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Manchester synagogue attack sparked surge in antisemitism, report says

The government’s independent adviser on antisemitism said the latest figures were ‘deeply alarming’

The Independent UK · Feb 11

Businesses need reforms amid ‘similar pressure to pandemic’, committee warns

Liam Byrne, chair of the Business and Trade Committee, said a ‘more coherent and ambitious plan’ is needed to support businesses.

Evening Standard · Feb 11

British woman shot dead by father after argument about Donald Trump, says ex-boyfriend: 'I remember running...'

A British woman was shot dead by her father at his home in Texas following an argument about Donald Trump and US politics, an inquest in the UK has heard.

The Times of India · Feb 10

UK-India FTA gets compared to ‘bag of soggy poppadums’ in House of Commons debate

UK MPs across parties criticized the UK-India FTA in the House of Commons, citing concerns over services, National Insurance evasion, delayed tariff reductions for British goods, and a lack of enforceable human rights clauses. Critics warned of cheap imports and the potential impact on British workers, particularly concerning the double…

The Times of India · Feb 10

OPINION - The £1bn energy power shift that could cut bills for communities

For too long, our energy system has been completely dominated by private profit, says General Secretary of the Co-operative Party Joe Fortune

Evening Standard · Feb 10

TNT Sports announces new platform to watch Premier League and Champions League with launch date revealed

TNT Sports has announced a new streaming home for its football coverage in the UK and Ireland, including the Premier League and Champions League

FourFourTwo · Feb 10

Mandelson and the financial crash: why the Epstein allegations are so shocking

Suggestions that Peter Mandelson may have shared government information with Jeffrey Epstein amid the fallout of the global financial crisis are being investigated by police.

The Conversation · Feb 10

Pink noise: what is it and can listening to it make your sleep worse?

Are you one of those people who can’t drop off to sleep if it’s “too quiet”? If so, you’re not alone. According to a 2023 survey of UK participants, 50% of people listen to some kind of noise to help fall asleep.

The Conversation · Feb 10

Replacing humans with machines is leaving truckloads of food stranded and unusable

Supermarket shelves can look full despite the food systems underneath them being under strain. Fruit may be stacked neatly, chilled meat may be in place. It appears that supply chains are functioning well. But appearances can be deceiving.

The Conversation · Feb 10

FTSE 100 lower as Starmer resists pressure

The FTSE 100 index closed down 32.39 points, 0.3%, at 10,353.84.

Evening Standard · Feb 10