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Average UK house price jumped by about £3,000 in October, says Halifax

Average UK house price jumped by about £3,000 in October, says Halifax

A low supply of homes for sale is likely to have strengthened prices in the short-term, the bank said.

Braverman lifestyle choice comments ‘nonsense’ says homeless charity founder

Braverman lifestyle choice comments ‘nonsense’ says homeless charity founder

Dr Zahid Chauhan, founder of Homeless Friendly, said the Home Secretary showed ‘ignorance’ and ‘a lack of understanding’.

Joe Lycett reaches homelessness charity target in response to Braverman comments

Joe Lycett reaches homelessness charity target in response to Braverman comments

The comedian has surpassed his £50,000 target for Crisis UK.

Law and order legislation will ‘keep pace with criminals’, says Braverman

Law and order legislation will ‘keep pace with criminals’, says Braverman

The King’s Speech will include a number of announcements on the Government’s plans to tackle crime.

William admits green campaigning ‘uphill battle’ as he meets Earthshot finalists

William admits green campaigning ‘uphill battle’ as he meets Earthshot finalists

William told a finalist that Monday’s dragon boat racing was ‘quite competitive’ and he ‘felt it a bit in the shoulders this morning’.

William speaks of pride for Earthshot team and ‘fantastic’ finalists

William speaks of pride for Earthshot team and ‘fantastic’ finalists

William said he was ‘really excited about this year’s winners and finalists’ ahead of the awards ceremony on Tuesday evening.

Charles embraces royal fanfare for first State Opening of Parliament as King

Charles embraces royal fanfare for first State Opening of Parliament as King

He will travel in a carriage and wear the Imperial State Crown, while Camilla, in the famous Diamond Diadem, will reuse her coronation dress.

Republic to protest at state opening of Parliament after coronation arrests

Republic to protest at state opening of Parliament after coronation arrests

Members of the campaign group Republic were detained on the day of the King’s coronation, sparking criticism of the Met Police.

Grocery price inflation falls to single digits for first time in 16 months

Grocery price inflation falls to single digits for first time in 16 months

Prices across grocers were 9.7% higher than a year ago over the four weeks to October 29, analysts Kantar said.

Food banks see tens of thousands of first-time users as parcels hit record high

Food banks see tens of thousands of first-time users as parcels hit record high

The Trussell Trust said 320,000 people have needed to use a food bank for the first time in the past six months.

What the papers say – November 7

What the papers say – November 7

Here are the headlines dominating Tuesday’s front pages.

King’s Speech to set out Rishi Sunak’s ‘vision of a better Britain’

King’s Speech to set out Rishi Sunak’s ‘vision of a better Britain’

The first King’s Speech for more than 70 years will be used by the Prime Minister to set out a string of criminal justice measures.

Pro-Palestinian groups defy police calls to call off Armistice Day march

Pro-Palestinian groups defy police calls to call off Armistice Day march

The Metropolitan Police described the plans as ‘not appropriate’ and expressed concerns about criminal activity.

BBC documentary about Brink’s-Mat robbery misrepresented lawyer, says Ofcom

BBC documentary about Brink’s-Mat robbery misrepresented lawyer, says Ofcom

The broadcaster has removed a clip from the BBC iPlayer version of The Gold: Inside Story.

Baby’s parents set for new hearing after Italian government intervenes

Baby’s parents set for new hearing after Italian government intervenes

Indi Gregory has been granted Italian citizenship – a move that mirrors developments in a case involving 23-month-old Alfie Evans five years ago

Policing Board approves selection of Northern Ireland’s next chief constable

Policing Board approves selection of Northern Ireland’s next chief constable

Interim Chief Constable Jon Boutcher and current Assistant Chief Constable Bobby Singleton are vying for the position.

David Lammy raises concerns over West Bank violence

David Lammy raises concerns over West Bank violence

The shadow foreign secretary has written to James Cleverly about the violence between Israelis and Palestinians in the West Bank.

A tent is a lifeline not a lifestyle choice for rough sleepers – ex-homeless man

A tent is a lifeline not a lifestyle choice for rough sleepers – ex-homeless man

Chris Royston, who spent half a year living sleeping rough, said the Government does not have the ‘want’ to tackle the problem.

Chris Heaton-Harris pledges ‘support where possible’ for flood-hit communities

Chris Heaton-Harris pledges ‘support where possible’ for flood-hit communities

The Northern Ireland Secretary said the recent floods have been ‘devastating for those affected’.

Interest rates will probably not return to pre-Covid levels – Bank economist

Interest rates will probably not return to pre-Covid levels – Bank economist

Huw Pill said that interest rates will likely fall, but not to the near-zero levels of the 2010s.

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