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Santander sees surge in calls to mortgage helplines after mini-budget

Santander sees surge in calls to mortgage helplines after mini-budget

The lender saw an influx of homeowners concerned about monthly payments and what will happen once their fixed-rate mortgage deal ends.

HSBC ‘green’ ads banned for omitting information about bank’s own emissions

HSBC ‘green’ ads banned for omitting information about bank’s own emissions

The posters, seen on bus stops in Bristol and London in October 2021, read ‘Climate change doesn’t do borders’.

Prison officer denies having ‘inappropriate relationship’ with inmate

Prison officer denies having ‘inappropriate relationship’ with inmate

Ruth Shmylo, 25, denies becoming involved with the male prisoner while at HMP Parc in Bridgend.

No 10 backs defence spending pledge after minister threatens to quit if broken

No 10 backs defence spending pledge after minister threatens to quit if broken

James Heappey warned he would resign if Liz Truss breaks her promise, while Defence Secretary Ben Wallace would be expected to follow.

James Bond actor Daniel Craig receives same honour as 007 at Windsor Castle

James Bond actor Daniel Craig receives same honour as 007 at Windsor Castle

The actor was made a Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George, the same honour held by Ian Fleming’s famous character.

UK/EU trade down on levels expected without Brexit, research finds

UK/EU trade down on levels expected without Brexit, research finds

The analysis was conducted by Ireland’s Economic and Social Research Institute.

Victim told neighbour she was being ‘healed’ by murder-accused, court hears

Victim told neighbour she was being ‘healed’ by murder-accused, court hears

The prosecution claim Jemma Mitchell killed her vulnerable friend, Mee Kuen Chong, to get money to pay for house repairs.

Liz Truss no longer standing by pension triple lock commitment

Liz Truss no longer standing by pension triple lock commitment

Downing Street indicated ministers could ditch their commitment to the policy.

Starmer accuses Tory MPs of prioritising their party over the country

Starmer accuses Tory MPs of prioritising their party over the country

The Labour leader suggested many people feel ‘the real risk now is carrying on with this lot’ after the Government ‘demolished’ its mini-budget.

Environmental performance ‘unacceptable’, water company bosses admit

Environmental performance ‘unacceptable’, water company bosses admit

The industry has seen its reputation battered by rising public concern over sewage spills into rivers and seas.

Meta ordered to sell Giphy as UK competition watchdog confirms decision

Meta ordered to sell Giphy as UK competition watchdog confirms decision

The Competition and Markets Authority has reiterated a decision it first made last year.

Sleeping less than five hours linked to multiple diseases in later life – study

Sleeping less than five hours linked to multiple diseases in later life – study

Scientists recommend getting between seven and eight hours of sleep every night.

Publish modelling showing impact of post-independence border checks, say Tories

Publish modelling showing impact of post-independence border checks, say Tories

Nicola Sturgeon released a paper on the post-independence economy of Scotland on Monday.

Gerry Hutch ‘told ex-councillor he was part of group that shot David Byrne’

Gerry Hutch ‘told ex-councillor he was part of group that shot David Byrne’

Mr Byrne was killed in 2016 in one of the early attacks of the Hutch-Kinahan gangland feud.

Quorn factory workers to begin all-out strike in pay row

Quorn factory workers to begin all-out strike in pay row

More than 60 staff at the meat-free paste production plant in Billingham are to walk out from Thursday, the Unite union said.

Supermarket giant to launch Asda Express convenience shops

Supermarket giant to launch Asda Express convenience shops

The supermarket giant said it will open the first two stores under the brand in Sutton Coldfield and Tottenham Hale in London.

Food tsar calls for increase in free school meals in cost-of-living crisis

Food tsar calls for increase in free school meals in cost-of-living crisis

Henry Dimbleby told MPs that expanding provision was ‘one of the best measures we can do’ to address the impacts of the rising cost of living.

Double murder accused called himself ‘psychopath with a conscience’, court hears

Double murder accused called himself ‘psychopath with a conscience’, court hears

Mark Brown, 41, is accused of murdering two women at a site he rented in Sussex in 2021.

Bank of England denies reported decision to further postpone gilt sale plans

Bank of England denies reported decision to further postpone gilt sale plans

The Bank said reports that it has decided not to go ahead with the October 31 plans to start gilt sales were ‘inaccurate’.

UK demands explanation after assault on Hong Kong protester at Chinese consulate

UK demands explanation after assault on Hong Kong protester at Chinese consulate

Scuffles broke out outside the building on Sunday afternoon after 30 to 40 pro-democracy protesters gathered and put up posters.

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