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Talking Point: Would you switch to a car club to help cut emissions in London?

According to analysis by transport charity Collaborative Mobility UK (CoMoUK), more than one million Londoners could benefit by switching from a privately owned car to a shared club, and help to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the process.

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Talking Point: Is Heathrow the most stressful airport in Europe?

Heathrow Airport has won the unenviable acclaim of being named as the most stressful airport in Europe after researchers examined more than 10,000 online reviews from passengers, 2,500 tweets and hours of flight data to come up with their conclusion. The major London travel hub was followed closely by Dublin…

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Talking Point: Should the Garrick Club allow women membership?

The subject of the Garrick Club’s “gentlemen only” policy, which has been in operation for 191 years, has reared its head once more after MPs have backed a motion calling for the institution to revoke its policy. The motion was tabled by Daisy Cooper, Liberal Democrat MP for St Albans,…

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Talking Point: What do you think about trans people being excluded from a conversion therapy ban?

The Government needs to be “more careful” about banning conversion therapy for trans people, Health Secretary Sajid Javid said on Monday, after his government made a controversial U-turn on the subject which has received widespread criticism from the LGBT community. The practice, which involves attempting to change someone’s sexual orientation…

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Talking Point: What do you think about the privatisation of Channel 4?

The rumoured privatisation of Channel 4 was finally announced last night after months of speculation, with even some among the Tories themselves feeling that the sale may be an act of political retribution for what they feel has been biased coverage against the government. Conservative MP Julian Knight suggested on…

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Fights, frights and delayed flights... hell is other people at Heathrow

Jean-Paul Sartre wrote that “hell is other people”. Had he been alive yesterday, he would have been more specific — truly hell is other people trapped in the baggage hall at Heathrow. But I’m getting ahead of myself. The hellscape actually began a week before that when a perfect storm…

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Your complete new season beauty MOT

Need to get your glow back — fast? From the trending spring hair shades to the facialists to deep clean your skin, Rosie Fitzmaurice has your guide

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Talking Point: Is partygate still an important issue?

As the partygate saga rumbles on there is a sense is some quarters that we should just move on from the issue given the war in Ukraine and spiralling cost of living crisis now facing the country, or at least that’s what Welsh Secretary Simon Hart would have you believe.…

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Talking Point: What do you think of Extinction Rebellion relaunching daily protests?

The news that Extinction Rebellion is planning to recommence daily protests in the capital is unlikely to be welcome by anyone who has to commute through central London, although it’s unclear as of yet what sort of shape the demonstrations will take. In an online briefing, spokesman Andrew Smith said:…

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Talking Point: Which of the Tube lines is the noisiest?

Unless you’re fresh off the boat you probably have opinions on which lines you like (Victoria, Metropolitan) and which lines you’d rather avoid (cough, Central). However, which London Underground line happens to be the noisiest has long been a debate among commuters but thankfully now we have some data to…

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Talking Point: What do you think of the advice to stay home if you have a cold?

The mandatory requirement to self-isolate if you have Covid may have ended but the latest advice from the government will recommend that those with a high temperature or “who feel unwell” should stay at home until they feel well enough to resume normal activities. The new advice is to come…

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Talking Point: Do you think the fines for partygate go far enough?

An initial 20 fines have been by the Metropolitan Police over the gatherings held in Downing Street over lockdown, with the force saying that there was still a “significant amount” of evidence to be analsyed. Prime Minister Boris Johnson is not among the recipients of a fine, his spokesperson confirmed,…

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Talking Point: What do you think about Will Smith slapping Chris Rock?

Actor Will Smith made sure that everyone would only be talking about one thing post-Oscars ceremony when he marched up to the stage and hit Chris Rock after the comedian had made a joke about his wife’s haircut, with Jada Pinkett Smith having previously spoken about her struggles with alopecia.…

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Talking Point: How do you feel about rising Covid cases?

Covid-19 is largely on the rise across the UK in spite of a successful booster programme and a lull in cases that was experienced post Christmas. Its resurgence is largely driven by the Omicron BA.2 variant, a more transmissible form of Omicron, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

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Talking Point: How do you feel about Jamaica becoming a Republic?

It’s fair to say the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have received a mixed reaction during their trip to Jamaica thus far, with some happy to see the royal family members and others concerned that their presence sends the wrong message for a country intending to become a Republic.

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Barbie Ferreira on Euphoria, confidence and what’s coming next for Kat

As mania for the show continues to blaze, Barbie Ferreira tells Grace Medford what it’s really like to be an attendee at Euphoria High

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Talking Point: Should Tulse Hill be renamed?

The London district of Tulse Hill could be set for a name change, according to reports, after a survey was launched by Lambeth council asking residents their views in the nomenclature that is linked Sir Henry Tulse – whose family made their fortune through the slave trade.

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Talking Point: Should P&O pay back £10m furlough money after firing 800 staff?

The news that P&O was planning to lay off 800 staff on Thursday came as a shock to many, although perhaps not to those in the Department for Transport after the PM’s spokesman admitted that the government had been informed of the move on Wednesday (despite initially denying they knew…

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Talking Point: Do you agree with the majority of Londoners who think the Met Police is sexist and racist?

A recent poll by YouGov for the Mile End Institute, Queen Mary University of London found that some 63 percent of those surveyed said the Met is probably or definitely institutionally sexist, while 64 percent said it was probably or definitely racist. This will make difficult reading for anyone high…

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Talking Point: Do you think Cressida Dick should receive her payout?

Dame Cressida Dick’s tenure as Met Commissioner continues to generate headlines weeks after the 61-year-old confirmed she would quit the force, after losing the confidence of Mayor Sadiq Khan. Dick is said to be seeking a payout for the two-year extension of her contract as head of the Met that…

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Talking Point: What do you think of the proposed MSG Sphere?

The proposed MSG Sphere in Stratford has caused some consternation among local residents once again, as planning chiefs have recommended that the 21,500 seater venue in Stratford be given the green light. Officers at the London Legacy Development Corporation (LLDC) said the proposals for the MSG Sphere in Stratford were…

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Will Chart Analysts Notice Bad Omen on Eversource Energy's Chart

If history is any guide, there may be trouble ahead for shares of Eversource Energy (NYSE:ES). A so-called "death cross" has formed on its chart and, not surprisingly, this could be bearish for the stock.

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Talking Point: Is the cost of living your main concern?

The rise in our cost of living was found to be Londoners greatest concern according to a new poll conducted by Deltapoll for London Communications Agency, which found that 52 per cent of respondents felt this was the issue that was most pressing for them. These numbers compare with just…

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Talking Point: What do you think of the Abramovich sanctions?

The sanctioning of Roman Abramovich finally came on Thursday after weeks of calls to do so given the Chelsea owner’s alleged ties to Putin and those high up in the Kremlin, following the invasion of Ukraine.

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Talking Point: Should rent be capped to help Londoners with rising costs?

Anyone who has attempted to rent in the capital knows of the difficulty of finding somewhere affordable, never mind considering whether or not your flat mates are decent (and as many found during several Covid lockdowns) if you have access to some outdoor space.

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