Recent UK News Highlights
As of September 5, 2024, here are some of the latest news stories from the United Kingdom:
- Indonesian fruit-pickers allege exploitation: Seasonal workers from Indonesia have reported being exploited and left in debt after being fired from UK farms for not meeting unrealistic targets. [Source: Al Jazeera]
- UK universities facing financial crisis: Visa restrictions on international students have led to a significant financial shortfall for UK universities, forcing some to consider cutting courses or even closing their doors. [Source: Punchng]
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- Gregg Wallace says complaints came from ‘middle-class women of a certain age’
Wallace stepped back from role on MasterChef last week while allegations of sexual misconduct are investigated The MasterChef host Gregg Wallace has said accusations about him making sexual comments towards staff and guests have come from “middle-class women of a certain age”. Speaking in a video posted on his Instagram page, the 60-year-old said: “I’ve… Read more: Gregg Wallace says complaints came from ‘middle-class women of a certain age’ - ‘You’re a slut!’: Judi Dench reveals parrot’s pet name for her
Award-winning actor, who turns 90 next week, says ‘everyone should have a parrot’ like her African grey Sweetie She has been hailed as a national treasure, the queen of stage and screen with a damehood to match. But Dame Judi Dench has revealed that her pet parrot has a rather less polite name for her:… Read more: ‘You’re a slut!’: Judi Dench reveals parrot’s pet name for her - Boozy apple sticky toffee pudding – recipe
ICYMI: Rich and fruity, this toffee pudding is a festive twist on one of the nation’s favourites This classic, comforting pudding is hard to resist. Rich, sticky and boozy from the brandy caramel, it makes for a perfect Christmas pudding alternative. You can steam it for that impressive quintessential British pudding look or bake in… Read more: Boozy apple sticky toffee pudding – recipe - Chorizo parsnips, spicy roast potatoes and three-green gratin: Rosie Mackean’s alternative Christmas sides – recipes
Don’t plump for the same old trimmings this year; shake things up with these stellar side dishes Sides at Christmas so often flounder in the chaos that comes with tradition. “Turkey with all the trimmings” means you have to have roast potatoes, carrots, parsnips, sprouts, stuffing and pigs in blankets as a minimum, and they… Read more: Chorizo parsnips, spicy roast potatoes and three-green gratin: Rosie Mackean’s alternative Christmas sides – recipes - WEBRECRUIT: Helpline Care Navigator (Wales)ICYMI: £17,125.83 for 21 hours per week (£28,544.72 FTE): WEBRECRUIT: Helpline Care Navigator (Wales) Home-Based in Wales About the Organisation Our client provides support and information to people living with de… Home-Based in Waleshttp://dlvr.it/TGVckb
- Greater London Authority (GLA): Senior Communications and Stakeholder Engagement Manager£79, 159 per annum: Greater London Authority (GLA): Good Growth is responsible for delivering and implementing the Mayor’s environment, transport and economic strategies and for the effective impleme… E16 1AZ, London (Greater)http://dlvr.it/TGVcct
- MPs split ahead of debate and vote on assisted dying bill – UK politics live
UK News: More than 160 MPs are hoping to speak in the five-hour debate in parliament where they will have a free vote on the bill * What will happen with the assisted dying bill – and will it pass? Grant Shapps, the former Conservative cabinet minister, has complained the BBC is not giving enough… Read more: MPs split ahead of debate and vote on assisted dying bill – UK politics live - Nature boys and girls – here’s your chance to get published in the Guardian
UK News: Our wildlife series Young Country Diary is looking for articles written by children, about their winter encounters with nature Once again, the Young Country Diary series is open for submissions! Every three months, as the UK enters a new season, we ask you to send us an article written by a child aged… Read more: Nature boys and girls – here’s your chance to get published in the Guardian - Copycat Lofthouse Cookies
ICYMI: Recipe Listings: Pillowy Copycat Lofthouse Cookies topped with creamy frosting and colorful sprinkles are perfect for bringing a smile to your face! Continue reading Copycat Lofthouse Cookies at Recipes From A Pantry.http://dlvr.it/TGRtpwhttp://dlvr.it/TGTqtB - Boozy apple sticky toffee pudding – recipe
Rich and fruity, this toffee pudding is a festive twist on one of the nation’s favourites This classic, comforting pudding is hard to resist. Rich, sticky and boozy from the brandy caramel, it makes for a perfect Christmas pudding alternative. You can steam it for that impressive quintessential British pudding look or bake in the… Read more: Boozy apple sticky toffee pudding – recipe - CANCER RESEARCH UK: Head of DigitalICYMI: £85000 – £90000 per annum: CANCER RESEARCH UK: Hundreds of inspiring events. Millions of pounds raised. One clear purpose. Head of Digital Salary: £85,000 – £90,000 depending on experience p Stratfordhttp://dlvr.it/TGTfZk
- WEBRECRUIT: Helpline Care Navigator (Wales)£17,125.83 for 21 hours per week (£28,544.72 FTE): WEBRECRUIT: Helpline Care Navigator (Wales) Home-Based in Wales About the Organisation Our client provides support and information to people living with de… Home-Based in Waleshttp://dlvr.it/TGTfMt
- Net migration to the UK falls by 20%, official figures show, but remains high at 728,000 – UK politics live
UK News: Fall driven by decline in numbers of dependants arriving on study visas Here is a chart from the ONS report illustrating the latest figures. Here is the PA Media story on the figures. Net migration to the UK hit a higher than previously thought record of 906,000 in the year to June 2023,… Read more: Net migration to the UK falls by 20%, official figures show, but remains high at 728,000 – UK politics live - David Cameron says he has changed mind on assisted dying and now supports bill
UK News: Ex-PM, who previously feared vulnerable people may be pressured to end lives, says legislation has ‘extremely strong’ safeguards * UK politics live – latest updates David Cameron has said he has changed his mind on assisted dying and supports the bill to legalise it ahead of its first Commons vote this week. The… Read more: David Cameron says he has changed mind on assisted dying and now supports bill - MPs split ahead of debate and vote on assisted dying bill – UK politics live
More than 160 MPs are hoping to speak in the five-hour debate in parliament where they will have a free vote on the bill * What will happen with the assisted dying bill – and will it pass? Grant Shapps, the former Conservative cabinet minister, has complained the BBC is not giving enough prominence to… Read more: MPs split ahead of debate and vote on assisted dying bill – UK politics live - Nature boys and girls – here’s your chance to get published in the Guardian
Our wildlife series Young Country Diary is looking for articles written by children, about their winter encounters with nature Once again, the Young Country Diary series is open for submissions! Every three months, as the UK enters a new season, we ask you to send us an article written by a child aged 8-14. The… Read more: Nature boys and girls – here’s your chance to get published in the Guardian - Karam Sethi’s recipe for garlic fish tikka with cumin raita
ICYMI: Salmon baked in twin marinades of garlic and red tandoori sauce, with a refreshing, garlicky yoghurt dip on the side Today’s fish tikka is one of the standout dishes on the menu of our new restaurant, Ambassadors Clubhouse in Mayfair, where we celebrate the rich culinary traditions of undivided Punjab. Lasooni essentially means garlic,… Read more: Karam Sethi’s recipe for garlic fish tikka with cumin raita - Copycat Lofthouse Cookies
Recipe Listings: Pillowy Copycat Lofthouse Cookies topped with creamy frosting and colorful sprinkles are perfect for bringing a smile to your face! Continue reading Copycat Lofthouse Cookies at Recipes From A Pantry.http://dlvr.it/TGRtpwhttp://dlvr.it/TGSZ4N - ARTSADMIN: Producer: Artist Support & DevelopmentICYMI: £35,000 – £38,000 gross per annum: ARTSADMIN: An exciting opportunity to develop and deliver Artsadmin’s artist support programme and inspire artists, partners and collaborators toward our vision. Toynbee Studios, Aldgate East, London with hybrid working possiblehttp://dlvr.it/TGSNzr
- CANCER RESEARCH UK: Head of Digital£85000 – £90000 per annum: CANCER RESEARCH UK: Hundreds of inspiring events. Millions of pounds raised. One clear purpose. Head of Digital Salary: £85,000 – £90,000 depending on experience p Stratfordhttp://dlvr.it/TGSNpp
- Liz Truss opposes assisted dying bill saying NHS should be ‘protecting lives, not ending them’ – UK politics live
UK News: The Telegraph, which first reported Truss’s stance, also said Theresa May and Boris Johnson were against the bill In her Today programme interview Kim Leadbeater, the Labour MP who tabled the assisted dying bill rejected claims from a former lord chief justice that the legislation is flawed because it does not explain how… Read more: Liz Truss opposes assisted dying bill saying NHS should be ‘protecting lives, not ending them’ – UK politics live - Cambridge University veterinary course could lose accreditation over ‘ethical concerns’
UK News: Worries about animal euthanasia and mishandling of complaints from students about racism among concerns The University of Cambridge’s prestigious veterinary course could be stripped of its professional accreditation after regulators uncovered “ethical concerns” over animal euthanasia and mishandling of complaints from students who experienced racism and discrimination. Investigators from the Royal College of… Read more: Cambridge University veterinary course could lose accreditation over ‘ethical concerns’ - Net migration to the UK falls by 20%, official figures show, but remains high at 728,000 – UK politics live
Fall driven by decline in numbers of dependants arriving on study visas Here is a chart from the ONS report illustrating the latest figures. Here is the PA Media story on the figures. Net migration to the UK hit a higher than previously thought record of 906,000 in the year to June 2023, revised official… Read more: Net migration to the UK falls by 20%, official figures show, but remains high at 728,000 – UK politics live - David Cameron says he has changed mind on assisted dying and now supports bill
Ex-PM, who previously feared vulnerable people may be pressured to end lives, says legislation has ‘extremely strong’ safeguards * UK politics live – latest updates David Cameron has said he has changed his mind on assisted dying and supports the bill to legalise it ahead of its first Commons vote this week. The former prime… Read more: David Cameron says he has changed mind on assisted dying and now supports bill - José Pizarro’s recipe for spiced roast squash soup with chorizo migas
ICYMI: A rich soup with everything – texture, comfort, flavour – all rounded off with the satisfying, savoury crunch of toasted breadcrumbs and chorizo This smooth, comforting soup is a great winter warmer. Roasting intensifies the natural sweetness of both the squash and the garlic, the cumin and smoked pimentón add a lovely, smoky, aromatic… Read more: José Pizarro’s recipe for spiced roast squash soup with chorizo migas - Karam Sethi’s recipe for garlic fish tikka with cumin raita
Salmon baked in twin marinades of garlic and red tandoori sauce, with a refreshing, garlicky yoghurt dip on the side Today’s fish tikka is one of the standout dishes on the menu of our new restaurant, Ambassadors Clubhouse in Mayfair, where we celebrate the rich culinary traditions of undivided Punjab. Lasooni essentially means garlic, which… Read more: Karam Sethi’s recipe for garlic fish tikka with cumin raita - Leander Club: General ManagerICYMI: c£95,000: Leander Club: Leander Club, a world-renowned cornerstone of British rowing, is seeking an exceptional General Manager to uphold its prestigious legacy while shap… Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshirehttp://dlvr.it/TGR3kl
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- Keir Starmer’s jobs plan won’t work because Labour are ducking tough welfare decisions, Tories claim – UK politics live
UK News: PM set to unveil what government calls ‘biggest employment reforms in generation’ as Tories say he is not making tough calls on sickness and benefits The Department for Work and Pensions has now published its summary of what’s in the Get Britain Working white paper. The white paper itself is coming later. From… Read more: Keir Starmer’s jobs plan won’t work because Labour are ducking tough welfare decisions, Tories claim – UK politics live - Dollar gains and stocks drop on Trump tariff threats – business live
UK News: Rolling coverage of the latest ecoonomic and financial news * Trump vows tariffs on Mexico and Canada and deeper tariffs on China Halfords could raise prices for car servicing and repair to help it cope with a £23m cost increase after the autumn budget, and called for more business support from the government.… Read more: Dollar gains and stocks drop on Trump tariff threats – business live - Liz Truss opposes assisted dying bill saying NHS should be ‘protecting lives, not ending them’ – UK politics live
The Telegraph, which first reported Truss’s stance, also said Theresa May and Boris Johnson were against the bill In her Today programme interview Kim Leadbeater, the Labour MP who tabled the assisted dying bill rejected claims from a former lord chief justice that the legislation is flawed because it does not explain how judges would… Read more: Liz Truss opposes assisted dying bill saying NHS should be ‘protecting lives, not ending them’ – UK politics live - Cambridge University veterinary course could lose accreditation over ‘ethical concerns’
Worries about animal euthanasia and mishandling of complaints from students about racism among concerns The University of Cambridge’s prestigious veterinary course could be stripped of its professional accreditation after regulators uncovered “ethical concerns” over animal euthanasia and mishandling of complaints from students who experienced racism and discrimination. Investigators from the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons… Read more: Cambridge University veterinary course could lose accreditation over ‘ethical concerns’ - Rachel Roddy’s recipe for polenta with buttery garlic mushrooms | A kitchen in Rome
ICYMI: You can’t beat polenta with buttery mushrooms: it’s a hug in a bowl Polenta is occasionally known as pulenda. It’s a reminder that both the name and the cooking method has its roots in antiquity and in the Latin word puls, a blanket term for a universal method: long-cooked, semi-liquid dishes, or “mushes”, based… Read more: Rachel Roddy’s recipe for polenta with buttery garlic mushrooms | A kitchen in Rome - José Pizarro’s recipe for spiced roast squash soup with chorizo migas
A rich soup with everything – texture, comfort, flavour – all rounded off with the satisfying, savoury crunch of toasted breadcrumbs and chorizo This smooth, comforting soup is a great winter warmer. Roasting intensifies the natural sweetness of both the squash and the garlic, the cumin and smoked pimentón add a lovely, smoky, aromatic depth,… Read more: José Pizarro’s recipe for spiced roast squash soup with chorizo migas - Leander Club: General Managerc£95,000: Leander Club: Leander Club, a world-renowned cornerstone of British rowing, is seeking an exceptional General Manager to uphold its prestigious legacy while shap… Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshirehttp://dlvr.it/TGPnzT
- ROYAL BALLET AND OPERA: Head of Equality, Diversity and InclusionICYMI: Competitive based on skills and experience: ROYAL BALLET AND OPERA: Exciting new role focused on EDI for a leading arts organisation Covent Garden, London (Greater)http://dlvr.it/TGPlFW
- UK politics live: vote on assisted dying bill impossible to predict, says minister
UK News: Jess Phillips says ‘we do not know how this vote is going to go’ with the views of many MPs still unclear MPs will have a free vote on assisted dying, the government is neutral, and that means cabinet ministers are on different sides of the argument. But when asked about this on… Read more: UK politics live: vote on assisted dying bill impossible to predict, says minister - Storm Bert: UK braced for further disruption – live updates
UK News: More than 200 flood alerts remain in place for England and Wales with travel issues set to continue * Have you been affected by flooding in the UK? Get in touch Northamptonshire Police have warned people in the area “while the flooding remains ongoing, please avoid all unnecessary travel and do not drive… Read more: Storm Bert: UK braced for further disruption – live updates - Keir Starmer’s jobs plan won’t work because Labour are ducking tough welfare decisions, Tories claim – UK politics live
PM set to unveil what government calls ‘biggest employment reforms in generation’ as Tories say he is not making tough calls on sickness and benefits The Department for Work and Pensions has now published its summary of what’s in the Get Britain Working white paper. The white paper itself is coming later. From the broken… Read more: Keir Starmer’s jobs plan won’t work because Labour are ducking tough welfare decisions, Tories claim – UK politics live - Dollar gains and stocks drop on Trump tariff threats – business live
Rolling coverage of the latest ecoonomic and financial news * Trump vows tariffs on Mexico and Canada and deeper tariffs on China Halfords could raise prices for car servicing and repair to help it cope with a £23m cost increase after the autumn budget, and called for more business support from the government. The cycling… Read more: Dollar gains and stocks drop on Trump tariff threats – business live - Nigel Slater’s recipes for creamy lentils and haricot bean soup
ICYMI: Dig out the dried goods – there’s a bean or lentil for every occasion The beans and lentils occupy an entire shelf of the larder that sits adjacent but not quite close enough to the kitchen. Beans of every shape and size, from tiny cannellini the size of a jellybean to plump and beefy… Read more: Nigel Slater’s recipes for creamy lentils and haricot bean soup - Rachel Roddy’s recipe for polenta with buttery garlic mushrooms | A kitchen in Rome
You can’t beat polenta with buttery mushrooms: it’s a hug in a bowl Polenta is occasionally known as pulenda. It’s a reminder that both the name and the cooking method has its roots in antiquity and in the Latin word puls, a blanket term for a universal method: long-cooked, semi-liquid dishes, or “mushes”, based on… Read more: Rachel Roddy’s recipe for polenta with buttery garlic mushrooms | A kitchen in Rome - No titleICYMI: £47,354 – £60,515 per annum: LB RICHMOND UPON THAMES & LB WANDSWORTH: Are you an experienced and accomplished Commissioner who is passionate about delivering better outcomes for children, young people & their families? Wandsworthhttp://dlvr.it/TGNZPx
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- ROYAL BALLET AND OPERA: Head of Equality, Diversity and InclusionCompetitive based on skills and experience: ROYAL BALLET AND OPERA: Exciting new role focused on EDI for a leading arts organisation Covent Garden, London (Greater)http://dlvr.it/TGNZ8v
- Pay gap between bosses and employees must be reduced, UK workers say
UK News: Survey reveals appetite for rethinking relationship between the boardroom and low or middle earners Chief executives should have their pay capped to maintain a fair balance between workers and bosses, according to a survey that found a majority of respondents in favour of restricting top salaries. A poll by the High Pay Centre… Read more: Pay gap between bosses and employees must be reduced, UK workers say - Storm Bert batters Britain, bringing flooding and power cuts
UK News: More than 200 flood alerts put in place and three men die on roads as wild weather crosses country Heavy rain and thawing snow are combining to bring flooding across the UK as Storm Bert continues to batter the country. More than 200 flood alerts were in place for England, Wales and Scotland… Read more: Storm Bert batters Britain, bringing flooding and power cuts - UK politics live: vote on assisted dying bill impossible to predict, says minister
Jess Phillips says ‘we do not know how this vote is going to go’ with the views of many MPs still unclear MPs will have a free vote on assisted dying, the government is neutral, and that means cabinet ministers are on different sides of the argument. But when asked about this on LBC this… Read more: UK politics live: vote on assisted dying bill impossible to predict, says minister - Storm Bert: UK braced for further disruption – live updates
More than 200 flood alerts remain in place for England and Wales with travel issues set to continue * Have you been affected by flooding in the UK? Get in touch Northamptonshire Police have warned people in the area “while the flooding remains ongoing, please avoid all unnecessary travel and do not drive through floodwater… Read more: Storm Bert: UK braced for further disruption – live updates - Ask Ottolenghi: what’s the secret to a perfect poached egg? | Ask Ottolenghi
ICYMI: Four steps to poached perfection Please give foolproof advice on how to cook a soft poached egg. Anne Marie, County Donegal I’m here for you, Anne Marie, so let’s do this thing! Step 1 Don’t be afraid. Remember: it’s just an egg cooked in water. Continue reading…http://dlvr.it/TGLZdmhttp://dlvr.it/TGMjLD - Nigel Slater’s recipes for creamy lentils and haricot bean soup
Dig out the dried goods – there’s a bean or lentil for every occasion The beans and lentils occupy an entire shelf of the larder that sits adjacent but not quite close enough to the kitchen. Beans of every shape and size, from tiny cannellini the size of a jellybean to plump and beefy butter… Read more: Nigel Slater’s recipes for creamy lentils and haricot bean soup - THE COMPLETE WORKS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL: Mathematics Consultant – Independent School with Alternative ProvisionsICYMI: From £7,500 per annum: THE COMPLETE WORKS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL: We are looking for tutors to work on a one to one basis with young people, teaching in students’ homes, public spaces. London (Greater)http://dlvr.it/TGMYNr
- LB RICHMOND UPON THAMES & LB WANDSWORTH: Senior Commissioning Officer£47,354 – £60,515 per annum: LB RICHMOND UPON THAMES & LB WANDSWORTH: Are you an experienced and accomplished Commissioner who is passionate about delivering better outcomes for children, young people & their families? Wandsworthhttp://dlvr.it/TGMYFD
- Storm Bert live: Met Office warns of ‘multiple hazard event’ with snow, ice and flood warnings for UK
UK News: Met Office says UK will see as much as 20 to 40cm of snow over hills, accompanied by strong winds The PA news agency has some additional detail on reports that Newcastle International airport flights have been disrupted. It reports that the airport’s online departure board shows many flights scheduled to depart this… Read more: Storm Bert live: Met Office warns of ‘multiple hazard event’ with snow, ice and flood warnings for UK - Starmer seeks to hire EU negotiator ‘Sherpa’ in pursuit of relations reset
UK News: Salary of at least £153,000 offered by Cabinet Office for ‘principal adviser’ to prime minister Ministers are hiring a new EU negotiator as Keir Starmer seeks to reset Britain’s relationship with Europe. The post, worth at least £150,000 a year and advertised by the Cabinet Office, would act as a “Sherpa” for all… Read more: Starmer seeks to hire EU negotiator ‘Sherpa’ in pursuit of relations reset - Pay gap between bosses and employees must be reduced, UK workers say
Survey reveals appetite for rethinking relationship between the boardroom and low or middle earners Chief executives should have their pay capped to maintain a fair balance between workers and bosses, according to a survey that found a majority of respondents in favour of restricting top salaries. A poll by the High Pay Centre thinktank of… Read more: Pay gap between bosses and employees must be reduced, UK workers say - Storm Bert batters Britain, bringing flooding and power cuts
More than 200 flood alerts put in place and three men die on roads as wild weather crosses country Heavy rain and thawing snow are combining to bring flooding across the UK as Storm Bert continues to batter the country. More than 200 flood alerts were in place for England, Wales and Scotland overnight on… Read more: Storm Bert batters Britain, bringing flooding and power cuts - Ask Ottolenghi: what’s the secret to a perfect poached egg? | Ask Ottolenghi
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- Thanksgiving fruit pies by Brian Levy – recipes
ICYMI: Three recipes that get their sweetness more from fruit than added sugar: a flaky-crusted apple pie, a buttery bourbon apple slab tart, and a date and pecan pie During the holidays, Thanksgiving included, many people crave familiar flavours, not cutting-edge cuisine. The recipes that follow do have a twist – they get most of… Read more: Thanksgiving fruit pies by Brian Levy – recipes - Labour having to tackle ‘chaos’ in the asylum system, says Yvette Cooper – UK politics live
UK News: Home secretary tells BBC that government is ‘strengthening enforcement arrangements around the rules’ Polly Toynbee has written today about this week’s farming protests, asking how will we ever make tax fairer amid such grumbling? Incidentally, we are anticipating that Keir Starmer, between 11am and noon, will be facing interviews on six different BBC… Read more: Labour having to tackle ‘chaos’ in the asylum system, says Yvette Cooper – UK politics live - British lawyer among six to die in suspected methanol poisoning in Laos
UK News: As well as Simone White, two Danes, an American and two Australians have died after incident in town popular with backpackers A British lawyer is among six people to have died in a suspected mass methanol poisoning in Laos. The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) said it was “supporting the family of… Read more: British lawyer among six to die in suspected methanol poisoning in Laos - Storm Bert live: Met Office warns of ‘multiple hazard event’ with snow, ice and flood warnings for UK
Met Office says UK will see as much as 20 to 40cm of snow over hills, accompanied by strong winds The PA news agency has some additional detail on reports that Newcastle International airport flights have been disrupted. It reports that the airport’s online departure board shows many flights scheduled to depart this morning have… Read more: Storm Bert live: Met Office warns of ‘multiple hazard event’ with snow, ice and flood warnings for UK - Starmer seeks to hire EU negotiator ‘Sherpa’ in pursuit of relations reset
Salary of at least £153,000 offered by Cabinet Office for ‘principal adviser’ to prime minister Ministers are hiring a new EU negotiator as Keir Starmer seeks to reset Britain’s relationship with Europe. The post, worth at least £150,000 a year and advertised by the Cabinet Office, would act as a “Sherpa” for all of the… Read more: Starmer seeks to hire EU negotiator ‘Sherpa’ in pursuit of relations reset - HM TREASURY: Senior Investigation OfficerICYMI: £47,145 – £51,954: HM TREASURY: About the Team Counter Fraud and Investigations Team Since 2016, the team has delivered counter fraud services to over 120 separate Government Depa… Birmingham, Bootle, Leeds, Newcastle-upon Tyne and Swansea.http://dlvr.it/TGKxTB
- FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION: Quality Assurance LeadNegotiable: FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION: We have a great opportunity within our FA Education team for a Quality Assurance Lead. The Quality Assurance Lead will oversee the development, implem Burton-On-Trenthttp://dlvr.it/TGKxGy
- Thanksgiving fruit pies by Brian Levy – recipes
Three recipes that get their sweetness more from fruit than added sugar: a flaky-crusted apple pie, a buttery bourbon apple slab tart, and a date and pecan pie During the holidays, Thanksgiving included, many people crave familiar flavours, not cutting-edge cuisine. The recipes that follow do have a twist – they get most of their… Read more: Thanksgiving fruit pies by Brian Levy – recipes - Ex-health secretary Matt Hancock gives evidence to Covid inquiry – UK politics live
UK News: Hancock is answering questions on the impact of the pandemic on the NHS during module 3 of the inquiry * John Prescott: share your tributes and memories British prime minister Keir Starmer says he is “deeply saddened” to hear that Prescott has died, and called him a “true giant of Labour”. In a… Read more: Ex-health secretary Matt Hancock gives evidence to Covid inquiry – UK politics live - UK government borrowing in October tops forecasts at £17.4bn
UK News: Debt interest payments push public finances deeper into the red in fresh blow to Rachel Reeves * Business live – latest updates * UK politics live – latest updates The UK government borrowed more than expected in October as debt interest payments pushed the public finances deeper into the red, piling pressure on… Read more: UK government borrowing in October tops forecasts at £17.4bn - Labour having to tackle ‘chaos’ in the asylum system, says Yvette Cooper – UK politics live
Home secretary tells BBC that government is ‘strengthening enforcement arrangements around the rules’ Polly Toynbee has written today about this week’s farming protests, asking how will we ever make tax fairer amid such grumbling? Incidentally, we are anticipating that Keir Starmer, between 11am and noon, will be facing interviews on six different BBC regional radio… Read more: Labour having to tackle ‘chaos’ in the asylum system, says Yvette Cooper – UK politics live - British lawyer among six to die in suspected methanol poisoning in Laos
As well as Simone White, two Danes, an American and two Australians have died after incident in town popular with backpackers A British lawyer is among six people to have died in a suspected mass methanol poisoning in Laos. The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) said it was “supporting the family of a British… Read more: British lawyer among six to die in suspected methanol poisoning in Laos - How to cook the perfect aloo bhorta
ICYMI: This traditional Bengali combination of sticky mashed spuds, onion, chilli and spices punches way above its weight. But is there a definitive version? Bhorta is, Kolkata-native chef Asma Khan explains, the Bengali pronunciation of the Hindi word bharta, meaning mashed – it’s an important distinction, too, because, although spiced mashed vegetables, seafood or meat… Read more: How to cook the perfect aloo bhorta - Education for Industry Group: Head of English and MathsICYMI: From £58,000 to £63,800 per annum, subject to qualifications and experience: Education for Industry Group: Drive learner success as Head of English and Maths across leading institutions with EFI Group —empowering futures through strategic leadership. London (East), London (Greater)http://dlvr.it/TGJpWj
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- Man charged with 1967 rape and murder of Bristol woman
UK News: Ryland Headley, 92, was arrested on Tuesday in connection with killing of 75-year-old Louisa Dunne A 92-year-old man has been charged with the rape and murder of 75-year-old Louisa Dunne, who died in Bristol almost 60 years ago. Ryland Headley, of Ipswich, was due to appear at Bristol magistrates court via video link… Read more: Man charged with 1967 rape and murder of Bristol woman - Lidl returns to profit on sales of £9bn after slowing expansion
UK News: UK business says it has gained 300,000 new shoppers and plans 40 branch openings next year Lidl’s UK business has bounced back into profit after it slowed expansion in favour of improving existing stores, spurring a jump in sales to above £9bn. The German-owned discounter, which is close to overtaking Morrisons to become… Read more: Lidl returns to profit on sales of £9bn after slowing expansion - Ex-health secretary Matt Hancock gives evidence to Covid inquiry – UK politics live
Hancock is answering questions on the impact of the pandemic on the NHS during module 3 of the inquiry * John Prescott: share your tributes and memories British prime minister Keir Starmer says he is “deeply saddened” to hear that Prescott has died, and called him a “true giant of Labour”. In a statement on… Read more: Ex-health secretary Matt Hancock gives evidence to Covid inquiry – UK politics live - UK government borrowing in October tops forecasts at £17.4bn
Debt interest payments push public finances deeper into the red in fresh blow to Rachel Reeves * Business live – latest updates * UK politics live – latest updates The UK government borrowed more than expected in October as debt interest payments pushed the public finances deeper into the red, piling pressure on Rachel Reeves… Read more: UK government borrowing in October tops forecasts at £17.4bn - Nigel Slater’s recipe for coffee cream liqueur trifle
ICYMI: Part trifle, part tiramisu… this midweek treat ticks all the right boxes A hybrid of trifle and tiramisu, this is one for lovers of creamy puddings. Give the sponge fingers a good hour to soak up the coffee scented liquor. Longer if you have it. Put 100g of sponge fingers in a deep serving… Read more: Nigel Slater’s recipe for coffee cream liqueur trifle - How to cook the perfect aloo bhorta
This traditional Bengali combination of sticky mashed spuds, onion, chilli and spices punches way above its weight. But is there a definitive version? Bhorta is, Kolkata-native chef Asma Khan explains, the Bengali pronunciation of the Hindi word bharta, meaning mashed – it’s an important distinction, too, because, although spiced mashed vegetables, seafood or meat are… Read more: How to cook the perfect aloo bhorta - PUBLIC LAW PROJECT: Communications and Engagement DirectorICYMI: £65,000 per annum pro rata: PUBLIC LAW PROJECT: Could you be our new Director of Communications and Engagement and support our work improving access to justice for all? Central London (EC1V). Homeworking within flexible working policies.http://dlvr.it/TGHj2Q
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- UK weather live: rail cancellations and road delays as snowy conditions create ‘first taste of winter’
UK News: Met Office places three yellow warnings for snow and ice in place across areas of UK * Tell us how you have been affected by snow and ice in the UK We’d like to hear from people who have been affected by the winter weather. What impact, if any, has the snow and… Read more: UK weather live: rail cancellations and road delays as snowy conditions create ‘first taste of winter’ - Farmers arrive in Whitehall for protest about inheritance tax plan – UK politics live
UK News: Environment minister defends tax changes as farmers protests in London Keir Starmer is still at the G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro in Brazil, where they are three hours behind UK time and so the day is just getting going. Yesterday Starmer had a series of bilateral meeting, including with Xi Jinping, the… Read more: Farmers arrive in Whitehall for protest about inheritance tax plan – UK politics live - Man charged with 1967 rape and murder of Bristol woman
Ryland Headley, 92, was arrested on Tuesday in connection with killing of 75-year-old Louisa Dunne A 92-year-old man has been charged with the rape and murder of 75-year-old Louisa Dunne, who died in Bristol almost 60 years ago. Ryland Headley, of Ipswich, was due to appear at Bristol magistrates court via video link on Wednesday.… Read more: Man charged with 1967 rape and murder of Bristol woman - Lidl returns to profit on sales of £9bn after slowing expansion
UK business says it has gained 300,000 new shoppers and plans 40 branch openings next year Lidl’s UK business has bounced back into profit after it slowed expansion in favour of improving existing stores, spurring a jump in sales to above £9bn. The German-owned discounter, which is close to overtaking Morrisons to become the UK’s… Read more: Lidl returns to profit on sales of £9bn after slowing expansion - Pears and blue cheese, cranberry sausage cakes, mincemeat tart – Nigel Slater’s Christmas recipes
ICYMI: Smoked fish, pomegranates, fresh pickles and sweet treats – the festive season wouldn’t be complete without these flavours As much as I relish almost every detail of the Christmas feast, there are a handful of ingredients I hold especially dear: the rich, sweet preserve that is mincemeat; the glowing ruby seeds of the pomegranate… Read more: Pears and blue cheese, cranberry sausage cakes, mincemeat tart – Nigel Slater’s Christmas recipes - Nigel Slater’s recipe for coffee cream liqueur trifle
Part trifle, part tiramisu… this midweek treat ticks all the right boxes A hybrid of trifle and tiramisu, this is one for lovers of creamy puddings. Give the sponge fingers a good hour to soak up the coffee scented liquor. Longer if you have it. Put 100g of sponge fingers in a deep serving dish.… Read more: Nigel Slater’s recipe for coffee cream liqueur trifle - SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL: Residential Childcare Apprenticeship Trainer and AssessorICYMI: Up to £24177 per annum: SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL: This role has a starting salary of £24,177 per annum, based on working 3 days (21.6 hours) per week, with the potential of increasing to full time as Wokinghttp://dlvr.it/TGGdsw
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- UK consumer confidence drops as household finances are squeezed; Trump tariffs would ‘hit growth’ – business live
UK News: Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news UK consumer confidence has fallen this month, as households grow gloomier about their financial prospects. The latest poll of consumer sentiment, just released by data firm S&P Global, shows that households reported that their current finances continued to deteriorate in November, while pessimism about… Read more: UK consumer confidence drops as household finances are squeezed; Trump tariffs would ‘hit growth’ – business live - Britons warned to expect ‘disappointing’ rise in energy bills in January
UK News: Price cap for Great Britain forecast to rise to £1,736 a year for average dual-fuel bill, according to Cornwall Insights * Business live – latest updates Britons have been warned to expect a “disappointing” rise in energy bills in January, adding pressure to household finances, despite earlier hopes that prices may ease early… Read more: Britons warned to expect ‘disappointing’ rise in energy bills in January - UK weather live: rail cancellations and road delays as snowy conditions create ‘first taste of winter’
Met Office places three yellow warnings for snow and ice in place across areas of UK * Tell us how you have been affected by snow and ice in the UK We’d like to hear from people who have been affected by the winter weather. What impact, if any, has the snow and ice had… Read more: UK weather live: rail cancellations and road delays as snowy conditions create ‘first taste of winter’ - Farmers arrive in Whitehall for protest about inheritance tax plan – UK politics live
Environment minister defends tax changes as farmers protests in London Keir Starmer is still at the G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro in Brazil, where they are three hours behind UK time and so the day is just getting going. Yesterday Starmer had a series of bilateral meeting, including with Xi Jinping, the Chinese president,… Read more: Farmers arrive in Whitehall for protest about inheritance tax plan – UK politics live - Pears and blue cheese, cranberry sausage cakes, mincemeat tart – Nigel Slater’s Christmas recipes
Smoked fish, pomegranates, fresh pickles and sweet treats – the festive season wouldn’t be complete without these flavours As much as I relish almost every detail of the Christmas feast, there are a handful of ingredients I hold especially dear: the rich, sweet preserve that is mincemeat; the glowing ruby seeds of the pomegranate and… Read more: Pears and blue cheese, cranberry sausage cakes, mincemeat tart – Nigel Slater’s Christmas recipes - Nigel Slater’s recipes for baked swede and potatoes, and autumn vegetables with aubergine cream
ICYMI: Baking vibrant vegetables will add colour to darker days The garden has turned a buttery yellow, the leaves of the fig and medlar, pear and plum, are mostly fallen now. Sweeping them up is a daily job involving a road-sweeper sized broom. A pleasure, actually. Before I pick up the brush, I put a… Read more: Nigel Slater’s recipes for baked swede and potatoes, and autumn vegetables with aubergine cream - THIS LABS: Business Development ManagerICYMI: £55,000 – £65,000 plus generous pension, annual leave allowance and benefits: THIS LABS: The perfect role for a sales & BD professional looking for a product with a purpose. Cambridge, Cambridgeshire with remote working opportunitieshttp://dlvr.it/TGFdBN
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- Mystery surrounds 800-year-old Leicester burial pit containing 123 bodies
UK News: Researchers are baffled by 12th-century corpses uncovered at a heritage learning centre built in the garden of Leicester Cathedral after discovery of Richard III’s remains In gardens a few metres from Leicester Cathedral, archaeologists have made a disturbing discovery. Their excavations have revealed a narrow vertical shaft filled with the remains of 123… Read more: Mystery surrounds 800-year-old Leicester burial pit containing 123 bodies
