Tory peer called out for ignoring devolution at Covid Inquiry THE SNP president has called out a Tory peer who said Scotland “always wanted” to implement different Covid rules. The National (Scotland) · Nov 8, 2023
Fortune 500 Europe reveals the continent's capital for big-money businesses London has witnessed IPOs flop and go out of its hand—but its still home to some of Europe's biggest companies. Fortune · Nov 8, 2023
Improving cyber resilience to prevent devastating cyber attacks Critical National Infrastructure: It's time to bring cybersecurity to the top of the agenda. TechRadar · Nov 8, 2023
Sweet sorrow: Caramac fans decry Nestlé move to discontinue bar Decision will end more than 60 years of production of confectionery that has gained dedicated UK following The Guardian - UK · Nov 8, 2023
I want to go freelance in the UK: this is the computer gear I’d pick for less than £1000 Freelance work is getting more popular – and here’s the kit you should pick up to make the most of your new career choice TechRadar · Nov 8, 2023
One crisis to the next: British Palestinians fleeing Gaza stuck in Egypt Fleeing Gaza was supposed to be the biggest hurdle. But visa issues have kept a family stuck in Cairo. Al Jazeera · Nov 8, 2023
Brexit has damaged Britain’s 'openness,' says Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey Other economists say quitting the European Union has dealt a multi-billion pound blow to the UK Evening Standard · Nov 8, 2023
British women are ‘biggest binge drinkers in the developed world’ new report claims More than a third (35 per cent) of adults across the UK report binge drinking at least once a month The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2023
The Manchester game dev scene and the Northern Powerhouse that never was We spoke to game publishers and developers based in the northern UK city of Manchester about the challenges of growing a successful studio outside of London. TechRadar · Nov 8, 2023
Touker Suleyman's Hawes & Curtis cheers sales jump with smart clothes in demand A surge in demand for smartwear as more workers return to the office has boosted sales and profits at Dragons’ Den star Touker Suleyman’s Jermyn Street shirtmakers Hawes & Curtis. Evening Standard · Nov 8, 2023
NZ vs SL live stream: how to watch Cricket World Cup 2023 online Despite suffering four defeats in a row, the Black Caps could still limp into the ICC Cricket World Cup knockouts with victory on Thursday – watch the NZ vs SL live stream from anywhere. WhatToWatch · Nov 8, 2023
Brexit has weakened UK trade opportunities, Bank of England governor warns Andrew Bailey lamented ‘the openness of the UK economy’ since Britain left the EU The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2023
M&S regains crown of UK’s top womenswear retailer as profits jump Marks & Spencer will pay out almost £20m to shareholders in January in first dividend since 2019 The Guardian - UK · Nov 8, 2023
Giggs & Diddy: One Night Only at O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire review – a mindblowing meeting of rap royalty The two icons of UK and US rap were joined by an almost endless string of guest stars – including their children Evening Standard · Nov 8, 2023
The Guardian - UK · Nov 8, 2023 Litter blighting UK footpaths with Lucozade bottles most often found, says study Trash Free Trails’ report finds average of 41 pieces of litter a kilometre as calls grow for deposit returns scheme
The Guardian - UK · Nov 8, 2023 Bank of England chief says ‘too early’ to talk about interest rate cuts; M&S surprises with profit jump – as it happened Andrew Bailey warns against protectionism, saying fragmentation damages economy and financial markets; M&S retakes crown of UK womenswear leader
Evening Standard · Nov 8, 2023 Daily Mirror and Express publisher Reach to cut another 450 jobs Reach has been among the leaders in the UK in bringing in robots to write articles instead of humans, but a spokesperson said the cuts were not related to the rise of AI
The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2023 New Russian naval corvette damaged in Ukraine cruise missile attack on Crimea base Russia may have to consider relocating its shipbuilding infrastructure farther away from the front line
The Guardian - UK · Nov 8, 2023 UK forests face catastrophic ecosystem collapse within 50 years, study says ‘Alarming’ new research warns of risk to British woodlands from disease, extreme weather and wildfires, unless ‘call to action’ is heeded now
The Guardian - UK · Nov 8, 2023 ‘To leave is heartbreaking’: the film and TV makers forced into other jobs A slowdown in the sector is causing many to take work outside the sector, leading to crises of confidence
The Guardian - UK · Nov 8, 2023 Afghan former interpreter with British army resettles in UK after legal battle In late 2020 Ahmad* was approved for relocation to UK before a Home Office refusal meant he missed evacuation from Afghanistan in 2021
Evening Standard · Nov 8, 2023 ‘Honest dialogue is the route to trans acceptance’ After coming out as trans while working at Goldman Sachs, Maeve DuVally, says the political exploitation of the issue needs to end
The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2023 UK smoking ban: How will it work and who will be affected? Proposed ban would make it illegal for the next generation to ever buy cigarettes
The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2023 Public urged to ‘stay alert’ as UK terror reports double after Hamas attack on Israel Police received 1,350 reports to a counter terror hotline between 7 and 25 October amid fears overseas events could inspire a Christmas attack
The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2023 Calls to UK counter-terrorism hotline have doubled since Hamas attack on Israel The reports included 200 with information useful to investigators, police said.