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The Guardian
Even pricey city-centre flats help everyone move up the property ladder
Even pricey city-centre flats help everyone move up the property ladder. Such developments are aimed at the wealthy, but buyers trigger a chain that lends a hand to those on much lower incomes
a day ago
Evening Standard
Katie Price arrested on suspicion of breaching restraining order
The reality personality was handed a 16-week suspended sentence for drink-driving in December.
2 days ago
AFP
Thai PM to visit Saudi Arabia for first time since gem theft soured ties
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-O-cha will this week make the first visit by a Thai leader to Saudi Arabia in more than 30 years following decades of diplomatic tension sparked by a jewel theft from a Saudi palace.
a day ago
Evening Standard
South London business owner fined £8,500 for selling cream which can cause ‘horrific’ burns
A south London business owner has been fined more than £8,500 after selling a skin lightening cream which could cause severe burns. Adetola Amao, the owner of New Hair London in Woolwich, was fined a total of £8,515.50 by Bexley Magistrates’ Court after she sold the illegal skin lightening cream to an undercover trading standards officer in the midst of lockdown. The sting, which took place on February 18 last year, then led to 105 cosmetic products being seized from the shop a week later.
2 days ago
The Guardian
The Guardian view on recovery: an underrated process
The Guardian view on recovery: an underrated process. Recuperation – for the nation as well as the individual – requires attention, care and even grace
20 hours ago
Digital Spy
Love Actually star addresses nude scene in new movie
Love Actually star Emma Thompson has addressed the full-frontal nude scene in her new movie Good Luck to You, Leo Grande.
2 hours ago
The Independent
Michael Cohen claims Trump told him Don Jr should go to jail over Ivanka
Michael Cohen claims Trump told him Don Jr should go to jail over Ivanka
21 hours ago
Digital Spy
Line of Duty's Adrian Dunbar in adorable AC-12-inspired Instagram picture with grandchild
Line of Duty's Adrian Dunbar's daughter has shared a picture of the Ted Hastings actor with his granddaughter, who's wearing an adorable AC-12 onesie
16 hours ago
The Telegraph
Complaints about GPs triple, with focus on difficulty of getting an appointment
Complaints about GPs have almost tripled in a year, with the “vast majority” of concerns relating to difficulties accessing appointments, the NHS watchdog said.
2 days ago
Reuters
UK accuses Kremlin of trying to install pro-Russian leader in Ukraine
LONDON (Reuters) -Britain on Saturday accused the Kremlin of seeking to install a pro-Russian leader in Ukraine, and said Russian intelligence officers had been in contact with a number of former Ukrainian politicians as part of plans for an invasion. The British foreign ministry declined to provide evidence to back its accusations, which came at a time of high tensions between Russia and the West over Russia's massing of troops near its border with Ukraine. Moscow has insisted it has no plans to invade.
2 days ago
Evening Standard
Group of lab monkeys who escaped from lorry crash in Pennsylvania found
A group of lab monkeys who escaped from a lorry crash in the US state of Pennsylvania have now been found after an urgent hunt by the authorities. Several of the monkeys had escaped when a lorry carrying a trailer of 100 of them crashed on Friday. The spokeswoman, Kristen Nordlund, said three of the monkeys were dead after being “humanely” euthanised, but did not elaborate on why they were euthanised or how the other monkeys came to be found.
19 hours ago
PA Media: UK News
Covid tests scrapped for fully vaccinated arrivals
This will be a major boost for travel firms and families planning an overseas trip during the February half-term.
8 minutes ago
Euronews
Top news stories today | January 23rd – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.View on euronews
a day ago
PA Media: Video
Water cannon and tear gas used at Covid-19 protests in Brussels
Police have fired water cannons and tear gas in Brussels to disperse protesters marching against Covid-19 vaccinations and restrictions. The march followed demonstrations in other European capitals on Saturday that also drew thousands of people protesting about vaccine passports and other requirements that European governments have imposed in the hope of ending the coronavirus pandemic.
22 hours ago
Evening Standard
Former banker appointed as NHS chairman intends to donate salary to charity
Former TSB Bank chair Richard Meddings CBE has been appointed as chairman of NHS England.
2 days ago
Storyful
Pro- and Anti-Abortion Rights Demonstrators Spar Outside Supreme Court
Opposing protesters faced off outside the Supreme Court building in Washington on January 22, the anniversary of the landmark 1973 Roe v Wade decision.Video filmed by Brendan Gutenschwager shows pro and anti-abortion rights groups engaging in Washington.Saturday was the 49th anniversary of the Roe v Wade decision in which the Supreme Court declared abortion legal in all 50 states. A case currently before the Supreme Court could potentially overturn the landmark decision. Credit: Brendan Gutenschwager via Storyful
2 days ago
Reuters
Russia confirms British foreign minister could visit Moscow
British foreign minister Liz Truss could visit Moscow under plans being examined by authorities, a Russian foreign ministry spokeswoman said on Sunday, according to TASS news agency, at a time of high tensions between Russia and the West over Ukraine. "Such a query was received from the British side, the possibility of such a visit is being considered," Maria Zakharova, a spokeswoman for the Russian ministry, was quoted as saying by TASS, without giving a possible timeframe for the trip. The comments came after the RIA news agency reported on Saturday that Truss was expected to visit Moscow in February for talks with her Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov, citing a diplomatic source.
23 hours ago
The Guardian
Cloth or N95? Covid mask disputes pit employees against bosses
Public health agencies worldwide struggle to promote best practices as understanding of virus evolves
a day ago
PA Media: Entertainment
US grill company apologises for mistimed Meat Loaf recipe-of-the-week email
Weber said it was ‘unaware’ of the news of the US rock star’s death when the recipe was sent out.
2 days ago
Evening Standard
Best mattresses 2022: memory foam, pocket sprung and hybrid reviewed
The comfiest, cleverest and best-made mattresses you can buy, including pocket sprung, memory foam and hybrid models
3 hours ago

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