Ombudsman finds ‘multiple failings’ by Housing for Women
A housing association founded to help women fleeing domestic violence was found to have “multiple failings” after a resident was incorrectly told she owed £10,000 in unpaid rent.
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Grenfell families call for ‘all or nothing’ Hillsborough Law
Survivors and bereaved families of the Grenfell Tower fire have called for a ‘Hillsborough Law’ to be implemented in its entirety, amid concerns it will be “watered down”.
Books 'exempt from US tariffs' – but booksellers and distributors still anticipate 'major supply chain issues'
On Wednesday, US President Donald Trump shocked global markets by announcing a slew of tariffs on imports from around the world, with goods from the UK subject to tariffs of 10%.
Government promises more powers for councils to reclaim empty homes
The government has said it will “strengthen the powers of local councils” to take over the management of vacant residential premises after a campaign by Westminster City Council.
Incorrect rent formula could see council residents refunded £1.8m
Mid Devon District Council is to review 70 eviction cases following its investigation into “historic overpayments” that could see it refund tenants an estimated £1.8m in rent..
Tom Percival: 'I had a pretty turbulent childhood'
Tom Percival might have been illustrating and writing children’s books for almost 20 years, but this will be his first Bologna Children’s Book Fair. Speaking from inside his writing shed, Percival sounds upbeat at the prospect of joining the molto bene throng inside the BolognaFiere Exhibition Centre. “I’m hoping it’ll be a big jolly and I can sit around and eat ice cream, but my diary is looking pretty full,” he says.
Taylor & Francis to use AI translation tools to publish books ‘otherwise unavailable in English’
Academic publisher Taylor & Francis (T&F) has announced plans to use AI translation tools to publish books “that would otherwise be unavailable to English-language readers”.
The Bookseller’s salaries survey 2025 results: what you told us you earn from the book trade
Results of a survey by The Bookseller have revealed a staggering range of salaries across the industry, ranging from a reported £18,000 to more than £120,000. Readers of The Bookseller were asked to anonymously share salary information in a bid to understand where levels of pay stand across the industry
BA's Kate Gunning on why independent bookshops have ‘lots to be positive about’
“I said to my colleagues at the beginning of last year, it’s going to be a bumpy ride, and there’s every sign of it being similarly challenging this year, if not more so,” she says.
Government 'overwhelmed' by thousands of responses to AI and copyright consultation
The Bookseller understands that the government’s Intellectual Property Office (IPO) has so far received more than 2,500 responses to the consultation which closes on Tuesday 25th February.
Jeanette Winterson hits out at UK government over AI plans, arguing books shouldn't be 'fodder for Big Tech'
Jeanette Winterson is the latest British author to urge the government to “protect the copyright of writers and artists”, arguing that books should not be “fodder for Big Tech”.
Manderley Press: meet the real Rebeka behind the heritage publisher
Daphne du Maurier’s 1938 novel Rebecca inspired the naming of Manderley Press, started four years ago by Rebeka Russell. “I’d had the idea for quite a while. I’d been bothering everyone, going ’What should I call this press?’ Everything I came up with had already been taken. Then, one day, I realised, it has to be Manderley."
Bookshops left ‘scrambling for information’ ahead of EU’s new GPSR law
Brett Kirchner, director of online bookshop Inkstone Books, believes some independent publishers and bookshops are going to have to seriously weigh whether or not it is practical for them to keep selling books in the EU.
The largest salt flat in the world | BBC Earth
The 12,000sq km salt-encrusted prehistoric lakebed is located in Potosi, southwest Bolivia, near the crest of the Andes, 3,660m above sea level. It is almost 100 times larger than the famous Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah, USA, and so flat that NASA uses its surface to calibrate sensors on board satellites.
New publisher Spines aims to 'disrupt' industry by using AI to publish 8,000 books in 2025 alone
A new publisher has claimed it aims to “disrupt” the books industry by publishing 8,000 books in 2025 alone using artificial intelligence (AI).
Samantha Harvey's Orbital leads Booker shortlist sales surge
Orbital by British author Samantha Harvey (Jonathan Cape) remains the sales leader among the six books shortlisted for the Booker Prize, shifting almost 29,000 copies this year. The winner of a prize worth £50,000—among a list dominated by the highest number of women in the prize’s 55-year history—will be announced tomorow night (12th November).
Sales of Harvey’s novel, which follows six astronauts aboard the International Space Station as they orbit Earth, increased 86% from the almost 3,500...
Hardback sales for bestselling authors down on previous release as readers 'wince' at higher cover prices
The volume of hardback books sold in the first week of publication by some of the bestselling authors is down compared to their previous titles, despite the fact that in some cases revenues have either remained flat or gone up marginally, analysis of Bookscan data reveals. Some within the publishing industry have put this trend down to the rising prices of hardbacks, leaving customers "wincing" at the tills.
Building the Future Think Tank: The value of sustainability in the built environment
Delve into issues around workplace and skills, building safety and sustainability. This report covers the topic of the The value of sustainability in the built environment, and was produced in partnership with RLB.
Construction clients to watch: what suppliers need to know
Our quick guide to some of construction’s major clients across different sectors covers pipelines, priorities and procurement routes...
What to watch out for when buying a leasehold property
Buying a leasehold home? While leaseholds are solid investments, it pays to know the potential pitfalls. Here's what to watch out for:
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