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www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

Nigel Farage suggests more than 10 Tory MPs could be willing to join new party

Nigel Farage said he believes it's the end of Boris Johnson in the Conservative Party as he suggested more than 10 Tory MPs could be willing to join a new party.The prominent Leave campaigner, appearing on the BBC's Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg show, added that the gap for another insurgency is actually bigger than it was 10 years ago.
Nytimes
1 year ago
World politics

The Pincher scandal is only the latest in a long line of controversies for Johnson.

The fallout from Boris Johnson's appointment of Chris Pincher to a government post, and Downing Street's shifting account of the circumstances around the decision, dominated the recent political conversation in Britain.
Nytimes
1 year ago
World politics

U.K. Live Updates: BBC Says Boris Johnson Will Step Aside as More Ministers Quit

The fallout from Boris Johnson's appointment of Chris Pincher to a government post, and Downing Street's shifting account of the circumstances around the decision, have dominated the recent political conversation in Britain.
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www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

Johnson willing to send Covid inquiry all lockdown messages ahead of legal clash

Boris Johnson said he has sent all unredacted WhatsApps directly to the Covid-19 inquiry ahead of a legal clash between the probe and the Cabinet Office over access to the messages.The former prime minister told the inquiry's chairwoman Baroness Hallett he would like to do the same with messages that are on an old mobile phone he stopped using due to security concerns.
Nytimes
1 year ago
World politics

Boris Johnson quickly fills the two cabinet vacancies in an effort to stabilize a government in crisis.

LONDON - Prime Minister Boris Johnson moved quickly to plug the holes in his cabinet caused by Tuesday's resignations of two senior ministers, including the critical job of chancellor of the Exchequer, which went to Nadhim Zahawi, who had been the education secretary.
Nytimes
1 year ago
Europe news

Boris Johnson quickly fills vacancies, including the health secretary, trying to stabilize his government in crisis.

LONDON - Prime Minister Boris Johnson moved quickly to plug the holes in his cabinet caused by Tuesday's resignations of two senior ministers, including the critical job of chancellor of the Exchequer, which went to Nadhim Zahawi, who had been the education secretary.
The Independent
1 year ago
UK news

It cannot be business as usual after by-election defeats, warns Tory MP

The Conservative Party cannot continue as if it is "business as usual" following two by-election losses, a Scottish Tory MP has said.
The Independent
1 year ago
UK news

Leading Tory website runs Labour adverts attacking Boris Johnson

A popular Conservative Party website has run prominent Labour adverts urging the Tories to drop Boris Johnson after the Partygate scandal.
Dezeen
1 year ago
Design

Printed textiles "can create a space" says Marimekko creative director

Bold colours and prints can enhance interiors in the same way as architectural details, argues Rebekka Bay of lifestyle brand Marimekko in this interview.Bay was appointed creative director of the Finnish design firm in 2020 having previously held top roles at fashion brands including Everlane, Cos and Uniqlo.
The Independent
1 year ago
UK news

Next year will see 'enormous easing' of cost-of-living crisis, Sunak predicts

Struggling households will see an "enormous easing" in their budgetary pressures next year due to benefits and pension rises outflanking inflation, according to the Chancellor.
www.cbc.ca
1 year ago
Canada news

Expect two more 50-point rate hikes at least, Fed minutes reveal | CBC News

All participants at the Federal Reserve's May 3-4 policy meeting backed a half-percentage-point rate increase to combat inflation they agreed had become a key threat to the economy's performance and was at risk of racing higher without action by the U.S. central bank, minutes of the session showed on Wednesday.
the Guardian
1 year ago
World news

Energy price cap to be updated four times a year under Ofgem plan

Great Britain's energy regulator has confirmed it is planning to update the energy price cap four times a year from October to allow it and consumers to adjust more quickly to volatile markets.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

The tragic end of Kaylea Titford and her dad's excuse for leaving her in squalor

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Kaylea Titford's living conditions before she died have been called truly horrific, in a court case that has shocked all those involved.The 16-year-old was found dead in a bed unfit for any animal, in soiled clothing and linen, at the family home in Newtown, Powys, Wales.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

New car sales fall to lowest level in three decades

Supply shortages have been blamed for new car registrations falling to the lowest level since 1992.Around 1.61 million new cars were registered in 2022, according to preliminary data released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).That is down 2 per cent compared with the 1.65 million registered during the previous 12 months and a quarter below pre-coronavirus levels.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Towns and cities where house prices have increased the most and least in 2022

York has recorded the strongest house price inflation across England and Wales's towns and cities in 2022, according to analysis.Over the past year, house prices in the historic Yorkshire city have grown by 23.1%, or 69,648 on average in cash terms, Halifax found.Since March 2020, the month when the coronavirus lockdowns started in the UK, average house prices in York have surged by 41.9% or 109,457, meaning typical property values there have risen to 370,639.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

MBE belongs to all in broadcasting team Bennett

A veteran BBC broadcaster has described his MBE honour as belonging to all in his team.John Bennett said he was both chuffed and humbled when he was notified of the recognition in the New Year Honours list, describing his career as having been a privilege.He emphasised that it belonged to all the teams he had worked with over a career spanning folk music, football commentating and current affairs.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Drivers hit with 50% increase in parking tickets as 30,000 issued every day

Drivers have been hit by a 50 per cent increase in the number of parking tickets issued by private companies.A record 2.7 million tickets were handed out between April and June, analysis of Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) data by the PA news agency found.That is an average of nearly 30,000 every day and is up from a total of 1.8 million during the same period last year.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Drivers suffer 50% increase in parking tickets

Drivers have been hit by a 50% increase in the number of parking tickets issued by private companies.A record 2.7 million tickets were handed out between April and June, analysis of Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) data by the PA news agency found.That is an average of nearly 30,000 every day and is up from a total of 1.8 million during the same period last year.
BBC News
1 year ago
UK politics

Matt Hancock: Leaked messages reveal battle over Covid and schools

Former Health Secretary Matt Hancock tried to bypass Education Secretary Gavin Williamson to have schools closed in December 2020, messages published by the Daily Telegraph suggest.In other WhatsApp messages released by the paper, Mr Hancock described teaching unions as "absolute arses".Sir Gavin replied that they hated work.
Los Angeles Times
1 year ago
Los Angeles

Woman serving life in prison for murder admits role in $2-million unemployment scam

A woman serving life in prison for murder admitted Wednesday that she played a leading role in a scam by inmates and others to use stolen identities to secure state unemployment benefits during the coronavirus pandemic.Natalie Le DeMola, 38, pleaded guilty to federal charges of bank fraud, aggravated identity theft and conspiracy to commit bank and wire fraud.
Independent
1 year ago
London

Towns and cities where house prices have increased the most and least in 2022

York has recorded the strongest house price inflation across England and Wales's towns and cities in 2022, according to analysis.ver the past year, house prices in the historic Yorkshire city have grown by 23.1%, or £69,648 on average in cash terms, Halifax found.Since March 2020, the month when the coronavirus lockdowns started in the UK, average house prices in York have surged by 41.9% or £109,457, meaning typical property values there have risen to £370,639.
Dezeen
1 year ago
Design

Dezeen's top five houses of December 2022

Dezeen's Houses of the month roundup for December features a renovated family home in southern California and a London dwelling clad with cork.Our new Houses of the month series collects five of the most popular residences featured on Dezeen each month, highlighting current trends in residential architecture and helping designers and homeowners plan their own projects.
Dezeen
1 year ago
Design

Made.com close to collapse as company fails to find buyer

British online furniture and homewares retailer Made.com has stopped taking orders and terminated its formal sales process after being unable to find a buyer.The retailer, which announced its intention to commence a formal sale process on 23 September, had invited a number of companies to submit "firm offers" by the end of this month.
Dezeen
1 year ago
Design

Pettersen & Hein designs concrete vase informed by rare desert phenomenon

Created by design duo Pettersen & Hein and featured in our Dezeen x The Mindcraft project 2022 collaboration, Superbloom 02 is a sculptural vase with a colourful glossy surface that references the sudden bloom of flowers in the desert.
What's New in Publishing | Digital Publishing News
1 year ago
Media industry

Is publishers' pivot to software over? | What's New in Publishing | Digital Publishing News

"Any publisher talks about being a tech company, run for the hills."The case for a broad revenue mix in publishing has never been stronger.With the events market still on shaky ground after coronavirus lockdowns, digital ad rates tanking and rising cost-of-living pressures squeezing online subscription sales, the last thing any publisher needs to be at the moment is a one-trick pony.
www.aljazeera.com
1 year ago
Coronavirus

Some COVID curbs relaxed in China amid days of protests

Heavy police presence on streets of protest cities after an unprecedented outpouring of anger over harsh curbs.Some authorities in China have begun to modify harsh COVID-19 restrictions, which have triggered protests in multiple cities across the country, including rare calls for President Xi Jinping to step down.
time.com
1 year ago
Coronavirus

Tighter Restrictions Possible for Beijing as COVID-19 Outbreak Drags On

As Beijing's Covid-19 outbreak drags on, the country's top official overseeing pandemic control has shifted her attention from Shanghai's ebbing crisis to the capital, raising pressure on local authorities to contain spread and potentially signaling harsher curbs to come.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Network Rail warned over increase in delays

The decline in train performance has accelerated in recent months, new figures show.Just 70.2% of passenger trains in Britain's arrived at stations on time in September, compared with 72.6% in April, according to the Office of Rail and Road (ORR).Punctuality has declined since the highs recorded during coronavirus lockdowns, when passenger numbers plummeted.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Crocheted tributes to Queen top post boxes across the UK

Crocheters across the UK have created post box toppers of various colours and with corgis in tribute to the Queen.
The Independent
1 year ago
UK news

What the papers say - August 16

Tuesday's front pages carry the rape trial of Manchester City defender Benjamin Mendy and the autumn rollout of a new Covid booster.
The Independent
1 year ago
UK news

New investigation team to probe causes of deadly smart motorway crashes

Serious smart motorway crashes are set to be investigated by a new independent body focused on road safety.
The Independent
1 year ago
UK news

Convictions for motoring offences up 22% last year

Convictions for motoring offences in England and Wales rose by more than a fifth last year, new figures show.
The Independent
1 year ago
UK news

Key quotes from Sue Gray report into Downing Street parties

The long-anticipated report into Downing Street parties held during coronavirus lockdowns has been published in full.
Washington Post
1 year ago
Business

Analysis | How Covid Made World's Trash Problem Much Worse

In 2020, when coronavirus lockdowns emptied public spaces and birdsong replaced the drone of cars and airplanes, some saw an opportunity to embrace a slower, more mindful way of life and prioritize the health of the planet over boundless consumption.
Washington Post
1 year ago
Business

Analysis | How Covid Made World's Trash Problem Much Worse

In 2020, when coronavirus lockdowns emptied public spaces and birdsong replaced the drone of cars and airplanes, some saw an opportunity to embrace a slower, more mindful way of life and prioritize the health of the planet over boundless consumption.
Nytimes
1 year ago
Business

U.S. Jobs Report for April Is Expected to Show More Strong Gains

Another solid month of job growth is expected to be recorded on Friday when the U.S. Labor Department delivers its employment data for April.
the Guardian
1 year ago
World news

Ryanair warns of 'fragile' recovery as Ukraine war and Covid push it to loss

Ryanair has warned of a "fragile" recovery in airline passenger numbers after Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the Omicron coronavirus variant pushed it to a €355m loss for the financial year.
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