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Government to borrow more than £70 billion to fund energy help and tax cuts

Government to borrow more than £70 billion to fund energy help and tax cuts

As with most loans, the Government promises to pay back what it has borrowed, plus an interest.

Axing bankers’ bonus cap could fuel pre-2008 greed culture, lawyers say

Axing bankers’ bonus cap could fuel pre-2008 greed culture, lawyers say

The controversial decision will remove the limit on bankers’ annual pay-outs that was introduced by the European Union after the financial crisis.

Private IVF patients not getting all facts to make informed decisions – watchdog

Private IVF patients not getting all facts to make informed decisions – watchdog

The CMA said their review uncovered issues with the majority of clinics investigated.

More rail workers to strike in long-running dispute

More rail workers to strike in long-running dispute

Members of three rail unions will now strike on October 1.

Artist who thinks small ‘blown away’ by online support after 24-year hiatus

Artist who thinks small ‘blown away’ by online support after 24-year hiatus

Anna Howard’s artwork includes five-by-five centimetre nature portraits painted using tiny brushes with only five bristles.

Pound plummets to fresh 37-year low as mini-budget unveiled

Pound plummets to fresh 37-year low as mini-budget unveiled

Sterling declined by as much as more than 3% against the dollar after Kwasi Kwarteng spoke to Parliament.

Chancellor’s economic plans will reward ‘already wealthy’, warns Rachel Reeves

Chancellor’s economic plans will reward ‘already wealthy’, warns Rachel Reeves

The shadow chancellor said Kwasi Kwarteng’s statement had acted as a comprehensive demolition of the Conservatives’ record in power.

At a glance: Key points from Kwasi Kwarteng’s statement on the economy

At a glance: Key points from Kwasi Kwarteng’s statement on the economy

The Government wants a new approach to growth, Mr Kwarteng said, with the aim, over the medium term, to reach a trend rate of growth of 2.5%.

Sinking value of the pound ‘adds £5 to tank of petrol’

Sinking value of the pound ‘adds £5 to tank of petrol’

Pump price savings are being ‘severely undermined’ by the weakness of sterling, the AA said.

Kwasi Kwarteng axes top income tax rate for highest earners

Kwasi Kwarteng axes top income tax rate for highest earners

The Chancellor announced a raft of tax cuts in a mini-budget.

Economy continues to weaken, influential report finds

Economy continues to weaken, influential report finds

The S&P Global/CIPS flash UK composite purchasing managers index gave the economy a score of 48.4, well below what experts had forecast.

Stars of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK pay tribute following death of Cherry Valentine

Stars of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK pay tribute following death of Cherry Valentine

Cheryl Hole and Ellie Diamond were among those sharing tributes.

Zoo welcomes new giraffe arrival with a love-heart on its cheek

Zoo welcomes new giraffe arrival with a love-heart on its cheek

Three-year-old Rothschild’s giraffe Mburo has arrived at Marwell Zoo, near Winchester.

Relationships in Northern Ireland ‘more important than unity poll at this time’

Relationships in Northern Ireland ‘more important than unity poll at this time’

Simon Coveney said there is a ‘huge problem’ with trust in the region.

More than 1,000 people cross the Channel in small boats

More than 1,000 people cross the Channel in small boats

The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that 21 boats were intercepted on Thursday carrying 1,150 people.

Drag performer George Ward, known as Cherry Valentine, dies aged 28

Drag performer George Ward, known as Cherry Valentine, dies aged 28

He appeared on the second series of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK in 2021.

Made.com considers job cuts and company sale after trading woes

Made.com considers job cuts and company sale after trading woes

The firm told shareholders on Friday it is conducting a ‘strategic headcount review’.

Lachlan Murdoch opens defamation lawsuit against Australian website

Lachlan Murdoch opens defamation lawsuit against Australian website

Mr Murdoch, who is Fox Corp chief executive and News Corp co-chairman is suing over an opinion piece about the storming of the US Capitol.

Desmond Tutu’s daughter barred from officiating funeral by Church of England

Desmond Tutu’s daughter barred from officiating funeral by Church of England

The Church does not allow same-sex marriage in its clergy.

Calls for mandatory education on coercive control for older teenagers

Calls for mandatory education on coercive control for older teenagers

Refuge said it is worried too many young people are not being taught how to spot the signs of domestic abuse and controlling or coercive behaviour.

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