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Brixton Soup Kitchen prepares for busy Christmas
Posted onHelen DrewPolitics London BBC Solomon Smith founded the charity after witnessing poverty among his peers As Christmas approaches, Brixton Soup Kitchen is busier than ever. Set up more than a decade ago to feed homeless people, the charity now serves anyone who cannot afford to eat. Solomon Smith said he founded the charity with money…
UK names Christian Turner as ambassador to US, replacing Peter Mandelson
Posted onTom Bennett,Londonand Bernd Debusmann Jr,White House Reuters The UK has named career diplomat Christian Turner as its new ambassador to the US, Downing Street has confirmed. The previous ambassador, Peter Mandelson, was sacked by UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer after evidence, including emails and photos, emerged showing his continued association with the paedophile Jeffery…
How are trade deals actually negotiated?
Posted onMegan Lawton and Sam Gruet Business reporters Getty Images The world’s trade negotiators are continuing to be very busy as the US demands new deals Trade deals have never been more in the headlines, as Donald Trump continues to threaten countries with higher tariffs until they sign new agreements with the US. But how exactly…
People admit to secret spending without telling partners
Posted onBritish adults are hiding their outgoings on things like beauty products, gambling and cryptocurrencies from their partners as part of a pattern of “secret spending”, a new report has found. More than half of adults in relationships spent in secret on a range of products, according to the research by investment platform AJ Bell and…
Why our railways often seem to be in such chaos over Christmas
Posted onKaty AustinTransport correspondent BBC At a rail yard near Milton Keynes, a group of men in orange outfits are making final checks on huge slabs of railway track, preparing them so that they are ready to be installed over Christmas and New Year. At a time when many commuters stop work to enjoy celebrations with…
Excel: Workers cling to the software despite shift to AI
Posted onJoe FayTechnology Reporter Getty Images Excel remains popular despite being 40-years-old In the 1990s some computer games had a “boss key” that allowed staff to call up an Excel spreadsheet if they needed to look like they were working. Now bosses might frown upon a worker caught labouring over a spreadsheet. Excel, owned by Microsoft,…
