Ex-director who oversaw Grenfell cost-cutting leaves council housing role after backlash 12. October 2026 (11:24) Survivors had criticised ‘outrageous’ appointment of Laura Johnson to £150,000 job with Barnet GroupA housing director who oversaw cost cutting at Grenfell Tower before the fatal fire has left a £150,000-a-year senior council housing role after a backlash from bereaved families and survivors.Laura Johnson was the director of housing at the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (RBKC) at the time of the 2017 Grenfell fire which killed 72 people;p, and was criticised in the subsequent inquiry for her role in budget-cutting decisions prior to the blaze. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Kindle Aluminum Review (2026): Gorgeous, but Expensive 12. October 2026 (11:04) The gorgeous blue finish and premium feel won me over, but the reading experience offers few reasons to replace a working Kindle.(Wired)
Should I Break Up With Thrifting? 12. October 2026 (11:02) A reader wonders if it’s time for her love affair with clothing resale to come to an end.(New York Times)
