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Hunt promises 110 measures for growth as he seeks to boost Tory election hopes

Hunt promises 110 measures for growth as he seeks to boost Tory election hopes

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is expected to offer tax cuts to workers and businesses in his autumn statement.

MPs to press new Health Secretary on NHS data platform plans

MPs to press new Health Secretary on NHS data platform plans

The health and social care committee said the Government has acknowledged it ‘needed to do better to communicate the benefits of digital healthcare’.

Academics call for national database on drug-related harm at music festivals

Academics call for national database on drug-related harm at music festivals

Researchers said the number of people who die at UK festivals is ‘small but significant’.

Drug dealer jailed after death of Cambridge University student

Drug dealer jailed after death of Cambridge University student

Benjamin Brown, 32, was jailed for four-and-a-half years following the death of 20-year-old Keshava Iyengar.

Severn Trent keeps guidance unchanged despite fall in profit

Severn Trent keeps guidance unchanged despite fall in profit

The business said pre-tax profit was down by around a third to just under £71 million.

Cameron welcomes Israel-Hamas truce which paves way for hostage release

Cameron welcomes Israel-Hamas truce which paves way for hostage release

Hamas will release dozens of hostages being held in the Gaza Strip in exchange for Palestinians in Israeli prisons.

OpenAI announces return of Sam Altman as chief executive

OpenAI announces return of Sam Altman as chief executive

The board of the ChatGPT maker had pushed its former boss out after disagreements.

Sought-after coins going under the hammer in Royal Mint auction

Sought-after coins going under the hammer in Royal Mint auction

Highlights include a Kew Gardens gold 50p and a one kilo gold Queen’s Beasts coin.

Four men to be sentenced over machine gun murder of Ashley Dale

Four men to be sentenced over machine gun murder of Ashley Dale

The environmental health worker was killed in Liverpool in the early hours of August 21 last year.

One-third of British employees work in pyjamas, survey finds

One-third of British employees work in pyjamas, survey finds

Employment firm Indeed surveyed over 1,000 employees and 500 employers in the UK, discovering 33% of workers don nightwear during shift hours.

Climate change disrupting grassroots sport, report finds

Climate change disrupting grassroots sport, report finds

More than 130,000 cricket overs have been stopped in the last decade because of extreme weather.

Laurence Fox libel trial to begin with people he referred to as paedophiles

Laurence Fox libel trial to begin with people he referred to as paedophiles

The actor-turned-politician is being sued by a drag artist and a former Stonewall trustee.

What the papers say – November 22

What the papers say – November 22

Here are the stories making headlines this Wednesday.

What to expect in Jeremy Hunt’s autumn statement

What to expect in Jeremy Hunt’s autumn statement

It is the Chancellor’s main opportunity to make tax and spending announcements outside of the Budget.

South Korean president to meet Rishi Sunak at Downing Street

South Korean president to meet Rishi Sunak at Downing Street

Yoon Suk Yeol began his three-day state visit on Tuesday with a welcome from the King and Queen.

Community grieves as probe continues into deaths of four teenagers in crash

Community grieves as probe continues into deaths of four teenagers in crash

The bodies of Jevon Hirst, Harvey Owen, Wilf Fitchett and Hugo Morris were recovered on Tuesday.

King hails K-pop stars Blackpink at banquet in honour of South Korean president

King hails K-pop stars Blackpink at banquet in honour of South Korean president

Charles praised the environmental credentials of the girl group and highlighted South Korea’s creativity and culture.

New tiara choices for Kate and Camilla at South Korean state banquet

New tiara choices for Kate and Camilla at South Korean state banquet

The princess wore the Queen Mother’s Strathmore Rose Tiara while the Queen opted for her late mother-in-law’s ruby and diamond Burmese Tiara.

National insurance cut for 28m people to feature in autumn statement – report

National insurance cut for 28m people to feature in autumn statement – report

The Chancellor’s Commons statement is expected to focus on backing businesses.

83 charged over ‘hate crimes and violence’ linked to pro-Palestinian protests

83 charged over ‘hate crimes and violence’ linked to pro-Palestinian protests

Thousands of demonstrators and counter-protesters have converged on London over the past few weekends.

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