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London film festival: privilege and poverty collide in big British cinema showcase

Emerald Fennell’s starry Saltburn opens this year’s festival, with Daniel Kaluuya’s directorial debut The Kitchen closing – bookending a banner year for UK cinema

The Guardian - UK · Oct 3, 2023

‘Unseasonably warm weather’ could make UK as hot as Ibiza at weekend

The south of England could match temperatures at European holiday destinations such as Athens and Barcelona.

The Independent UK · Oct 3, 2023

On the cards: Amex UK boss on plans for BNPL and keeping BA tie-up despite climate crisis

Hannah Lewis on the financial services firm’s partnership with airline, weathering the pandemic and navigating a male-dominated business world

The Guardian - UK · Oct 3, 2023

‘More delay! More reverb!’ UK dub legends Creation Rebel return after 40 years

With their audio collages and intergalactic scope, the group wowed the British punk scene. Back with longtime producer Adrian Sherwood, they explain their new album confronting ‘hostile environment’ policies

The Guardian - UK · Oct 3, 2023

Shop theft has been building for years – here's how to tackle retail crime and keep workers safe

Retail giants like Boots, Tesco and Primark are pushing for Home Office action after violent incidents and abuse against shop staff almost doubled since the COVID pandemic. Retail crime cost UK shops £1.76 billion in the year to April 2023, according to the British Retail Consortium.

The Conversation · Oct 3, 2023

Summer holiday spending by Virgin Money customers ‘jumped by a third this year’

Despite the mixed weather conditions this summer, spending on UK-based staycations increased by 10% compared with the spring quarter.

The Independent UK · Oct 3, 2023

Jacob Rees-Mogg slammed for stating 'people self-harm to get asylum'

Ahead of the home secretary's address to Tory conference later, Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg was asked about the asylum system.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 3, 2023

The City needs urgent reform or London shares will remain undervalued

City Voices: Most companies that floated in London in the last five years are under water

Evening Standard · Oct 3, 2023

It’s time to admit the drug war is over

If we want to call prohibition a “war,” then it’s time to admit it can’t be won

Salon · Oct 3, 2023

Black History Month 2023: The Independent playlist starring Stormzy, Joan Armatrading and Little Simz

The Independent celebrates musical pioneers including Millie Small, Tricky, Roots Manuva and Tippa Irie, rappers Kano, Stormzy and Little Simz, and vocal talents such as Shirley Bassey, Emeli Sande and Michael Kiwanuka

The Independent UK · Oct 3, 2023