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A Financial Times report says schools across London are running short of pupils, pointing to a falling number of children in the capital. Falling birth rates, high childcare and housing costs, and families leaving the city are being cited as likely causes. Fewer pupils can mean smaller budgets, class mergers and school closures, and the issue is drawing attention among parents, teachers and policymakers.
- 2London shares recover as bond sell-off eases and oil slips▼London shares recover as bond sell-off eases, oil prices slip
London's stock market rebounded on Tuesday after a bond sell-off showed signs of easing, with falling oil prices also helping investor sentiment. The recovery came after recent volatility driven by rising borrowing costs and energy market swings, offering traders some relief, though analysts remain cautious about further moves in global bond markets.
- 3Patrick Radden Keefe's 'London Falling' shortlisted for Baillie Gifford Prize▼Patrick Radden Keefe's 'London Falling' is a finalist for the nonfiction Baillie Gifford prize
Patrick Radden Keefe's book 'London Falling' has been named a finalist for the Baillie Gifford Prize for Nonfiction, one of the leading awards for nonfiction writing in the English language. The shortlisting places the author, known for works such as 'Empire of Pain' and 'Say Nothing', among the contenders for this year's prize.
- 4Patrick Radden Keefe's bestseller shortlisted for Baillie Gifford prize●Patrick Radden Keefe’s bestseller London Falling shortlisted for Baillie Gifford prize
Patrick Radden Keefe's bestselling book London Falling has been shortlisted for the Baillie Gifford Prize for Non-Fiction, one of the UK's most prestigious non-fiction awards. The Guardian reported the shortlisting, adding to the book's commercial and critical success. The prize shortlist typically draws wide attention across the publishing world as judges prepare to pick a winner.