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Navy and RAF use high-powered weaponry to sink warship in exercise

Navy and RAF use high-powered weaponry to sink warship in exercise

The exercise, which took place in the North Atlantic, was the first time in 18 years that the Royal Navy had targeted a real warship.

Wolf Hall author Dame Hilary Mantel dies aged 70

Wolf Hall author Dame Hilary Mantel dies aged 70

The British writer won the Booker Prize twice.

Government growth plan ‘more about bankers’ bonuses than helping hungry kids’

Government growth plan ‘more about bankers’ bonuses than helping hungry kids’

Charities accused the Government of delivering a set of announcements that ‘overwhelmingly benefit the country’s wealthiest households’.

Chancellor on collision course with unions over strikes

Chancellor on collision course with unions over strikes

Kwasi Kwarteng told the Commons it is ‘unacceptable’ that strike action is causing so much disruption.

Mini-budget ‘missed opportunity’ to help culture and night-time sectors

Mini-budget ‘missed opportunity’ to help culture and night-time sectors

Industry groups have responded to the Chancellor’s announcement in the House of Commons.

Revellers in Durham breathalysed to encourage safer drinking

Revellers in Durham breathalysed to encourage safer drinking

Door staff at venues in Durham city centre have been equipped with the devices, helping them to make better decisions about who they can safely admit.

Sturgeon: Super wealthy ‘laughing all the way to the bank’ after mini-budget

Sturgeon: Super wealthy ‘laughing all the way to the bank’ after mini-budget

Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng announced a so-called mini-budget on Friday.

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.

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