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Tories pledge major prison expansion; Cornell assault case reopens; Grohl joins AC/DC
Conservatives pledge major prison expansion and end to early-release schemes. Cornell faces renewed scrutiny over a sexual assault investigation, whilst Dave Grohl joined AC/DC on stage at MetLife Stadium.
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The week Albo’s excuses finally ran out: No Australian can now be in any doubt about who’s driving the nation’s inflation pain: PVO
The article argues that the Australian government’s spending is adding to inflation, and that ministers’ denials have weakened public trust. It says the Reserve Bank governor has identified domestic capacity pressures and the contribution of both public and private demand, making government spending part of the inflation debate. It reports that Commonwealth spending reached 26.9…
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UK shoppers increase demand for nitrite-free bacon despite safety uncertainty
UK shoppers are buying more bacon and ham made without added nitrites, as concerns about the health risks of curing chemicals influence demand. Retailers are expanding their ranges, although food safety officials and nutrition experts say there is no evidence that nitrite-free processed meat is safer. Denhay has introduced two £4 bacon products in 570…
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Angela Rayner is ‘now dictating Britain’s migration policy’ after ‘weak’ Shabana Mahmood’s ‘surrender’ to Labour’s Left, claim Tories
The Conservative Opposition has claimed that Angela Rayner, the Housing Secretary, is now effectively directing Britain’s migration policy following Shabana Mahmood’s apparent reversal of controversial immigration reforms. Mahmood, the Home Secretary, signalled at this week’s Labour conference that she may water down proposals that would have significantly extended the waiting period for migrants to settle…
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Gaming Press Shares October Weekend Plans: Witcher Remaster and Zelda Anniversary Lead
Major gaming outlets’ staff have published their regular weekend gaming columns, offering snapshots of what industry writers plan to play during early October. Both Nintendo Life and Rock Paper Shotgun featured roundups
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‘I was making no money’: Travel agent side hustle promoted by influencers criticised over fees
Influencers and celebrities are promoting a route into travel sales through InteleTravel, with optional recruitment work for PlanNet Marketing, as a way to earn money and gain flexibility. Seven people recruited by PlanNet representatives told the Guardian they struggled to make a profit after fees, and some said recruiting others became the main focus rather…
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Esther Rantzen reunited Holocaust survivor with rescuer Nicholas Winton
Esther Rantzen enabled Holocaust survivor Lady Milena Grenfell-Baines to meet Sir Nicholas Winton and thank him for helping save her life. Their reunion on the BBC programme That’s Life! brought wider attention to Winton’s little-known rescue work and created one of television’s most moving moments. Winton helped 669 children, mostly Jewish, escape Nazi-occupied Czechoslovakia to…
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Child killed in north Wales; three arrested over Trump threats
Six-year-old Harrison has died in north Wales after being struck by a van near his home. Three university students have been arrested over alleged threatening social media posts targeting President Trump ahead of a rally on their campus.
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‘I have to dodge them all the time’: Rome locals incensed by rise in golf cart tours
Rome’s authorities are intensifying a crackdown on golf cart tours after discovering that 90 per cent of roughly 500 vehicles operating in the city lack proper authorisation. The proliferation has ignited conflict between residents and taxi drivers who feel the trade is spiralling out of control, whilst tourists value the tours as respite from Rome’s…
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Triyoga collapse leaves around 100 teachers unpaid and studios facing insolvency
Triyoga and four sister fitness brands have abruptly ceased trading, leaving around 100 yoga teachers unpaid for their final weeks of work and customers caught off guard. Freelance instructors say the lost income has made it difficult to cover essential bills, with one teacher fearing she may lose her family flat. Common Bond, which owned…