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Government should allow OBR’s economic forecast at mini-budget, MPs told

Government should allow OBR’s economic forecast at mini-budget, MPs told

The Office for Budget Responsibility will not be allowed to make the independent economic forecasts that it usually publishes alongside a budget.

Stormont minister welcomes largest increase in Living Wage

Stormont minister welcomes largest increase in Living Wage

Finance Minister Conor Murphy welcomed the rise to £10.90 amid the rising cost of living.

£500 million social care discharge fund ‘not enough on its own’

£500 million social care discharge fund ‘not enough on its own’

Charities, social care providers and councils welcomed the cash injection but said it will not ‘touch the sides’ of what the struggling sector needs.

Pinterest executive admits site was ‘not safe’ when Molly Russell used it

Pinterest executive admits site was ‘not safe’ when Molly Russell used it

The social media giant’s head of community operations apologised at the inquest into the teenager’s death on Thursday.

Hospital rated ‘inadequate’ two years after vulnerable patient’s death

Hospital rated ‘inadequate’ two years after vulnerable patient’s death

The Priory Hospital Woodbourne has had its overall rating downgraded from “good” to “inadequate” after Matthew Caseby died in September 2020

Sunday roast in decline as soaring cost of living bites

Sunday roast in decline as soaring cost of living bites

Almost a fifth of cooks claim they no longer switch the oven on at all, according to a poll by BBC Good Food.

Avanti West Coast to boost services after slashing timetables in August

Avanti West Coast to boost services after slashing timetables in August

The company will run extra trains on its key London-Manchester and London-Birmingham routes from Tuesday.

Thief steals car with two-year-old girl in back seat

Thief steals car with two-year-old girl in back seat

The vehicle was discovered about three miles away and the girl was unharmed, although the family’s cat, which was in the car, has not been found.

Study sheds light on why whales do not get brain damage when they swim

Study sheds light on why whales do not get brain damage when they swim

Scientists suggest special blood vessels in the animals’ brains may protect them from pulses in their blood that would damage the brain.

Why has the Bank of England raised interest rates, and what does it mean?

Why has the Bank of England raised interest rates, and what does it mean?

Interest rates have been increased to their highest level since December 2008.

Monty Python’s Eric Idle reveals he ‘survived’ pancreatic cancer

Monty Python’s Eric Idle reveals he ‘survived’ pancreatic cancer

Doctors were able to diagnose the 79-year-old extremely early.

40,000 rail workers to walk out in fresh strike action

40,000 rail workers to walk out in fresh strike action

The Rail, Maritime and Transport union announced members at Network Rail and 15 train operators will walk out on October 8.

National insurance hike to be cancelled from November 6, says Kwarteng

National insurance hike to be cancelled from November 6, says Kwarteng

The Chancellor said reversing the tax rise imposed by Boris Johnson’s government will boost growth.

More rate hikes ‘on the cards as tax cuts set to add to inflation pressures’

More rate hikes ‘on the cards as tax cuts set to add to inflation pressures’

Some economists have warned the mini-budget measures set to be announced will result in higher rates for longer.

One in six over-80s in England have had Covid autumn booster jab

One in six over-80s in England have had Covid autumn booster jab

Around one in 20 of all over-50s have now had the vaccine.

Almost two dozen kittens born in project to save ‘Highland Tiger’

Almost two dozen kittens born in project to save ‘Highland Tiger’

It is hoped the animals can be released into the wild next year.

William got ‘choked up’ over Paddington Bear tributes to the Queen

William got ‘choked up’ over Paddington Bear tributes to the Queen

William and Kate praised volunteers and operational staff from the Queen’s committal service during a visit to Windsor.

Renee MacRae murder trial: Driver saw man with stare caused by ‘fear or panic’

Renee MacRae murder trial: Driver saw man with stare caused by ‘fear or panic’

William MacDowell is accused of murdering his son, Andrew MacRae, three, and the boy’s mother, Renee MacRae, in November 1976.

Consumer confidence falls to fourth record low in five months

Consumer confidence falls to fourth record low in five months

GfK’s long-running Consumer Confidence Index fell five points in September to minus 49, the worst score since records began in 1974.

Traffic nearly halved for Queen’s funeral, data shows

Traffic nearly halved for Queen’s funeral, data shows

The number of journeys taken by UK drivers fell to its lowest point since early February 2021, before lockdown was lifted.

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