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Thu, 17 Nov 2022 09:38:53 GMT
Autumn Budget - live: Hunt to lower top income tax threshold and keep pensions triple lock
Tax rises and spending cuts worth billions are on the cards

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 09:37:54 GMT
Egg shortage prompts supermarkets to ration supplies
Industry body says it warned shortages would occur with ‘fair price’ for produce

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 09:37:25 GMT
Egg shortage prompts supermarkets to ration supplies
Industry body says it warned shortages would occur with ‘fair price’ for produce

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 09:32:26 GMT
Asylum seeker under investigation for raping teenager ‘missing’ from Home Office hotel
A conservative MP claimed the suspected attacker is on the run

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 09:27:29 GMT
Knifeman in Tesco jacket threatens woman and child at Wandsworth home
Police have released footage of two men they are hunting after they forced their way into a woman’s Wandsworth home on Tuesday.

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 09:27:19 GMT
Knifeman in Tesco jacket threatens woman and child at Wandsworth home
Police have released footage of two men they are hunting after they forced their way into a woman’s Wandsworth home on Tuesday.

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 08:55:05 GMT
Hopes for Brexit US trade deal fade after Rishi Sunak meeting with Joe Biden
PM says there are other ways the countries can cooperate and that speed is not priority

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 08:54:19 GMT
Flooding causes chaos on roads and trains
Up to 20 cars were stranded in flood water in West Sussex.

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 08:53:13 GMT
BBC urged to rethink proposed cuts to ‘vital’ local radio services
Plans confirmed by the broadcaster include the loss of 48 jobs across local staffing in England, amounting to a total reduction of 2%.

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 08:41:03 GMT
DWP cost of living payment dates confirmed for November
Next instalment of grant for low-income families due in November

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 08:40:46 GMT
DWP cost of living payment dates confirmed for November
Next instalment of grant for low-income families due in November

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 08:38:33 GMT
Every payment to help with the cost of living crisis due in November
Chancellor’s Autumn Budget upcoming but help is out there for those on low incomes struggling with rising prices and high bills

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 08:38:19 GMT
Every payment to help with the cost of living crisis due in November
Chancellor’s Autumn Budget upcoming but help is out there for those on low incomes struggling with rising prices and high bills

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 08:12:21 GMT
What time is Jeremy Hunt’s Autumn Budget statement today?
Chancellor expected to deliver harsh package of tax rises and spending cuts to plug £60bn shortfall

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 07:54:00 GMT
Democracy ‘under attack’ as MPs warned ‘hostile states’ could target mobile phones
Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle has urged MPs to be careful with mobile phones

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 07:51:34 GMT
Portrait of Shakespeare said to be painted while Bard was alive goes on display
Only two images of the Bard, both posthumous, are generally recognised as valid.

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 07:43:25 GMT
How much is Matt Hancock being paid for I’m a Celebrity 2022?
Former health secretary will declare his fee to parliament at a later date

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 07:40:30 GMT
Rishi Sunak attends emergency meeting at G20 after missile lands in Poland
The Prime Minister joined a meeting with G7 and Nato leaders after a missile killed two people in Poland’s east.

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 07:40:14 GMT
Kevin Spacey to be charged with seven more sexual offences
Oscar-winner accused of historic assaults dating back to early 2000s

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 07:24:38 GMT
Myanmar releases 6,000 prisoners in mass amnesty, including former UK ambassador Vicky Bowman
Foreign prisoners will be deported following release

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 07:13:41 GMT
Democracy ‘under attack’, minister warns as MPs urged to step up phone security
Security minister Tom Tugendhat issued a stark warning to MPs after Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle urged them to be careful with mobile phones.

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 06:37:39 GMT
Disenchanted stars say they ‘fell in love’ with Ireland while filming there
Actors including Idina Menzel and Patrick Dempsey hailed the ‘beautiful’ countryside and the friendly local crew members.

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 06:31:07 GMT
Rain warnings issued as flooding impacts roads and rail
Conditions may be ‘atrocious’ for much of the UK.

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 06:25:58 GMT
Andy Warhol masterpiece from ‘Death And Disaster’ series sells for £72 million
The rare masterpiece White Disaster (White Car Crash 19 Times) went under the hammer in New York on Wednesday.

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 06:21:47 GMT
What can we expect from the Autumn Budget?
Jeremy Hunt expected to deliver harsh package of tax rises and spending cuts to plug £60bn shortfall

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 06:21:35 GMT
What can we expect from the Autumn Budget?
Jeremy Hunt expected to deliver harsh package of tax rises and spending cuts to plug £60bn shortfall

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 06:19:46 GMT
When is Jeremy Hunt’s Autumn Budget?
Chancellor expected to deliver harsh package of tax rises and spending cuts to plug £60bn shortfall

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 06:19:24 GMT
Hancock’s partner and former aide jets to Australia amid I’m A Celebrity outrage
Ofcom said it had received almost 2,000 complaints about the ITV show – the majority objecting to the former health secretary’s participation.

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 06:00:40 GMT
Black and Asian children with asthma make up highest number of hospital admissions
Toxic air can lead to children developing asthma and harmful emissions are higher in areas where Black, Asian and minority ethnic Londoners live

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 04:17:34 GMT
Autumn Budget - live: Hunt insists tax hikes and spending cuts needed to weather economic ‘storm’
Chancellor promises his statement will put UK on ‘balanced path to stability’

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 04:14:53 GMT
Greenpeace projects fuel poverty film onto Rishi Sunak’s Yorkshire home
Greenpeace is calling for a national insulation programme to help heat drafty homes

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 03:27:40 GMT
Manchester Police evacuate flats after finding chemicals and firearms
Police arrested two men, a 37-year-old and a 43-year-old, on suspicion of possession of firearms.

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 02:10:35 GMT
What the papers say – November 17
The imminent announcement of tax rises and potential spending cuts is on many of Thursday’s front pages.

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 00:22:37 GMT
Tory MPs call on Jeremy Hunt to cut fuel tax in autumn Budget
Former frontbenchers called on the chancellor to stop ‘eye-watering’ fuel levels

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 00:09:37 GMT
Children ‘at greater risk of domestic abuse during World Cup’
Emotional stress, alcohol and betting on matches could act as potential triggers to incidents in the home, a children’s charity has warned.

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 00:08:25 GMT
‘Scared all the time’: Fears domestic abuse will rise during World Cup
‘Today, after the England game, he came home drunk and hit my mum in the face,’ 13-year-old girl says

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 00:07:11 GMT
Chancellor told not to raise fuel duty in autumn budget
The Treasury cut fuel duty by 5p per litre in March amid record prices.

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 00:01:00 GMT
Sir Billy Connolly Spirit of Glasgow comedy award created for festival
The gong will be presented at the end of the Glasgow International Comedy Festival next year.

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 00:01:00 GMT
Wordle frustration lies behind Cambridge Dictionary’s word of the year
Editors said five-letter Wordle answers dominated online searches this year as the game became a global phenomenon.

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 00:01:00 GMT
Children in Northern Ireland ‘deserve better’ – children’s commissioner
Koulla Yaisouma said the absence of Stormont has impacted children’s quality of life and opportunities.

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 00:01:00 GMT
‘We are not living’: Hunt’s autumn statement ‘too late’ for those on benefits
People have voiced a lack of hope regarding the Chancellor’s expected announcement on an increase in benefit payments.

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 23:36:22 GMT
Bank of England attacks government’s economic failure ahead of ‘austerity budget’
’It’s not a good story,’ Andrew Bailey tells MPs – painting backdrop to Jeremy Hunt’s £60bn ‘black hole’

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 23:11:10 GMT
Grant Shapps blocks sale of microchip firm to Chinese company over security fears
Nexperia says the move puts 500 jobs at risk

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 22:59:13 GMT
I’m A Celeb contestants offered chance to escape growing tensions in the jungle
Three lucky celebrities will temporarily leave the camp for a luxury treat.

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 22:30:00 GMT
Boy George accuses Scarlette Douglas of ‘protecting’ Matt Hancock
The Culture Club singer shared his irritation during Wednesday evening’s episode of the hit ITV reality show.

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 22:24:57 GMT
UK could face Russian ‘aggression’ for years to come, warns MI5 boss
Director general Ken McCallum raised the alarm during his annual speech on Wednesday.

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 21:51:42 GMT
Rain warnings issued as UK set for ‘miserable’ conditions and risk of flooding
The Met Office said the band of rain has already reached Cornwall as and will travel up the UK until it passes over Scotland’s east coast on Friday.

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 17:43:40 GMT
Brexit’s stark impact on UK food prices confirmed by Bank of England official
Wages are worth less as direct result of departure from EU, says Monetary Policy Committe member

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 21:38:57 GMT
10 areas in UK where house prices are predicted to fall the most
Rutland is reported to have seen the steepest drop in prices across the UK

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 21:00:00 GMT
Levers to alleviate cost of living crisis are in London – DUP leader
Sir Jeffrey Donaldson also said the period ahead is going to be challenging.

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 20:41:33 GMT
TikTok influencer denies intending to hurt mother’s ex-lover before deadly crash
YouTube influencer Mahek Bukhari allegedly planned to ram a Skoda off the road, killing Saqib Hussain and Mohammed Hashim Ijazuddin.

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 20:40:14 GMT
Mahek Bukhari: TikTok influencer denies intending to kill mother’s ex-lover before deadly crash
YouTube influencer Mahek Bukhari allegedly planned to ram a Skoda off the road, killing Saqib Hussain and Mohammed Hashim Ijazuddin

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 20:39:22 GMT
Mental health has ‘failed to rebound’ after Covid amid financial worries
Around three in 10 adults’ mental health has deteriorated since the start of the year, research suggests.

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 20:29:23 GMT
Lucy Letby: Doctor ‘regrets’ not pushing for post-mortem exam of baby ‘murdered by nurse’
‘I didn’t want to make a terrible situation any worse so I didn’t push, which is something I now regret,’ doctor told court

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 20:24:12 GMT
Anthony Horowitz calls for investment in school libraries as he receives CBE
The novelist also praised the Queen Consort for her exemplary work for literacy charities after receiving the honour at Windsor Castle.

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 20:20:46 GMT
Government plan to give immunity to ministers, spies and military involved in murder and torture abroad
David Davis bringing amendments to strip ‘unconscionable’ clauses of National Security Bill

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 20:03:12 GMT
Majority of food banks helping new people in cost of living crisis
Benefits are often ‘not enough for people to get through the month’, food bank manager from London says

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 19:52:48 GMT
Atomic test veterans hope for medal announcement at anniversary commemoration
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Wed, 16 Nov 2022 19:44:41 GMT
Britain faces Russian security threat ‘for years to come’ over support for Ukraine, warns head of MI5
Moscow’s tactics include cyber attacks, disinformation, espionage and democratic interference, says Ken McCallum

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 19:32:57 GMT
Tory MPs accuse PM of ‘backfiring’ gamble over Raab
Tory MPs have accused Rishi Sunak of a gamble that “backfired” after two official complaints of bullying were made against his deputy Dominic Raab.

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 19:09:11 GMT
Rishi Sunak pledges to release tax returns within first year as PM
Prime minister under pressure to make good on promise from leadership campaign

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 18:54:26 GMT
Awaab Ishak: ‘Beggars belief’ housing boss still in job after boy died because of mouldy flat, Gove says
‘Do your job, man,” the housing secretary told local authorities and housing associations

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 18:36:00 GMT
Irish premier and 51 other politicians and officials sanctioned by Russia
The Kremlin said the sanctions were being placed ‘in response to the anti-Russian course of the Irish government’.

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 18:32:52 GMT
British Army soldier convicted of sexually assaulting colleague on night out
Lance Corporal Storm Elliott was found guilty of twice touching the soldier inappropriately during a night out clubbing

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 18:25:56 GMT
Man arrested for ‘attempted murder’ of three police officers in car chase
The man was one of three people arrested in connection with a string of robberies in Shropshire

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 18:15:39 GMT
Mikhail Baryshnikov left ‘humbled’ by prestigious honour
Past recipients have included Rudolf Nureyev, regarded as the greatest male ballet dancer of his generation.

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 18:15:27 GMT
Housing Secretary vows to hold landlords to account following death of toddler
Michael Gove said his department would ‘name and shame’ landlords who had breached consumer standards.

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 17:54:38 GMT
Government to consider public inquiry into Spiritan abuse
The Taoiseach called the stories of abuse at Spiritan schools and institutions ‘absolutely sickening and shocking’.

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 17:53:44 GMT
Scotland has received ‘record’ settlement, Alister Jack tells SNP in Commons
The Scottish Secretary said the £41 billion settlement over three years was the highest since devolution.

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 17:47:30 GMT
Raab ‘confident’ he behaved ‘professionally’ as he faces questions over conduct
The deputy prime minister faces an investigation into two formal complaints against him.

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 17:44:19 GMT
David Hockney to launch immersive experience at new London arts venue
The show will consist of a cycle of six themed chapters with audio commentary by the artist.

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 17:25:46 GMT
Irish minister appointed as EU lead on climate damage talks
Minister for the Environment Eamon Ryan said ‘a mosaic or ecosystem of solutions’ was needed to address the issues.

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 17:25:33 GMT
Tory MPs Iain Duncan Smith and Robert Buckland receive knighthoods from King
Sir Iain was recognised in the 2020 New Year’s Honours List but Covid-19 delayed his investiture.

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 17:20:21 GMT
Survivors of abuse at Irish Spiritans order urged to come forward
Independent experts have been appointed to engage with victims of historical abuse at schools run by the Spiritan Congregation.

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 17:07:34 GMT
Asylum hotels chaos caused by ‘failure to plan’ for Channel crossings surge, minister admits
Robert Jenrick says government will improve communication with local areas after Tory MPs complain

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 17:03:25 GMT
Kadeena Cox reveals who she wants to win I’m A Celeb after getting OBE from King
The King told Paralympic gold medallist Kadeena Cox ‘there’s no ends to your talents’ as she received an OBE at Windsor Castle, she said.

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 17:00:00 GMT
Rishi Sunak says he will ‘of course’ publish his tax return
The multi-millionaire Prime Minister has previously faced questions over his family finances.

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 14:32:45 GMT
BBC faces calls not to axe Black and Asian shows
Fears the move would have a ‘devastating impact’ on Black and Asian employees within the BBC

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 16:51:02 GMT
Anger as key work on new £1.6bn Royal Navy supply vessels goes to Spain
The Ministry of Defence says the agreement will create 1,200 new jobs at UK shipyards including Harland & Wolff in Belfast.

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 16:50:33 GMT
Senior Tory warns she won’t support tax rises unless HS2 is scrapped
Conservative former cabinet minister Esther McVey said the new high speed railway is an “unnecessary vanity project”.

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 16:36:19 GMT
William addresses World Cup team support during Senedd visit
The Prince of Wales was asked about the upcoming England v Wales game in the Fifa World Cup in Qatar.

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 15:36:45 GMT
UK economy recovering ‘dramatically’ worse from Covid than EU and US, says Bank of England governor
Andrew Bailey says the different in economic performance is ‘stark’

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 17:17:44 GMT
London council to use wasteland to help educate children about growing food
The west London council plans to open four new plots per year and expects the first to be ready for summer next year.

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 16:21:53 GMT
Nadine Dorries writing book on Boris Johnson’s downfall
Loyal ally to tell tale of former prime minister’s ‘political assassination’

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 15:57:35 GMT
Jurors in Benjamin Mendy trial told not to take ‘moralistic’ approach to verdict
The 28-year-old France international is accused of being a ‘predator’ who turned the pursuit of women for sex into a game.

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 15:52:35 GMT
Little black dress phenomenon explored in new exhibition
It will feature designs by the likes of Coco Chanel, Yves Saint Laurent and Gareth Pugh.

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 15:48:55 GMT
Hollywood star Kevin Spacey faces further sex charges against new complainant
The Oscar-winning actor is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on December 16.

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 15:36:47 GMT
How are complaints against Cabinet ministers investigated and what could happen to Raab?
What’s next for Dominic Raab and Sir Gavin Williamson?

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 15:20:02 GMT
Government’s plan to tighten rules on ‘at-home abortions’ revealed
Exclusive: ‘It will force women in marginalised positions to make unnecessary journeys to abortion clinics, and risks them starting to bleed before they reach home,’ expert warns

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 15:15:40 GMT
Dominic Raab news – live: Sunak to hire independent investigator to probe bullying claims
Downing Street says PM still has confidence in his deputy amid mounting bullying claims

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 15:13:39 GMT
Controversy over resignation of Britain’s most senior police officer continues
Sir Thomas Winsor and London Mayor Sadiq Khan have again clashed over claims Dame Cressida Dick was forced to resign.

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 14:59:40 GMT
Rishi Sunak to appoint ‘independent investigator’ to examine complaints against Dominic Raab
But No 10 spokeswoman won’t say if inquiry will start by Christmas– in absence of ethics adviser – admitting ‘I’m not going to put a date on it’

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 14:41:04 GMT
Longer freight trains will be used to cut costs and emissions
Around 12,000 freight wagons on Britain’s railways can now form part of longer trains.

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 14:36:41 GMT
Missile hit on Polish village ‘probably’ a Ukrainian accident, president says
Rishi Sunak joined western leaders in condemning the latest Russian barrage against Ukrainian infrastructure.

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 14:33:55 GMT
Health Secretary hints at more money for the NHS in autumn statement
NHS England has warned it is facing a £7bn hole in its finances next year.

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 14:30:05 GMT
Crumbs! Judges sample 500 entrants at Scotch pie championship
The winners will be announced in January.

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 13:58:16 GMT
O’Neill says she won’t give up on efforts to restore Stormont amid health crisis
A number of hospitals in Northern Ireland have reported being under extreme pressure in recent days.

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 13:55:51 GMT
£1.6bn contract for Royal Navy support ships awarded to UK consortium
Defence Secretary Ben Wallace said it is a ‘significant boost’ to the UK shipbuilding industry.

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 13:54:17 GMT
Rachel Riley awarded £50,000 in damages after winning libel case against blogger
Mrs Justice Steyn said she had ‘no hesitation’ in finding that ‘the statement complained of was not only untrue, it was not even arguably true’

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 13:45:25 GMT
Murder accused drained victim’s bank account, court told
Mark Brown twice withdrew £200 from Leah Ware’s bank account before paying £200 into his own shortly after, jurors have heard.



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