Campaigners demand action as London workers struggle for real living wage Outer borough of Haringey tops UK league for low-paid jobs relative to local cost of living The Guardian - UK · Nov 17, 2022
The night everything changed: waiting for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine The long read: Despite all the warning signs, as I sat down for dinner with friends in Kyiv on 23 February, war seemed unreal. Surely, Putin was bluffing? The Guardian - UK · Nov 17, 2022
Five charts that will shape the UK’s autumn statement Plans are afoot to cut government borrowing with the economy on the brink of recession and the highest inflation for decades The Guardian - UK · Nov 17, 2022
‘It could be years of limbo’: how UK interest rate rises have hit mortgages People say they are unable to buy a home or taking on a second job to pay for their loan The Guardian - UK · Nov 17, 2022
World Pancreatic Cancer Day: 14 symptoms you’re most likely to ignore A pancreatic Cancer UK specialist nurse outlines easy-to-ignore signs of the disease. The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2022
Rain warnings issued as flooding impacts roads and rail Conditions may be ‘atrocious’ for much of the UK. The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2022
UK weather forecast: Brits wake to storms and floods as motorways shut and cars trapped The UK has been battered by heavy rainfall leading to severe flooding with the M23 southbound and the A27 eastbound both closed in West Sussex while there are warnings for more showers ahead Daily Mirror · Nov 17, 2022
Travel warning for UK holidaymakers heading to Spanish islands over new laws The area is slamming down on how tourists are behaving and banning a number of activities Liverpool Echo · Nov 17, 2022
Autumn Budget - live: Hunt calls tax hikes a ‘horrible decision’ amid warnings of ‘grim years ahead’ UK faces collapse in living standards, higher bills, tax hikes and increased unemployment The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2022
Jeremy Hunt's austerity adds fuel to the fire during cost of living crisis Record View: Hunt will undoubtedly try to blame the war in Ukraine and insist inflation is causing governments around the world to make savings. Daily Record · Nov 17, 2022
Scots campaigners demand Jeremy Hunt ditches plans for billions in spending cuts The Child Poverty Action Group said it would be "outrageous" to ask vulnerable people to shoulder the UK’s stricken public finances. Daily Record · Nov 17, 2022
'Jeremy Hunt's Autumn Statement must recognise South West as UK's green powerhouse - and not decimate spending' The British Chamber of Commerce South West has issued a warning to the chancellor ahead of his statement on Thursday Birmingham Post · Nov 17, 2022
Rishi Sunak promises to release his full tax return - lifting lid on vast wealth The Prime Minister, who together with his wife is among the richest 250 people in Britain, committed to publish his full tax return by October 2023 - repeating a pledge in the leadership campaign Daily Mirror · Nov 16, 2022
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. The Independent UK · Nov 16, 2022
Daily Mirror · Nov 16, 2022 Firm behind UK's saddest Christmas tree insist it 'looked great in the forest' Residents in the area were left fuming at the sub-standard conifer, with one claiming that they had been given 'the worst' tree in England for two years in a row and it was missing several branches
Football London · Nov 16, 2022 FA announce London Stadium decision after submitting preliminary bid to host EURO 2028 The FA have announced that they have submitted a preliminary bid to host the 2028 European Championships alongside the rest of the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland
Glasgow Live · Nov 16, 2022 Most popular Christmas movies as Love Actually tops the festive list Christmas is fast approaching and soon it will be December 25. But until then, we have a list of the most popular festive movies and it turns out they're a classic for a reason.
The National (Scotland) · Nov 16, 2022 Nicola Sturgeon marks launch of UK's tallest wind turbine THE First Minister has marked the connection of the UK’s tallest and most efficient onshore wind turbines to the national grid.
The Conversation · Nov 16, 2022 Inflation: how to improve official predictions – by asking the public The eagerly awaited autumn financial statement from UK prime minister Rishi Sunak and chancellor Jeremy Hunt includes a key ingredient: a report from the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) on the predicted overall effects of the government’s policies on the economy. This is something the Liz Truss government studiously avoided…
The Independent UK · Nov 16, 2022 King hosts his first state visit as monarch with key roles for William and Kate South African president Cyril Ramaphosa is to make a two-day official trip to the UK next week.
Birmingham Post · Nov 16, 2022 Royal Navy support ships to be built at Devon’s Appledore shipyard The site’s owners Harland and Wolff and Bath-based design consultancy BMT are part of group that has secured a £1.6bn contract from the Ministry of Defence
Wales Online · Nov 16, 2022 New campaign as 30,000 people aged 16 – 24 face homelessness this Christmas Almost half of UK adults aged 18-34 have experienced financial difficulty in the last 12 months
ABC News · Nov 16, 2022 Anthony Albanese meets with UK, French and EU counterparts as G20 comes to a close in Bali The prime minister meets with his counterparts from the UK, France and the European Union on the final day of the G20 summit in Bali.
The National (Scotland) · Nov 16, 2022 Suella Braverman victim of 'wicked and vicious bullying campaign', Tory MP claims THE UK's Home Secretary has been the victim of a "wicked and vicious bullying campaign" by the opposition, a Tory MP has said.
Daily Mirror · Nov 16, 2022 Iran plans to kill 'enemy' Brits with 10 assassination bids this year, MI5 warns The UK does not only face dangers from Russia and China, but also from Iran, the boss of MI5 Ken McCallum warned today - saying that the Middle Eastern country projects a threat to the country "directly"