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Union calls for robust review of OBR over fears it holds back economic growth
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Union calls for robust review of OBR over fears it holds back economic growth

TUC will urge John Healey to order ‘root and branch’ assessment of watchdog amid claims its forecasts downplay investment benefitsThe TUC is urging the new chancellor, John Healey, to order a “root an...

The Guardian - UK News2 months ago
Wasted medicine in England could fill 75 swimming pools a year, pharmacy group says
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Wasted medicine in England could fill 75 swimming pools a year, pharmacy group says

Industry body calls for more regular reviews of repeat prescriptions to tackle ‘growing problem’The amount of wasted medicines thrown away in England in one year could fill 75 swimming pools, accordin...

The Guardian - UK News2 months ago
Rail passengers face second day of disruption across north-west England
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Rail passengers face second day of disruption across north-west England

Problems after power failure at regional signalling centre likely to continue until noon on Friday Business live – latest updatesRail passengers are facing a second day of travel disruption across par...

The Guardian - UK News2 months ago
UK house prices flat in July, says Lloyds, as buyers struggle with affordability
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UK house prices flat in July, says Lloyds, as buyers struggle with affordability

Property prices in ‘suspended animation’ owing to higher mortgage rates and uncertainty in Middle EastBusiness live – latest updatesUK house prices were broadly stagnant in July as prospective buyers...

The Guardian - UK News2 months ago
‘There is an alternative to capitalism’: after addiction and losing a home to LA wildfires, indie rockers Diiv start again
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‘There is an alternative to capitalism’: after addiction and losing a home to LA wildfires, indie rockers Diiv start again

No stranger to rebuilding after disaster, the US band’s frontman Zachary Cole Smith now sees the entire capitalist project as ripe for reinvention, on a surprisingly upbeat new AG Cook-produced albumZ...

The Guardian Music2 months ago
July’s heatwaves kept UK shoppers away from high street
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July’s heatwaves kept UK shoppers away from high street

Visits down 3.8% after 6.2% fall in June, with many choosing to buy online instead, research for retail body findsShoppers stayed away from UK high streets during last month’s heatwave temperatures, w...

The Guardian - UK News2 months ago
Trains stop across north-west England after power cut hits signalling centre
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Trains stop across north-west England after power cut hits signalling centre

Passengers awaiting Northern and TransPennine trains advised not to travel, with cancellations and other services delayedTrains across parts of north-west England have ground to a halt after a power f...

The Guardian - UK News2 months ago
Octopus Energy denies it is anti-union as GMB pushes for recognition for workers
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Octopus Energy denies it is anti-union as GMB pushes for recognition for workers

Union says that as a top-rated ethical company, UK’s largest energy firm should welcome its involvementGMB is pushing for union recognition at the UK’s largest energy company, Octopus Energy, known as...

The Guardian - UK News2 months ago
Raleigh bike brand faces chop after owner begins insolvency proceedings
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Raleigh bike brand faces chop after owner begins insolvency proceedings

Fate of historic bicycle name in hands of administrators after Netherlands-based Accell Group fails to find buyerThe bicycle company that owns the historic Raleigh brand has started insolvency proceed...

The Guardian - UK News2 months ago
Gary Glitter appears in court over historical sex offence charges dating back to 1978
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Gary Glitter appears in court over historical sex offence charges dating back to 1978

The convicted pedophile appeared from prison via video link to deny the charges The post Gary Glitter appears in court over historical sex offence charges dating back to 1978 appeared first on NME.

NME Music News2 months ago
Positive Persimmon looks to tap into ‘Burnham bounce’ on housebuilding
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Positive Persimmon looks to tap into ‘Burnham bounce’ on housebuilding

Firm lifts outlook, saying it is well placed to benefit from PM’s focus on new homes despite cost pressures from Iran warThe UK housebuilder Persimmon has lifted its outlook for the full year, saying...

The Guardian - UK News2 months ago
Blue Note to bring world-famous jazz club to London
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Blue Note to bring world-famous jazz club to London

Grammy-winning pianist Robert Glasper will headline opening of club’s first UK venue in Covent Garden next monthThe world-famous New York jazz club Blue Note will open its first UK venue in London nex...

The Guardian - UK News2 months ago
Healey urged to be bold on borrowing in first test of Burnham’s growth pledge
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Healey urged to be bold on borrowing in first test of Burnham’s growth pledge

Some want the chancellor to exploit newly flexible fiscal rules – others want a more creative approach, such as borrowing from marketsWith just 12 weeks to go until his first budget, new chancellor Jo...

The Guardian - UK News2 months ago
Council wants pubs in London’s Soho and West End to limit standing
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Council wants pubs in London’s Soho and West End to limit standing

Sadiq Khan criticises Westminster council’s ‘anti-growth policies’ after it recommends stopping ‘vertical drinking’Waiting at the bar and trying to catch the bartender’s eye so you can order a pint, b...

The Guardian - UK News2 months ago
Man/Woman/Chainsaw – ‘Cannonball’ review: a galley-smashing direct hit of a debut
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Man/Woman/Chainsaw – ‘Cannonball’ review: a galley-smashing direct hit of a debut

Arty South London upstarts evolve into an inescapable 12-legged beast on expansive album to make you dance, smile tremble and weep The post Man/Woman/Chainsaw – ‘Cannonball’ review: a galley-smashin...

NME Music News2 months ago
AI models shock UK testers by using fake identities to try to trick developers
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AI models shock UK testers by using fake identities to try to trick developers

AI Security Institute says OpenAI and Anthropic models went rogue during a cybersecurity test and showed a new type of riskExplainer: Should we be alarmed at AI models going rogue in tests?Advanced ar...

The Guardian - UK News2 months ago
TikTok Closes Nashville Office, Lays Off All Staff
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TikTok Closes Nashville Office, Lays Off All Staff

Zack Polanski has accused ministers of a "dereliction of duty" in response to this summer's heatwaves.

BBC News - UK2 months ago
Gatwick airport to open second runway after legal challenge fails
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Gatwick airport to open second runway after legal challenge fails

£2.2bn project will allow about 100,000 more flights a year to use Britain’s second busiest airportGatwick airport is to start development of its second runway after campaigners lost a legal challenge...

The Guardian - UK News2 months ago
‘Trainspotting: The Musical’ UK tour cancelled as tickets were “just not selling”
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‘Trainspotting: The Musical’ UK tour cancelled as tickets were “just not selling”

Levy could raise £19bn to help pay for Andy Burnham’s support for those struggling with bills, say campaignersCampaigners have renewed calls for a windfall tax on UK banks that could raise £19bn towar...

NME Music News2 months ago
Presenter Tony Livesey leaves BBC Radio 5 Live after 16 years
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Presenter Tony Livesey leaves BBC Radio 5 Live after 16 years

He stepped back from his show last month following allegations against his former boss David Sullivan.

BBC Entertainment & Arts2 months ago