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Revealed: Areas of the UK with the fewest number of police officers

Some evidence suggests that where officer numbers are higher rates certain types of crime fall

The Independent UK · Aug 23, 2023

Lucy Letby: the focus has been on her unspeakable crimes – but we should think about the victims and their families

The understandable response of many to the horrendous crimes of Lucy Letby has been: “Lock her up and throw away the key.” Letby, a former NHS nurse, has been given 14 whole-life sentences for the murder of seven babies and the attempted murder of six others while working in a…

The Conversation · Aug 23, 2023

OPINION - If it’s hurting, it’s working, but it still sucks

At about 10:45 this morning I turned to Jonathan Prynn, the Standard’s business editor, and asked what he made of the latest purchasing managers’ index (PMI) numbers. His answer was unprintable. In fairness, at fifteen minutes to deadline, I picked a bad time to bother him. But Jonathan is hardly…

Evening Standard · Aug 23, 2023

Womb transplant UK: Will womb transplants be possible soon?

As news that the first woman in the UK has had a successful womb transplant, we look at all we know so far

GoodToKnow · Aug 23, 2023

‘Grief changes people in different ways’: London drill star Blanco on prison, moral panic and his Angolan roots

A founder of the influential Harlem Spartans, Blanco was a massive subcultural star before time inside and the loss of his father prompted a search for new musical inspiration

The Guardian - UK · Aug 23, 2023

Barbie overtakes Top Gun: Maverick as it races up all-time box office chart

The film is likely to overtake Casino Royale and Grease in the next few days.

The Independent UK · Aug 23, 2023

Nasdaq Futures Tick Higher Ahead of Nvidia Results, PMI Data in Focus

September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU23) are trending up +0.15% this morning as market participants awaited crucial quarterly results from industry stalwarts Nvidia and Analog Devices while also gearing up for U.S. business activity data.

Barchart · Aug 23, 2023

Tell us: how is your life affected by working in the UK’s gig economy?

We want to speak to workers on zero-hours contracts in the UK about their experiences of insecure employment

The Guardian - UK · Aug 23, 2023

What is the UK’s cheapest meal deal? Waitrose, Tesco, Boots and others ranked by price

Meal deal prices vary in price between £3 and £5 at supermarkets and stores around the UK

The Independent UK · Aug 23, 2023

Water crisis should be considered as critical as climate change, researchers say

Experts say that the transition to circular water systems is as important as the transition to net zero

Evening Standard · Aug 23, 2023