Diaries, artworks and more to be auctioned from Marianne Faithfull’s personal belongings

Business Secretary Peter Kyle announced at the CBI conference in London that the Labour government will engage with business leaders regarding proposed changes to workers' rights, indicating a willingness to consider their concerns. Kyle plans to conduct 26 consultations with companies after the legislation is enacted.

Four Northamptonshire police officers are facing misconduct hearings regarding their handling of abuse claims made by Harshita Brella, a 24-year-old woman found dead in a car boot in Ilford, London, on November 14, 2024. It is suspected that Brella was strangled in Corby on November 10, raising serious concerns about the police's response to her allegations prior to her death.

Artists, including Hany Armanious, are creating meticulous replicas of everyday trash items, such as resin fruit peels and bronze bin bags, which are displayed in galleries like Buxton Contemporary in Melbourne. These artworks are so realistic that they often confuse cleaners, blurring the line between art and waste.

Skye Gyngell, a pioneering chef known for her advocacy of the slow food movement and the use of local and seasonal ingredients, has passed away at the age of 62. She was the proprietor of the Petersham Nurseries Cafe in Richmond, London, which gained acclaim and a Michelin star under her leadership.

An exhibition titled Kindred will open in January at the Bethlem Museum of the Mind, located in the world's oldest psychiatric hospital in London. The exhibition will feature artworks that address mental health and social bonds, showcasing pieces that depict themes of isolation and community connection in today's polarised society.

Jersey has been identified as a tax haven that facilitated the movement of wealth from oligarchs like Roman Abramovich into the West, with the UK government's tacit approval prior to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Court documents reveal that the island's financial secrecy has played a significant role in attracting these individuals over decades.

London is considering the introduction of an overnight tourist tax, which could generate approximately £240 million annually for the city. This proposal is part of efforts to enhance funding for local services and infrastructure amidst rising tourism demands.