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UK election called for 4 July – what happens next?

On a rainy afternoon in London, an increasingly damp Rishi Sunak confirmed what many had been speculating for most of the day in a speech outside 10 Downing Street – that the UK is heading for an election earlier than anticipated. Here’s what to expect in the weeks ahead.

The Conversation

Six Brits on Singapore Airlines flight still fighting for their lives as survivors describe ‘sheer terror’

Aviation investigators have arrived in Bangkok to work out what caused the turbulence struck the Singapore Airlines flight from London Heathrow

The Independent UK

Watch: Rishi Sunak launches Conservative general election campaign

Rishi Sunak launched the Conservative Party's general election campaign in London on Wednesday, 22 May.

The Independent UK

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Prince Harry Reportedly Turned Down a Stay at a Royal Residence—and, Ergo, a Chance to Meet with His Father, King Charles—Because of Security Concerns

“Had the invitation been accepted, it may have provided an opportunity to spend some time together outside of their hectic schedules.”

Marie Claire

Sugar Prices Close Lower on Brazilian Real Weakness and an Improved Supply Outlook

July NY world sugar #11 (SBN24 ) on Wednesday closed down -0.33 (-1.78%) on Tuesday, and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ24 ) closed down -2.90 (-0.53%). Sugar prices Wednesday were under moderate pressure from weakness in the Brazilian real and an improved global supply outlook. On Wednesday, the...

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Cocoa Prices Recover Recent Sharp Losses

July ICE NY cocoa (CCN24 ) on Wednesday closed up +142 (+1.92%), and July ICE London cocoa #7 (CAN24 ) closed up +132 (+2.16%). Cocoa prices rallied moderately for a second day. Prices are correcting upward from the month-long decline to Monday's 2-1/2 month lows. Short covering in cocoa futures...

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What could the General Election mean for London's property prices and rental reforms?

Will the property market summer slowdown start early? Or could we get a Rishi Rebound or Starmer Spring-up?

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Leinster vs Toulouse, Champions Cup final: Kick-off time, TV channel, live stream, team news, lineups, odds

The competition’s two most successful sides meet in the final in London

Evening Standard

London house prices are down 3.4 per cent — did any boroughs manage positive growth?

Three London boroughs saw price growth higher than one per cent

Evening Standard

Meet the Buying London cast: who's who in the Netflix reality show

Netflix reality TV show, Buying London, introduces a team of high-end property estate agents in the capital. Meet Daniel Daggers and his team at DDRE Global.

WhatToWatch

Startup Praktika raises £28 Million to bring personalised AI tutors to language learning

London-based AI startup Praktika has netted £28 million in funding from one of the capital’s leading investors to bring virtual private tutors, generated by AI, to language learning.

Evening Standard

Sugar Prices Slide on Brazilian Real Weakness and an Improved Supply Outlook

July NY world sugar #11 (SBN24 ) today is down -0.30 (-1.62%) on Tuesday, and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ24 ) is down -2.10 (-0.39%). Sugar prices today are under moderate pressure from weakness in the Brazilian real. The real (^USDBRL ) today fell to a 1-week low...

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Watch: Aerials of central London as Sunak calls snap general election

Watch aerials of central London after Rishi Sunak announced a general election for Thursday 4 July.

The Independent UK

Cocoa Prices Correct Higher From Their Month-Long Decline

July ICE NY cocoa (CCN24 ) today is +126 (+1.70%), and July ICE London cocoa #7 (CAN24 ) is up +116 (+1.90%). Cocoa prices today are moving moderately higher for a second day. Prices are correcting upward from the month-long decline to Monday's 2-1/2 month lows. Short covering in cocoa...

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The Independent UK

Bank holiday travel: How bad will it be on trains, planes and roads?

Exclusive: Some intercity ‘rail’ passengers will need to connect from one rail-replacement bus to another

Evening Standard

New Haven: Cult pizzeria Gracey's to make London debut with Terry's Cafe pop-up

Happily, Gracey’s and Terry’s Cafe are collaborating on a black pudding pizza

The Times of India

The 15 minutes on a Citi trading desk that sparked a flash crash

For one Citigroup Inc trader in London, the morning of May 2, 2022 went from bad to worse.

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Don’t miss: Hayv Kahraman intertwines colonialism and botany in London

Artist Hayv Kahraman draws parallels between colonial botany and her experiences as an Iraqi refugee transplanted into Europe, at Pilar Corrias in London

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The Guardian - UK

A joyous and momentous march for liberation – Chandan (Sally) Fraser’s best photograph

‘This was the first march of the Women’s Liberation Movement. The figure that’s usually given is 4,000 – but I’m sure there were tens of thousands of us. It was chocka!’

Fortune

Major bank CEO says he only took his $4.2M job on the condition he could work from home

"I wouldn’t have wanted to be away from home five days a week. That wouldn’t have been good for the family or for me.”

Evening Standard

London's air fryer restaurant: Fred Sirieix to unveil eaterie to promote Ninja's new product

The pop-up restaurant is opening for just one day on Thursday, May 23

The Independent UK

Eurostar announces how EU’s post-Brexit rules will change journeys out of London

Eurostar is spending 10 million euros (£8.5 million) overhauling border facilities at St Pancras

The Guardian - UK

At least 1,000 Damien Hirst artworks were painted years later than claimed

Exclusive: Potentially thousands of signed works from Currency series were mass-produced by artist’s team after 2016, sources say

Evening Standard

Central London piers earmarked for 'state-of-the-art' redevelopment under TfL plans

TfL hopes ‘dated’ piers close to major tourist attractions could become money-makers inspired by Hamburg’s famous riverside

The Conversation

An ancient manuscript up for sale gives a glimpse into the history of early Christianity

An important piece of early Christian history, the Crosby-Schøyen Codex, is up for auction at Christie’s in London. This codex is a mid-fourth century book from Egypt containing a combination of biblical and other early Christian texts.

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