Cockney and King's English becoming less common, researchers find
Researchers say younger generations use three main accents, including “multicultural London English”. Source: BBC News
Shell posts $6.2bn profit as oil prices rise again
The oil and gas giant makes $6.2bn between July and September as crude oil prices crept up again. Source: BBC News
Criminals and sanctions-busters exploiting UK secrecy loophole
Baroness Kramer, Liberal Democrat Treasury spokesperson in the House of Lords, said it was a shock the government had not used its economic crime bill to shut down every loophole. “It certainly is aware of this one, and frankly, it can’t even be called a loophole – it’s so wide, you can drive an oil […]
Suspected mushroom poisoning: Australian woman arrested over three deaths
An Australian woman has been taken into custody over the deaths of three people in July. Source: BBC News
Hospitals fail people with learning disabilities, says watchdog
Watchdog concerned over lack of specialist nurses, training for staff and information sharing in England. Source: BBC News
EFL Cup quarter-finals draw: Chelsea v Newcastle, Liverpool v West Ham, Everton v Fulham, Port Vale v Middlesbrough
Last season’s runners-up Newcastle play at Chelsea in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals, while Liverpool face West Ham. Newcastle have eliminated Manchester City and Manchester United in the past two rounds and travel to Stamford Bridge for the next round. Everton entertain Fulham in an all-Premier League tie and League One outfit Port Vale play at […]
Storm Ciarán: England and Channel Islands prepare for disruption
People have been given sandbags to protect their properties and urged not to stockpile goods. Source: BBC News
Rishi Sunak: AI firms cannot 'mark their own homework'
Governments must act to protect citizens from potential AI risks, prime minister tells the BBC. Source: BBC News
ICC Cricket World Cup highlights: South Africa beat New Zealand by 190 runs
South Africa are on the brink of clinching a World Cup semi-final berth after a 190-run thrashing of New Zealand in Pune. Source: BBC News
Britons to leave Gaza 'in stages' – Foreign Office
The Rafah crossing with Egypt opens to allow foreign nationals and injured Palestinians to leave Gaza. Source: BBC News