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UK interest rates set to stay at 4%, but policymakers ‘deeply divided’

Most economists agree that there will be divisions among the nine-person committee when it comes to this week’s vote.

Evening Standard · Nov 5, 2025

Far-right thugs target Scottish activist's home after false paedophile allegations

FAR-RIGHT thugs falsely accused an anti-racism activist of being a paedophile and set up outside his home ....

The National (Scotland) · Sep 18, 2025

Want A Pay Rise? Study Reveals Learning These Languages Could Land You Salaries Over £80,000

A new study claims Spanish is 2025's most in-demand language while Dutch skills top £118k salaries, but our fact-check shows only parts of the findings are verifiable.

International Business Times UK · Aug 28, 2025

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Who was Jane Austen’s best heroine? These experts think they know

To mark the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen’s birth, we’re pitting her much-loved heroines against each other in a battle of wit, charm and sass. Seven leading Austen experts have made their case for her ultimate heroine, but the winner is down to you. Cast your vote in the poll…

The Conversation · Aug 20, 2025

What ‘starvation’ really means, for the human body and for Gaza

What does starvation do to the body? And is famine inevitable in Gaza?

Al Jazeera · Aug 4, 2025

How malnutrition in Gaza is devastating children's health

Despite urgent appeals from the UN and aid agencies, the delivery of essential food and medical aid remains severely restricted - worsening Gaza’s humanitarian crisis.

Euronews · Aug 4, 2025

Couple killed in suitcase murders were ‘each other’s everything’

Albert Alfonso, 62, and Paul Longworth, 71, had lived together for 20 years and became civil partners in February 2023.

Evening Standard · Jul 21, 2025

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Man ‘dismembered couple, left some remains in freezer and took rest to bridge’

Yostin Andres Mosquera, 35, is on trial for the murders of Albert Alfonso, 62, and Paul Longworth, 71, on July 8 last year.

Evening Standard · Jul 1, 2025

Who is calling the shots when it comes to UK wage levels: workers or bosses?

Amid apparent rising pay, economists are concerned about the consequences of a possible shift in the balance of power

The Guardian - UK · May 25, 2025

Fake fitness influencers: the secrets and lies behind the world’s most envied physiques

The Liver King’s raw-meat-to-ripped-abs regime has been exposed – but thousands of other influencers claim their bulging muscles are just the result of hard, honest graft. Should we believe them?

The Guardian - UK · May 15, 2025

4-month-old baby died after parents continually rub alcohol on her gums, cops say

Investigators said the couple’s home was in poor condition and had been infested with cockroaches

The Independent UK · Apr 22, 2025

Starmer says Government record shows ‘mindset’ opposed to tax rises

The Prime Minister said he would not ‘write future budgets’ ahead of time.

The Independent UK · Mar 27, 2025

Rio Tinto pushes against 'destructive' listing change

Rio Tinto's board is at odds with a hedge fund shareholder over the value in the group's dual listings on Australian and London stock exchanges.

AAP · Mar 19, 2025

Reeves may be forced to hike taxes as ministers refuse to rule out welfare U-turn

Think tank describes government plans to slash welfare as ‘regressive and rushed’

The Independent UK · Mar 17, 2025

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The Guardian - UK · Mar 16, 2025

Starmer to drive through welfare cuts that could affect UK’s most severely disabled

PM faces backlash over plans to tighten eligibility, potentially leaving over 600,000 claimants £675 a month worse off

Evening Standard · Feb 23, 2025

Field-by-field data helping to measure regenerative impact on dairy farms

The consumer giant is working with the First Milk farmer-owned co-operative to share the risk of rolling out greener practices in its supply chain.

The Guardian - UK · Feb 6, 2025

Bank of England poised to cut interest rates amid UK economic gloom

Growth forecasts likely to be downgraded, with rate-setting committee tipped to cut lending rate from 4.75% to 4.5%

Evening Standard · Jan 16, 2025

Jamie xx: south London's hottest export on politics, fame and finally growing up

The DJ and producer is in demand around the world – and in 2025 he’s set to scale things up

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The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2024

Why has inflation increased and what does it mean for households?

Inflation lifted to its highest level since April last month, according to official data.

The Guardian - UK · Nov 18, 2024

Keir Starmer denies budget to blame for rise in mortgage rates

PM says budget stabilised the economy, while mortgage rates are ‘individual decisions for the banks’

Evening Standard · Nov 15, 2024

Global stocks weaken amid ‘lacklustre’ UK economic growth data

London’s FTSE 100 struggled to maintain gains from earlier in the day and closed 7.58 points lower, or 0.09%, at 8,063.61.

The Guardian - UK · Nov 11, 2024

‘James Brown kept cutting our stage time’ – how the Stylistics made You Make Me Feel Brand New

‘The first time we opened for James Brown, we got 20 minutes on stage. Then when he heard the crowd response, he cut it to 15. By the end of the tour, he’d cut us back to five’

Evening Standard · Nov 7, 2024

Bank says ‘gradual approach’ to interest rate cuts needed after Budget

Andrew Bailey said it would ‘help us to observe’ how the tax measures would play out for the economy.

Evening Standard · Nov 6, 2024

Bank of England poised to cut UK interest rates for second time this year

Most economists think policymakers at the Bank of England will opt to reduce interest rates to 4.75% on Thursday.

Evening Standard · Nov 1, 2024

Chancellor seeks to calm markets amid jitters after Budget borrowing spree

The Budget increased state spending by almost £70 billion per year funded by increased taxes and borrowing.

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