for the UK’s autumn statement 2023. The blog is now finished. Scroll down to see the details of what was announced, instant reaction from our academic experts, and other analysis of the UK economy. Or you can read a digest of the responses here.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 22, 2023 Bleach does not tackle fatal hospital superbug, UK researchers find Following government guidance by using disinfectant to tackle C diff bacteria proved ineffective in experiments
The Guardian - UK · Nov 22, 2023 Pakistan under fire for ‘shocking’ $830 exit fee for refugees who fled Taliban Afghans waiting to be resettled in the UK and other western countries face steep charge in ‘unprecedented’ move
The Guardian - UK · Nov 22, 2023 Seasonal cherrypicker from Chile files unfair dismissal claim against UK farm Julia Quecaño Casimiro becomes first worker on post-Brexit scheme to launch claim after flying thousands of miles for short-term employment
The National (Scotland) · Nov 22, 2023 Let’s clear the smoke of confusion – how can vaping help smokers’ health? According to government data, 12.9 of UK adults or around 6.4 million people are current smokers..
The Independent UK · Nov 22, 2023 King Charles meets K-pop stars Blackpink and praises South Korean culture during state banquet King welcomes South Korean president Yoon Suk-yeol on the first day of his state visit
The Independent UK · Nov 22, 2023 South Korean president to meet Rishi Sunak at Downing Street Yoon Suk Yeol began his three-day state visit on Tuesday with a welcome from the King and Queen.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 22, 2023 Toyota SUV adverts banned in UK on environmental grounds Advertising Standards Authority says Hilux poster and video condone driving that disregards ‘impact on nature’