46 m. ago UK construction in longest downturn since early 2020; global bond sell

Construction activity in longest continuous slump in five years, as UK long-term borrowing costs dips backOuch! Britain’s construction sector is suffering its longest continuous downturn since the early days of the Covid-19 pandemic.Construction output slumped again in August, according to the latest poll of purchasing managers from data provider S&P Global.Business activity falls for eighth month in a row, but at slower pace than in JulySolid reductions in new work and employmentOptimism drops to its lowest since December 2022“Construction activity has decreased throughout the year-to-date, which is the longest continuous downturn since early-2020. August data signalled only a partial easing in the speed of decline after output fell at the fastest pace for over five years in July.Sharply reduced levels of housing and civil engineering activity were again the main reasons for a weak overall construction sector performance. Commercial work showed some resilience in August, with t...

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50 m. ago Reeves has ‘full confidence’ in Rayner, and thinks deputy PM can keep her job – UK politics live

Chancellor offers unequivocal backing to colleague following stamp duty errorRachel Reeves, the chancellor, was also asked in her Sky News interview if the Rayner controversy showed that the stamp duty regime was “way too complicated”. Reeves sidestepped the question, saying:Well, look, Angela tried to do the right thing, and of course it is incumbent on all of us to try to properly understand the rules, and she is now working to make sure that the correct tax is paid.Well, the definitive advice came in on Wednesday morning, and that’s when Angela put out the statement.On Tuesday as well some court injunctions were lifted related to her disabled son and those circumstances, and that’s why Angela was able to make a full statement on Wednesday. Continue reading...

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51 m. ago Alistair Johnston crosses the Glasgow divide for Rangers pal but Celtic hero maintains enemy rules are in effect

Cornelius joined Rangers on loan from Marseille just before the transfer deadline and has been welcomed to his new city

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53 m. ago EFL make final decision on Grimsby vs Man Utd replay after Carabao Cup rule breach

Grimsby Town have been fined £20,000 by the EFL for fielding an ineligible player in their Carabao Cup second round win over Manchester United last week

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55 m. ago Scots motorists warned cars will 'immediately' fail MOT amid new 75 plate rules

The new 75 registration plates were introduced from September 1, 2025.

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62 m. ago Pensioner dies after untreated sore turns into 'gaping open wound' in north London

A coroner has criticised how Mary Fitzpatrick’s family were offered an apology in an ‘offhand way’ following her death

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63 m. ago Republicans accused of wanting to ‘rewrite history’ after approving new investigation into Jan 6 riots

Democrat blasts House Republicans for their ‘embarrassing apologetics’ over Jan. 6 after GOP lawmakers tuck resolution into rule on House floor

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64 m. ago The far right’s green bashing has given mainstream parties an excuse to do nothing – but we have more agency than we think | Ajit Niranjan

As powerful forces push back against green forces, it is little surprise that many of us feel dismay. Climate scientists do, too. But together we can take action to challenge the prevailing apathySupport the Guardian’s independent journalism today Last year, I stood in front of a black-clad skinhead as he shook a fist full of rings thick enough to double as a knuckle-duster. Flecks of spit flew into my face as he railed against the green agenda of the last German government.Until recently, it would have felt bizarre to talk to protesters at a neo-Nazi-linked rally about climate change or hear them rant unprompted about heat pumps. But far-right parties have entered the political mainstream, and their scathing tirades against “woke” green rules are energising their base.Join George Monbiot and special guests on 16 September for a special climate assembly to discuss the growing and dramatic political and corporate threats to the planet. Book tickets – in person or livestream Continue ...

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99 m. ago When is The Summer I Turned Pretty season 3 episode 10 released?

The Summer I Turned Pretty season 3 is coming to an end on Amazon Prime Video

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3 h. ago Martha’s rule for second opinion rolled out to every acute hospital in England

Martha Mills developed sepsis while under the care of King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in south London.

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3 h. ago Report covering home care services in North Lanarkshire approved by councillors

An important aspect is maximizing people’s independence by working on specific tasks and confidence, which is done by various types of home support staff in cooperation with specialists such as occupational and physical therapists, social workers and also families.

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3 h. ago Getting a handle on cabin baggage: How confusing are the current rules, and what is changing (or not)?

The allowances, dimensions and costs for cabin baggage on British Airways, easyJet, Wizz Air and Ryanair

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4 h. ago DWP update on rules over contacting neighbours in benefit fraud probes

The DWP has explained whether it would contact a neighbours of a benefit fraud suspect - and it's also clarified whether neighbours would be asked to conduct video surveillance on a suspect

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4 h. ago All you need to know about the new NFL rules including kickoff and overtime changes

Last year's experiment on the new kickoff will become permanent with a new tweak, among other new additions

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4 h. ago The scheme making millions for the homeless and keeping waste out of landfill

Andy Burnham celebrates groundbreaking recycling initiatve

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5 h. ago Martha’s rule now in operation at every acute hospital in England

System gives patients, their loved ones and NHS staff the right to request a care reviewMartha’s rule, which lets NHS patients request a review of their care, is now in operation in every acute hospital in England, health service bosses disclosed on Thursday.The system has helped hundreds of people receive potentially life-saving improvements to their treatment since its rollout began last year. It has led directly to patients being moved to intensive care or receiving drugs they needed, such as antibiotics, or benefiting from other vital interventions. Continue reading...

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9 h. ago How billionaires, celebrities and even Arab sheikhs are making vast profits from the human misery of Britain's chaotic children's homes: Special report by IAN BIRRELL

Nine months ago, Manchester-based investment group Tristone put out a slick video to brag about delivering 'outstanding services' to society, while revenues rose by nearly 50 per cent.

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10 h. ago Trump unlawfully cancelled $2.2bn in Harvard research grants, judge rules

Decision marks major victory for school after White House accused it of not addressing harassment of Jewish studentsA federal judge on Wednesday ruled Donald Trump’s administration unlawfully terminated about $2.2bn in grants awarded to Harvard University and can no longer cut off research funding to the Ivy League school.The decision by US district judge Allison Burroughs in Boston marked a major legal victory for Harvard as it seeks to cut a deal that could bring an end to the White House’s multi-front conflict with the country’s oldest and richest university. Continue reading...

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10 h. ago White House vows to appeal after judge sides with Harvard and reverses billions in Trump cuts – live

Spokesperson attacks ‘activist judge’ after administration’s cuts to university research ruled to be illegal retaliationAs part of the Trump administration’s campaign of mass deportations, the defense department will soon have hundreds of military judges work on immigration cases, the Associated Press reports:The US defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, has approved sending up to 600 military lawyers to the federal justice department to serve as temporary immigration judges, according to a memo reviewed by the Associated Press. Continue reading...

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11 h. ago Jamie Laing reveals wife Sophie Habboo's 'weird' pregnancy house rule and admits he 'hates it' as they prepare to welcome their first child

The Made In Chelsea star, 36, and his wife Sophie, 31, revealed they are expecting back in June.

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