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UK energy suppliers ask Rees-Mogg to reverse part of bill granting new powers

Companies including EDF, Centrica and Octopus express ‘alarm’ over bill allowing ministers to overrule Ofgem

The Guardian - UK · Oct 21, 2022

Diwali in the UK: how commodifying minority religions can risk cultural appropriation

The commercial potential of Diwali is capturing the attention of the high street. Big brand retailers are cashing in by adapting existing products to promote sales of Diwali-themed goods. But little, if any, mention is being made of the festival’s religious nature, and that’s a problem.

The Conversation · Oct 21, 2022

Indian takeaway in Welsh seaside town named one of the UK's best

Royal Balti in Barry took home gong for Best Curry Takeaway 2022

Wales Online · Oct 21, 2022

Airline hired to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda pulls out of UK scheme

The Government used a plane run by Privilege Style when it first tried remove people to Rwanda in June but the flight was grounded at the last minute after legal challenges

Daily Mirror · Oct 21, 2022

Change of prime minister is likely to delay UK’s fiscal plan

Credibility of economic event could be in doubt if it is launched on Halloween, just a few days into new leader’s tenure

The Guardian - UK · Oct 21, 2022

Employers can't fill vacancies, but many do surprisingly little to help workers return after a long illness

The UK was supposed to be facing a spike in unemployment after the pandemic furlough schemes ended, but instead the job market is the tightest in a generation. Given that there are also more vacancies than active job seekers and many sectors are struggling with skill shortages, you might expect…

The Conversation · Oct 21, 2022

Will there be a Covid winter wave in the UK? Here’s what the scientists think

Unlike previous waves fuelled by variants such as Alpha and Delta, the picture now is more complex

The Guardian - UK · Oct 21, 2022

Ladbaby or Baddiel & Skinner favourites for Christmas number one

The World Cup anthem may take the top spot if England win - and Ladbaby stay quiet

Evening Standard · Oct 21, 2022

Trevor Noah on the next UK prime minister: ‘What about Paddington?’

The late-night host expressed surprise at the current state of UK politics after the resignation of Liz Truss

The Guardian - US · Oct 21, 2022

Covid-19 infections climb in three UK hotspots as cases soar past two million

Covid-19 infections are continuing to rise in England and Wales with the biggest increases being seen in Yorkshire and The Humber, the West Midlands and the South East - and are at its highest since the week of July 26

Daily Mirror · Oct 21, 2022