The Times’s new league tables show that several UK unis are actually improving. 10 UK unis managed to rise by at least positions in The Times and The Sunday Times University Guide 2026. University of Bradford – up 25 placesThe Times now considers Bradford to be the 86th best UK uni, instead of the 111th. Suffolk actually received the best score out of any UK uni for how satisfied students were with the teaching. It’s officially the most-improved of all 230 UK unis included in The Times’s university guide.

This has resulted in calls to bring back bungalows after homeowners took part in a survey. The research, published by the HomeOwners Alliance, suggested that 38% of homeowners aged 55+ would prefer a bungalow for their next move. With many older homeowners having built up equity in their property, house prices and moving costs were less of a barrier to moving for older homeowners than for younger generations, the survey indicated. While the NHBC has a 70%+ share of the UK warranty market, its figures will not necessarily represent around 70% of the retirement living market. Its website explains: “Typically popular with older buyers and downsizers, bungalows are now seeing a huge amount of interest from younger buyers (mostly millennials) looking for a family home.

Brit woman found dead at city home on July 30 was strangled: AutopsyPoll Do you think crimes against the elderly are increasing in cities? Yes, it’s becoming a concern No, incidents are rareNEW DELHI: Pauline Crowther Ann, an 85-year-old British woman who lived in the quaint House No. A month and a half later, her autopsy report indicates that she actually died of strangulation, leaving the high-profile neighbourhood in shock. Delhi Police has filed a case of murder based on the postmortem report at the Connaught Place police station. None of Ann’s relatives had felt or expressed anything suspicious in the case.When contacted by TOI, the family refused to comment.

The fast food chain's Caramel Loaded McFlurry launched in the UK on September 10, along with the latest Monopoly Game Promotion and a host of other new and returning menu items. McDonald's removes Caramel Loaded McFlurry from menus due to "quality control issue"McDonald's removed the Caramel Loaded McFlurry from its UK restaurants due to a "quality control issue". A McDonald’s spokesperson: “We are aware of a quality control issue relating to the Caramel Loaded McFlurry and can confirm that the item has been removed from our menu. The caramel pieces in McDonald's new McFlurry were described by some customers as like "chewing on a handful of gravel". (Image: McDonald's/PA)Another McDonald's customer, posting on Facebook group Snack Reviews, even said they'd "cracked a tooth" while eating a Caramel Loaded McFlurry.

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As the Trump administration tries to slam the door on Indian tech talent with H-1B visa clampdown , other doors can open for Indian techies. In recent years, Indian tech professionals have been at the heart of Silicon Valley’s success, contributing to everything from software development to the advancement of cutting-edge technologies. Indian talent, in particular, has played a crucial role in building the American tech industry. While the intention behind this policy is to prioritise American workers, its impact on Indian tech professionals could be profound. China looks to tap the opportunityThough China is less likely to be an alternative destination for Indian tech talent, it is nevertheless trying to attract young foreign professionals.

It happened on Church Road, Harrington, on Friday, September 12. Police say a member of the public approached the woman, asking if she was okay, and they are appealing for this witness to come forward. The woman did not suffer any injuries. A man was arrested and is currently bailed pending further enquiries. A spokesperson for Cumbria Police said: "Anyone with information can report online at www.cumbria.police.uk/report-it - quoting incident 30 of September 13.

12Lucknow: The Viksit UP-2047 public outreach campaign has reached the United Kingdom (UK), where on Monday several members of the UP diaspora came together to give suggestions on the vision document for a developed UP by 2047.The event, held in London, saw minister of state for stamps and registration (independent charge) Ravindra Jaiswal address the gathering and highlight the changes that have been brought about in UP since 2017, and the state's short and long-term goals up to 2047. Jaiswal said that the diaspora showed keen interest in contributing their insights and experiences to help achieve the goals of ‘Viksit UP'.UPDF-UK chairperson Ajay Singh said that the campaign would soon be taken to other cities in the UK so that the feedback could be compiled before Oct 5. Singh said that they were targeting more than 1,000 suggestions to be collected from the UP diaspora. UP Diaspora Forum president Pankaj Jaiswal said that similar programmes are being organised in Dubai, the Netherlands, the USA, and other countries to connect with the global UP diaspora and ensure their active involvement in the state's growth.

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EU citizens account for 10 per cent of universal credit claimants; under 3 per cent have indefinite leave to remain from elsewhere. Khan had earlier attacked Reform’s plans to scrap indefinite leave to remain, saying: “Thousands of Londoners have indefinite leave to remain. We are looking at extending the period before which you can claim indefinite leave to remain from five years to ten. Reform has pledged to scrap indefinite leave to remain entirely, replacing it with a renewable five-year visa for those who meet certain criteria. • Reform UK would scrap indefinite leave to remain for migrants

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Yvette Cooper condemned recent Russian incursions into Nato airspace as she addressed the UN Security Council for the first time as Foreign Secretary. The incursion followed similar incidents in Poland and Romania in which Russian drones were intercepted or shot down over Nato territory. Ms Reeves told ITV News that the Government and businesses need to “step up” in their efforts to deal with increasing threats to cyber security. “It’s coming from hostile states, states like Russia – and that’s why we are doing what we are doing. “A number of these attacks originate in Russia by Russian-backed entities, and we are getting a grip of that.”