Happy Friday!
Israel and Hamas trade blame over truce violations as tensions rise over return of hostage bodies. You just have to look at pictures of Gaza to know that this was going to be an issue.
What Lies Ahead in the Middle East Isn’t Right vs. Wrong. It’s Right vs. Right
A leaked memo, a Maga-style hat and a trail of broken pledges – it’s Labour’s great housing betrayal
How elder care can rupture sibling relationships: ‘I didn’t have much choice’ It’s tricky and Ben and I have had our moments, at base though, Ben and I are quite similar and we have talked more in the last couple of months about how we’re going to handle it and we do agree on the important things. We are also helped by Mum being very clear about what will happen and how she wants me to handle it, she’s made it really clear to Ben so we are all on the same page about how we will handle most things. I think it’s really important to remember that we are both struggling and doing the best we can.
The hidden cost of ultra-processed foods on the environment: ‘The whole industry should pay’
‘I carved until my fingers bled’: inside the baffling world of pumpkin obsessives I love winter squash and this time of year (and especially this year with my complete winter squash growing failure!) I tend to buy some and turn them into puree which I use for pancakes, cake, and savoury things. But never pumpkin pie which I’m not keen on at all!
The Filter is one! 50 things we loved this year, from a sleep mask to the perfect pan. And Christmas is coming!
The nine best electric blankets and heated throws, tried and tested to keep you toasty for less Mum has the Silentnight Heated Throw and loves it, it’s been really useful as she’s become more or less glued to her chair.
Nic Dempsey 