Sunak to call for G20 action to end Russian ‘stranglehold’ on energy PM’s five-point plan for ‘coordinated global action’ to reverse economic slump The Independent UK · Nov 14, 2022
CBI urges Jeremy Hunt to relax immigration rules to ease UK staff shortages Lobby group says failure to tackle workforce shortages would be highly damaging for the economy The Guardian - UK · Nov 14, 2022
Exodus of first-time buyers puts brakes on UK housing market Hike in mortgage costs after mini-budget cuts 20% off buyer demand in October The Guardian - UK · Nov 14, 2022
Children to be screened for diabetes risk in UK early detection trial Study beginning on Monday will assess the risk of type 1 diabetes in 20,000 children aged three to 13 The Guardian - UK · Nov 14, 2022
More than 40,000 asylum seekers in UK waiting one to three years for decision Refugee Council figures come as ministers prepare to sign new deal with France to monitor migrants The Guardian - UK · Nov 14, 2022
Economy contracted in October in Yorkshire and Humber Region one of the last to see activity shrink as concerns over recession emerge Birmingham Post · Nov 14, 2022
UK asylum seekers in limbo as some wait FIVE years for a decision by the Home Office Damning new figures show just over 40,000 asylum seekers have been waiting more than a year for a decision - the same as the number of migrants who've already crossed in small boats so far this year Daily Mirror · Nov 14, 2022
Record low confidence reported by North East businesses in monthly survey The NatWest North East Business Activity Index has highlighted some of the challenges facing businesses in the region Birmingham Post · Nov 14, 2022
Badenoch seeks to boost UK-US trade links during trip to Washington DC Trade Secretary will say the West must promote strong partnerships to ‘challenge the increasing threat of authoritarian states’. The Independent UK · Nov 14, 2022
Relations between UK and devolved governments must be reset, report finds The report argues relations between UK and devolved governments are not working as they should. The Independent UK · Nov 14, 2022
Trial launched to identify children at high risk of type 1 diabetes Around 20,000 children, aged three to 13 years, are being invited to take part in the Elsa study in the UK. The Independent UK · Nov 14, 2022
Thousands of asylum seekers ‘in limbo’ waiting years for Home Office decision The Government is spending £6.8 million a day housing migrants in hotels. The Independent UK · Nov 14, 2022
UK singles chart hits have become shorter and slower since it began 70 years ago To mark the UK singles chart turning 70 years old, experts analysed all of the 1,404 releases to reach No1, from Here In My Heart by Al Martino, to Anti-Hero by Taylor Swift Daily Mirror · Nov 14, 2022
Ministers across UK told to ‘take notice’ as Scottish Child Payment expanded The benefit for low-income families has now been rolled out to those with children under 16. The Independent UK · Nov 14, 2022
Daily Mirror · Nov 14, 2022 Welsh Labour celebrates 100 years of election wins as Keir Starmer hails success The UK party leader led tributes to its Welsh arm as it marks a century since it first topped the polls across the Severn
The Independent UK · Nov 13, 2022 Ukrainian flags waved as Kalush Orchestra take to the stage at MTV awards An image of a raised fist was projected across the stage.
Reuters · Nov 13, 2022 UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak arrives in Bali for G20 summit (This Nov. 13 story has been refiled to correct the first paragraph to say Sunak arrived at the G20 Summit on Monday)
360info · Nov 13, 2022 Police can’t end human trafficking alone but this might To end modern slavery will mean more than relying on police and the courts. Early intervention could be the solution.
360info · Nov 13, 2022 Thailand’s fishery nightmare a global challenge The reported horrors faced by some migrant workers in Thailand’s fisheries point to a crisis affecting the world.
The Independent UK · Nov 13, 2022 UK and France set to seal historic deal on small boats crisis The countries are expected to sign off on an agreement on Monday to target people seeking to make the perilous journey to the UK.
Evening Standard · Nov 13, 2022 Ukraine war: Zelensky accuses Russian troops of committing war crimes in Kherson Ukraine’s president says bodies of civilians have been found after Russian withdrawal from Kherson
The Guardian - UK · Nov 13, 2022 Biden to meet Sunak as pressure grows on PM over Northern Ireland protocol Leaders set for first face to face encounter at G20 summit after UK moots postponement of elections for Stormont
The Guardian - UK · Nov 13, 2022 Sunak says higher taxes and spending cuts needed to satisfy markets UK PM and chancellor argue that financial markets have settled because they expect deep cuts to spending
The Independent UK · Nov 13, 2022 G20 summit in Bali: Key questions answered Rishi Sunak will use the talks to confront Russia over the Ukraine war and call for the strengthening of the global economic system.
The Independent UK · Nov 13, 2022 Sunak to urge G20 leaders to ‘fix weaknesses’ in global economy The meeting of major economic powers in Bali comes amid geopolitical tensions and economic woes worsened by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.