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UK facing ‘tough road’ as recession looms despite economy growing in October – as it happened

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt warns economy likely to get worse before improving, after UK GDP rose 0.5% in October, but shrank by 0.3% in the August-October quarter

The Guardian - UK · Dec 12, 2022

What has Barclays done with my £50,000 after post-Brexit changes?

I kept the account when I moved to Greece, but the bank closed accounts held by non-UK residents

The Guardian - UK · Dec 12, 2022

Asda recalls mince pies due to concerns over plastic pieces

Chocolate products have also had to be recalled in other supermarkets across the UK

Nottingham Post · Dec 12, 2022

Risk of homelessness spike as charity accuses UK Government of failing the poorest

CRISIS UK are urging the UK Government to commit to increasing housing benefit, so it covers the true cost

The National (Scotland) · Dec 12, 2022

UK Government to ‘fast-track’ £50 million Motor Neurone Disease research cash

THE UK Health Secretary has said he is “fast-tracking” £50 million of funding for motor neurone disease (MND) research after the government…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 12, 2022

Will it snow in Leeds today? Freezing Monday forecast as UK sees blizzards

Temperatures will increase slightly throughout the day but it will be a cold one across the city

Leeds Live · Dec 12, 2022

UK politics - live: James Cleverly says China can be a ‘partner for good’ ahead of major speech

‘Government would follow approach of robust pragmatism in standing up to global competitors’

The Independent UK · Dec 12, 2022

Labour leader Keir Starmer strikes the wrong note in trying to out-Tory the Tories

Recent polling suggests most people are pessimistic about the future direction of the UK and expect things to get worse.

Daily Record · Dec 12, 2022

Yellen says US aid to Ukraine can go on ‘as long as it takes’

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen signaled the Biden administration is prepared to continue seeking billions of dollars in aid for Ukraine as the Eastern European country battles Russia’s invasion and missile attacks.

Tribune News Service · Dec 12, 2022

Warm bank map: Your nearest place to keep warm as winter bites and energy prices rise

A community-minded IT developer has created a new interactive map listing over 1,000 warm banks across the UK to help people struggling with the costs of heating their homes

Daily Mirror · Dec 12, 2022