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Judge dismisses challenge that argued development failed to provide housing and could damage London landmarks

The building of a controversial 25-storey office block nicknamed the Slab on London’s South Bank is to go ahead after the high court upheld a decision by the former communities secretary Michael Gove to approve the development.

Mr Justice Mould dismissed a legal challenge by the Save Our South Bank group, which has been fighting the development since planning permission was first submitted in 2021.

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by theguardian.com

Guinness raids its Irish reserves to ease UK shortages amid gen Z demand

Diageo also reportedly puts shipments for North America on standby for potential diversion to keep up with thirst

Guinness is raiding its reserves in Ireland to boost shipments to the UK, where a social media-fuelled surge in demand has left some pubs facing shortages.

The reserves – known as security stocks – are usually earmarked for Irish customers but are now being used to ease pressure on publicans in the UK who have struggled to keep up with new fans after a marketing push in recent years.

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