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‘Investigate now’: Ex-health minister urges probe into nursing regulator after The Independent’s exposé

Exclusive: Sir Ben Bradshaw warns same concerns about UK’s nursing regulator have resurfaced 15 years later

The Independent UK · Oct 4, 2023

Guerilla gardening: how you can make your local area greener without getting into trouble

When Richard Reynolds first started gardening around London’s streets, he was so worried he might be arrested that he worked under the cover of darkness. Reynolds was one of the UK’s first modern guerrilla gardeners, a movement that encourages people to nurture and revive land they do not have the…

The Conversation · Oct 4, 2023

UK and Ireland set to host Euro 2028 after Turkey withdraw bid

UK and Ireland’s bid is now unopposed with Turkey poised to join forces with Italy to host Euro 2032

The Independent UK · Oct 4, 2023

UK housebuilders save billions as government delays low-carbon rules

Housebuilders have little incentive to take steps by themselves. It’s no surprise they are so keen to wade into the political arena as major donors

The Guardian - UK · Oct 4, 2023

UK 30-year borrowing costs hit highest since 1998 as bond market sell-off grips markets – as it happened

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, as fears of high interest rates hit the bond market

The Guardian - UK · Oct 4, 2023

What to do about the tobacco companies still killing millions? Make them pay – and heavily

People close to me have died because of smoking, while firms reap huge profits. A new tobacco levy is the answer, says Michelle Mitchell, chief executive of Cancer Research UK

The Guardian - UK · Oct 4, 2023

Russia-Ukraine war: British PM urges west to equip Ukraine to ‘finish the job’; Ukrainian journalist reported missing – as it happened

Rishi Sunak urges allies to arm Ukraine in party conference speech; Victoria Roshchyna has not been heard from since 3 August, says International Women’s Media Foundation

The Guardian - AU · Oct 4, 2023

Aukus could weaken China deterrence, US congress research paper suggests

New report airs arguments for and against nuclear-powered submarine sale to Australia

The Guardian - AU · Oct 4, 2023

British diners warned off more fish types due to low populations in waters

Pollack from the Channel and dover sole from the Irish Sea among those to avoid, Good Fish Guide says

The Guardian - UK · Oct 4, 2023

Ukraine-Russia war - live: Putin ‘may use sea mines to attack civilian ships and blame Kyiv’

Targeting of cargo ships in Black Sea shows ‘Putin’s total disregard for civilian lives’, UK says

The Independent UK · Oct 4, 2023