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Turner Prize shortlist features roller coaster conveying ‘messy reality of life’

Turner Prize shortlist features roller coaster conveying ‘messy reality of life’

Turner Prize shortlist features roller coaster conveying ‘messy reality of life’

27 April 2023

The director of Tate Britain Alex Farquharson announced the shortlist on Thursday morning.


Cancer treatments offset tumbling Covid drug sales at AstraZeneca

Cancer treatments offset tumbling Covid drug sales at AstraZeneca

Cancer treatments offset tumbling Covid drug sales at AstraZeneca

27 April 2023

The company said it saw a 1.46 billion dollar (£1.17 billion) decline in sales of drugs linked to the Covid-19 virus over the first quarter.


Ralph Fiennes to play Macbeth in tour of converted warehouses

Ralph Fiennes to play Macbeth in tour of converted warehouses

Ralph Fiennes to play Macbeth in tour of converted warehouses

27 April 2023

He will be reunited with Indira Varma, who will play Lady Macbeth.


Insurer sees ‘worrying’ increase in lack of car maintenance as living costs rise

Insurer sees ‘worrying’ increase in lack of car maintenance as living costs rise

Insurer sees ‘worrying’ increase in lack of car maintenance as living costs rise

27 April 2023

People may believe they are saving money, but repairs could end up being more costly and compromise the vehicle’s safety, experts are warning.


New CBI boss says she must ‘lean into’ her presence at time of harassment claims

New CBI boss says she must ‘lean into’ her presence at time of harassment claims

New CBI boss says she must ‘lean into’ her presence at time of harassment claims

27 April 2023

Rain Newton-Smith stressed that when she saw sexual harassment she acted on it and supported staff.


Increase in UK car production ’cause for optimism’, says trade group

Increase in UK car production ’cause for optimism’, says trade group

Increase in UK car production ’cause for optimism’, says trade group

27 April 2023

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders said the global shortage of semiconductors had started to ease.


Unilever cashes in on price hikes as sales volumes stall

Unilever cashes in on price hikes as sales volumes stall

Unilever cashes in on price hikes as sales volumes stall

27 April 2023

Ben & Jerry’s and Hellman’s owner Unilever said its sales grew by more than 10th in the first quarter as it continues to lift its prices.


Microsoft slams UK move blocking Activision takeover as ‘bad day for Britain’

Microsoft slams UK move blocking Activision takeover as ‘bad day for Britain’

Microsoft slams UK move blocking Activision takeover as ‘bad day for Britain’

27 April 2023

The Competition and Markets Authority said it had prevented the deal over concerns in the cloud gaming sector.


Sudan evacuation effort ‘potentially impossible’ once ceasefire ends – Cleverly

Sudan evacuation effort ‘potentially impossible’ once ceasefire ends – Cleverly

Sudan evacuation effort ‘potentially impossible’ once ceasefire ends – Cleverly

27 April 2023

The Foreign Secretary said there is no guarantee of further evacuation flights once a ceasefire expires.


Barclay ‘absolutely not’ a bully, Cabinet colleague Cleverly says

Barclay ‘absolutely not’ a bully, Cabinet colleague Cleverly says

Barclay ‘absolutely not’ a bully, Cabinet colleague Cleverly says

27 April 2023

Civil servants have ‘raised concerns’ about Health Secretary Steve Barclay’s alleged behaviour towards them, according to the Guardian.


Teachers on the picket lines as pay dispute continues

Teachers on the picket lines as pay dispute continues

Teachers on the picket lines as pay dispute continues

27 April 2023

Tens of thousands of members of the National Education Union walked out.


Sainsbury’s sees profits fall after holding back price hikes for shoppers

Sainsbury’s sees profits fall after holding back price hikes for shoppers

Sainsbury’s sees profits fall after holding back price hikes for shoppers

27 April 2023

The UK’s second largest grocery chain reported underlying pre-tax profits of £690 million for the year to March 4, down 5% on the previous year.


Gambling white paper to ‘redress power imbalance between punters and operators’

Gambling white paper to ‘redress power imbalance between punters and operators’

Gambling white paper to ‘redress power imbalance between punters and operators’

27 April 2023

Lucy Frazer, the Culture Secretary, says that gambling apps on mobile phones have for some become “a trapdoor to despair and isolation”.


Barclays profit surges ahead of expectations on interest rate boost

Barclays profit surges ahead of expectations on interest rate boost

Barclays profit surges ahead of expectations on interest rate boost

27 April 2023

The bank said its pre-tax profit of £2.6 billion was the highest quarterly profit on record since 2011, when accounting standards changed.


Boy who created ‘Hope Bowl’ gets celebrity backing and raises £275,000

Boy who created ‘Hope Bowl’ gets celebrity backing and raises £275,000

Boy who created ‘Hope Bowl’ gets celebrity backing and raises £275,000

27 April 2023

‘Seeing how much the funds raised last year have helped the Ukrainian children in Poland, I knew I had to do another fundraiser,’ said Gabriel Clark


What the papers say – April 27

What the papers say – April 27

What the papers say – April 27

27 April 2023

A wide variety of stories featured across the British front pages on Thursday.


Schools should remove Ofsted banners and logos to put watchdog ‘back in its box’

Schools should remove Ofsted banners and logos to put watchdog ‘back in its box’

Schools should remove Ofsted banners and logos to put watchdog ‘back in its box’

27 April 2023

The current inspection model ’causes unacceptable collateral damage’ to school leaders’ health, the president elect of the NAHT union will say.


Photos for every year of King’s life compiled to mark coronation

Photos for every year of King’s life compiled to mark coronation

Photos for every year of King’s life compiled to mark coronation

27 April 2023

The images from 1948 to 2023 show Charles from newborn baby to the nation’s head of state.


The ups and downs at the start of King Charles III’s reign

The ups and downs at the start of King Charles III’s reign

The ups and downs at the start of King Charles III’s reign

27 April 2023

The Duke of Sussex opened up about his fraught relationships with the royal family in his Netflix documentary and autobiography.


Local elections 2023: The councils to watch

Local elections 2023: The councils to watch

Local elections 2023: The councils to watch

27 April 2023

Some of the key results to look for once the polls close.


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