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Major change planned for tallest skyscraper outside London A proposed 76-storey tower planned for Manchester city centre, which would be the tallest skyscraper in the UK outside London, is in line for a major change. Developer Salboy, which was co-founded by Fred Done who set up Betfred with his brother Peter, is on the verge of resubmitting its plans for Viadux 2 to incorporate a high-end hotel. The updated proposals would seek consent for a 160-bedroom hotel on its lower floors – a change from the previous plans which would have seen the tower constructed purely for residential purposes. If…

Gold glitters as investors seek safe haven amid geopolitical tensions Gold prices surged to an all-time high of $2,730 (£2,093) this morning as investors sought safe-haven assets amid rising geopolitical tensions. This means that the price of the yellow metal has surged 38 per cent this year. The rally has come as conflict intensified between Lebanon and Israel, with fears growing over a broader regional escalation. The uncertainty of the US election outcome, with particular concerns over Donald Trump’s improved odds in betting markets, has also pushed investors towards safe haven assets. Source link

Rachel Reeves could borrow £80bn over next five years, lenders say Rachel Reeves could borrow an extra £80bn to fund government spending on infrastructure and green energy, according to lenders. The Chancellor is trying to convince investors in UK government bonds, also known as gilts, that they can support tens of billions of pounds in additional borrowing without triggering a Liz Truss-style market panic.   An assessment by Lloyds Banking Group has now found they would be willing to lend the government £80bn more of gilts over the next five years “for productive infrastructure investment”. The fresh borrowing could help plug an alleged £22bn “black…

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Storm Ashley will pull away to the northeast this morning, but it will remain blustery across the north, with heavy showers. Drier further south, with sunny spells. However, it will remain cloudy across southeast England with outbreaks of rain. Rain clearing the southeast this evening. Clear spells elsewhere, with further showers in the north and west through the night. Patchy fog forming across central and southeastern parts of England. Source: Met Office

UK scientists make first food using a 3D printer for people with swallowing difficulties Scientists at a British university have become the first create 3D printed food–to help people with swallowing difficulties. Academics led by UWE Bristol have used an extrusion-based 3D food printer to produce meals which are easy to chew, swallow, and digest. Meals produced for the research were developed alongside clinical nutritionists to ensure they were complete, multi-ingredient, nutrient-rich dishes suitable for people with dysphagia. Trying to overcome the problem of pureed foods often being bland, unappetizing in texture, and lacking in nutritional variety, the team made…