Unsparing observer of national politics and her own life, she won enormous acclaim for her memoir of grief, The Year of Magical Thinking Joan Didion, the eminent journalist, author and anthropologist of contemporary American politics and culture – a singularly clear, precise voice across a multitude of subjects for more […]
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Deal with Thai and Austrian firms includes the four UK stores and raises hopes for Oxford Street redevelopment The family owners of Selfridges have sold out to a Thai retailer and an Austrian property company for an estimated £4bn ($5.36bn) in a deal which sees the return of the luxury […]
Chief executive seeks public dialogue, suggesting protests against Loznica project have hindered any ‘reasonable debate’ Rio Tinto will put its controversial western Serbia lithium project on hold, a news agency has reported, quoting the CEO of Rio’s Serbian arm. The mining group wants to develop the mine near Loznica in […]
Actor gives first extended comments about accusations that came nearly four years ago James Franco has acknowledged sleeping with students of an acting school he previously ran, saying he struggled with a sex addiction and has been working to improve his behavior in recent years. In excerpts from The Jess […]
After 100,000 women voiced concerns, plans include menopause support, GP training and banning ‘virginity repair’ operations Finally the UK has noticed its rampant sexism in healthcare. What now? A strategy for women’s health in England: six areas of focus Ministers have pledged to “reset the dial” on women’s health to […]
IOPC was asked to investigate failure to enforce Covid rules after reports of lockdown gathering a year ago Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage The police watchdog will not investigate a complaint that officers failed to properly look into an alleged party at Downing Street during lockdown […]
Researchers find those who test positive with new Covid variant up to 25% less likely to attend hospital at all Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage The Omicron variant of coronavirus appears to be milder, with a 20%-25% reduced chance of a hospital visit and at least […]
Early Intervention Foundation calls on ministers to commit to funding specialist support services in new year Almost 16,000 children in the UK could be exposed to domestic abuse this Christmas, a leading research charity has estimated, calling on ministers to commit to funding specialist support services in the new year. […]
Prime minister warns rapid spread of Omicron variant could mean curbs are imposed after 25 December Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Christmas will go ahead without any curbs on socialising, Boris Johnson has confirmed, prompting warnings this could lead to tougher measures later despite tentative signs […]
One in 10 college staff experienced sexual violence, with women, disabled, LGBTQ+ and minority ethnic workers more at risk Sexual harassment is “endemic” in universities and colleges, with one in 10 staff members saying they have experienced sexual violence in the past five years, according to a report. Women were […]