Plans to scrap BBC Singers sends ‘incredibly bleak message’ – letter Senior members of the UK choral industry say the decision was ‘a huge false economy’. The Independent UK · Mar 17, 2023
This dentist lost 21 kgs in 3 months by going for ‘music walks’ Today’s weight loss inspiration is served by Avjit Singh, a dentist by trade based in Canada. He is currently pursuing a master's program. Avjit had always been on the healthy side, but moving to Canada and adopting a new lifestyle caused him to gain a large amount of weight. The Times of India · Mar 17, 2023
Ways sought to lure big-spending Muslim tourists PHUKET: The Department of Tourism (DoT) plans to promote Thailand as a friendly destination for Muslim tourists. Bangkok Post · Mar 17, 2023
Visitors to the UK’s leading attractions down 25% on pre-Covid numbers Perfect storm of Covid, Brexit, energy prices and cost of living crisis blamed for disappointing figures The Guardian - UK · Mar 17, 2023
Ukrainian refugees struggling to find accommodation after leaving UK sponsors Almost half of refugees unable to find guarantors or money for deposits to secure tenancies, a survey finds The Guardian - UK · Mar 17, 2023
Natural History Museum named most visited indoor UK attraction again The London museum saw 4,654,608 visitors last year, more than three million above the previous year’s figure. The Independent UK · Mar 17, 2023
Big screens to go up in 30 places showing King Charles' Coronation - see full list The Government will splash more than £1 million on making screens available across the UK so people can gather to watch the coronation of King Charles on May 6 Daily Mirror · Mar 17, 2023
Rolls-Royce developing a mini-nuclear reactor to power a future base on the moon Engineering giant wants to have a reactor ready to send to the moon by 2029 Birmingham Post · Mar 17, 2023
Money on a mission: spotlight on GoHenry’s Louise Hill The finance education advocate and ecommerce expert is helping the next generation get money savvy The Independent UK · Mar 16, 2023
Plant power: spotlight on The Tipsy Vegan founder Michelle McCabe Restaurant and cocktail bar The Tipsy Vegan is on a mission to become the UK’s first nationally recognised vegan chain The Independent UK · Mar 16, 2023
Kim Kardashian surprises fans as she attends soccer game during UK trip Kim Kardashian appeared to escape the masses of fans glaring at her as she enjoyed the Arsenal v Sporting Lisbon match at the Emirates Stadium as she took part in a new documentary Daily Mirror · Mar 16, 2023
Nuclear waste divisions intensify between Labor premiers over AUKUS submarine deal South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas hits back at suggestions from his Labor counterparts in Victoria and WA that his state should take nuclear waste from the future AUKUS fleet. ABC News · Mar 16, 2023
UK mounted police chase down man holding mobile phone while driving Officers on horseback deployed to reduce use of phones by motorist; driver faces £200 fine and six points on licence The Guardian - UK · Mar 16, 2023
US approves $1.3 billion sale of Tomahawk missiles to Australia Australia could buy as many as 220 Tomahawk guided missiles from the United States that would help the nation to "contribute to missions of mutual interest". ABC News · Mar 16, 2023
Wales Online · Mar 16, 2023 Who is Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe and why was she jailed? Now 44, Nazanin has been out of prison for a year - but her earlier imprisonment continues to impact her life
Manchester Evening News · Mar 16, 2023 Policy, platitudes, and puns: Andy Burnham launches his US invasion on Morning Joe - and even lands a joke or two "The Manchester of old with grime is not today’s Manchester. Cities like Charlotte have a lot in common with us, as does Austin. We are the football and music capital of the UK."
The Guardian - UK · Mar 16, 2023 MPs and peers ask information commissioner to investigate TikTok Letter argues that Chinese-owned video-sharing app could be in breach of UK law
The New Daily · Mar 16, 2023 Ex-UK defence chiefs warn AUKUS could end in disaster Midnight Oil frontman and ex-UK defence chiefs the latest to question the AUKUS nuclear-powered submarines deal
The Independent UK · Mar 16, 2023 UK bans Chinese-owned TikTok from government devices amid mounting security concerns Block follows similar moves in Europe and the US
The Independent UK · Mar 16, 2023 Irish and British governments must work together on illegal migration – Varadkar The Taoiseach said there had been an increase in people using the Irish land border to enter both Ireland and the UK irregularly.
Manchester Evening News · Mar 16, 2023 The Mancunian Way: £211m down the back of the sofa Why have area responsible for previously failed Levelling Up bids suddenly been handed millions? PLUS What’s the mayor doing in the US?
The Independent UK · Mar 16, 2023 Virgin Orbit ‘pauses’ operations in wake of UK space launch failure Staff reportedly furloughed as California firm announces ‘operational pause’
Daily Mirror · Mar 16, 2023 These three NHS 'Rabble Rousers' are fighting for Long Covid sick pay A recent report by MPs says the UK is 'out of step with other countries' in not recognising Long Covid as an industrial illness
The Conversation · Mar 16, 2023 As Australia signs up for nuclear subs, NZ faces hard decisions over the AUKUS alliance Former Australian prime minister Paul Keating’s recent strident criticism of the A$368 billion nuclear-powered submarine deal announced under the AUKUS security pact will have little effect on Australian policy. Canberra’s deepening level of security cooperation is underpinned by a deep political consensus.
Wales Online · Mar 16, 2023 Senedd committee shares worries over housing availability for Ukrainians in Wales At a time when many hotels are full with homeless people, the committee said it was worried there was insufficient availability of accommodation in Wales for refugees