Britain's cost of living crisis is set to get even worse, warns BofE as it hikes interest rates - and says inflation could rise to 5%
The Bank's Monetary Policy Committee raised the base rate by 0.25 percentage points to 4 per cent. It is the first rise since August 2023. Eight members backed the increase – while one wanted to go further with a…
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Wife 'raped in her home by husband and string of other men was given potentially fatal cocktail of 11 drugs to sedate her'
The woman believed the only tablets she took regularly were multivitamins and medication prescribed by her GP for high blood pressure, cholesterol and heartburn, Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court was told. But…
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Open more Welsh language nurseries or parents could choose English ones, group warns
On Thursday the Plaid-run Welsh government announced 19 councils will offer 12.5 hours of free childcare for all two-year-olds by the end of November. It said that "expanding Welsh-medium childcare is an integral part of…
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The three-acre meadow seized for HS2 that cost UK taxpayers £10m
Join today Already a member? Log in A company behind plans for a large retirement village has been awarded a government payout topping £10m after a new road built across the land to make way for HS2 “fatally undermined”…
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Minister snaps 'get a life' over fears Brexit deal will spark ban on smoky bacon crisps - as PM faces demands for billions and no criminals returned at big EU summit
The blunt dismissal came as the concessions Andy Burnham might have to make to cosy up to the bloc became clearer. Brussels is demanding a block on deporting EU criminals and billions of pounds in contributions to…
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The Reform council descending into chaos – with a £90m deficit and sexism row
He called the lawyers “incompetent” and said they “are not doing a good job”, before adding, “what I want to look at now is the women”. Shorts Scroll to previous short Scroll to next short us news The left-wing…
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'Woke' Christian who took Texas: Fury of religious Right after state picks ex-teacher who believes in a 'non-binary God'
The former school teacher crushed his Trump-endorsed Republican opponent Ken Paxton to become the first Democrat senator from the Lone Star State since 1988. His high-profile victory against the odds has already sparked…
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Karoline Leavitt says Trump was crushed because Americans 'forgot about his good policy and listened to the lying media'
The president's handpicked candidates for Senate in South Carolina , North Carolina , Michigan and Texas faced astonishing losses by margins that blew past polling expectations, as Democrats took control of both chambers…
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Man in court over explosives found near Aberfan Memorial Garden days before Royal visit
The court heard the Attorney General had granted consent for the prosecution, a requirement for offences brought under the Explosive Substances Act 1883. Dale spoke only to confirm his name and date of birth during a…
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Love Island VIP star is convicted of raping contestant he was paired with on German TV show
The incident took place after the couple argued and went into separate rooms, Munich District Court heard. Ms Imelmann, an actress and influencer, later went to Mohamed's room to resolve their disagreement, where they…
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