Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 623 Ukrainians bracing for new Russian assault on Avdiivka; US Congress wrangles over aid to Kyiv The Guardian - AU · Nov 8, 2023
Hunt urged to invest £30bn a year in infrastructure or risk ‘decade in doldrums’ Thinktank says stronger than expected tax revenues have given chancellor scope for bold package in autumn statement The Guardian - UK · Nov 8, 2023
UK housing market is past its ‘peak pain’, declares Savills Upmarket estate agent says prices will start to bottom out in 2024 as interest rates fall and will return to growth in 2025 The Guardian - UK · Nov 8, 2023
Food banks see tens of thousands of first-time users as parcels hit record high The Trussell Trust said 320,000 people have needed to use a food bank for the first time in the past six months. The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2023
Shortage of food safety workers ‘leaving consumers and businesses vulnerable’ The number of UK food standards officers has fallen by 45% compared with 10 years ago, according to a report by food safety watchdogs. The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2023
Barbie, ‘Beast Lab’ and digital pet set to be top-selling toys for Christmas Figures show that UK consumers spend more than £1 billion on toys each Christmas, The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2023
UK women top list of world’s biggest female binge drinkers, report finds OECD says 26% have at least six alcoholic drinks in a single session at least once a month The Guardian - UK · Nov 7, 2023
Salzburg vs Inter Milan live stream: watch the Champions League match online and for free Here's all the info you need to watch a Salzburg vs Inter Milan free live stream as the Austrian champions take on the Italian giants on Wednesday, November 8. WhatToWatch · Nov 7, 2023
Rishi Sunak’s first King’s speech labelled a ‘damp squib’ by unimpressed Tory MPs As Labour accused the Conservatives of putting their party before the country and ‘not even pretending to govern anymore’ The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2023
How to watch Louis Theroux Interviews season 2 online — stream from anywhere Louis is back with six new celebrity guests. Here's how to watch Louis Theroux Interviews no matter where you are, starting Tuesday, November 7. Tom’s Guide · Nov 7, 2023
House Judiciary Committee subpoenas ESG supporters Economy and Society is Ballotpedia’s weekly review of the developments in corporate activism; corporate political engagement; and the environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) trends and events that characterize the growing intersection between business and politics. Ballotpedia · Nov 7, 2023
Tax on vapes could be part of plans to create a smoke-free generation in UK Documents published alongside Rishi Sunak’s first king’s speech show that a new duty is being considered by ministers The Guardian - UK · Nov 7, 2023
UK food inflation may be gone by Easter, claims boss of major retailer Upbeat comments by Associated British Foods CEO come as grocery price rises fall to single digits for first time in 18 months The Guardian - UK · Nov 7, 2023
Douglas Ross red faced as his UK bosses back SNP 'soft-touch justice' policies THE Scottish Tories have been accused of playing “political games” in criticising Scotland’s “soft-touch justice” policies – as it… The National (Scotland) · Nov 7, 2023
Zenger · Nov 7, 2023 UK Regulators Step Up Scrutiny Of Pound-Pegged Stablecoins Financial authorities express concerns over stability risks and plan to regulate fiat-backed stablecoins
The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2023 Trans campaigners condemn government as conversion therapy ban not included in King’s Speech Campaigners said the lack of a ban showed a ‘callous disregard for LGBTQ+ people’ in the UK
The Guardian - UK · Nov 7, 2023 People in UK are overall less happy than before pandemic, ONS finds Measures of wellbeing have fallen and anxiety increased, but Outer Hebrides bucks trend
WhatToWatch · Nov 7, 2023 Hugh Jackman sci-fi stinker becomes a massive hit on Netflix Two years after it was a bomb with audiences and critics, Reminiscence has become a major hit on Netflix UK.
Metal Hammer · Nov 7, 2023 The 20 greatest Download festival sets ever For two decades, Download has been the premiere rock and metal festival in the UK. These are its finest moments
Evening Standard · Nov 7, 2023 What WeWork filing for bankruptcy in the US means for London's office market WeWork says London is and always will be, one of the firm's most important markets
WhatToWatch · Nov 7, 2023 How to watch Culprits online: stream the Disney Plus heist thriller from anywhere now Here’s how you can watch Culprits online, ready for when the eight-part heist thriller series lands on Disney Plus on November 8, and on Hulu on December 8.
The National (Scotland) · Nov 7, 2023 UK happiness levels fall but Scotland records improvement Levels of personal wellbeing among the UK population have fallen over the past year but are still higher than during the Covid pandemic, a new…
The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2023 FRC waters down governance overhaul as King’s Speech omits audit reforms Britain’s accounting watchdog will abandon the majority of the 18 proposed changes to corporate governance rules in the latest set back to reforms.
The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2023 UK happiness and satisfaction levels fall while anxiety rises, survey suggests Wellbeing levels had been on an upwards trend in the years before the coronavirus pandemic.
Metal Hammer · Nov 7, 2023 10 amazing UK metal bands that couldn’t break America Despite their undeniable talent, the likes of Carcass, Godflesh and Sikth never got enough praise in the States