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 7, 2023
WeWork files for bankruptcy in the US WeWork has more than 770 sites around the world, including nearly 50 in the UK and Ireland. The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2023
Bill to enable self-driving cars to be used on Britain’s roads The Government says its Automated Vehicles Bill will provide the sector with the certainty and confidence it needs to develop the technology. The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2023
Is it safe to travel to Lebanon during the Israel-Gaza war? UK Foreign Office issues guidance Efforts are being made to prevent the conflict from progressing into a regional war after fighting escalated between Israel and the Iranian-backed Lebanese Hezbollah Evening Standard · Nov 7, 2023
Joe Lycett raises £50,000 for homelessness charity with potpourri picture responding to Braverman comments The comedian has surpassed his £50,000 target for Crisis UK. Evening Standard · Nov 7, 2023
TechScape: Why Sunak’s ‘vanity jamboree’ on AI safety was actually … a success Against the odds, world leaders agreed on a landmark declaration to bring stronger oversight to AI. Plus, Sam Bankman-Fried’s very bad week The Guardian - UK · Nov 7, 2023
“All this new stuff they call rock ’n’ roll, why, I’ve been playing that for years now”: How Sister Rosetta Tharpe kickstarted the British blues-rock explosion – in 1957 Though Muddy Waters is typically credited as the one who first brought snarling American blues-rock guitar to the UK, he was beaten to the punch by a year Guitar World · Nov 7, 2023
French letters seized during 18th century Britain-France war finally opened A French researcher from the University of Cambridge in the UK has begun opening undelivered letters written to French sailors during an 18th century war between Britain and France. Radio France Internationale · Nov 7, 2023
More ice hockey deaths could occur if neckguards not worn, warns coroner The coroner investigating the death of the Nottingham Panthers’ Adam Johnson has issued an early report to the UK governing body. The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2023
UK ill-prepared for havoc future storms could wreak, scientists warn Government not putting enough effort into flood resilience despite likelihood of more frequent and severe storms, experts say The Guardian - UK · Nov 7, 2023
Coroner’s concern over future deaths if neck guards are not worn in ice hockey The coroner investigating the death of the Nottingham Panthers’ Adam Johnson has issued an early report to the UK governing body. The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2023
Weird and wonderful items left after UK gigs: including a signed Justin Bieber keytar We hope the keytar, boiled eggs and prosthetic legs all made it back to their rightful homes Evening Standard · Nov 7, 2023
Blinken seeks G7 unity on Israel-Hamas war Top diplomats of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the UK, the US and the EU gather amid two serious conflicts. Al Jazeera · Nov 7, 2023
Average London house price down £1,600 despite national jump, says Halifax Experts predict that house prices will keep on falling until at least 2024 Evening Standard · Nov 7, 2023
The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2023 Strange purple light phenomenon ‘Steve’ spotted across UK skies ‘It is caused by hot rivers of gas flowing through Earth’s magnetosphere’
The Guardian - UK · Nov 7, 2023 Under 30s in the UK: has your consumer behaviour changed, and if so, why? We’d like to hear about whether you have adjusted the way you shop and consume, and your views on economic growth
The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2023 Average UK house price jumped by about £3,000 in October, says Halifax A low supply of homes for sale is likely to have strengthened prices in the short-term, the bank said.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 7, 2023 UK house prices rise for first time since March amid supply shortages Market likely to fall in short term amid high interest rates and living cost pressures, says Halifax
The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2023 UK tourists to Netherlands down 22% after Amsterdam campaign urging Brits to stay away Fewer people are arriving from the UK than before the pandemic
The Guardian - UK · Nov 7, 2023 UK interest rate cuts expected in 2024; German recession risks rise as factories struggle; oil price drops – as it happened The yield on UK government bonds drops as the City expects interest rates cuts next summer, as German factory output falls again
The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2023 Labour criticises Israeli ministers ‘offensive rhetoric’ and urges end to West Bank violence David Lammy condemns ‘extremist rhetoric’ and ‘displacement of Palestinians in West Bank’
The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2023 Joe Lycett reaches homelessness charity target in response to Braverman comments The comedian has surpassed his £50,000 target for Crisis UK.
Marie Claire · Nov 7, 2023 This is the UK's bestselling concealer and TikTok has gone crazy for it - beauty editor decides whether it's worthy of the attention An honest review
The Guardian - UK · Nov 7, 2023 Shuffle board, axe-throwing and bingo: activity bar boom defies UK hospitality downturn Britons opt for ‘competitive socialising’ after Covid crisis disrupted working patterns
The Guardian - UK · Nov 7, 2023 Tuesday briefing: Why eco-conscious King Charles is announcing new gas and oil projects today In today’s newsletter: In his first King’s Speech, the new monarch will announce his government’s annual priorities – including a slate of climate-unfriendly policies