"Council house revolution" is the headline in the Sunday Mirror. It says Labour will reveal plans on Tuesday for the biggest building programme of council and affordable housing, external in decades. Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner tells the Observer that "local leaders who know their areas best" will be key to delivering the proposals, external. The Sunday Express has a positive assessment of Dame Priti Patel's bid, external to become the next leader of the Conservatives. They say Robert Jenrick will offer "the politics of Nigel Farage with the presentation of David Cameron", when he delivers a key speech this week.

Former British interior minister Priti Patel on Saturday announced her candidacy to lead the opposition Conservative Party, making her the fifth contender to replace the outgoing Rishi Sunak . This slogan addresses the party's divisions after 14 years in government .Patel called for unity and a focus on serving the country above personal interests. However, she returned to government in 2019 as interior minister under then Prime Minister Boris Johnson. These candidates will present their case at the Conservative Party conference in late September. The field will then be reduced to two finalists, who will be subjected to a vote by all party members.The new leader is set to be announced on November 2.

UK's New Labour Government Likely To Drop Challenge To ICC Over Netanyahu's Arrest WarrantBritain 's government has declared the country "broke and broken" ahead of an evaluation of public finances on Monday, which the newly-elected Labour Party will use to blame a 20 billion pound ($26 billion) shortfall to their predecessors. "The Conservative Party has dismissed Labour’s claims of a financial 'black hole' as a pretext for tax increases that were not disclosed during the election campaign. This process determines the budget allocation for each department. Additionally, Reeves is expected to approve above-inflation pay raises for teachers and health workers.The exact approach Labour will take to address the identified shortfall remains unclear. The party’s immediate emphasis is on transparency and detailing the challenges left by the previous administration.

He and Derek Buist, a former signaller and now Network Rail operations manager for West Country South, offer a demonstration of the kind of action that would be going on in here. Levers are numbered and coloured according to their roles – red works the signals; black works the points and blue locks them; black and blue does a combination of the two. Yellow, meanwhile, activates distant signals to give drivers advance warning of stop signals ahead. Many levers are pulled down in combinations to enable specific functions.

Several dozen well-wishers turned out to see Charles, 75, as he strolled to the service at St Mary Magdalene Church. Members of the public were invited into the paddock near the church – as they are on Christmas Day – on the warm July day. The King speaks with well-wishers after attending a Sunday church service at St Mary Magdalene Church in Sandringham (Joe Giddens/PA)The King – who is continuing to receive treatment following a cancer diagnosis – wore a grey suit, purple tie and brown shoes. The sun shone as he made the short journey, of a few minutes on foot, from Sandringham House to the church. Charles, who was not joined by Camilla, briefly spoke with members of the public before being greeted by the Rev Canon Dr Paul Williams.

A rocket attack on an Arab Druze village in the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights has killed 12 children, aged between 10 and 16. The missile struck a football pitch in the town of Majdal Shams, leaving a crater. Hundreds of mourners gathered at a funeral for the victims. Israel has said the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah was responsible for the attack, which Hezbollah denies. Israel carried out strikes on what they said were Hezbollah targets across southern Lebanon

A multi-million pound bypass project is on track to be completed on time, according to its construction company. The long-awaited extension to the A140 in Long Stratton is set to cost around £46.9 million to complete. Councillors and delivery partners visiting the site of the Long Stratton bypass. Picture: Norfolk County CouncilSenior Norfolk County Council leaders and partners visited the site this week to see what progress had been made since the project was given final approval from the Government. “This will make a real difference for long-suffering commuters and residents in Long Stratton, while providing an economic boost to our whole region.

Doomscrolling Causes Mental Strain And Existential Anxiety Research reveals how excessive negative news consumption leads to despair and mistrust in humanityAs the digital age continues to evolve, so too does our relationship with technology and the media. This compulsive behavior—where individuals continuously consume negative news online—has surfaced as a significant contributor to poor mental health and pervasive existential anxiety. The findings underline how doomscrolling can reshape one's perception of reality, leading individuals to view existence as fragile and uncertain. Scrutinizing the broader context of psychological health, Professor Helen Christensen, a mental health expert, cautioned that while a link between doomscrolling and anxiety is notable, the existing research might not definitively establish causation. As we delve deeper into the complexities of our news consumption, we remain tasked with navigating this tricky balance—seeking knowledge and understanding without sacrificing our mental health.

British crews won three of their five heats on a warm, bright day at Vaires-Sur-Marne that stood in happy contrast to Saturday’s persistent rain. The 38-year-old, who has three children, rows alongside Esme Booth, Sam Redgrave and Rebecca Shorten. They were crowned European champions in April and Glover believes hard work is paying off when it matters. Craig and Grant showed why they are the team to beat in the last-ever Olympic competition in their category. Read more from Nick Ames here: Helen Glover powers through rowing heats with third Olympic gold in reach

Harris Ramps Up Campaign With Strong VP Contenders Democratic frontrunner Kamala Harris faces vital choices in her bid for the presidency and potential running mate selections amid shifting political dynamics. With a rebranding of her campaign to "Harris For President," the party is rallying around Harris as a likely nominee. The selection of a running mate is crucial, especially for Harris, as securing states critical for electoral success could determine the outcome of the election. A source close to Harris's campaign revealed to ABC News that while Shapiro and Kelly are top choices, the list is not exhaustive. Whatever the outcome, one thing is clear: the coming months will be critical for the Harris campaign to establish its identity separate from Biden while resonating with voters across the spectrum.

Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, July 27, 2024Angelica Evans, Christina Harward, Riley Bailey, Nicole Wolkov, and Frederick W. KaganJuly 27, 2024, 3:00pm ETClick here to see ISW’s interactive map of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Russian milbloggers claimed that Russian forces continue to advance west of Kalynivka (north of Chasiv Yar), although ISW has yet to observe confirmation of Russian forces operating west of the Siverskyi-Donets Donbas Canal within the settlement or the nearby area. [21] Russian forces continued offensive operations near Toretsk, Pivnichne, Zalizne, and south of Toretsk near Niu York on July 26 and 27. Geolocated footage published on July 26 showing Russian forces raising a Russian flag in northern Krasnohorivka (west of Donetsk City) indicates that Russian forces recently advanced in the settlement, and Russian milbloggers claimed that Russian forces also advanced in western Krasnohorivka. [42] Chernyak stated that two of these cheap Russian drones had cameras and SIM cards that transmitted data to Russian forces.

The magic formula. We are probably all hoping to find it. The next big thing, or an article that takes off and gets shared all over the place. It seems as though the meme for 2024 is “Brat” or “Brat Summer” — there is more on this link:And more on this one:Even Kamala Harris is getting in on the act! If you want to read more about the concept of viral memes and what may help an idea spread in this way…

Jenny Maguire, SU President of Trinity College Dublin, argues that neither students’ nor workers’ unions can be apolitical. Failing to see protest, disruption and agitation as legitimate ways in which a students’ union goal is what will kill the new radicalism we have seen. Trying to make a union run apolitically is an attempt to make a union run poorly. Politics is the reason so many Trinity College students enter through alternative entry routes. Do we, as students’ unions, care about using all the tools at our disposal to tackle issues affecting our students, or care about posting a linkedin post about all the fun events we ran.

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Brazilian Economy Minister Fernando Haddad attends a press conference to review the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Meeting, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Friday, July 26, 2024. (AP Photo/Bruna Prado)By ELÉONORE HUGHESFinance ministers from leading rich and developing nations have agreed to strive toward effectively taxing the super-rich, a joint ministerial declaration said. Brazil's proposal to tax billionaires has divided G20 nations. Billionaires currently pay the equivalent of 0.3% of their wealth in taxes, according to a report by Gabriel Zucman, commissioned by Brazil. Brazil has put inequality, poverty and hunger at the heart of its presidency of the G20.