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Britain is on track for a £26bn mortgage hike, think tank predicts

Britain is on track for a £26bn mortgage hike, think tank predicts

The think tank said over five million households are set to see their annual mortgage payments rise by an average of £5,100 between now and 2024.

Molly Russell death: Coroner suggests separate platforms for adults and children

Molly Russell death: Coroner suggests separate platforms for adults and children

The 14-year-old died in November 2017 after viewing suicide and self-harm content online.

Dock workers to strike for another two weeks as row over pay and jobs rumbles on

Dock workers to strike for another two weeks as row over pay and jobs rumbles on

Unite said almost 600 Liverpool port workers will walkout again from October 24 to November 7.

Kwarteng flies back for mini-budget crisis talks with Truss

Kwarteng flies back for mini-budget crisis talks with Truss

The Chancellor cut short his visit to the IMF in Washington amid speculation over a U-turn on his £43 billion tax giveaway.

One in seven drivers plans switch to electric vehicle, survey finds

One in seven drivers plans switch to electric vehicle, survey finds

But the RAC said the cost of living is delaying many people from making the change.

Government bonds and pound rebound amid bond-buying deadline

Government bonds and pound rebound amid bond-buying deadline

Trading sentiment continued to improve amid speculation that Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng could be forced to U-turn on tax cut plans.

‘I won’t turf out Ukrainians despite my soaring winter energy bill’

‘I won’t turf out Ukrainians despite my soaring winter energy bill’

Steve Dury said doubling the monthly £350 ‘thank you’ payment would ‘help the situation massively’.

Royal Mail to axe around 6,000 jobs amid fresh strikes

Royal Mail to axe around 6,000 jobs amid fresh strikes

It said it is a response to the ‘impact of industrial action, delays in delivering agreed productivity improvements and lower parcel volumes’.

Chancellor returns early from US as expectation of major U-turn grows

Chancellor returns early from US as expectation of major U-turn grows

Kwasi Kwarteng is due to land in London ahead of schedule for urgent talks with Liz Truss.

Oldest Creeslough blast victim Hugh Kelly to have funeral a week after explosion

Oldest Creeslough blast victim Hugh Kelly to have funeral a week after explosion

Hugh Kelly, 59, is the eighth explosion victim the small Irish community will honour at a funeral service.

What the papers say – October 14

What the papers say – October 14

The PM has ’17 days to save to save her job’, according to ‘mutinous Conservative MPs’.

Talking therapies could improve mental health of people with dementia – study

Talking therapies could improve mental health of people with dementia – study

Scientists say their findings support the use of these practices to treat anxiety and depression in people with the condition.

One dead in collision involving cyclist and multiple vehicles

One dead in collision involving cyclist and multiple vehicles

Two men have been detained by police.

Expectation of major Truss U-turn grows as pressure on PM builds

Expectation of major Truss U-turn grows as pressure on PM builds

Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng is set to return from Washington to London this weekend, with the fate of his mini-budget in doubt.

Gary Lineker criticises Home Office treatment of refugee he hosted

Gary Lineker criticises Home Office treatment of refugee he hosted

It comes after Lineker was found to have breached the BBC’s impartiality rules over a tweet he posted in February.

Douglas Ross says he thinks Liz Truss will win next general election

Douglas Ross says he thinks Liz Truss will win next general election

Douglas Ross gave the Prime Minister his backing as he appeared on Thursday night’s Question Time.

The King sends message to Emmerdale cast during National Television Awards

The King sends message to Emmerdale cast during National Television Awards

Host Joel Dommett surprised the soap cast with the pre-recorded speech during the annual ceremony on Thursday.

‘Our darkest fears have come true’ – Leah Croucher’s parents visit police cordon

‘Our darkest fears have come true’ – Leah Croucher’s parents visit police cordon

The couple visited the house where police have found human remains, and left a note at the memorial nearby.

Chester Zoo celebrates ‘first breeding’ of rare chameleon in the UK

Chester Zoo celebrates ‘first breeding’ of rare chameleon in the UK

Staff have welcomed 10 Parson’s chameleons, with 17 eggs still in incubation.

Police watchdog will consider any new complaint referred over Gaia rape case

Police watchdog will consider any new complaint referred over Gaia rape case

Gaia Pope-Sutherland, 19, died after running away from home while suffering a mental crisis following her disclosure she had been raped aged 16.

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