18 h. ago Rowan's Bowling Alley: New council draft plan highlights threat to London institution

North London bowling alley Rowan’s was founded in 1988

Events

28 h. ago Assad family live in Russian luxury as Bashar ‘brushes up on ophthalmology’

Family friend, sources in Russia and Syria, and leaked data help give rare insight into life of dictator’s reclusive householdIn 2011, a group of teenage boys spray-painted a warning on to a wall in their school playground: “It’s your turn, Doctor.” The graffiti was a thinly veiled threat that Syria’s president, Bashar al-Assad, a London-trained ophthalmologist, would be next in the line of Arab dictators toppled by the then raging Arab spring.It took 14 years, during which 620,000 were killed and nearly 14 million displaced, but eventually the doctor’s turn came and Assad was deposed, fleeing to Moscow in the middle of the night. Continue reading...

Society

51 h. ago Why football clubs and business leaders are in agreement over the importance of immigration

The SNP should listen to business leaders’ ideas about how to attract skilled workers to Scotland

Politics

69 h. ago Carney’s fossil fuel pivot bewilders climate experts and business leaders

Canadian prime minister’s legacy as one-time UN envoy and clean power advocate undermined by energy shift

Politics

3 d. ago Business 'battered and betrayed' by botched business rates reforms

Rachel Reeves is facing a mounting backlash over her botched business rates reforms as industry leaders warn crippling taxes are 'killing high street firms'.

Politics

5 d. ago Business leaders warn SNP over NHS and living standards after long

A leading economist has warned politicians need to be “rethinking people’s living standards” to end a trend of long-term economic inactivity due to poor health.

Events

5 d. ago ‘Political manipulation’: China slams UK sanctions on cyber firms; London cites ‘hybrid threat’

‘Political manipulation’: China slams UK sanctions on cyber firms; London cites ‘hybrid threat’  The Times of India

Politics

8 d. ago ‘Legendary’ lineup revealed for cancer fundraising gigs at Royal Albert Hall

The headliners include Wolf Alice, Elbow, Mogwai and Garbage

Politics

9 d. ago Prince Harry takes swipe at Royal Family with Downton Abbey 'drama' quip

The Duke of Sussex has taken aim at the Royal Family while delivering a speech, as he called out the “drama and intrigue” of the Firm as he spoke to business leaders in Los Angeles

Politics

9 d. ago Police hunt six after knife brandished during Balham Tube Station brawl

The British Transport Police have released CCTV images of six people after a fight turned violent on Balham’s southbound platform.

Events

1 week ago Hardline migration policies are fuelling people smuggling, report finds

As leaders try to break smugglers’ business model, research suggests strategy so far has had opposite effectHardline migration policies adopted by governments across the globe have been a boon for people smugglers, fuelling demand and allowing them to raise their prices, according to a report.The findings, released on Thursday by the Mixed Migration Centre of the Danish Refugee Council, and based on interviews with thousands of migrants and hundreds of smugglers, come as officials prepare to gather next week in Brussels to discuss how best to combat smuggling. Continue reading...

Events

1 week ago The Greater Manchester businesses forced to bring in administrators in November

Business leaders who have been delaying major investment or recruitment decisions will have been hoping for measures that help restore confidence in the November budget, according to an expert

Sport

1 week ago What’s behind the massive death toll in floods across Southeast Asia – and why it should serve as a warning

Regional experts warn that without rapid cuts in fossil-fuel emissions and serious investment in resilience – from restoring forests to enforcing planning rules – disasters like this year’s may become regular rather than rare, Stuti Mishra reports

Events

1 week ago Bin collection changes announced over festive period announced for one Greater Manchester borough

There will be no collections on Christmas Day, Boxing Day or New Year's Eve

Politics

1 week ago ‘Threat to life’ weather warning issued for rough sleepers in London

‘Threat to life’ weather warning issued for rough sleepers in London  The Independent

Events

2 w. ago Bin collection complaints rise after £59 garden waste charge brought in

The council said the situation is improving after a peak of cases in June.

Economics

2 w. ago All Birmingham bin collections suspended as agency workers walk out

The agency staff were initially brought in to maintain services during the strike

Economics

2 w. ago Scots households hit with four week delay on bin collections at Christmas

Councils have announced a number of key dates.

Events

2 w. ago Birmingham bin collection services suspended as agency staff join picket lines

Unite the Union said around 40 agency workers had joined city-wide protests amid claims of bullying and health and safety concerns.

Politics

2 w. ago Birmingham bin collections suspended as 'mass protests' cripple service

Birmingham's bin collection service has been suspended due to widespread strikes

Events