11 councillors quit Labour over stance on ceasefire in Gaza Is Labour in crisis? The party is divided over calls for a ceasefire. Many want Sir Keir to back a full ceasefire, whilst Sir Kier and Labour’s official stance is calling for a ‘humanitarian pause’ to allow aid into Gaza.
A shocking new study has revealed white people are 36% more likely to get a positive response when searching for rental homes than black people.
Allen Sicurella was riding his bosses’ Ferrari 458 Speciale when the crash occurred.
Brighton can keep their Europa League adventure alive
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King’s Speech: Rishi Sunak missed his chance for a reset Sky News says Rishi Sunak is a prime minister who likes to talk about long-term decision-making and being a leader prepared to take “tough choices” to change the UK. On Tuesday, we heard it all again in the opening sentences of the first King’s Speech in more than 70 years: “My government’s priority is to make difficult but necessary long-term decisions to change this country for the better.” But the truth is there is no such thing as the long-term for a prime minister facing an election, perhaps just a…
Rishi Sunak’s first King’s Speech labelled a ‘damp squib’ by Tory MPs The Independent says Rishi Sunak used his first – and possibly only – King’s Speech to outline plans for tougher jail sentences and to ease the environmental “burden” on households, as part of a last-ditch effort to reverse his party’s fortunes. The speech confirmed plans to see murderers spend life behind bars and for criminals to attend court for sentencing, while also outlining proposals to extend the use of controversial lie detectors by probation officers, a promised smoking ban and a potential new tax on vapes. But there…
The man was swimming in Cyprus when he lost consciousness in the water
There is a growing international consensus that a ceasefire in Gaza is urgently needed.
Global heat: ‘Exceptional’ autumn sets 2023 up to break records 2023 is set to be the warmest year on record, new data suggest. The prediction comes after the high October temperatures. Global average air temperatures were 0.4C warmer than the previous high of October 2019, according to the EU’s climate change service. The rise was driven by carbon emissions and an El Niño weather event. Extreme global temperatures will likely continue into 2024, researchers say.
Christie’s sells rare blue diamond for over $40m A rare blue diamond has been sold at auction in Geneva for £32m. The diamond, a 17.61 carat, pear-shaped Bleu Royal diamond, set in a ring, is the “largest internally flawless fancy vivid blue gem” ever to appear for sale in auction history, Christie’s said. It was part of a private collection for 50 years, and the first time the Bleu Royal was sold at an auction. “This diamond is amongst the rarest to have been unearthed,” the auction house said in a statement. Christie’s said only three fancy vivid blue diamonds…
Elementor #561525 November 8, 20231 Min Read Summary of the Top 6 headlines today The Guardian – Defiant Met chief rejects ministers’ calls to ban pro-Palestinian march The Guardian says the Metropolitan Police commissioner has defied calls for a ban on a pro-Palestinian march in London on Armistice Day as he insisted on the independence of his force amid intense government pressure to act. The paper quotes Sir Mark saying that the organisers of the march have “shown complete willingness to stay away from the Cenotaph and Whitehall and have no intention of disrupting the nation’s remembrance events”. It adds…
Elementor #561519 November 8, 20231 Min Read Summary of the Top 6 headlines today The Independent – First King’s Speech, last Tory roll of the dice Charles III’s first King’s speech was described as the Tory party’s last throw of the dice by The Independent. The front page features a large image of Charles and Camilla, as the King laid out the government plans. The front page leads on some of the bigger measures announced, such as serious offenders being forced to attend their sentencing and the football regulation plans. Some unpopular measures, such as the North Sea oil and…
Elementor #561507 November 8, 20231 Min Read Summary of the Top 6 headlines today Metro – The Kingzzz Speech Metro’s front page focuses on the King’s Speech – but its headline suggests the content was less than exciting. The paper dubs the event the “Kingzzz speech” and says the government’s plans “underwhelmed even its supporters”. It says that of the 21 bills mentioned – the lowest number since 2014 – none were new and seven were carried over from the last parliament. Today’s top stories Like this article? why don’t you share it? its easy … just click the icon…
Elementor #561501 November 8, 20231 Min Read Summary of the Top 6 headlines today The Sun – Girls Again The Sun reports that girl group Girls Aloud are planning a “huge comeback” and have filmed a music video ahead of the release of their first single in 11 years. The paper says the single will be dedicated to bandmate Sarah Harding, who died of breast cancer in 2021 aged 39. The front page reports on the King’s Speech and says the PM is plotting a vape tax. There is also room for Mikel Arteta who made a plea to other…
Elementor #561483 November 8, 20231 Min Read Summary of the Top 6 headlines today Daily Mirror – Oops Britney’s sister to tell all in the jungle The Daily Mirror reports Britney Spears’ sister Jamie Lynn has been lined up to join I’m A Celebrity … Get Me Out Of Here. The paper says bosses hope she will “spice up the show by lifting the lid on their turbulent relationship”. “Is that it?” is the Mirror’s take on the government plans announced during the King’s Speech. Today’s top stories Like this article? why don’t you share it? its easy … just…
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Up to 3,000 crocs got involved in the reptilian sex party.
Portuguese Prime Minister Antonio Costa announced his resignation on Tuesday after he was embroiled in a corruption investigation into the awarding of energy-related contracts.
No kink shaming in this house.
The punishment is over.
‘We have lost a massive part of what was supposed to be the best time in our lives.’
The world’s top management consultancy McKinsey & Company is using its position as a key advisor to the UN’s COP28 climate talks to push the interests of its big oil and gas clients, undermining efforts to end the use of the fossil fuels driving global warming, according to multiple sources and leaked documents.
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