Ex-president Obama visits Sunak in Downing Street: The former US president arrives in London for an unannounced visit to see the UK PM.
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Quick Glance: Barack Obama's Suit: A Tribute to Tailoring Craftsmanship
- Barack Obama sported a classic, dark gray suit during a London meeting.
- His timeless ensemble was deemed respectful and stylish.
- The significance of tailored suits as a reflection of personal style was emphasized.
- The resurgence of ties as a fashion accessory was discussed, with a focus on the Fall 2024 trends.
New Banksy mural in north London puts a little greenery in a dense neighborhood: Banksy posted before-and-after photos on Instagram of the artwork ...
npr.org/2024/03/18/1239253357/banksy-confirms-new-london-tree-mural
Quick Glance: ‘Banksy came overnight’: Neighborhood discovers world-famous street art
- The Banksy appeared in typical fashion, overnight, unsigned, and completely surprising to everyone.
- Before the artist revealed themselves, this North London neighborhood was immersed in a full-fledged whodunit.
- The appearance of the artwork raised various questions, including its significance for the neighborhood and the interpretation of the piece.
- The community was drawn to the art, while experts and local politicians speculated on the meaning of the work.
Rose Amankwaah: The London nurse who was an African sprint champion: Meet Matron Rose Amankwaah, a former medallist at the Commonwealth Games who has spent ...
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Quick Glance: Rose Amankwaah: From African Sprint Queen to London Nurse
- Rose Amankwaah, former sprinter for Ghana, is on the brink of retiring from her job in the NHS in Britain.
- Despite her stellar career in healthcare, Amankwaah was already breaking records before her nursing career began.
- From running to nursing: Amankwaah's medical career blossomed as her athletic career came to an end.
- After nearly 50 years at the same hospital, Amankwaah will finally hang up her gown in the coming days and enter retirement.
Marmite maker Unilever to cut 7500 jobs under £14m CEO's restructuring plan: The the cuts being ‘predominantly office based’, its London HQ in Victoria could ...
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Quick Glance: Unilever to Split Ice Cream Business, Cut 7,500 Jobs
- Unilever plans to separate its ice cream business, including brands like Ben & Jerry's, and intends to cut 7,500 jobs.
- The restructuring aims to boost growth, involving job cuts to achieve €800 million in cost savings over the next three years.
- Separating the ice cream business will help Unilever focus on four core businesses and avoid controversial political issues related to Ben & Jerry's.
- The targeted cost savings are expected to increase Unilever's profits, allowing the company to reinvest in research, development, and marketing to achieve mid-single digit sales growth.
Copper Hits New 11-Month High With Global Rate Policy in Focus: Copper hit a fresh 11-month high in London, tracking a rally in US equity markets at the start of ...
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A newspaper says video of Prince William and Kate should halt royal rumor mill. That's a tall order
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Quick Glance: Kate and William visit Windsor Farm Shop
- The Princess of Wales was filmed smiling alongside her husband during a visit to a farm shop in Windsor.
- Footage from The Sun showed Kate and William at the local business on Saturday, indicating a positive progression in Kate's recovery from surgery.
- The farm shop in Windsor that the couple visited is a short distance from their Adelaide Cottage home within the grounds of Windsor Castle.
- Kate is expected to resume her official duties after the summer term commencing on April 17.
Boa Morte to leave Fulham at end of season to coach Guinea-Bissau: Luis Boa Morte will leave his role as Fulham first team coach at the end of the season to take ...
reuters.com/sports/soccer/boa-morte-leave-fulham-end-season-coach-guinea-bissau-2024-03-18/
London Mayor Sadiq Khan Vows 40,000 New Council Homes in Election Campaign: London Mayor Sadiq Khan, who launched his re-election campaign for a third term on ...
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48 HOURS: Gensler's design guru salutes London's nooks and crannies: As head of one of the world's largest architecture and design firms, Julia Simet appreciates ...
reuters.com/world/uk/48-hours-genslers-design-guru-salutes-londons-nooks-crannies-2024-03-19/
Climate protesters can't rely on beliefs in criminal damage cases, UK court rules
reuters.com/world/uk/climate-protesters-cant-rely-beliefs-criminal-damage-cases-uk-court-rules-2024-03-18/
A mocked up announcement spread widely! www.mirror.co.uk/news/royals/uk-forced-deny-king-charles-32382908
Green tree on Hornsey Road: Banksy confirms authorship of new mural in London: A new Banksy work in London? Initially, there was only speculation that the street ...
spiegel.de/kultur/london-banksy-bestaetigt-urheberschaft-a-7d13499e-52e8-4aea-942c-1a7eb90b7233
Moment huge swarm of rats crawl out from bins in London street: Video footage shows the moment a huge swarm of rats scurry out from under some bins in ...
metro.co.uk/2024/03/18/moment-huge-swarm-rats-crawl-bins-london-street-20486699/
‘They kicked us out at 10pm’: why London nightlife has gone Pete Tong: Flexible working, problematic late-night public transport and high costs are blamed for a ...
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Sadiq Khan and TFL team up with OpenTable for Friday restaurant discounts: The ‘Let’s Do Fridays’ initiative will trial for three months
standard.co.uk/going-out/sadiq-khan-tfl-opentable-restaurant-discounts-fridays-b1146079.html
For sterling, the next Bank of England move is anyone's guess: Money market pricing and short-term trading signals make the idea of the first Bank of England ...
reuters.com/markets/europe/sterling-next-bank-england-move-is-anyones-guess-2024-03-19/
NatWest seeks approval to buy more stock to speed privatisation: NatWest will seek shareholder approval to buy back up to 15% of its stock from the UK government ...
reuters.com/business/finance/natwest-seeks-approval-buy-more-taxpayer-owned-stock-speed-up-privatisation-2024-03-18/
Olivia Bentley quits Made in Chelsea after eight years following heartbreak: Made in Chelsea star Olivia Bentley has quit the E4 reality series after eight years ...
mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/made-chelseas-olivia-bentley-quits-32384715
Sadiq Khan has more than 1,000 staff on six-figure salaries: London mayor urged to put a lid on fat cats as City Hall ‘bursts at the seams’ with high-earning ...
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Dog walker finds box of terrified ducklings dumped in park: The RSPCA are appealing for information after the ducklings were found in a closed box in a busy park
mylondon.news/news/north-london-news/dog-walker-finds-box-terrified-28842053
Cockney Rebel singer Steve Harley, who had a hit with 'Make Me Smile,' dies at 73
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Quick Glance: Steve Harley Passes Away at 73 from Cancer, Cockney Rebel Legend
- Singer Steve Harley, the frontman of the iconic glam rock band Cockney Rebel, has sadly passed away at the age of 73 after a short battle with cancer.
- The band rose to fame in the 1970s with their distinctive glam rock sounds, as Harley played a key role in founding the group alongside other original members.
- Apart from his contributions to the iconic London band, Harley also had a presence at BBC Radio 2, hosting 'Sounds of the 70s' from 1999 to 2008.
- Described as 'larger than life' by his fans, they took to social media to express their condolences for the legendary musician.
The Intelligence: F is for falling standards: America is producing more high-school graduates—but on average, they know less. We ask how a push for equity can in ...
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Welcome to the London Book Fair, where everyone knows their place: Everybody knows that the publishing industry is a rigorously stratified world ...
ekathimerini.com/nytimes/1234345/welcome-to-the-london-book-fair-where-everyone-knows-their-place/
L&G taps Rothschild to run potential sale of housebuilder Cala- source: British insurer Legal & General is lining up investment bank Rothschild to oversee a ...
reuters.com/markets/deals/lg-weighs-potential-sale-housebuilder-cala-source-says-2024-03-18/
The selfless pensioner couple who have raised £700k for charity: Arnold Ashworth and his late wife Joyce started fundraising together in 1964
lancs.live/news/lancashire-news/selfless-pensioner-couple-who-raised-28839101
Britain's five-time Olympic champion Kenny retires: Five-time Olympic champion Laura Kenny said on Monday she is retiring from professional cycling.
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Quick Glance: Olympic champion Dame Laura Kenny announces retirement from cycling
- Britain's most successful female Olympic athlete, Dame Laura Kenny, has announced her retirement from cycling.
- Kenny, who has won five Olympic gold medals in her career, cited the desire to spend more time at home as a factor in her decision.
- She is a seven-time world champion and 14-time European champion, and hopes to be involved in some capacity at the Paris Olympics.
- Team performance director praised Kenny's impact on the cycling community and wished her well in her future endeavors.
Freddie Mercury's home is on the market for first time since 1980: The mansion that was Freddie Mercury's sanctuary in London and where he lived the final decade ...
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The last mile's at risk in our hostile environment. Let’s go the extra mile to fix it
theregister.com/2024/03/18/opinion_networks/
Popular Greenwich chippy told to remove Union Flag mural by council: Greenwich Council wants the mural to be removed as it is in a conservation area
standard.co.uk/news/london/london-best-fish-chip-shop-union-flag-mural-petition-greenwich-council-b1146110.html
London Underground and travel updates as 3 lines severely delayed at rush hour: One line has no service running in one direction
mylondon.news/news/transport/live-london-underground-travel-updates-28844404
Home Office attempt to deport UK-born man was illegal, judge says: Tribunal finds that Dmitry Lima, who has never left the UK, is British citizen and should not ...
theguardian.com/uk-news/2024/mar/18/home-office-attempt-to-deport-uk-born-man-was-judge-says
Keir Starmer praises Sadiq Khan's push for clean air after ULEZ controversy
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North south 'electrical spine' to export energy to England: A new north to south electrical spine could be created to allow green energy generated off the coast ...
heraldscotland.com/news/24193538.north-south-electrical-spine-export-energy-england/
Katie Price declared bankrupt for second time over unpaid £750k tax bill: The former glamour model, who was previously declared bankrupt in 2019, owes £761,994 ...
chroniclelive.co.uk/news/showbiz-news/katie-price-declared-bankrupt-second-28840446
🇮🇪🇬🇧 Listen to @padraichalpin on what Dublin and London say about the possibility of a referendum on Irish unity on the Reuters World News podcast
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Pressure on UK to follow US in toughening stance on TikTok: London risks getting caught up in Washington’s burgeoning battle with China over the app.
politico.eu/article/uk-tiktok-follow-united-states-toughen-stance/
Quick Glance: TikTok Ban: Economic and Social Implications for Creators
- Creators in the U.S. express concern over a potential ban of TikTok, highlighting the impact it could have on their livelihoods.
- The app, a vital income source for many, has also served as a platform for dialogue and community building.
- Some view TikTok as an opportunity for marginalized groups, while others fear the dangerous precedent a ban could set.
- TikTok's influence extends beyond financial aspects, with significant social implications that many consider essential and invaluable.
Guardiola focused on ‘final’ against Arsenal: Manchester City are still in the running to pick up two trophies at Wembley this season but manager Pep Guardiola ...
timeslive.co.za/sport/soccer/2024-03-18-guardiola-focused-on-final-against-arsenal/
CC Capital is a suitor for club operator Soho House, sources say: CC Capital, the investment firm led by former Blackstone executive Chinh Chu ...
reuters.com/business/finance/cc-capital-is-suitor-club-operator-soho-house-sources-say-2024-03-18/
Aviva sells Singlife joint venture stake for $1.2 bln: Aviva has completed the sale of its stake in Singapore Life Holdings, plus two debt instruments ...
reuters.com/markets/deals/aviva-sells-singlife-joint-venture-stake-12-bln-2024-03-18/
Toddler rushed to hospital after legs changed colour: Clara Barker, 2, was rushed to hospital after her legs turned yellow before being diagnosed with acute ...
gloucestershirelive.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/toddler-rushed-hospital-after-legs-9173070
Understanding the real Ben White: Ben White may have a complicated relationship with England but there is no doubt he is loved at Arsenal
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Great Britain: More and more English towns and villages are bankrupt: The austerity policies of the Conservative government in London and local bad investments ...
handelsblatt.com/politik/international/grossbritannien-immer-mehr-englische-staedte-und-doerfer-sind-pleite/100022022.html
Hunt for two 'vulnerable' girls, 13, who went missing in London: A search has been launched for two 13-year-old girls who went missing after leaving Sussex.
metro.co.uk/2024/03/18/hunt-two-vulnerable-girls-13-went-missing-london-20487352/
This Shouldn’t Be New York City’s Most Common Tree: They are great for humans. Animals? Not so much.
slate.com/technology/2024/03/london-planetrees-new-york-parks-nonnative-species-bad-why.html
London mayoral election: Lib Dems' Rob Blackie takes aim at Sadiq Khan and Susan Hall as he launches campaign
standard.co.uk/news/london/rob-blackie-london-mayor-campaign-launch-lib-dem-sadiq-khan-election-b1146092.html
Britain's ‘best walk’ ends in odd part of city taking over a week to complete: You might not want to take on the 298km walk all at once
mylondon.news/lifestyle/travel/uks-best-walk-finishes-surprising-28843985
The problems facing London's late-night: Pricey pints, mass pub and club closures, venue curfews, licensing restrictions and a struggling late-night transport ...
standard.co.uk/going-out/bars/london-nightlife-economy-sadiq-khan-b1145432.html
Plans for 'monstrous' tower in London's suburbia hit with 1k objections: Locals fear the hundreds of extra residents could overwhelm local services
mylondon.news/news/south-london-news/plans-monstrous-tower-south-london-28843072
Probably the most famous photo model in Braunschweig: Our castle lion. 😍 Did you know that there are some copies of him? For example ...
Asking prices for UK homes rise by most in 10 months, survey shows: Prices of homes put up for sale in Britain have risen by the most in nearly a year as the ...
reuters.com/world/uk/asking-prices-uk-homes-rise-by-most-10-months-survey-shows-2024-03-18/
Biba: Kensington's Sixties fashion palace where Diana Ross and David Bowie shopped
standard.co.uk/lifestyle/fashion/barbara-hulanicki-biba-exhibition-sixties-london-fashion-b1146057.html
Best places to get an Iftar meal in London for Ramadan: From six-course dinners to mouth-watering Lebanese sharing plates, here’s where to break your fast
standard.co.uk/going-out/foodanddrink/best-places-iftar-meal-london-ramadan-b1145923.html
Chelsea substitutes strike late to snatch FA Cup win over Leicester: Chelsea substitutes Carney Chukwuemeka and Noni Madueke scored stoppage time goals to earn a ...
reuters.com/sports/soccer/last-gasp-goals-earn-chelsea-fa-cup-quarter-final-win-over-leicester-2024-03-17/
Former Celtic defender Paul Elliott turns 60 today.
Elliott, who also played for the likes of Aston Villa, Chelsea and Pisa ...
Bulk WhatsApp messages with PM letter MCC violation, says Congress: Congress criticizes government for sending WhatsApp messages from "Viksit Bharat ...
thehindu.com/elections/lok-sabha/bulk-whatsapp-messages-with-pm-letter-mcc-violation-says-congress/article67965291.ece
The German national team is playing its last two games before the home European Championships against two teams that still have to qualify for the tournament ... Show more
In pictures: Luxury apartment for sale in period property in Sussex town rated as one of the top UK retirement spots
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Lost and stolen watches more than triple, world's largest database says: The world's largest watch database says there are more than 100,000 watches lost or ...
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Plane makes rushed landing at UK airport after passenger attempts suicide : A flight, which had taken off from Thailand and was bound for the United Kingdom ...
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This mural that appeared overnight in north London has been confirmed as a Banksy work. The anonymous street artist confirmed his authorship via Instagram ...
Since start of Gaza war: A 40% increase in new immigrants from Britain to Israel: An Aliyah Fair in London saw hundreds from the British Jewish community attend ...
jpost.com/diaspora/article-792444
Simple Minds at O2 Arena: Door times, support act and more: Simple Minds will be taking over London's O2 Arena as part of their tour, find out the support act ...
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✍️ Dylan Jones: The Eurostar check-in at Gare du Nord was Soviet-like in its execution, and I speak as someone who visited the country before glasnost and ...
Richard Huish College rugby defeated in Schools Cup final: The Taunton school lost 26-17 to Richard Hale in the under-18s Bowl final in a thriller at Saracens’ ...
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/sport/24191513.richard-huish-college-rugby-defeated-schools-cup-final/
Shoreditch crossbow attacks: man arrested over ‘attempted murder’: A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a man and a woman were injured ...
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West Ham's late goal ruled out in 1-1 draw with Aston Villa: West Ham United had three goals ruled out, including what would have been a dramatic stoppage-time ...
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London travel news LIVE: Circle Line part suspended and District Line passengers face severe delays
standard.co.uk/news/london/travel-updates-live-m25-m3-motorway-traffic-underground-train-bus-roads-district-circle-line-delays-b1146152.html
£700m 'black hole' in housing budget as Khan promises 40k new homes: Councils say they have little money to improve housing conditions and build new homes
mylondon.news/news/property/huge-700m-black-hole-london-28841095
Conservative peer Zac Goldsmith banned from driving for 12 months after speeding: Lord Goldsmith was caught speeding seven times in an eight-month period last ...
itv.com/news/london/2024-03-18/conservative-peer-zac-goldsmith-banned-from-driving-for-12-months-after-speeding
UK watchdogs say they will take action against ‘threatening’ debt collectors: Joint letter from regulators targets finance and utility sectors for volume and ...
theguardian.com/money/2024/mar/18/uk-watchdogs-warn-of-crackdown-on-threatening-debt-collection-tactics
Chelsea's past vs Chelsea's present 🔵Mauricio Pochettino faces off against Frank Lampard in dugout this at Soccer Aid in June 👀
Man City to face Chelsea in FA Cup semifinals, Man United play Coventry - News | Khaleej Times
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"We beat them in 87, we'll beat them again" 😉
These Coventry fans are confident of beating Manchester United in the FA Cup semi-final next month at ... Show more
These are some of the world's top smart and sustainable cities
From leaders in biophilic design to free Wi-Fi on buses – there are multiple elements that make ...
✍️ Paul Flynn: The monument must work as both a sorry and a thank-you. A consolation prize and a trophy for the resilient fightback
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Skaters take on 10 mile London skate from Battersea to The Strand: Avid skaters have taken to the streets of London starting at Battersea to remember late loved ...
yourlocalguardian.co.uk/news/24190691.skaters-take-10-mile-london-skate-battersea-strand/
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