Booking.com names Newcastle as one of five trending UK destinations for 2023 It was named alongside Manchester, Glasgow, Birmingham and Preston Chronicle Live · Nov 1, 2022
PA Media acquires Glasgow-based social media agency It will continue to operate under its current leadership as a stand-alone agency within the group Insider UK · Nov 1, 2022
UK house prices fall for the first time since July 2021 Prices fell from an average of £272,259 in September to £268,282 in October Evening Standard · Nov 1, 2022
UK snow forecast: Weather experts predict exact date of first snowfall of winter 2022 After our Indian Summer, it could soon be time to start hunting for the gloves and scarf as while temperatures will remain above average for now, snow isn't far away Daily Mirror · Nov 1, 2022
Edinburgh set to introduce £2 a night tourist tax in UK first The City of Edinburgh Council have approved the plans this week, that will see each person taxed £2 for every night they are staying in the capital, capped at seven nights. Edinburgh Live · Nov 1, 2022
Grain ships leave Ukrainian ports despite Putin suspending deal Vladimir Putin was branded “outrageous” by US President Joe Biden after pulling out of the UN-brokered pact on Saturday, renewing fears of a global food crisis Evening Standard · Nov 1, 2022
The activist who threw soup on a van Gogh says it's the planet that's being destroyed Phoebe Plummer, a climate activist with Just Stop Oil, speaks with NPR's Morning Edition about what the group wants, and why they're turning to controversial tactics to get it. WEKU · Nov 1, 2022
Permacrisis is Collins Dictionary's Word of the Year 2022 The word 'Permacrisis' which is described as “an extended period of instability and insecurity” by Collins Dictionary, has been picked as the Collins Word of the Year for 2022. The reason: permacrisis aptly sums up how awful 2022 has been for many people across the world-- be it the Ukraine-Russia… The Times of India · Nov 1, 2022
The Welsh businesses giving cost of living payments to their employees Many firms have given staff one-off payments and free independent financial advice to help with the cost of living crisis Birmingham Post · Nov 1, 2022
Tory minister: Braverman's 'invasion' comment 'expresses concern of millions' THE UK’s Immigration Minister has said that Suella Braverman’s use of the word “invasion” is one which “expresses very clearly the concern… The National (Scotland) · Nov 1, 2022
BP profits more than double to £7.1bn amid windfall tax pressure Unlike Shell, the UK-listed oil giant will pay £695m via the energy profits levy Insider UK · Nov 1, 2022
BP profits more than double as pressure for greater windfall tax grows It came as BP confirmed it will be hit by the windfall tax on its UK operations this year, unlike rival company Shell. The National (Scotland) · Nov 1, 2022
The best theatre to stream this month: The Book of Dust, Four Quartets and the start of panto season Our roundup of drama to watch at home includes Alan Ayckbourn’s 87th play, live performance from Ukraine and a concert of lost showtunes The Guardian - UK · Nov 1, 2022
PA Media announces acquisition of award-winning social media agency Glasgow-based firm Hydrogen will now join the PA Media Group. The Independent UK · Nov 1, 2022
The Guardian - UK · Nov 1, 2022 UK house prices fall for first time in 15 months after Liz Truss mini-budget Average price of a property drops to £268,282 in October as interest rate rises hit affordability
Daily Mirror · Nov 1, 2022 Storm Claudio lashes UK with 70mph wind and heavy rain as 49 flood alerts issued The Environment Agency has issued 49 flood alerts today after a night of heavy rain and winds reaching 70mph thanks to Storm Claudio. The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for wind tomorrow
The Guardian - UK · Nov 1, 2022 MP for Manston constituency says he does not trust Suella Braverman – as it happened Roger Gale says home secretary is only really interested in playing to the right wing of the Conservative party
Birmingham Post · Nov 1, 2022 North East motor group Vertu buys Yorkshire motorcycle dealership Company CEO Robert Forrester said the deal was "financially and strategically" important
The Guardian - UK · Nov 1, 2022 Jobs at risk as Morrisons shuts 132 McColl’s stores; calls grow for broader energy windfall tax – as it happened Supermarket chain plans to close loss-making McColl’s stores, as it tries to regenerate business
The Guardian - UK · Nov 1, 2022 Enormous emissions gap between top 1% and poorest, study highlights ‘Polluting elite’ responsible for same amount of carbon dioxide in a year as poorest 10% are in more than two decades, data shows
Evening Standard · Nov 1, 2022 Carlos Acosta on pushing ballet’s boundaries, Brexit and how he has nothing to prove on stage Now director of Birmingham Royal Ballet, the world-renowned dancer is bringing new show Into the Music to Sadler’s Wells
Daily Mirror · Nov 1, 2022 Asylum system chaos: All your questions answered - including how much it really costs The number of migrants to have crossed the Channel in small boats this year has now hit 39,897 - here The Mirror answers all your questions on the ongoing crisis
Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 1, 2022 Food Banks are a 'Lifesaver' as UK Feels Cost of Living Crisis "This absolutely has been a lifesaver to me," says Michael Cox. The 51-year-old hasn't eaten in two days and so finally resolved to visit one of Britain's growing number of food banks providing basic items to those in need. "I had no money.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 1, 2022 Tuesday briefing: What will a third winter with the coronavirus bring? In today’s newsletter: New variants, a struggling NHS and approaching flu season suggest a coronavirus surge is still a risk. A public health expert on preparing for what lies ahead
The Guardian - UK · Nov 1, 2022 National Grid creates £50m emergency fund for vulnerable households UK electricity distributor warns of “exponential increase” in customers seeking help with their energy bills