New Study Shows Dogs Reign Supreme In Pet Preference Owners in UK, Denmark, and Austria exhibit stronger emotional attachment and higher spending on dogs compared to cats. Zenger · Oct 23, 2023
Headteacher who helped young Ukrainian refugees to be honoured at Windsor Castle Inna Hryhorovych helped mould St Mary’s as a school that could provide education and a caring environment to displaced Ukrainian children. The Independent UK · Oct 23, 2023
Big UK venture capital funds pledge to invest in high growth companies Chancellor calls scheme involving 20 of UK’s largest funds a ‘huge win’ for the country The Guardian - UK · Oct 23, 2023
1m children in most extreme poverty as figure almost trebles since 2017 – report It is often being left to charities to try to plug gaps for people in desperate situations, the report said. The Independent UK · Oct 23, 2023
New agreement between UK and devolved governments needed post-Brexit – committee The committee’s convener said the deal should be a ‘first step’ to addressing the impacts of Brexit on devolution. The Independent UK · Oct 23, 2023
UK’s ‘limited’ Indo-Pacific presence criticised amid fears conflict not far away Cash, equipment and personnel are needed if the UK is to play any significant role in the Indo-Pacific, the Defence Committee said. The Independent UK · Oct 23, 2023
Children tell of growing in confidence on charity’s ‘dream’ Florida holiday The 191 young people from around the UK swam with dolphins at SeaWorld’s Discovery Cove in Orlando. The Independent UK · Oct 23, 2023
Wee Ginger Dug: The UK media cannot extinguish public sympathy for Palestinians THE world remains transfixed by the continuing tragedy in Gaza, and it is becoming starkly apparent that there is a clear hierarchy of sympathy in… The National (Scotland) · Oct 23, 2023
LiveWire About To Bring 2 Flavors Of S2 Del Mar To UK, European Customers LiveWire is opening preorders for the S2 Del Mar in Europe and the UK, with deliveries for both the Launch Edition and production bikes to begin in 2024. RideApart · Oct 23, 2023
Unaffordable London rents saw tenants spend as much as 46% of their income on housing London is still the least affordable UK region to rent in, according latest figures Evening Standard · Oct 23, 2023
Stephen Gethins: SNP must put Brexit 'front and centre' of independence case THE SNP need to place Brexit and its impact on the cost of living crisis “front and centre” of their case for independence as part of keeping it… The National (Scotland) · Oct 23, 2023
Best Currys Black Friday deals to expect 2023: Offers on smartwatches, washing machines and more Shop the best bargains from the UK’s tech retailing giant Evening Standard · Oct 23, 2023
Which UK high street shops have closed down? Full list of shops Boots, Tesco and Sports Direct among those to be shutting down stores Evening Standard · Oct 23, 2023
Body recovered by police searching for man trapped in vehicle amid Babet floods The storm has claimed seven lives across the UK. The Independent UK · Oct 23, 2023
The National (Scotland) · Oct 23, 2023 UK to provide £20 million of humanitarian aid to civilians in Gaza THE UK will provide an additional £20 million of humanitarian aid to civilians in Gaza, Rishi Sunak has announced.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 23, 2023 Harassment victims in UK film and TV face backlash after #MeToo, study finds UK report says victims in the industry are encouraged to speak out but can then face bullying and humiliation
The Conversation · Oct 23, 2023 Accidental managers: why people who are great at their job can fail when they get promoted There’s a saying that people don’t quit their job, they quit their boss. And poor management certainly has a lot to answer for in the UK workplace. A staggering 82% of new managers in the UK are what the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) calls “accidental managers”, according to a YouGov…
The Guardian - UK · Oct 23, 2023 Gaza hospital blast caused by militants’ rocket, UK agencies believe Rishi Sunak updates MPs on intelligence services’ findings about last week’s deadly explosion
The Independent UK · Oct 23, 2023 Rishi Sunak says Israel not to blame for Gaza hospital blast Missile likely launched ‘from within Gaza towards Israel’, says PM as he reveals ‘deep’ UK intelligence
The National (Scotland) · Oct 23, 2023 Brexiteer says referendum result should have required a supermajority A UK Government minister has expressed regret the Brexit referendum did not require a supermajority to pass.
Evening Standard · Oct 23, 2023 UK housebuilder giants set for tumble in annual completion numbers, analysis shows The housing industry has been grappling with various challenges from soaring mortgage costs hitting buyer demand, to the Help to Buy scheme closing to new applicants last October
Radio France Internationale · Oct 23, 2023 Qatar announces 27-year gas deal with Italy's Eni Qatar has agreed to supply Italian firm Eni with natural gas for 27 years, the Gulf emirate's state-owned energy company announced Monday. The deal comes after similar contracts with France and the UK.
The Independent UK · Oct 23, 2023 Brexit means UK can be global leader on AI, says Facebook co-founder ‘I’m glad the UK can go its own way’, says Dustin Moskovitz
The Guardian - UK · Oct 23, 2023 UK risks scandal over ‘bias’ in AI tools in use across public sector Systems operating across government departments and police forces raise concerns about accountability and discrimination
The Guardian - UK · Oct 23, 2023 UK officials use AI to decide on issues from benefits to marriage licences Exclusive: findings show uncontrolled and potentially discriminatory way technology used in Whitehall and some police forces