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Ovo Energy Axes Hundreds of Jobs Amid Crisis

Struggling energy supplier Ovo prepares to cut several hundred jobs next week as part of urgent restructuring plan to convince regulators and secure £300m investment.

The Surprising Power of Small Talk

Discover why small talk is an essential social tool for building rapport and a gateway to deeper conversations. Learn expert tips to master this underestimated skill.

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.

Section 21 Evictions Banned from May

England bans no-fault evictions from May, but Guardian analysis reveals two-thirds of councils failed to prosecute a single landlord in three years. Will new renters' rights be enforced?

UK Business Activity Rebounds Before Budget

UK private sector activity saw its largest monthly rise this year in October, but growth faces threats from Autumn Budget speculation. Discover the key economic trends.

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.

Dick Harris: A Life for Disability Rights

Dick Harris, who spent a lifetime advocating for disability rights and independent living, has died aged 71. Discover his inspiring journey from institutional care to becoming a force for change.

Ukraine Ministers Ousted in $100M Corruption Scandal

Ukraine's justice and energy ministers resign amid a major embezzlement scandal involving state nuclear power, as Zelenskyy cracks down on graft during wartime. Read the full investigation details.

Zelenskyy fires ministers in corruption scandal

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy dismisses top ministers amid growing public outrage over a $100m energy sector bribery scheme, vowing 'maximum integrity' during wartime crisis.

11,000 UK pubs fear closure ahead of Budget

A new poll reveals nearly 11,000 UK pubs fear closure within a year as publicans plead for VAT cuts and support in the upcoming Budget. Will the Chancellor act?

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.

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