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 Guardian - 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 Independent 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 Guardian - 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 Independent 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 Guardian - 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. The Independent UK · 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 Marie Claire · 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 The Guardian - UK · Nov 7, 2023
November foraging guide: The rules to follow, best foods to find and how to cook them Foraging for wild foods is a great way to add some flavour to your autumn walks, as long as you follow the rules and know what to look for The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2023
Is it safe to visit Lebanon? Foreign Office advice as Britons encouraged to leave The UK has warned citizens not to go to the Middle East country The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2023
Fertility patients in UK unable to keep stored embryos amid cost of living crisis Rising inflation has made it harder for patients to continue fertility treatment, experts say The Guardian - UK · Nov 7, 2023
Workers for fast fashion brands fear starvation as they fight for higher wages Garment workers in Bangladesh making clothes for UK brands say plans to increase their pay to £92 a month is not enough to survive The Guardian - UK · Nov 7, 2023
The Guardian - UK · Nov 7, 2023 Fresh calls to scrap Cumbrian coalmine amid steel industry’s green push UK’s coal-hungry blast furnaces likely to be replaced, making economic case for mine ‘dead in the water’ says local MP
The National (Scotland) · Nov 7, 2023 'Archaic' UK systems called out ahead of 'ostentatious' King's Speech THE UK's "archaic" procedures have been called out ahead of today's King's Speech.
The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2023 Japan and UK ministers are to discuss further deepening of security ties on the sidelines of G7 Japanese and British foreign and defense ministers are to talk about deepening their military cooperation under a new security pact that allows their militaries to enter each other’s turf for joint exercises
France 24 · Nov 7, 2023 King’s Speech to lay out PM Sunak’s plans on energy as UK election looms Charles III gives the first King's Speech in more than 70 years Tuesday, formally opening the UK parliament with a run-down of his government's legislative plans as an election looms.
The Guardian - AU · Nov 7, 2023 John Oliver backs ‘weird, puking’ pūteketeke as he takes New Zealand’s bird of century poll global Last Week Tonight host throws his weight behind the threatened bird in New Zealand’s often controversial annual vote
The Guardian - UK · Nov 7, 2023 UK recession fears grow as shoppers cut spending ‘to save for Christmas’ Drop in retail sales also because of consumer worries over high energy bills and mortgages, surveys suggest
The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2023 Fears of rising energy bills and a costly Christmas lead consumers to cut back Some 14% of consumers say they have already made mutual agreements to cut back on gift-giving, figures from Barclays show.
The Hindu · Nov 6, 2023 Career fest for selection of health workers begins in Kochi NORKA Roots' 3rd career fest facilitates selection of health workers from Kerala for NHS trusts in UK. 21 doctors and 79 nurses shortlisted for interviews on opening day. Recruitment process till Nov 10; details on www.norkaroots.org & www.nifl.norkaroots.org.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 6, 2023 David Lammy urges UK government to press Israel to end West Bank violence Letter to James Cleverly criticises ‘offensive rhetoric’ by some Israeli ministers and calls for settlers inciting hatred to be banned from UK
The National (Scotland) · Nov 6, 2023 Caribbean activists fighting development linked to Loch Tay firm get UK court hearing CAMPAIGNERS fighting a development in the Caribbean said to be linked to a controversial project in Scotland will have their case heard in the UK…
The Guardian - UK · Nov 6, 2023 How the Israel-Hamas conflict is dividing the UK Labour party Keir Starmer’s refusal to back calls for ceasefire has led to resignations and calls to quit from some in his party