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Jump in business rate payments ‘will be final nail in coffin’ for many firms

Jump in business rate payments ‘will be final nail in coffin’ for many firms

It comes after the Office for National Statistics revealed on Wednesday that the UK saw inflation remain at 6.7% last month.

British Museum ‘confident’ similar theft will not happen as records digitised

British Museum ‘confident’ similar theft will not happen as records digitised

British Museum interim director Sir Mark Jones is appearing before the Culture, Media and Sport Committee on Wednesday.

Ofgem announces crackdown on energy firm customer service standards

Ofgem announces crackdown on energy firm customer service standards

Firms must publish their Citizens Advice customer service rating under a range of measures announced by the regulator.

Author funds bursary to help aspiring black British Caribbean writers

Author funds bursary to help aspiring black British Caribbean writers

Two students stand to receive support, covering more than 80% of the total course fees.

‘Honest broker’ needed to end violence between Israel and Palestine, says Yousaf

‘Honest broker’ needed to end violence between Israel and Palestine, says Yousaf

The First Minister called for a ceasefire in the region, stressing the ‘root cause’ of the violence should be addressed.

Ringleader in gang that smuggled 10k migrants to UK in small boats jailed

Ringleader in gang that smuggled 10k migrants to UK in small boats jailed

Iranian Hewa Rahimpur, who was living in east London, sourced boats for the network that officials said treated migrants’ lives as a commodity.

76% ‘planning to spend at least as much on travel next year as they did in 2023’

76% ‘planning to spend at least as much on travel next year as they did in 2023’

More than a third of people surveyed by Censuswide said they value holidays more since the coronavirus pandemic.

UK and allies work to ‘find out what happened’ in Gaza hospital blast

UK and allies work to ‘find out what happened’ in Gaza hospital blast

The Israeli military has denied responsibility for the explosion, claiming it was the result of a misfired Islamic Jihad rocket.

X begins charging new users to post as part of trial

X begins charging new users to post as part of trial

New users in New Zealand and the Philippines will be required to pay one US dollar a year in order to post to the site and reply to others.

Pensioners could be set for inflation-busting state pension rise next April

Pensioners could be set for inflation-busting state pension rise next April

Experts have said a potential increase to the state pension of 8.5% could re-ignite the debate around the sustainability of the triple lock.

Unions urge more help from Government as inflation still ‘painfully high’

Unions urge more help from Government as inflation still ‘painfully high’

Unite general secretary Sharon Graham said prices are still rising at a ‘punishing’ rate.

New Heathrow boss pledges to make airport ‘even better’

New Heathrow boss pledges to make airport ‘even better’

Thomas Woldbye started in his role as chief executive on Wednesday.

Tory candidate shared four-letter ‘Can you feed your kids?’ Facebook post

Tory candidate shared four-letter ‘Can you feed your kids?’ Facebook post

The Conservative hopeful is seeking to replace former deputy chief whip Chris Pincher as MP for Tamworth in a by-election on Thursday.

Inflation holds firm as easing food costs offset by fuel rises

Inflation holds firm as easing food costs offset by fuel rises

The Office for National Statistics said Consumer Prices Index inflation stayed at 6.7%, the same rate as seen in August.

Conflict in Gaza could inspire terrorism in UK, says MI5 chief

Conflict in Gaza could inspire terrorism in UK, says MI5 chief

MI5 director-general Ken McCallum said intelligence services ‘would be silly not to be paying very close attention’ to events in the Middle East.

Paedophile who abducted and abused girl for 27 hours to be sentenced

Paedophile who abducted and abused girl for 27 hours to be sentenced

Andrew Miller offered the child a lift before subjecting her to repeated attacks.

Paedophile who abducted and abused girl for 27 hours to be sentenced

Paedophile who abducted and abused girl for 27 hours to be sentenced

Andrew Miller offered the child a lift before subjecting her to repeated attacks.

MPs to grill British Museum director and George Osborne over stolen artefacts

MPs to grill British Museum director and George Osborne over stolen artefacts

The one-off evidence session will ‘focus on the reputational and financial implications for the museum and the wider national collection’.

Forecasters warn of potential flooding and strong winds during Storm Babet

Forecasters warn of potential flooding and strong winds during Storm Babet

The second named storm of the season will last until Saturday, the Met Office said.

Inflation set to cool again as food price rises ease

Inflation set to cool again as food price rises ease

Official figures are predicted to reveal a decrease in Consumer Prices Index (CPI) inflation to 6.6% in September from 6.7% in August.

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