3 h. ago Black History Month is a reflection of the political moment, so how do we revamp it?

The aim is to address systemic and institutional racism but those efforts need the space to expand not shrink• Don’t get The Long Wave delivered to your inbox? Sign up hereIt’s Black History Month in the UK, and it feels like it’s time for a rethink. Over the years, an event that started out as a celebration and reminder of history, culture and the connections between global Black communities, has taken on a corporate feel, expanding to include events where Black people are paid to talk to white audiences about “unconscious bias” and “allyship”. The 2020s Black Lives Matter protests created a surge in the business of demonstrating racial awareness. But even that moment has passed. The wave has crested, leaving a sort of hollowed out legacy of what raising awareness is for. Continue reading...

Politics

9 h. ago UK inflation unexpectedly remains at 3.8% for third month in a row

Annual September rate confounds forecasts of a rise, as pace of food price growth slows for first time since MarchBusiness live – latest updatesUK inflation was unchanged last month at 3.8%, confounding expectations of a rise, in welcome news for the chancellor, Rachel Reeves, as she plans for her crucial budget next month.The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said that inflation measured on the consumer prices index remained at the same level in September as in August and July. Continue reading...

Economics

26 h. ago Oisin Murphy donates £25,000 prize to welfare charity Nicki Strong worked for

Racing Welfare, which was rocked by the death of its head of communications and marketing this month, will receive half of the amount won by the five-time champion jockey

Economics

30 h. ago Cops probe deliberate fire at Scots primary school for second time in month

Police are investigating the second wilful fire at Dyce Primary School in a matter of weeks.

Events

36 h. ago Scots primary school bans pupils from wearing scary costumes to Halloween party

Ralston Primary School have asked kids not to dress up in "scary costumes" or use "scary props" at the annual Halloween disco.

Politics

59 h. ago The Beijing courier who went viral: how Hu Anyan wrote about delivering parcels – and became a bestseller

Like so many others, his days have been spent in the gig economy, moving from one precarious job to another, often tied to a gruelling 996 shift pattern. He discusses the harsh realities of modern working life in China, and far beyondHu Anyan is not a fan of online shopping, but, as he discovered during the months he spent as a courier in Beijing, plenty of people are. Not long into the job, he was assigned to delivering parcels to a large construction site. He didn’t have to deliver that many – 10 to 20, most days – but getting them to their rightful owners wasn’t always easy. There was a crane driver who was often in the air when Hu arrived. He would ask him to come again the next day, only to be found in the sky again.“In the end,” Hu writes in his memoir, I Deliver Parcels in Beijing – which is being published in English for the first time this month – “it would take several trips” to deliver this man his parcel. “But this didn’t dampen his passion for online shopping....

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3 d. ago BritWres Report: October and early November wrestling events you can attend, and who is North Wrestling?

Your guide to some of the UK’s upcoming wrestling events, and an insight into one promotion a month we think worth your time.

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3 d. ago Lewis Moody reduces Martin Johnson to tears with emotional speech after MND diagnosis

Lewis Moody was diagnosed with motor neurone disease earlier this month and returned to the rugby scene for the first time on Saturday at the Premiership clash between Leicester Tigers and Bath

Politics

5 d. ago England and New Zealand find ‘special’ camaraderie amid hard graft

As a gruelling 2025-26 schedule begins with a T20 series, both tourists and hosts stress the importance of enjoymentEngland’s white-ball team have played 24 times this year, most recently a little more than three weeks ago. New Zealand’s have played 28 games, the latest was this month. These are groups who spend a lot of time together, but before the start of their Twenty20 series on Saturday both chiselled some space out of their schedule to do something surprisingly unusual with each other: nothing very much.Brendon McCullum took his team to Queenstown in New Zealand’s Southern Alps where, in Harry Brook’s words, they were “just left to our own devices”. There was some hiking, a bit of go-karting and, inevitably, a lot of golf. Continue reading...

Politics

8 d. ago Ben Whittaker’s Matchroom debut confirmed as divisive Brit fights in hometown

Whittaker signed with Eddie Hearn’s promotion this month and is wasting little time in getting going

Events

8 d. ago Man rushed to hospital after being 'deliberately hit' by car in Glasgow as cops launch probe

Images from the scene show a police cordon and several cops vehicles at the scene.

Events

9 d. ago Aberdeenshire fire: Police treating Dyce Primary School blaze as 'wilful'

Enquiries are ongoing.

Events

9 d. ago Feed your lawn 1 thing in October to make it turn a 'deeper green' colour

This month is the prime time to get your lawn into great condition ahead of the winter

Politics

1 week ago Snap up Kate Middleton's dress and other stylish finds while supporting charities this Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month - a time to support vital charities while refreshing your wardrobe with products that give back.

Politics

1 week ago Is Tim Cook stepping down? Apple CEO's 65th birthday sparks rumours of a huge shakeup

With Apple CEO Tim Cook's 65th birthday less than a month away, rumours have begun to swirl that the long-time leader might be preparing to step down.

Politics

2 w. ago Romesh Ranganathan: The Weakest Link host to star in first play 'since primary school' at Scottish theatre

The play will be Romesh Ranganathan’s stage debut

Culture

2 w. ago Motherwell school celebrates outstanding inspection report as part of its 150th anniversary year

Our Lady of Good Aid Cathedral Primary School and Nursery Class received glowing praise from Education Scotland.

Culture

2 w. ago A massive immersive adaptation of ‘The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy’ will open in London next month

A massive immersive adaptation of ‘The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy’ will open in London next month  Time Out Worldwide

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2 w. ago New way to stream millions of songs and download audiobooks for just 99p

Amazon Music Unlimited offers millions of HD and Ultra HD tracks for just 99p in a limited-time four-month deal

Culture

2 w. ago Exact date and time the clocks go back in October as British Summer Time ends

The clocks are set to go back later this month, putting the UK on Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).

Politics