Curve investor files legal challenge over Lloyds sale
IDC Ventures files High Court petition to block Curve's £125m sale to Lloyds, alleging governance failures wiped out £670m shareholder value. Read the latest developments.
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UK Construction Productivity Stuck in 1990s
A damning report reveals UK construction productivity is lower than in 1997. Decades of under-investment are blamed. Discover the urgent need for modernisation.
Housing crisis deepens as building costs soar
England's housebuilding crisis worsens as developers face 'jaws of death' between rising costs and stagnant prices. Can the government's 1.5 million homes target be saved?
Hornsey Town Hall restored after six-year project
North London's Grade II listed Art Deco gem, Hornsey Town Hall, reopens following a monumental six-year restoration, removed from the Heritage at Risk register. Discover the revived cultural hub.
Starbucks workers strike in 40+ US cities over contract
Starbucks workers launch largest strike in company history across 40+ US cities. Union demands first contract as politicians join boycott. Full details on the escalating labour dispute.
Dutch suspend Chinese chipmaker Nexperia seizure
The Dutch government suspends its takeover of Nexperia, easing global car production fears. Discover how this chip dispute resolution impacts international trade relations.
China Suspends Japanese Seafood Imports Again
China reinstates seafood ban on Japan following PM's Taiwan comments, escalating diplomatic tensions. Learn how this affects bilateral relations and trade.
East West Rail delayed to 2026 in guards row
The launch of East West Rail services between Oxford and Milton Keynes faces delays until at least 2026 amid a dispute over driver-only operated trains. Learn how this impacts the region's transport plans.
Glasgow man jailed for neighbour parking row stabbing
Stephen McAulay sentenced to seven-and-a-half years for attempted murder after stabbing neighbour James Duncan in Carntyne. Read the full court details.
China cancels 500,000 Japan flights in Taiwan dispute
Chinese travellers cancel half a million flights to Japan amid diplomatic tensions over Taiwan. Discover how this impacts tourism and business relations between the Asian giants.
Chelsea homes unsellable due to neighbour's knotweed
Furious Chelsea residents claim a neighbour's derelict property, overrun with 10ft knotweed and foxes, is making their million-pound homes unsellable. They demand council action.
China's Japan travel warning hits tourism shares
Chinese travel advisory for Japan triggers market slump after PM Takaichi's Taiwan remarks. Shiseido shares fall 9% as diplomatic row escalates. Read the full analysis.
Adam Peaty's Mum Breaks Silence on Wedding Feud
Adam Peaty's mother Caroline makes an emotional plea to her son as a bitter family feud overshadows his upcoming wedding to Holly Ramsay. Read the full story.
China Escalates Senkaku Dispute After Japan's Taiwan Remarks
Beijing deploys coast guard and drones near Japanese territory following PM Takaichi's warning about potential military response to Taiwan conflict. Read the latest developments.
US pressures Thailand over collapsed Cambodia ceasefire
The US suspends trade negotiations with Thailand after Bangkok paused a Trump-brokered ceasefire with Cambodia. Border clashes resume, threatening regional stability.
China warns against Japan travel over Taiwan comments
Beijing advises citizens against visiting Japan after PM Sanae Takaichi's military response remarks on Taiwan. Diplomatic tensions escalate as ambassadors are summoned.
Barbican's £240m redesign to improve accessibility
London's iconic Barbican Centre is undergoing a major £240 million renewal. The project will introduce a new wayfinding system to tackle its confusing layout, making the brutalist landmark more accessible for all visitors from 2027.
NHS Resident Doctors Begin Five-Day Strike
Resident doctors in England have begun a five-day strike over pay, disrupting emergency care. The BMA and government failed to agree on a deal after a 28.9% pay rise was deemed insufficient. Learn how patients are affected.
Lloyds clinches £120m deal for digital wallet Curve
Lloyds Banking Group acquires fintech Curve for £120m despite investor fury over price and governance. Get the latest on this controversial UK banking deal.
Junior Doctors Announce New Strike Over Pay
Junior doctors in England are returning to picket lines in January 2026 after pay talks collapse. The BMA demands full pay restoration as the government faces another NHS crisis.
Junior doctors begin 13th NHS strike over pay
Thousands of junior doctors in England begin 13th strike since 2023 over pay erosion. Health Secretary refuses pay uplift as NHS warns of major disruptions to appointments and operations.
Daughter denied £1.1m inheritance in legal battle
A woman has lost a High Court fight with her brother over their mother's £1.1m fortune after a judge ruled she failed to show 'love and respect'. Read the full story of this family inheritance dispute.
NHS Consultants Threaten Strike Over Pay Dispute
Hospital consultants demand 5.5% pay rise and threaten industrial action if government fails to meet December deadline. Read about the escalating NHS crisis.
Resident doctors launch new strike over pay
BMA chief defends latest resident doctor walkouts, stating pay is 'way down' compared to 2008 despite last year's deal. Discover the key arguments from both sides.
Google Maps displays disputed border differently in Morocco
Google Maps displays Western Sahara's border differently for users in Morocco versus other countries. Discover how tech giants handle geopolitical disputes and what this means for digital mapping.
Guardian's Building Power: US Civil Rights Series
The Guardian unveils 'Building Power', an independent editorial series examining movement building and civil rights protection efforts across the United States. Explore the groundbreaking coverage now.
Liverpool Street Station redesign decision delayed
A decision on the controversial £1 billion Liverpool Street Station redevelopment has been pushed back to 2026 after new details triggered a fresh public consultation.
Hackney man sentenced over dangerous building site
Moses Meisels received a suspended sentence after HSE found serious safety failures at a Hackney synagogue site where a man's body was discovered. Learn more about the case.
High Court ruling on Epping asylum seeker hotel
A High Court judge will decide if Epping Forest District Council can block asylum seekers from being housed at The Bell Hotel. Read the latest developments.
Bromley leaseholders win £3.8k service charge refund
Six leaseholders in Bromley have successfully challenged their landlord and won a £3,800 refund for unjustified service charges, including window cleaning. Discover how the tribunal ruled.
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