Rishi Sunak will not attend Cop27 climate summit
Downing Street announcement follows UK prime minister’s promise to prioritise environment
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2022/oct/27/rishi-sunak-will-not-attend-cop27-climate-summit
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Rishi Sunak will not attend Cop27 climate summit
Downing Street announcement follows UK prime minister’s promise to prioritise environment
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2022/oct/27/rishi-sunak-will-not-attend-cop27-climate-summit
It is not true the NHS is ‘envy of the world’, says Wes Streeting
Shadow health secretary says NHS is struggling due to underinvestment, as he commits to workforce expansion
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2022/oct/27/nhs-challenges-envy-of-the-world-wes-streeting-labour
Fines for fare dodging on trains in England to rise from £20 to £100
DfT says current penalty no longer acts as deterrent for evasion, which costs taxpayers about £240m a year
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2022/oct/27/fines-fare-dodging-trains-rise-evasion-taxpayers-england
Will Rishi Sunak’s big tent approach to cabinet work?
Truss filled her cabinet with friends. Johnson said he wanted ‘tired old lions, so I can be king lion!’. The new PM takes a different tack
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2022/oct/27/rishi-sunak-big-tent-cabinet
Foreign secretary urged to act over jailed British–Egyptian hunger striker
MPs and peers say Alaa Abd El-Fattah’s life is seriously at risk and his sister is being ignored
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/oct/27/foreign-secretary-ignoring-british-egyptian-hunger-striker
Isolated homes for Halloween – in pictures
No one can hear you scream … from a remote island or from a manse accessible via a stone bridge
https://www.theguardian.com/money/gallery/2022/oct/28/isolated-homes-for-halloween-in-pictures
Shrew-like creature was placental mammals’ last common ancestor
Group’s earliest primogenitor was probably a diminutive creature with a long snout, researchers suggest
https://www.theguardian.com/science/2022/oct/27/the-framing-of-the-shrew-as-placental-mammals-last-common-ancestor
Griff Rhys Jones criticises M&S plan to raze and rebuild Oxford Street store
Comedian and campaigner tells planning inquiry retailer is failing to use landmark building imaginatively
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2022/oct/27/griff-rhys-jones-m-and-s-plan-oxford-street-store
Government criticised over renewed delay to online safety bill
Internet safety groups say withdrawal of proposed legislation from next week’s Commons schedule leaves children at continued risk
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2022/oct/27/government-criticised-renewed-delay-online-safety-bill
Albanians arriving in UK could get ‘bespoke route’ for immigration cases to be heard
Government considering proposals so that officials could ‘quickly’ remove migrants from country if they are unsuccessful
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2022/oct/27/albanians-arriving-in-uk-could-get-bespoke-route-for-immigration-cases-to-be-heard
Artists flock to Brixton to mark 40th anniversary of UK black arts movement
More than 50 artists gather at Black Cultural Archives in London to have photograph taken
https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2022/oct/26/artists-flock-to-brixton-to-mark-40th-anniversary-of-uk-black-arts-movement
Arthur C Clarke award goes to ‘thrilling’ verse novel by Harry Josephine Giles
Deep Wheel Orcadia, set on a distant space station struggling for survival, is praised by judges for ‘making you rethink what science fictio..
https://www.theguardian.com/books/2022/oct/26/arthur-c-clarke-award-verse-novel-harry-josephine-giles-deep-wheel-orcadia
England’s Covid catch-up tutoring often ‘haphazard and poor’, Ofsted finds
Concern about quality of some tutors as inspectors find ‘strong’ programme in only half of 63 schools visited
https://www.theguardian.com/education/2022/oct/26/flagship-covid-catch-up-tutoring-often-haphazard-and-poor-ofsted-finds
Vulnerable people in supported housing ‘victims of terrible crimes’, says report
Loopholes in legislation turning sector into ‘a licence to print money’ for unscrupulous providers in England
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2022/oct/27/vulnerable-people-in-supported-housing-victims-of-terrible-crimes-says-report
UK music industry to implement anti-racism code of conduct from 2023
A 2021 report found racist abuse and racial inequality across the industry. The UK Music Industry Anti-Racism Code aims to protect and repre..
https://www.theguardian.com/music/2022/oct/26/uk-music-industry-to-implement-anti-racism-code-of-conduct-from-2023
Ready for Rishi? Politics Weekly UK
Gaby Hinsliff is joined by political strategist Jo Tanner and Will Tanner, the director of the centre-right thinktank Onward, to look at wha..
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/audio/2022/oct/27/ready-for-rishi-politics-weekly-uk-podcast
Yvette Cooper calls for Suella Braverman to be investigated for security breaches – video
Shadow home secretary Yvette Cooper called on Suella Braverman to be investigated for her security breach and 'other possible security breac..
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/video/2022/oct/26/yvette-cooper-calls-for-suella-braverman-to-be-investigated-for-security-breaches-video
Rochdale grooming gang members to be deported to Pakistan
Adil Khan and Qari Abdul Rauf lose appeal as judges say ‘very strong public interest’ to deport them
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2022/oct/26/rochdale-grooming-gang-members-adil-khan-qari-abdul-rauf-to-be-deported-to-pakistan
‘I’m not very well and I need heat’: at the warm bank in Wolverhampton
Warm spaces open amid cost of living crisis in area with country’s highest rate of fuel poverty
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2022/oct/26/warm-banks-open-wolverhampton-cost-of-living-crisis
Tory MP under fire for transphobic comments about Eddie Izzard
‘Playground bully’ Lee Anderson’s remarks described as ‘vile and disgusting’ by MPs from his own party
https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2022/oct/26/tory-mp-under-fire-for-transphobic-comments-about-eddie-izzard
Rishi Sunak’s arrival as PM is historic but Britain still has work to do on racism
While new Tory leader’s rise reflects positive progress, reality of life in UK for ethnic minorities remains complex picture
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/oct/25/rishi-sunaks-appointment-pm-historic-but-britain-still-work-to-do-racism
‘Unjust’ funding ban has stopped me retraining as a paramedic
If I wanted to be a nurse, doctor, dentist or other health professional, I would be able to have a loan or bursary
https://www.theguardian.com/money/2022/oct/26/unjust-funding-ban-has-stopped-me-retraining-as-a-paramedic
Book prices set to rise as production costs soar, say UK publishers
Firms aim to minimise rises by using cheaper paper and increasing print runs as raw material and energy cost hikes hit sector
https://www.theguardian.com/books/2022/oct/25/book-prices-set-to-rise-as-production-costs-soar-say-uk-publishers
Descendant of Doctor Zhivago author loses copyright court case
Anna Pasternak alleged Lara Prescott copied elements of her book about her great uncle Boris’s lover
https://www.theguardian.com/books/2022/oct/25/descendant-doctor-zhivago-author-loses-copyright-case-boris-pasternak-anna
Who is in and who is out? Key figures in Rishi Sunak’s cabinet
Jeremy Hunt and Penny Mordaunt keep roles, and Jacob Rees-Mogg among those quitting as new PM picks team
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2022/oct/25/rishi-sunak-cabinet-who-is-in-and-who-is-out-key-figures
‘We could have worse’: In Hawes, Sunak’s constituents take stock
Residents across North Yorkshire are yearning for stability after weeks of chaos
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2022/oct/25/we-could-have-worse-in-hawes-sunaks-constituents-take-stock
Rishi Sunak’s cautious reshuffle unlikely to alienate Tory camps
New cabinet is designed to bring down the temperature in the party – but dangers lie ahead
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2022/oct/25/rishi-sunaks-cautious-reshuffle-unlikely-to-alienate-tory-camps
Why rising use of prepayment meters could be ‘disconnection by back door’
Households that ‘pay as they go’ for energy may not be able to afford to top up their meters this winter
https://www.theguardian.com/money/2022/oct/25/why-rising-use-of-prepayment-meters-could-be-disconnection-by-back-door
Striking moments: Taylor Wessing photographic portrait prize winners – in pictures
From lonely lockdown chores to a day out with Marcus Rashford, these images all show off the power of modern portrait photography
https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/gallery/2022/oct/26/striking-moments-taylor-wessing-photographic-portrait-prize-winners-in-pictures
Photos of lockdown mundanity win £15,000 Taylor Wessing prize
Judges commend Clémentine Schneidermann for simple series capturing neighbour in Wales
https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2022/oct/25/photos-of-lockdown-mundanity-win-15000-taylor-wessing-prize
California teacher charged with hiding missing teenager for nearly two years
Holga Castillo Olivares, 61, accused of concealing the fact that unnamed Sacramento teenager was staying at her home
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2022/oct/24/california-teacher-sacramento-missing-teenage-boy
Coke, car trouble and class: some awkward Rishi Sunak moments
Incoming PM presents smart, impeccably turned out exterior but seems prone to more than the odd gaffe
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2022/oct/24/coke-car-trouble-and-class-some-awkward-rishi-sunak-moments
Last morning in No 10 is straightforward – but what now for Liz Truss?
Practicals may be sorted, yet Truss will face her most difficult task, carving out role on Tory backbench as former PM
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2022/oct/24/last-morning-no-10-what-now-for-liz-truss-tory-backbench
UK university staff vote for strike action over pay, conditions and pensions
Union calls on vice-chancellors to negotiate to prevent higher education being brought to ‘complete standstill’
https://www.theguardian.com/education/2022/oct/24/uk-university-staff-vote-for-strike-action-over-pay-conditions-and-pensions
Will Rishi Sunak find the fractured Tory party is ungovernable?
Despite public displays of loyalty by former opponents, the new PM’s honeymoon period is likely to be brief
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2022/oct/25/will-rishi-sunak-find-the-fractured-tory-party-is-ungovernable
Rishi Sunak becomes Prime Minister – Politics Weekly UK
Rishi Sunak will be the UK’s next prime minister, the country’s third in as many months. The Guardian’s Gaby Hinsliff is joined by the forme..
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/audio/2022/oct/24/rishi-sunak-becomes-prime-minister-politics-weekly-uk
Who is Rishi Sunak? Everything you need to know about Britain’s next prime minister
Ultra rich, young and the first person of colour to become UK prime minister, Rishi Sunak will also make history as the first practising Hin..
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2022/oct/25/who-is-rishi-sunak-everything-you-need-to-know-about-britains-next-prime-minister
Huge margin of support gives Rishi Sunak a free hand in choosing cabinet
New prime minister likely to prioritise unity rather than loyalty in choosing ministers, with Hunt and Shapps expected to stay in place
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2022/oct/24/huge-margin-of-support-gives-rishi-sunak-a-free-hand-in-choosing-cabinet
Penny Mordaunt was fewer than 10 MPs shy of making ballot against Rishi Sunak
Allies show evidence MP had almost 100 backers and blame Boris Johnson for thwarting her campaign
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2022/oct/24/penny-mordaunt-was-fewer-than-10-mps-shy-of-making-ballot-against-rishi-sunak
Is the UK ready for Rishi Sunak? – podcast
Nosheen Iqbal heads to Westminster, where the latest Tory leadership contest has resulted in the UK’s third prime minister this year
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/audio/2022/oct/25/is-the-uk-ready-for-rishi-sunak-podcast
Austerity could be more difficult this time round, says Lord King
Former Bank of England governor says politicians must be clear that taxes and mortgage rates will rise
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2022/oct/23/austerity-more-difficult-this-time-round-lord-king-bank-england
Tories willing to cut Rishi Sunak some slack but same tough choices remain
If chosen as PM, Sunak would face a dire inheritance and a narrow window to turn things around
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2022/oct/23/tories-willing-to-cut-rishi-sunak-some-slack-but-same-tough-choices-remain
‘Everyone wants to get involved’: inside a new police approach to tackling rape
Operation Bluestone aims to put suspects at centre of investigations while better supporting victims
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2022/oct/24/operation-bluestone-inside-new-police-approach-to-tackling-rape
Labour going all out to woo business with ‘prawn cocktail offensive 2.0’
Senior figures holding meetings with leaders of UK’s biggest firms as they strive to be party of government
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2022/oct/23/labour-woo-business-prawn-cocktail-offensive
The child sexual abuse inquiry did not go far enough | Letters
Letters: Boarding schools have escaped real reform, says one victim of abuse, while Dr Bernard Gallagher calls out the austerity-driven cris..
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2022/oct/23/the-child-sexual-abuse-inquiry-did-not-go-far-enough
Boris Johnson exit from Tory leadership race avoids likely humiliation
However much the ex-PM blew his own trumpet he knew he did not have enough MPs on side to get back to No 10
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2022/oct/23/boris-johnson-exit-from-tory-leadership-race-avoids-likely-humiliation
I can’t get back the £20,000 I accidentally paid through PayPal
I admitted I made an error with my tuition fees. Now I’m being threatened with debt collectors
https://www.theguardian.com/money/2022/oct/24/i-cant-get-back-the-20000-i-accidentally-paid-through-paypal
Operation Soteria: a new approach to investigating rape – podcast
What can be done to improve rape conviction rates in Britain? Alexandra Topping reports on the police forces trialling a way of investigatin..
https://www.theguardian.com/news/audio/2022/oct/24/operation-soteria-rape-conviction-rates-podcast
RuPaul’s Drag Race star wins best performance in a musical at the UK Theatre awards
Divina de Campo starred in revival of Hedwig and the Angry Inch at Leeds Playhouse
https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2022/oct/23/rupauls-drag-race-star-wins-best-performance-in-uk-theatre-awards
Ex-Tory MP says party looks ‘incompetent, tin-eared’ and self-obsessed
David Lidington implores former colleagues to think of the country and ‘worried sick’ households when voting for Liz Truss’s replacement
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2022/oct/23/ex-tory-mp-says-party-looks-incompetent-tin-eared-and-self-obsessed