The Restaurant Group to go private after accepting £506m takeover bid Operator of more than 400 UK outlets plans to recommend Apollo’s latest offer to its shareholders The Guardian - UK · Oct 12, 2023
Ex-Barclays boss Jes Staley banned from City over Jeffrey Epstein scandal Bank to cancel almost £18m in pay and bonuses due former CEO, who also faces potential FCA fine of £1.8m The Guardian - UK · Oct 12, 2023
Duckworth touts Illinois clean energy advancements in trip to Romania, U.K., tries to reassure allies about Ukraine funding The Illinois senator is in Europe on a multi-leg trade trip promoting the state’s clean energy advancements. She’s also reassuring foreign allies that aid to Ukraine remains a top priority for Democrats. Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 12, 2023
Stocks Climb Before the Open as Bond Yields Fall, U.S. Inflation Data Looms December S&P 500 futures (ESZ23) are up +0.43%, and December Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ23) are up +0.46% this morning as U.S. Treasury yields continued to fall, while market participants braced for a key U.S. consumer inflation report. Barchart · Oct 12, 2023
Donaldson hopes for resolution to trade border impasse talks within weeks The DUP leader insisted he is committed to working with the current UK Government to achieve a deal to restore Stormont. The Independent UK · Oct 12, 2023
Stocks Rise Before the Open as U.S. Inflation Data Looms December S&P 500 futures (ESZ23) are up +0.36%, and December Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ23) are up +0.42% this morning as market participants braced for a key U.S. consumer inflation report. Barchart · Oct 12, 2023
Labour hypocrisy over democratic 'mandates' called out on BBC by Lesley Riddoch LESLEY Riddoch has called out Labour for claiming the Rutherglen and Hamilton West by-election represents a “seismic shift” in UK politics… The National (Scotland) · Oct 12, 2023
First minister says SNP MP who defected to Tories ‘probably never believed’ in Scottish independence – as it happened Humza Yousaf says Lisa Cameron’s move was ‘the least surprising news I’ve had as leader of the SNP’ The Guardian - UK · Oct 12, 2023
Post your questions for the Chemical Brothers The dance duo are publishing a coffee table book and touring the UK and Ireland. They will answer your questions before they head off – post them in the comments below The Guardian - UK · Oct 12, 2023
Tell us: how energy efficient is your new-build home in the UK? We want to speak to renters and homeowners in the UK who live in recently built homes about how low carbon their property is The Guardian - UK · Oct 12, 2023
BBC and ITV among broadcasters investigated over possible competition law breaches Regulator to look into use of freelancers and agencies to produce, create and broadcast content across UK The Guardian - UK · Oct 12, 2023
Met Police appeals for footage or images of Hamas attacks after British citizen deaths in Israel Police want to hear from anyone with ‘direct evidence’ who has arrived home in recent days Evening Standard · Oct 12, 2023
US inflation sticks at 3.7%; UK recession fears linger despite August growth; Ikea to cut prices – as it happened UK services sector lifts economy back to growth in August, but BoE policymaker Swati Dhingra warns that economy is flatlining The Guardian - UK · Oct 12, 2023
UK economy grew by 0.2% in August – but recession concerns remain Rise in GDP fuelled by business services amid worries that impact of recent interest rate hikes yet to be felt The Guardian - UK · Oct 12, 2023
Evening Standard · Oct 12, 2023 UK economy returns to growth but remains stuck in the slow lane Britain’s economy returned to growth in August but remains firmly stuck in the slow lane, new official figures reveal today.
The Independent UK · Oct 12, 2023 How to get rid of bedbugs: Signs and symptoms amid threat of UK invasion As a bedbug infestation takes over Paris, here are a few signs you can keep an eye out for to avoid getting the creepy crawlies into your home
The Guardian - UK · Oct 12, 2023 Pressure on Reeves to drop Labour opposition to higher wealth taxes Union leaders and MPs on left of party say UK’s finances must be improved by taxing very richest
The Guardian - UK · Oct 12, 2023 Half a billion cheap electrical items go to UK landfills in a year, research finds Research by Material Focus shows everyday items such as disposable vapes are a big contributing factor
inkl · Oct 12, 2023 Is Water Cremation Legal in the UK? Exploring an Environmentally Friendly Alternative When it comes to end-of-life decisions, cremation has long been a popular choice. However, traditional cremation methods have raised concerns about their environmental impact. In recent years, a new alternative known as water cremation, or aquamation, has emerged as a greener and more sustainable option.
Zenger · Oct 11, 2023 UK’s Remote Fair Isle Seeks Deckhand For Thriving Community With a population of just 60, the opportunity to join this vibrant island offers a unique living experience.
The Independent UK · Oct 11, 2023 Minister ‘very concerned’ as antisemitic incidents up by 324% since Hamas attack The Community Security Trust said it had recorded 89 incidents in the UK between October 7-10 that it classed as ‘anti-Jewish hate’.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 11, 2023 UK food regulators slash recommended dose of CBD over health risks Food Standards Agency drops advised daily limit from 70mg to 10mg in surprise reversal, citing risk to liver and thyroid issues
The Independent UK · Oct 11, 2023 Mortgage affordability ‘hitting housing market but 12-month outlook more stable’ Buyer demand, sales and house prices continue to decline as mortgage affordability continues to affect the market, surveyors said.
The Independent UK · Oct 11, 2023 Invasive Chinese mitten crabs spotted in the UK The Chinese mitten crab was seen alongside waterways in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
The Hindu · Oct 11, 2023 Scholar steps into the role of British Deputy High Commissioner for a day Ritika Prasad, 23, won the 'British High Commissioner for a Day' competition and experienced the intricacies of the UK-India relationship. She engaged with students, visited a software company, interacted with Chevening fellows, and gained insights into public policy. Ritika expressed her commitment to continued engagement and was praised by the…