Storm Babet in pictures as two dead and town evacuated during red warning downpours Rare red weather warning issued as Met Office alerts for heavy downpours cover much of the UK The Independent UK · Oct 20, 2023
Here for a rave, not a Rönnskär: How Drumsheds built a superclub inside an old Ikea The 15,000-capacity space in Tottenham is set to become the country’s biggest dance venue – just dont call it a superclub. Isobel Lewis speaks with the Drumsheds director about his ‘new centre of cultural gravity’ and sets out to see what all the fuss is about The Independent UK · Oct 20, 2023
UK’s Conservatives lose two safe seats in historic by-election defeat Labour Party easily wins two central England seats in blow for ruling party ahead of general election next year. Al Jazeera · Oct 20, 2023
Labour peer Alf Dubs calls for refugee plan for Palestinians Former refugee says scheme could help people with family connections to Britain and those in need of medical aid The Guardian - UK · Oct 20, 2023
Controversial US dog trainer Dog Daddy says he cancelled Australian tour due to backlash YouTube star Augusto Deoliveira – who also cancelled trips to the UK and Italy – stands by his tough approach to training canines The Guardian - AU · Oct 20, 2023
UK helps Thai online English learning Thailand has accepted the United Kingdom's proposed programmes for cooperation in English studies for Thai teachers and students in Thailand. Bangkok Post · Oct 20, 2023
What the papers say – October 20 The conflict in the Middle East features across the papers in the UK. The Independent UK · Oct 20, 2023
UK Government’s £10 million aid for Palestinians is ‘pitiful’, MPs say The Prime Minister said the UK was increasing its support by a third when he confirmed the sum this week. The Independent UK · Oct 19, 2023
Anger at pothole-plagued local roads hits eight-year high Some 49% of respondents to a poll of 2,583 UK drivers commissioned by the RAC said the condition of local roads was their biggest motoring concern. The Independent UK · Oct 19, 2023
Retirement day centre in London named UK’s best new building by RIBA The centre provides care for the residents of charity Morden College Evening Standard · Oct 19, 2023
Retirement day centre in London named UK’s best new building Designed by Mae, who is the winner of the RIBA Stirling Prize 2023, the centre provides care for the residents of Morden College. The Independent UK · Oct 19, 2023
The UK attempts to further regulate CBD "Now, the FSA and Food Standards Scotland have reduced this limit to 10mg — roughly four drops of 5% CBD oil" Salon · Oct 19, 2023
5th annual UK Curiosity Fair set for November 1 For the fifth consecutive year, the University of Kentucky will hold a curiosity fair. The November 1st event is free and open to people of all ages WEKU · Oct 19, 2023
Huge majority oppose UK Government policy and support Israel/Hamas ceasefire - poll A HUGE majority of Brits support a ceasefire in Israel and Palestine, putting them at odds with the UK Government and Labour. The National (Scotland) · Oct 19, 2023
The Independent UK · Oct 19, 2023 Sunak pleads for Middle East stability as Israel wages ‘long war’ with Hamas Rishi Sunak said he wanted Israel to win its war with the Gaza-based group but called for regional powers to avoid the conflict spilling over.
The Independent UK · Oct 19, 2023 Israel bolsters defences against Hezbollah as tensions grow on Lebanese border Tel Aviv says it is ‘ready to respond to any attack’ from its neighbours as the UK, the US and Germany urge citizens to leave Lebanon
The Guardian - UK · Oct 19, 2023 Kirsty Wark to step down from BBC Newsnight after 30 years The programme’s longest-serving presenter will leave after the next UK election
The Conversation · Oct 19, 2023 Four environmental red flags to watch out for when buying your new home Have you ever contemplated purchasing an environmentally friendly home but found yourself unsure of where to begin? I can relate if so, as I was in your shoes about a year ago when I set out to purchase my first home.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 19, 2023 Why high-speed trains may not be right for us in the UK Letters: Cathy Swann argues that the high-speed rail networks seen in Spain and France may not be suitable for our small, densely populated landscape, but Steven Clark says the negativity about HS2 is a blight on progress
Evening Standard · Oct 19, 2023 East London borough has worst child obesity rate in UK - see where your borough ranks Analysis of NHS data shows children in deprived areas twice as likely to be obese
The Guardian - UK · Oct 19, 2023 Jai Nath Misra obituary Other lives: Engineer turned maths teacher who relocated from India to the UK in the 1950s
The National (Scotland) · Oct 19, 2023 'Shameful': Humza Yousaf calls out Foreign Secretary for Gaza objectives HUMZA Yousaf has called out the Foreign Secretary for failing to include helping UK nationals escape from the fighting in Gaza as a priority in…
The Conversation · Oct 19, 2023 Childcare reform: education is the responsibility of the state – care of young children should be too Parents face eye-watering costs for childcare in the UK. A part-time nursery place for a child under two sets parents in Britain back, on average, £7,134 a year.
The Independent UK · Oct 19, 2023 Yousaf hits out at Cleverly over omission in UK policy on Israel-Hamas conflict The First Minister said it was ‘shameful’ that the Foreign Secretary had not included the interests of trapped UK citizens among his objectives.
The Independent UK · Oct 19, 2023 Sunak arrives in Saudi Arabia after Israel tells UK to brace for ‘long war’ He is set to meet with Saudi leader, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, during the second stop on his Middle East tour.