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UK economy to enter recession until summer 2023, financial experts warn

UK economy to enter recession until summer 2023, financial experts warn

Britain’s economy is expected to shrink around 0.2% each quarter from October through to June next year.

Ricky Gervais endorses ‘wonderful’ wildlife book about bears

Ricky Gervais endorses ‘wonderful’ wildlife book about bears

There are eight bear species: American black bears, Andean bears, Asiatic black bears, brown bears, giant pandas, polar bears, sloth bears, sun bears.

What the papers say – October 16

What the papers say – October 16

Possible plans to oust the under-fire PM feature among the front page stories.

Liz Truss clinging to power as new Chancellor prepares to shred economic plan

Liz Truss clinging to power as new Chancellor prepares to shred economic plan

Mr Hunt and Ms Truss will meet in her Chequers residence on Sunday as tax rises and spending cuts loom on the horizon.

Labour attacks Tories in new posters as party gears up for election

Labour attacks Tories in new posters as party gears up for election

In two posters, Labour attacks the Government for damaging the UK’s standing on the world stage and hiking mortgages.

Mini-budget went ‘too far, too fast’, says new Chancellor

Mini-budget went ‘too far, too fast’, says new Chancellor

Political and economic circles spent Saturday sizing up Jeremy Hunt, the new Chancellor.

HS2 first phase total cost could be ‘many billions’ above estimate – report

HS2 first phase total cost could be ‘many billions’ above estimate – report

A document presented to the project’s board also warned that rising inflation is presenting a ‘significant and growing challenge’, it was claimed.

Speculation builds over Hunt’s plans amid reports of delay to 1p income tax cut

Speculation builds over Hunt’s plans amid reports of delay to 1p income tax cut

Jeremy Hunt declined to be drawn into specifics of what may or may not be announced in the fiscal plan on October 31.

Labour expected to snub Qatar World Cup

Labour expected to snub Qatar World Cup

The party has signalled that it will snub the tournament, citing the treatment of construction workers and LGBT people in Qatar.

Footballer Mason Greenwood charged with attempted rape

Footballer Mason Greenwood charged with attempted rape

The 21-year-old is due to appear in court on Monday facing three counts relating to the same complainant.

Farm workers and environmental activists march through central London

Farm workers and environmental activists march through central London

A farmer from St Davids in Pembrokeshire spent four days travelling to the capital in his 55-year-old tractor.

Queen Consort is all smiles as she attends Ascot

Queen Consort is all smiles as she attends Ascot

Camilla has long had a passion for horses, being a keen rider.

Bank of England Governor signals interest rates could rise again

Bank of England Governor signals interest rates could rise again

Andrew Bailey also spoke of having a “meeting of minds” with the new Chancellor over fiscal sustainability.

Animal Rebellion protesters pour milk in shops across UK – including Harrods

Animal Rebellion protesters pour milk in shops across UK – including Harrods

The group co-ordinated the action in stores like Waitrose, Whole Foods and Marks and Spencer in London, Manchester, Norwich and Edinburgh.

Home Secretary announces plans to crack down on climate protests

Home Secretary announces plans to crack down on climate protests

Ms Braverman pledged to stop activists holding the public ‘to ransom’.

Public clash with Just Stop Oil protesters blocking east London road

Public clash with Just Stop Oil protesters blocking east London road

Nearly 30 demonstrators gathered on Shoreditch High Street just after noon where they set up a road block to disrupt traffic.

SNP challenge Scottish Tories to back Liz Truss resignation calls

SNP challenge Scottish Tories to back Liz Truss resignation calls

Senior SNP figures have challenged the Scottish Conservatives to ‘grow a backbone’ and join calls for the Prime Minister Liz Truss to quit.

Camilla surrounded by Paddingtons as tributes to Queen donated to Barnardo’s

Camilla surrounded by Paddingtons as tributes to Queen donated to Barnardo’s

The bears have been collected, professionally cleaned and will be delivered to the charity in the coming weeks.

People of Creeslough stand together once more at the end of longest week

People of Creeslough stand together once more at the end of longest week

The final funerals following an explosion in a Co Donegal service station took place on Saturday.

October fiscal plan effectively a full budget, says new Chancellor

October fiscal plan effectively a full budget, says new Chancellor

Jeremy Hunt warned he faces ‘difficult’ decisions ahead of the medium-term fiscal plan on October 31.

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