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The Guardian view on the UK falling apart: Labour must reject the orthodoxy that caused it to crumble | Editorial
Keir Starmer is close to embracing a consensus that has failed. Better for Labour to be open-minded about today’s problemsIn 2021 the Department for Education calculated that more than 300 schools... #press
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The Guardian view on insects: gardeners can help reverse their alarming decline | Editorial
With different planting, and by rejecting insecticides, even small green spaces can promote biodiversityGardeners’ attitudes to insects, like those of humans in general, are a mixed bag. Butterflies’ brief, fluttering lives make them beloved... #press
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HSBC and NatWest cut mortgage rates again as rivals tipped to follow
Decision will ease some of pressure on UK homebuyers and people seeking remortgage dealsHSBC and NatWest have announced a fresh round of mortgage rate cuts and Britain’s remaining large lenders are expected to follow suit in a move that will ease some of the pressure on... #press
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Lady Justice Thirlwall appointed to lead public inquiry into Lucy Letby
Thirlwall was the presiding judge in the 2013 case of Mick and Mairead Philpott and Paul MosleyThe court of appeal judge Lady Justice Thirlwall has been appointed to lead the public inquiry into how Lucy Letby was able to murder seven babies in an NHS hospital.The health secretary, Steve... #press
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Ukraine’s defence minister resigns after Zelenskiy removes him from post
Oleksii Reznikov, whose ministry has been hit by corruption scandals, confirms in letter he is stepping downRussia-Ukraine war – latest news updatesUkraine’s defence minister has submitted his resignation letter after Volodymyr Zelenskiy removed him from his post on Sunday night, in the biggest... #press
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State-backed disinformation fuelling anger in China over Fukushima water
Reports of abusive behaviour towards Japanese citizens in China in response to wastewater release at nuclear siteFake news and state-backed disinformation are fuelling Chinese anger at Japan over its release of treated wastewater from the destroyed... #press
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Woody Allen in Venice: #MeToo has been good for women, but cancel culture can be ‘silly’
Director attacks ‘extremes’ of movement while promoting Coup de Chance, his 50th film, at Venice film festival, as well as addressing persistent interest in historic allegations against himWoody Allen has voiced his support for the #MeToo movement... #press
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Lords to debate mandating swift bricks in new UK homes
Hollow bricks are ‘easy win’ to help several endangered species, say experts and Zac Goldsmith who is tabling amendmentUK politics live – latest updatesAn amendment to make swift bricks mandatory in new housing will be debated in the House of Lords this week in what campaigners call a “golden... #press
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MP Chris Pincher loses appeal against eight-week suspension
Development paves way for possible byelection in Tamworth seat of MP found to have drunkenly groped two menUK politics live – latest updatesThe former Tory MP Chris Pincher has lost an appeal against an eight-week suspension from parliament, paving the way for a possible byelection in his... #press
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‘Apericena is a moment that connects people’: why Piedmont’s answer to aperitivo hour is coming to the UK
Why settle for a spritz and a few olives when you could do as the Piedmontese do and combine your afterwork drinks with much more substantial fare? It’s time to embrace... #press
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Kings of the mountain: all you need to know about the food, drink and produce of Piedmont
From complex wines and white truffles to artisanal beer and intense, creamy cheeses, Piedmont, the Italian province that took its name from its location at the foot of the Alps, is brimming with culinary... #press
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Reality TV stars endure awful pay and working conditions. Let’s change that | Nelini Stamp
During Hollywood strikes, studios turn to reality TV. But reality stars are sick of poor treatment – and ready to fight backLast month, UPS workers, organized by the Teamsters, won a historic agreement that significantly raises the pay and benefits of more than 300,000 workers. In a... #press
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Hops from Bavaria, barley from Champagne, water from Alpine glaciers: the alchemy of one of Italy’s finest beers
Tucked into the foothills of the Italian Alps, the town of Biella benefits from a unique geography, and proximity to quality ingredients that make it an ideal place for... #press
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Know your taleggio from your castelmagno? Take the Piedmont food and culture quiz
Famed for its location at the foothills of the Italian Alps, Piedmont’s cuisine is heavenly, not to mention its exceptional local beers and wines. So how much do you know about this eminent northern Italian province?Find your... #press
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‘We are going to overcome this’: Cree nation counts cost on anniversary of mass killings
A year after the murder of 10 of their own, Canada’s James Smith Cree Nation says the justice system is still failing themCindy Ghostkeeper-Whitehead got the call in the early hours of 4 September. It was her best friend, and she needed help.“She said: ‘My... #press
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Twitter accused of helping Saudi Arabia commit human rights abuses
Lawsuit says network discloses user data at request of Saudi authorities at much higher rate than for US, UK and CanadaThe social media company formerly known as Twitter has been accused in a revised civil US lawsuit of helping Saudi Arabia commit grave human rights abuses against its users, including by... #press
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Jamie Oliver calls for free school meals to be extended across England
Chef’s comments come as state-funded primary schools in London roll them out to all pupilsJamie Oliver has called for free school meals to be extended across England after their universal rollout in London state-funded primary schools for the new academic year.The celebrity... #press
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High interest rates ‘will lead to thousands of UK firms failing in 2024’
Thinktank Cebr expects Bank rate to rise twice more and predicts 28,000 insolvencies over next yearAbout 7,000 businesses are likely to fail every quarter in 2024 as high interest rates cause financial strain and the UK economy enters recession, according to a thinktank.The Centre for... #press
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Rishi Sunak ‘poised to revoke ban on onshore windfarms’ – report
Ministers hope to make it easier for councils to pass planning applications for new turbines in move that has Labour supportRishi Sunak is reportedly planning to revoke the ban on building new onshore windfarms in order to head off a row with Conservative MPs for the second time.Ministers are... #press
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Arsenal burgle a personality win as Declan Rice shows why he was bought | Barney Ronay
Victory at the Emirates will have given Mikel Arteta satisfaction as games like this slipped away from Arsenal late last seasonPerhaps the best part of Declan Rice’s day, his first big Emirates Stadium afternoon, was the fact that for the opening 95 minutes of this tight,... #press
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