Mini-budget will not lead to promised growth, leading economists tell MPs Economic confidence in UK seriously undermined by Kwarteng and Truss’s ‘guerrilla tactics’, Commons committee hears The Guardian - UK · Oct 12, 2022
Dad orders UK's 'biggest' bacon roll from Greggs - with 51 rashers and 2,900 calories The man ordered the 2,920 calorie butty from Greggs after hankering for a big breakfast, and the 51 bacon rashers did not disappoint - as he urged staff to pile on more meat Daily Mirror · Oct 12, 2022
State Pension Triple Lock rule to be implemented in ‘usual way’ until end of current Parliamentary term Since 2010, the full annual amount of the basic State Pension has risen by over £2,300. Daily Record · Oct 12, 2022
Question over indyref2 should not be ‘farmed out’ to Supreme Court, judges told Sir James Eadie, for the UK Government, warned against ‘dragging the court into the political process’. The Independent UK · Oct 12, 2022
Households struggling with mortgages 'might reach 2008 peak next year', Bank of England warns The UK's central bank said households spending than 70% of their take-home pay on mortgages and other essentials could be hit hard by expected further increases in interest rates Wales Online · Oct 12, 2022
What it means for the economy to 'shrink' - and how it affects our money The economy looks as though it will go into recession after figures show it 'unexpectedly' shrank in August. Daily Record · Oct 12, 2022
The huge number of economically inactive in Wales would fill the Principality Stadium more than six times Imagine the Principality Stadium brimming to its capacity with 74,500 passionate rugby fans. It’s a lot of people, but a quick bit of arithmetic here, times that by 6.5. You should have arrived at a figure - rounded down - of 484,000. So what, you m Birmingham Post · Oct 12, 2022
MAFS UK's Adrian breaks silence to thank fans for support as Thomas dramatically quits show Married At First Sight UK viewers flooded Adrian Sanderson and Thomas Hartley with support after their emotional exit from the Channel 4 show aired on Tuesday Daily Mirror · Oct 12, 2022
Tories' levelling up 'propaganda' broke advertising rules, watchdog finds A UK Government advertising campaign pushing its levelling up agenda “breached” regulations, a watchdog has found. The National (Scotland) · Oct 12, 2022
Ben Wallace: Vladimir Putin knows he’s no longer invincible Exclusive: Failures in Ukraine prove that Russia is no longer a superpower, says Defence Secretary Evening Standard · Oct 12, 2022
Gilt yields jump again on confusion over BoE intentions next week Governor Bailey insists that the emergency buying programme will end this week Evening Standard · Oct 12, 2022
First ‘Nazis’, now ‘terrorists’: Putin’s latest campaign stems from desperation In their vicious efforts to extinguish Ukraine, the Russians have reached an unprecedented state of weakness and cluelessness, says former Ukraine ambassador Simon Smith The Guardian - UK · Oct 12, 2022
All cost of living, one-off lump sums and winter heating payments worth over £1,850 due before Christmas A new £50 winter heating payment will also be made in February 2023. Daily Record · Oct 12, 2022
Over half of Brits have planned trips based on movie or TV show filming locations The top wish list locations Brits want to visit from their favourite TV shows include London's Tower Bridge, from Killing Eve, and the iconic cobblestones of Coronation Street Daily Mirror · Oct 12, 2022
The Guardian - UK · Oct 12, 2022 Martin Lewis backs guide for libraries wanting to become winter ‘warm banks’ The money saving expert has teamed up with the UK’s library and information association to offer tips and guidance
The Independent UK · Oct 12, 2022 Airlines fear UK plans for greener jet fuel could fail Trade body Airlines UK urged ministers to consider introducing a pricing mechanism for sustainable aviation fuel.
Daily Mirror · Oct 12, 2022 Martin Lewis issues money warning to every couple living together in UK The money guru said couples should consider what will happen to their assets when they die - as no protection could burden loved-ones with 'dire' financial and emotional stress
The Guardian - UK · Oct 12, 2022 Truss plan to block solar farms is deeply unpopular – so why is she so keen? The PM has united unlikely forces in opposition to moves that make little sense and contradict her own policies
Wales Online · Oct 12, 2022 Mum says life is 'so, so cruel' as her baby is diagnosed with rare leukaemia Frail Wendie-Lou is fighting for her life after being diagnosed aged just 14 weeks
Nottingham Post · Oct 12, 2022 Married At First Sight UK's Kwame Badu explains real reason he didn't invite Kasia to his home on the show As part of the hit Channel 4 matchmaking show, couples spend time at each other's homes - after getting married as strangers and going on a honeymoon
Daily Record · Oct 12, 2022 MAFS UK's Kwame on why he didn't invite Kasia into his home and if he does have a wife The Married at First Sight UK star opened up about his marriage to Kasia on the show during a recent radio interview.
Axios · Oct 12, 2022 In France, Russia's attacks drive "new impetus" to aid Ukraine France is discussing supplying air defense systems, officials tell Axios.
The Independent UK · Oct 12, 2022 Why is Russia at war with Ukraine and what does Putin want? Vladimir Putin’s military assault continues in face of near-unanimous international condemnation
The National (Scotland) · Oct 12, 2022 UK trade deal with India in jeopardy following Home Secretary's migrant comments THE Prime Minister’s flagship trade deal with India is in serious jeopardy after Indian ministers reacted furiously to comments made by the Home…
Birmingham Post · Oct 12, 2022 South West businesses blame 'hare-brained' mini-Budget as recession risk rises The cost-of-living crisis is taking its toll on businesses with firms calling on the government to do more to help