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Transportinfo.org.uk 

Euston, we have a problem we must learn to love you

The Independent - Yes, itmp;#39;s boxy and outdated, but Will Gore says passengers should look past the dangerously overcrowded concourse, the enormous digital billboard and the never-ending renovations to look for positives in Britainmp;#39;s busiest inter-city terminus

Transportinfo.org.uk 

Building HS2 to Euston and Crewe could pay for itself, analysis finds

The Guardian - Extending high-speed line at both ends would let government charge more for rights to run it, rail leaders say. Building HS2 all the way to London Euston and Crewe could save the government money by enabling it to lease the line out for much more, rail industry leaders have told ministers, as the Treasury weighs up whether to fund tunnels to central London.The High Speed Rail Group proposes selling the rights to run the line as a long-term concession mp;#150; on a similar basis to... Читать дальше...

Transportinfo.org.uk 

Euston is a problem without a good solution Nils Pratley

The Guardian - The final irony of the HS2 fiasco would be the next blueprint for the station looking like the one rejected as unaffordable in 2020Prepare for the next instalment of the great HS2 fiasco. Stories suggest the chancellor is preparing to shuffle the off-balance sheet financing deck, find mp;pound;1bn-plus and give a thumbs up to start boring the tunnel from Old Oak Common to Euston. That decision will be motivated mainly by the sense that the high-speed line, already stripped of its northern legs by Rishi Sunak... Читать дальше...

NBC4i.com 

Blind band member's unique senses power Teays Valley's Golden Sound

ASHVILLE, Ohio (WCMH) -- There's nothing quite like the sounds of the marching band on Friday nights in the fall. At Teays Valley High School, their army of musicians aims to bring smiles with their halftime performance. And one member has every reason to smile. MaKenzie Love is redefining the term "blind ambition." The Vikings [...]

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UK politics live: Starmer says only viable option in Middle East is two-state solution - The Independent

  1. UK politics live: Starmer says only viable option in Middle East is two-state solution  The Independent
  2. Starmer urges all sides in Middle East to ‘step back from the brink’  The Guardian
  3. PM statement on one-year anniversary of the October 7th attacks  GOV.UK
  4. Sectarian divisions now plague Britain – October 7 unmasked them for all to see  The Telegraph

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Government revamps financial inclusion program for enhanced social security coverage

The government is set to revamp its financial inclusion program. It aims for wider coverage under social security schemes, with enhanced insurance and pension benefits. Proposals include doubling life and accident cover limits, increasing minimum pension under Atal Pension Yojana, and improving claim processing times. Banks will also actively promote these schemes.

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Bharti Airtel in advanced talks to acquire Tata Play to boost digital TV segment

Bharti Airtel is in advanced talks to acquire Tata Play, India’s largest DTH business. This move aims to bolster Airtel’s position in the digital TV segment. If successful, it will be the second major deal between Airtel and Tata Group. This acquisition would help Airtel compete with Jio’s aggressive market strategies.

BangkokPost.com 

Hotel occupancy rate in Chiang Mai down 30%

Hotels in Chiang Mai saw the average occupancy rate decline by 30% over a three-day period of severe floods covering Oct 4-6, which heavily impacted 1,500-2,000 rooms in the province.