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Guardian Book Blog

29.11.2022

Bookshop.org is what the publishing world has been waiting for | Books | The Guardian

Following its success in the US, the ethical platform Bookshop.org has arrived in the UK, marking an exciting new chapter for independent stores online

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UK companies’ hiring plans also weaken; European shares hit record high

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04.10.2025

UK business growth hits five-month low amid budget uncertainty and weak demand – as it happened | Business | The Guardian

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news

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07.10.2025

UK house price growth slowest since April 2024; Trump says truck imports to face 25% tariff from 1 November – business live | Business | The Guardian

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07.10.2025

Politics drives markets: euro and Paris stock market slide amid French political crisis; Japanese stocks surge after Takaichi’s victory– business live | Business | The Guardian

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07.10.2025

Home Office grants extra visas for UCL international students told to defer | International students | The Guardian

Hundreds of students with promised places had been left in limbo after university exceeded its visa allocations

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07.10.2025

UK students urged to mind terror laws before 7 October pro-Palestine protests | Students | The Guardian

Up to 10 pro-Palestine events planned for second anniversary of Hamas attack that sparked Israeli offensive

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08.10.2025

Vocational training needs more than money | Further education | The Guardian

Letters: Inequalities will persist until the moneyed classes stop seeing vocational learning as good only for other people’s children, says Rob Hull

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08.10.2025

Can you catch Parkinson's? | Education | The Guardian

Michael J Fox was startlingly unlucky to develop 'the shaking palsy' at such a young age. Now three people who worked with him on a sitcom during the 70s have revealed they also have the disease. Is there a link? Lucy Atkins investigates.

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06.10.2025

Apple Watch Series 11 review: wrist-flickingly good with longer battery life | Apple Watch | The Guardian

Bigger batteries, more scratch-resistant glass and new hands-free gestures are small but meaningful upgrades

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07.10.2025

People claim London crime is rising because it suits them, Met commander says | London | The Guardian

Nigel Farage and right-wing commentators seek to portray capital as ‘lawless’ despite evidence to the contrary

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07.10.2025

AirPods Pro 3 review: better battery, better noise cancelling, better earbuds | Apple | The Guardian

Top Apple buds get upgraded sound, improved fit, live translation and built-in heart rate sensors, but are still unrepairable

Guardian Book Blog

08.10.2025

Apple iPhone 17 Pro review: different looks but still all about the zoom | Apple | The Guardian

First new design in ages, upgraded camera, serious performance and longer battery life make it a standout year

Health

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19.09.2025

Cost of private psychology soars in UK as practitioners turn away clients | Mental health | The Guardian

Prices have risen by 34% since 2022, with 29% of psychologists refusing new patients

Guardian Book Blog

21.09.2025

I moved abroad to live with my wife, but I’ve come to hate her country | Family | The Guardian

I’m not surprised you’re depressed, you put up with things that make you unhappy. But if you work out what you want, you can take steps to get there

Guardian Book Blog

30.09.2025

Melissa Leong: ‘Life is not easy. Life is ugly and hard and unpredictable’ | Australian lifestyle | The Guardian

Not wanting to ‘sugarcoat the less-than-ideal things’ in her life, the former MasterChef judge says the years she rose to fame were ‘a lot about survival and not much else’

Guardian Book Blog

01.10.2025

Ear seeding: can an ancient wellness technique really de-puff your face? | Natasha May | The Guardian

Experts weigh in on the needle-free form of acupuncture some TikTokers are crediting with creating their ‘snatched’ jawlines

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27.09.2025

Facebook and Instagram to charge UK users £3.99 a month for ad-free version | Meta | The Guardian

Subscription service is Meta’s response to regulatory warnings over crunching users’ data to serve targeted ads

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02.10.2025

Perky Maxwell House viral ad takes on housing crisis as ‘Maxwell Apartment’ | US news | The Guardian

Historic US company also offering ‘12-month lease’ – an annual supply – of pre-ground coffee for under $40

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07.10.2025

Steve Smith obituary | Advertising | The Guardian

Other lives: Copywriter responsible for memorable adverts for Harp lager, Pepe Jeans and Leyland trucks

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07.10.2025

UK regulators step up crackdown on firms chasing cut of car finance payouts | Motor finance | The Guardian

Some claims companies shut down, others told to stop taking on clients and misleading ads ordered to be pulled

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03.10.2025

Christian Tetzlaff: Elgar and Adès Violin Concertos album review – refreshing and exhilarating | Classical music | The Guardian

The violinist’s performance of these two concertos is energetic but also thoughtful, with the BBC Phil sounding electric

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04.10.2025

Oum – A Son’s Quest for His Mother review – hybrid forces bring Bushra El-Turk’s haunting score to vivid life | Classical music | The Guardian

A tour-de-force by actor Nadia Amin centres this tale of the inherited trauma of exile while a trio of singers virtuosically blend Middle Eastern and European operatic idioms

Guardian Book Blog

06.10.2025

Susanna review – Opera North’s arresting take on Handel’s proto-#MeToo tale | Opera | The Guardian

Dance, sign language, outstanding singing and precise orchestral playing all illuminate this powerful tale of gendered violence and abuses of power

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06.10.2025

Hermeto Pascoal obituary | Music | The Guardian

Genre-bending musician who conjured beguiling sounds from instruments including keyboards, horns, apple-juice bottles, scrap metal and the spout of a kettle

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08.10.2025

Britain’s big, baffling ladybird glut: ‘My house is literally crawling with them’ | Insects | The Guardian

These little spotted beetles are looking for a comfortable new home for the winter – and it could be yours

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08.10.2025

Rachel Reeves clears planning blockage amid ‘good relationship’ with developer | Environment | The Guardian

Exclusive: Chancellor says 20,000 homes were being held up due to ‘some snails that are a protected species or something’

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08.10.2025

Britain’s tiniest waders delight birdwatchers in Somerset | Environment | The Guardian

Smaller than a robin, only about 50 Temminck’s stints are seen in the UK each year

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08.10.2025

Tawny frogmouths take patience to appreciate. But they will reward you with insights into their remarkable lives | Stephanie Convery | The Guardian

Spotting tawnies is a bit like completing a crossword: it’s easier once you are familiar with the patterns, but you can always get stumped

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15.09.2025

Ken Brown obituary | Anthropology | The Guardian

Other lives: Senior lecturer in anthropology at Manchester University who founded the Mediterraneans review

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22.09.2025

How modern life makes us sick – and what to do about it | Evolution | The Guardian

From depression to obesity, the concept of ‘evolutionary mismatch’ can help foster self-compassion and point the way to a more rewarding existence

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26.09.2025

Study of 1m-year-old skull points to earlier origins of modern humans | Anthropology | The Guardian

Skull found in China may be Homo longi, potentially revising understanding of human evolution

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06.10.2025

Adrian Mayer obituary | Anthropology | The Guardian

Other lives: Anthropologist at Soas University of London who carried out an influential study of the Indian caste system in the 1950s

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26.09.2025

Starmer to unveil digital ID cards in plan set to ignite civil liberties row | Keir Starmer | The Guardian

‘Brit card’ already facing opposition from privacy campaigners as government looks for ways to tackle illegal immigration

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26.09.2025

Digital ID cards: a versatile and useful tool or a worrying cybersecurity risk? | Labour | The Guardian

As Keir Starmer aims to revive ID card system first proposed by Tony Blair, we look at the arguments for and against

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26.09.2025

Hackers reportedly steal pictures of 8,000 children from Kido nursery chain | Cybercrime | The Guardian

Firm, which has 18 sites around London and more in US, India and China, has received ransom demand, say reports

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06.10.2025

Six out of 10 UK secondary schools hit by cyber-attack or breach in past year | Cybercrime | The Guardian

Hackers are more likely to target educational institutions than private businesses, government survey shows

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08.08.2025

Balkan bounty: the little-known corner of Greece now ripe for walkers and nature tourism | Greece holidays | The Guardian

Mountains, butterflies, bears and pelicans are among the natural wonders in the stunning Prespa lakes region, which straddles three countries

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25.08.2025

Hot springs, empty beaches, forests and wine: exploring the unspoilt Greek island of Ikaria | Greek Islands holidays | The Guardian

On a trip to the eastern Aegean isle with my mum after my dad died, we found inspiring landscapes, delicious local produce, and a profound sense of peace

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25.08.2025

Breakfast in Amsterdam, aperitifs in Vienna: how to make the most of your time in Europe’s sleeper train hubs | Rail travel | The Guardian

To maximise the thrill and romance of taking a night train, our rail expert recommends the best cafes, sights and facilities near your departure station

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13.09.2025

Six of the best late-summer getaways in southern Europe and Morocco | Beach holidays | The Guardian

The sun is still shining but the crowds have gone … It’s the perfect time to head south, to gorgeous spots in Greece, Spain, Italy, Portugal, Morocco and Corsica

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06.10.2025

Norris rejects Piastri’s complaints after McLaren duo clash in Singapore | Formula One | The Guardian

Third-placed Lando Norris said he was ‘just going on the inside of a big gap’ as he drove past Oscar Piastri – and had no qualms about the move

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06.10.2025

Singapore Grand Prix 2025: Russell wins as Verstappen holds off Norris for second – as it happened | Formula One 2025 | The Guardian

Mercedes’ George Russell held off a host of title challengers at Marina Bay with the two McLarens frustrated

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06.10.2025

George Russell wins F1 Singapore GP as Norris nibbles at angry Piastri’s lead | Formula One | The Guardian

While the Mercedes driver won ahead of Max Verstappen, McLaren retained the team title as Lando Norris in third beat an unhappy Oscar Piastri

Guardian Book Blog

07.10.2025

Stella admits McLaren ‘face difficulties’ managing Norris and Piastri in title run-in | Formula One | The Guardian

The way in which McLaren manage Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri is crucial to the title run-in, the team principal, Andrea Stella, has acknowledged

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05.07.2025

Meera Sodha’s recipe for omelette rolls with rice, carrot pickles and wasabi mayonnaise | Japanese food and drink | The Guardian

A Japanese-style take on the humble omelette, served with sushi rice, spicy mayo and quick pickles on the side

Guardian Book Blog

29.07.2025

Meera Sodha’s vegan recipe for sweetcorn hiyashi | Vegetables | The Guardian

These cooled noodles in a salty-sour sweetcorn sauce are the perfect salad stand-in for hot summer days

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25.08.2025

How to turn beetroot tops into a delectable Japanese side dish – recipe | Japanese food and drink | The Guardian

Blanch and chill leafy greens, then steep them in a simple seasoned broth to impart a gloriously rounded and savoury umami flavour

Guardian Book Blog

02.09.2025

Rukmini Iyer’s quick and easy recipe for mini mushroom okonomiyaki | Food | The Guardian

A crisp cabbage and mushroom pancake, made with rice as the ballast, and stuffed with cheddar, onions and a secret ingredient …

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07.10.2025

Sevilla’s astonishing defeat of Barcelona ends a decade of wait | La Liga | The Guardian

Sevilla turned back the clock to thrash Barça as La Liga’s last two unbeaten records vanished in a single Sunday afternoon

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07.10.2025

Uefa allowing domestic games abroad is a sad turning point, ending soccer as we’ve known it | Uefa | The Guardian

The change may seem small, but the profit-seeking games are clearly the first step in a mass reorientation of the club game

Guardian Book Blog

07.10.2025

Real Madrid pull clear, Højlund in form and Bayern unbeaten – Football Weekly | Football | The Guardian

Max Rushden is joined by Nicky Bandini, Lars Sivertsen and Sid Lowe to wrap up the major stories from around Europe

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07.10.2025

Uefa gives ‘reluctant’ approval for domestic games to be played abroad this season | Uefa | The Guardian

Governing body still insists go-ahead for two matches is ‘exceptional’ and says it is opposed to the idea in general

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Have you been using the pandemic to catch up on long classic novels? | Books | The Guardian

NaNoWriMo: how to make best use of the annual writing month | Books | The Guardian

A Brief History of Seven Killings: unwieldy, occasionally tedious – and magnificent | Marlon James | The Guardian

Bookshop.org is what the publishing world has been waiting for | Books | The Guardian

Economy

US company hiring plans weakest since 2009; Thames Water creditors propose new rescue plan – as it happened | Business | The Guardian

UK business growth hits five-month low amid budget uncertainty and weak demand – as it happened | Business | The Guardian

UK house price growth slowest since April 2024; Trump says truck imports to face 25% tariff from 1 November – business live | Business | The Guardian

Politics drives markets: euro and Paris stock market slide amid French political crisis; Japanese stocks surge after Takaichi’s victory– business live | Business | The Guardian

Education & Personal Development

Home Office grants extra visas for UCL international students told to defer | International students | The Guardian

UK students urged to mind terror laws before 7 October pro-Palestine protests | Students | The Guardian

Vocational training needs more than money | Further education | The Guardian

Can you catch Parkinson's? | Education | The Guardian

Technology

Apple Watch Series 11 review: wrist-flickingly good with longer battery life | Apple Watch | The Guardian

People claim London crime is rising because it suits them, Met commander says | London | The Guardian

AirPods Pro 3 review: better battery, better noise cancelling, better earbuds | Apple | The Guardian

Apple iPhone 17 Pro review: different looks but still all about the zoom | Apple | The Guardian

Health

Cost of private psychology soars in UK as practitioners turn away clients | Mental health | The Guardian

I moved abroad to live with my wife, but I’ve come to hate her country | Family | The Guardian

Melissa Leong: ‘Life is not easy. Life is ugly and hard and unpredictable’ | Australian lifestyle | The Guardian

Ear seeding: can an ancient wellness technique really de-puff your face? | Natasha May | The Guardian

Marketing

Facebook and Instagram to charge UK users £3.99 a month for ad-free version | Meta | The Guardian

Perky Maxwell House viral ad takes on housing crisis as ‘Maxwell Apartment’ | US news | The Guardian

Steve Smith obituary | Advertising | The Guardian

UK regulators step up crackdown on firms chasing cut of car finance payouts | Motor finance | The Guardian

Music

Christian Tetzlaff: Elgar and Adès Violin Concertos album review – refreshing and exhilarating | Classical music | The Guardian

Oum – A Son’s Quest for His Mother review – hybrid forces bring Bushra El-Turk’s haunting score to vivid life | Classical music | The Guardian

Susanna review – Opera North’s arresting take on Handel’s proto-#MeToo tale | Opera | The Guardian

Hermeto Pascoal obituary | Music | The Guardian

Nature & Animals

Britain’s big, baffling ladybird glut: ‘My house is literally crawling with them’ | Insects | The Guardian

Rachel Reeves clears planning blockage amid ‘good relationship’ with developer | Environment | The Guardian

Britain’s tiniest waders delight birdwatchers in Somerset | Environment | The Guardian

Tawny frogmouths take patience to appreciate. But they will reward you with insights into their remarkable lives | Stephanie Convery | The Guardian

Science

Ken Brown obituary | Anthropology | The Guardian

How modern life makes us sick – and what to do about it | Evolution | The Guardian

Study of 1m-year-old skull points to earlier origins of modern humans | Anthropology | The Guardian

Adrian Mayer obituary | Anthropology | The Guardian

Software

Starmer to unveil digital ID cards in plan set to ignite civil liberties row | Keir Starmer | The Guardian

Digital ID cards: a versatile and useful tool or a worrying cybersecurity risk? | Labour | The Guardian

Hackers reportedly steal pictures of 8,000 children from Kido nursery chain | Cybercrime | The Guardian

Six out of 10 UK secondary schools hit by cyber-attack or breach in past year | Cybercrime | The Guardian

Travel

Balkan bounty: the little-known corner of Greece now ripe for walkers and nature tourism | Greece holidays | The Guardian

Hot springs, empty beaches, forests and wine: exploring the unspoilt Greek island of Ikaria | Greek Islands holidays | The Guardian

Breakfast in Amsterdam, aperitifs in Vienna: how to make the most of your time in Europe’s sleeper train hubs | Rail travel | The Guardian

Six of the best late-summer getaways in southern Europe and Morocco | Beach holidays | The Guardian

Other Sports

Norris rejects Piastri’s complaints after McLaren duo clash in Singapore | Formula One | The Guardian

Singapore Grand Prix 2025: Russell wins as Verstappen holds off Norris for second – as it happened | Formula One 2025 | The Guardian

George Russell wins F1 Singapore GP as Norris nibbles at angry Piastri’s lead | Formula One | The Guardian

Stella admits McLaren ‘face difficulties’ managing Norris and Piastri in title run-in | Formula One | The Guardian

Food

Meera Sodha’s recipe for omelette rolls with rice, carrot pickles and wasabi mayonnaise | Japanese food and drink | The Guardian

Meera Sodha’s vegan recipe for sweetcorn hiyashi | Vegetables | The Guardian

How to turn beetroot tops into a delectable Japanese side dish – recipe | Japanese food and drink | The Guardian

Rukmini Iyer’s quick and easy recipe for mini mushroom okonomiyaki | Food | The Guardian

Football (Soccer)

Sevilla’s astonishing defeat of Barcelona ends a decade of wait | La Liga | The Guardian

Uefa allowing domestic games abroad is a sad turning point, ending soccer as we’ve known it | Uefa | The Guardian

Real Madrid pull clear, Højlund in form and Bayern unbeaten – Football Weekly | Football | The Guardian

Uefa gives ‘reluctant’ approval for domestic games to be played abroad this season | Uefa | The Guardian

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