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Inflation-beating savings accounts offered for first time in more than two years

Inflation-beating savings accounts offered for first time in more than two years

Moneyfactscompare.co.uk said the dip in CPI inflation means there is now a choice of savings rates offering higher returns than inflation.

Christmas lights extravaganza ‘brings festive magic back for the kids’

Christmas lights extravaganza ‘brings festive magic back for the kids’

Andrew Walters’ light display in Co Durham has become a local tradition.

Nottingham City Council could declare bankruptcy if it cannot balance its books

Nottingham City Council could declare bankruptcy if it cannot balance its books

The authority is facing a £23 million in-year budget overspend but has said it can meet all of its current financial obligations.

Record rise in rents as house prices fall annually for first time in a decade

Record rise in rents as house prices fall annually for first time in a decade

The average UK house price fell by 0.1% in the 12 months to September 2023, according to the Office for National Statistics.

Man arrested over death of ice hockey player Adam Johnson bailed by police

Man arrested over death of ice hockey player Adam Johnson bailed by police

The 29-year-old American died after being hit in the neck by the skate of an opposition player during a match in Sheffield.

Minister admits rail reform legislation ‘unlikely’ before general election

Minister admits rail reform legislation ‘unlikely’ before general election

The establishment of Great British Railways, first proposed in May 2021, was included in a draft Rail Reform Bill in last week’s King’s Speech.

Supreme Court rules Government’s Rwanda asylum policy is unlawful

Supreme Court rules Government’s Rwanda asylum policy is unlawful

The ruling has a bearing over Rishi Sunak’s promise to ‘stop the boats’.

Police name 17-year-old found dead five days after 16-year-old fatally shot

Police name 17-year-old found dead five days after 16-year-old fatally shot

Detectives said the death of Jaydon Beckford in Ladywood, Birmingham, is believed to be linked to the shooting of Diego Henry.

Indefensible if Government ‘fiddles figures’ to uprate benefits – campaigners

Indefensible if Government ‘fiddles figures’ to uprate benefits – campaigners

Benefits must be uprated in the usual way using September’s inflation figure, campaigning organisations have said.

Scottish energy minister calls for social tariffs for struggling families

Scottish energy minister calls for social tariffs for struggling families

It would mean those in financial difficulty pay lower prices for energy.

How the inflation rate has changed for everyday items

How the inflation rate has changed for everyday items

Pasta, cheese, frozen seafood and children’s clothes all saw a slowdown of inflation in October.

It’s a Christmas wrap! Artists design paper for the Big Issue

It’s a Christmas wrap! Artists design paper for the Big Issue

Special designs will be available from the magazine’s e-shop.

LGBTQ+ people facing abuse when travelling in London – report

LGBTQ+ people facing abuse when travelling in London – report

Many say change their behaviour or appearance to avoid being harassed

Parents of eight-year-old killed in prep school crash call for ‘accountability’

Parents of eight-year-old killed in prep school crash call for ‘accountability’

Nuria Sajjad and Selena Lau both died following the incident at The Study Prep school in Wimbledon on July 6.

Ten people charged after protests on roads around Grand National

Ten people charged after protests on roads around Grand National

Merseyside Police said significant traffic delays were caused by demonstrators blocking roads, including access to the M57 motorway.

Sunak to face MPs in aftermath of Braverman broadside against his leadership

Sunak to face MPs in aftermath of Braverman broadside against his leadership

Rishi Sunak faces Prime Minister’s Questions in the Commons after Suella Braverman’s scathing response to being sacked as home secretary.

PM declares inflation pledge delivered as rate falls to lowest in two years

PM declares inflation pledge delivered as rate falls to lowest in two years

Office for National Statistics data shows Consumer Prices Index inflation was 4.6% in October, down from 6.7% in September.

New Health Secretary: I’m an optimist who will get around the table on strikes

New Health Secretary: I’m an optimist who will get around the table on strikes

Victoria Atkins was speaking by video link to delegates at the NHS Providers’ conference in Liverpool.

Is Sunak right to claim victory on inflation and what does it mean for me?

Is Sunak right to claim victory on inflation and what does it mean for me?

Here the PA news agency looks at what is behind October’s drop in inflation and what it means for households and homeowners.

Train passengers reminded ‘it’s okay to talk’

Train passengers reminded ‘it’s okay to talk’

TransPennine Express unveiled the message on one of its Class 185 trains to raise awareness of men’s mental health.

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