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The Guardian announces launch of new European edition

The Guardian today announces it is to launch a new digital European edition in autumn 2023 and is expanding and deepening its coverage with a range of new editorial roles

The Guardian - UK · Jul 13, 2023

OPINION - Pay rises for public sector workers (but tax rises for all)

So, the government has gone with option 1, sub-section c: accept the recommendations of the pay review bodies – with mostly no new money. This neatly avoids higher borrowing, inflation or taxation (more on that later), but means cash must be found from existing department budgets not exactly flush with…

Evening Standard · Jul 13, 2023

Brexit planning helped UK prepare for Covid pandemic, Michael Gove tells inquiry

The senior Tory said preparing for a no-deal EU exit made the Government ‘more match fit’ to deal with the health crisis.

The Independent UK · Jul 13, 2023

Europe heatwave: Is it safe to travel to Italy, Spain, Greece and Croatia?

A deadly heatwave is sweeping Europe, with ground temperatures in Spain hitting more than 60C

The Independent UK · Jul 13, 2023

Michael Gove claims work for no-deal Brexit made UK ‘match fit’ for pandemic

Levelling up minister strongly denied work to leave EU hindered readiness for crisis at Covid inquiry

The Guardian - UK · Jul 13, 2023

What is a 'politically exposed person' and why do the likes of Jeremy Hunt and Nigel Farage claim the status prevents them getting bank accounts?

Reports vary as to why the private bank Coutts decided to close the account of former UKIP leader Nigel Farage. He claims he was excluded for his political views, the bank says the problem was a lack of funds. But either way, his case does highlight a wider and longstanding…

The Conversation · Jul 13, 2023

‘Bumper’ raspberry season arrives after June heat delayed ripening

Raspberries benefit from consistent temperatures and partial cloud cover, which was lacking in June, to ripen.

The Independent UK · Jul 13, 2023

Boris Johnson ‘can’t remember passcode’ to old phone with Covid WhatsApps

Messages from the ex-PM’s old device relating to the early pandemic response have still not been handed to the UK Covid-19 Inquiry

Evening Standard · Jul 13, 2023

‘This is so creepy!’: the Taylor Swift vinyl haunted by Britain’s weirdest musicians

A bizarre pressing error has resulted in some vinyl copies of Swift’s latest re-recorded album carrying maverick UK electronica, leaving fans bewildered

The Guardian - UK · Jul 13, 2023

High court quashes rules letting agency workers cover for UK strikers

Unions hail verdict that brands Kwasi Kwarteng’s approach ‘so unfair’ as to be ‘unlawful and irrational’

The Guardian - UK · Jul 13, 2023