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More than a million British workers not having a single day of paid time off, says TUC According to new trade union research, employees have lost out on holiday pay worth £2bn. Workers across Britain have lost out on holiday pay worth £2bn, with more than a million people going without a single day of paid time off, according to new research. With unions gathering in Brighton this weekend for the first TUC conference under a Labour administration for 15 years, the body revealed new research showing the extent to which workers are being denied holiday pay. Workers are entitled…

UK music industry presses government to solve post-Brexit limits on touring As documents reveal EU ‘not prepared’ to change, Keir Starmer is reminded of Labour’s manifesto pledge. Industry insiders have urged the UK government to find a solution to post-Brexit restrictions on live music touring, after EU documents suggested Brussels was “not prepared” to change regulations. In Labour’s manifesto, Keir Starmer pledged to improve trade and investment relations with the EU to “help our touring artists”. Since Brexit, musicians touring the EU have faced barriers introduced in the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA). They can work up to 90…

Sixth-generation wire-maker blames Brexit for shredding its business The Owner of Ormiston Wire in London urges Keir Starmer not to forget small manufacturers in his dealings with EU. The head of a family-owned company that has made specialist wires and cables for six generations for clients ranging from naval vessels to film sets has blamed Brexit for shredding its business. Mark Ormiston, the owner of Ormiston Wire, said small businesses such as his had been flushed “down the toilet” by the masterminds of Brexit who gave little thought to the real-life consequences for UK manufacturing. Sixth-generation wire-maker blames Brexit for…

Dolly Parton launches prosecco and rosé range in UK Dolly Parton launches prosecco and rosé range in UK as the Country music star’s ‘down to earth’ range at Asda goes head to head with Kylie for the ‘easy drinking’ top spot. Whether it’s 9 to 5, Jolene or Islands in the Stream, Dolly Parton fans are no stranger to belting out her hits with a glass of wine in hand, but now they can sip her vino, too, as the singer’s “down to earth” wine range goes on sale in the UK. OnlyFans owner paid £359m dividend as growth soars…

OnlyFans owner paid £359m dividend as growth soars OnlyFans owner paid £359m dividend as growth soars for both creator and fan accounts on the platform grew 30% during ‘strong year’ in which its users spent more than £5bn. The owner of the subscription platform OnlyFans was paid a $472m (£359m) dividend last year, taking his payouts from the business since 2020 to more than $1bn. The platform grew significantly over the period and has created more opportunities for niche biolink websites to explore more opportunities in the market. Tory leadership race gets underway as Badenoch and Cleverly launch small state…

An exclusive Chinese silk from Erddig Hall 18th Century rare bed cover saved from ruin. The National Trust records of repairs reveal a ‘make do and mend’ approach to a rare 18th-century bed cover which was saved from ruin after the first World War. The bed cover, made from Chinese silk and embroidered with peacocks and flowers, was commissioned in 1720 for the room used to accommodate the family’s most distinguished guests. A rare cover from a 300-year-old bed has finally gone on public display at National Trust Cymru’s Erddig Hall and Garden in Wrexham. 18th Century rare bed cover…

Today’s news summary – Paper Talk If you are someone who reads every perspective of a story, here is a news summary of all of today’s front pages from today’s newspapers; summarised in a 2-minute read

Today’s news summary – Paper Talk If you are someone who reads every perspective of a story, here is a news summary of all of today’s front pages from today’s newspapers; summarised in a 2-minute read

Today’s news summary – Paper Talk If you are someone who reads every perspective of a story, here is a news summary of all of today’s front pages from today’s newspapers; summarised in a 2-minute read

Today’s news summary – Paper Talk If you are someone who reads every perspective of a story, here is a news summary of all of today’s front pages from today’s newspapers; summarised in a 2-minute read

Today’s news summary – Paper Talk If you are someone who reads every perspective of a story, here is a news summary of all of today’s front pages from today’s newspapers; summarised in a 2-minute read

Today’s news summary – Paper Talk If you are someone who reads every perspective of a story, here is a news summary of all of today’s front pages from today’s newspapers; summarised in a 2-minute read

Friday’s headlines reflect a variety of domestic and international news stories. Several of the papers continue coverage of the Grenfell inquiry report which was published on Wednesday.

Elsewhere, domestic politics is splashed across several papers. The tabloids feature showbiz and royal news – with many of the papers across the spectrum this morning featuring a picture of Prince William.

Premier League news makes up the back pages along with the latest from the US Open as British star Jack Draper is through to the semi-finals.

Grenfell: the lies and greed exposed – podcast After seven long years, the inquiry into a fire in a London tower block that left 72 people dead has concluded. But is justice for the victims – and survivors – any closer? It’s more than seven years since Grenfell Tower burned. Now, finally, a public inquiry has finished sifting through thousands of documents, evidence from hundreds of public hearings and more than 1,600 witness statements. And its conclusions could not be more clear: every one of the 72 deaths was avoidable. The Guardian’s social affairs correspondent, Rob Booth, has reported on…

10 best London deals from gourmet burgers to immersive Halloween experience Looking for 10 things to do in London? Of course you are. Luckily, there’s lots to in this city to do for cheap! At least… There is now. Metro has teamed up with Time Out to bring you the best deals across the capital. Every Friday, 10 new deals will drop, available in the Metro newspaper, on Metro.co.uk, and on our socials. You’ll also find them in our weekly London newsletter, The Slice, in your inbox every Wednesday. Fine-dining in one London’s most iconic landmarks with the most recognisable views…

UK Daily Trending stories Trending – Grenfell victims failed by everyone There is one story dominating the UK news cycle and online media space today – the report from the Grenfell fire inquiry which lays out the multiple failures that led to the 20217 tragedy. The report of the six-year public inquiry found that the Grenfell Tower fire that killed 72 people in 20217 was the result of a chain of failures by governments, “dishonest” companies and a lack of strategy by the fire service, the final report of the six-year public inquiry has concluded. Basic Facts The reaction  The papers reacted…

Today’s news summary – Paper Talk If you are someone who reads every perspective of a story, here is a news summary of all of today’s front pages from today’s newspapers; summarised in a 2-minute read

Today’s news summary – Paper Talk If you are someone who reads every perspective of a story, here is a news summary of all of today’s front pages from today’s newspapers; summarised in a 2-minute read

Today’s news summary – Paper Talk If you are someone who reads every perspective of a story, here is a news summary of all of today’s front pages from today’s newspapers; summarised in a 2-minute read

Today’s news summary – Paper Talk If you are someone who reads every perspective of a story, here is a news summary of all of today’s front pages from today’s newspapers; summarised in a 2-minute read

Today’s news summary – Paper Talk If you are someone who reads every perspective of a story, here is a news summary of all of today’s front pages from today’s newspapers; summarised in a 2-minute read

Thursday’s front pages are dominated by the final report from the Grenfell fire inquiry which lays out the multiple failures that led to the 2017 tragedy.

The report of the six-year public inquiry found that the Grenfell Tower fire that killed 72 people in 20217 was the result of a chain of failures by governments, “dishonest” companies and a lack of strategy by the fire service, the final report of the six-year public inquiry has concluded.

Elsewhere, there’s a little showbiz and sports news on the front pages and a handful of other domestic stories.

The back pages are dominated by the England National team – who face Ireland at the weekend, the latest happenings from the Premier League and Jack Draper sailing through to the last-4 of the US Open.

Labour eager for progress on special tribunal to try Russia over Ukraine Exclusive: Lord chancellor says she wants to ‘inject energy’ into stalling efforts to set up Nuremberg-style trialThe new Labour government wants to inject renewed energy into the two-year-long international effort to set up a special tribunal with the authority to try Russia’s leadership for the crime of aggression, the lord chancellor, Shabana Mahmood, has said. Discussions have been dogged by disputes over the appropriate body to set up the special tribunal, and fears in the US that if an organisation were empowered to strip the Russian leadership of…

Keir Starmer offers apology ‘on behalf of British state’ to victims of Grenfell Tower fire – live Prime minister says the country failed its most fundamental duty to protect those affected by the fire as he apologises to families affected. Sir Martin Moore-Bick will be giving a statement as the final inquiry report is published at 11 am. You can watch the inquiry’s chair give the address here …We will bring you the key lines that emerge. Continue reading… https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/live/2024/sep/04/grenfell-tower-inquiry-report-published-survivors-victims-government-latest-updates

What time is PMQs today? Starmer and Sunak face off –  What will be discussed and what time is the Grenfell statement? Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer will face opposition leader Rishi Sunak for the first time since summer recess as Prime Minister’s Questions (PMQs) returns. It’s only Starmer’s second PMQs since becoming prime minister in July.  What time is PMQs? PMQs starts at its usual time of midday and will last around 30 minutes. After PMQs will be the Grenfell debate after the inquiry’s final report is published this morning. The damning report blames the fire – that killed…