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UK borrowing costs held at 5.25% as Bank of England downgrades economic outlook

UK borrowing costs held at 5.25% as Bank of England downgrades economic outlook

UK borrowing costs held at 5.25% as Bank of England downgrades economic outlook

02 November 2023

Governor Andrew Bailey warned it is ‘much too early’ to think about cutting rates.


Sainsbury’s hikes profit guidance as it wins back shoppers from discounters

Sainsbury’s hikes profit guidance as it wins back shoppers from discounters

Sainsbury’s hikes profit guidance as it wins back shoppers from discounters

02 November 2023

The supermarket said full-year profits are now expected in the ‘upper half’ of its guidance as efforts to keep food prices low boosted grocery sales.


Farmers ‘shouldering the burden’ of flooding, says CLA

Farmers ‘shouldering the burden’ of flooding, says CLA

Farmers ‘shouldering the burden’ of flooding, says CLA

02 November 2023

The landowners’ body wants the Government to provide better compensation for when fields are inundated.


Critically ill baby’s family plan appeal after failing in Italy hospital bid

Critically ill baby’s family plan appeal after failing in Italy hospital bid

Critically ill baby’s family plan appeal after failing in Italy hospital bid

02 November 2023

A judge who decided that doctors in England can lawfully limit Indi Gregory’s life-support treatment has now blocked a transfer to Rome.


All-UK space mission will ‘push boundaries of human knowledge’

All-UK space mission will ‘push boundaries of human knowledge’

All-UK space mission will ‘push boundaries of human knowledge’

02 November 2023

The UK Space Agency has signed a deal with US-based company Axiom Space which will see UK astronauts carrying out research in orbit.


Public feel politicians invent or exaggerate culture wars as tactic – poll

Public feel politicians invent or exaggerate culture wars as tactic – poll

Public feel politicians invent or exaggerate culture wars as tactic – poll

02 November 2023

Researchers said opinion is swinging against the use of identity divisions.


Extension of Irish flood payment scheme to be considered by Cabinet

Extension of Irish flood payment scheme to be considered by Cabinet

Extension of Irish flood payment scheme to be considered by Cabinet

02 November 2023

Payments of up to 100,000 euro are available to businesses under the Government’s schemes.


Lady Leshurr: Court case has been one of the worst experiences of my life

Lady Leshurr: Court case has been one of the worst experiences of my life

Lady Leshurr: Court case has been one of the worst experiences of my life

02 November 2023

The rapper was found not guilty of two counts of occasioning actual bodily harm.


Storm Ciaran forces school closures and brings travel chaos after 100mph winds

Storm Ciaran forces school closures and brings travel chaos after 100mph winds

Storm Ciaran forces school closures and brings travel chaos after 100mph winds

02 November 2023

One homeowner in Jersey said she saw hailstones ‘bigger than a golf ball’ overnight.


Inquest to open into death of Nottingham Panthers ice hockey player Adam Johnson

Inquest to open into death of Nottingham Panthers ice hockey player Adam Johnson

Inquest to open into death of Nottingham Panthers ice hockey player Adam Johnson

02 November 2023

About 8,000 fans watched in horror as attempts were made to save Johnson’s life after what teammates said was a ‘freak accident’.


Rivers in parts of Northern Ireland reach record levels after days of heavy rain

Rivers in parts of Northern Ireland reach record levels after days of heavy rain

Rivers in parts of Northern Ireland reach record levels after days of heavy rain

02 November 2023

Areas of counties Down, Antrim and Armagh have been dealing with serious flooding.


People affected by Storm Ciaran urged to check insurance terms and keep receipts

People affected by Storm Ciaran urged to check insurance terms and keep receipts

People affected by Storm Ciaran urged to check insurance terms and keep receipts

02 November 2023

Strong winds and rain from Storm Ciaran have been battering parts of the UK.


M&S sorry Christmas advert caused ‘unintentional hurt’ amid Palestinian flag row

M&S sorry Christmas advert caused ‘unintentional hurt’ amid Palestinian flag row

M&S sorry Christmas advert caused ‘unintentional hurt’ amid Palestinian flag row

02 November 2023

M&S posted an outtake from its Christmas advert that showed hats in the colours of the Palestinian flag burning in a fire.


Minister says ‘everything being done’ to get Irish passport-holders out of Gaza

Minister says ‘everything being done’ to get Irish passport-holders out of Gaza

Minister says ‘everything being done’ to get Irish passport-holders out of Gaza

02 November 2023

Hundreds of foreign nationals have been able to flee through the Rafah crossing into Egypt so far.


‘Terminator-style’ loss of control is biggest AI risk, Technology Secretary says

‘Terminator-style’ loss of control is biggest AI risk, Technology Secretary says

‘Terminator-style’ loss of control is biggest AI risk, Technology Secretary says

02 November 2023

Michelle Donelan was speaking on the second day of the AI Safety Summit.


Cummings’ comments risk putting women off politics, warns Cabinet minister

Cummings’ comments risk putting women off politics, warns Cabinet minister

Cummings’ comments risk putting women off politics, warns Cabinet minister

02 November 2023

Michelle Donelan said she is concerned about the impact of Dominic Cummings’ comments might have on women considering a career in Westminster.


Ministers trying to secure release of more Britons as two aid workers flee Gaza

Ministers trying to secure release of more Britons as two aid workers flee Gaza

Ministers trying to secure release of more Britons as two aid workers flee Gaza

02 November 2023

Around 200 UK citizens have registered as being in the strip with the Foreign Office.


Labour vows to force firms developing powerful AI to meet requirements

Labour vows to force firms developing powerful AI to meet requirements

Labour vows to force firms developing powerful AI to meet requirements

02 November 2023

The party has made the promise after Rishi Sunak said he would not ‘rush’ to regulate artificial intelligence.


Sainsbury’s increases profit outlook as it puts food ‘at the heart’

Sainsbury’s increases profit outlook as it puts food ‘at the heart’

Sainsbury’s increases profit outlook as it puts food ‘at the heart’

02 November 2023

The group said full-year profits are now expected to be in the ‘upper half’ of its guidance, at between £670 million and £700 million.


Shell meets expectations as profit slumps by a third

Shell meets expectations as profit slumps by a third

Shell meets expectations as profit slumps by a third

02 November 2023

The oil giant said it would return a further 3.5 billion dollars (£2.9 billion) to shareholders over the next three months.


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