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Rate hike ‘on the cards before Christmas’ as inflation soars

Rate hike ‘on the cards before Christmas’ as inflation soars

Most economists expect interest rates will rise to 0.25% in December from 0.1% as pressure mounts on the Bank of England to rein in inflation.

Apple to launch self-service repair scheme

Apple to launch self-service repair scheme

From next year, customers will be able to order Apple parts and tools to carry out their own iPhone repairs if they so wish.

How is inflation hitting households and what can we expect in the months ahead?

How is inflation hitting households and what can we expect in the months ahead?

Households are seeing significant rises in the cost of living starting to place serious strain on their budgets. What can they do to cope?

Liverpool attacker had been buying bomb parts ‘at least since April’

Liverpool attacker had been buying bomb parts ‘at least since April’

Police also revealed a family member has confirmed Emad Al Swealmeen was born in Iraq.

‘Excessive’ travel rules have suppressed demand, air industry boss tells MPs

‘Excessive’ travel rules have suppressed demand, air industry boss tells MPs

Willie Walsh said testing requirements ‘continue to discourage people, principally because of the cost’.

Channel 4 confirms casting team to find Scottish family for Gogglebox

Channel 4 confirms casting team to find Scottish family for Gogglebox

After the Scottish Affairs Committee’s session on Public Broadcasting in Scotland with Channel 4 the hunt is on for a Scottish Gogglebox family.

Researchers map milestone stage of human embryo development for the first time

Researchers map milestone stage of human embryo development for the first time

Experts have for the first time been able to look at a key stage of embryo development beyond the first seven days after conception.

Paramedic cares for just one patient in 14.5-hour shift due to hospital queues

Paramedic cares for just one patient in 14.5-hour shift due to hospital queues

It comes after NHS leaders said emergency care pressures have surpassed those placed on services by Covid patients.

Northern Ireland Protocol’s Article 16 remains ‘very real option’ – Lord Frost

Northern Ireland Protocol’s Article 16 remains ‘very real option’ – Lord Frost

The UK’s chief Brexit negotiator said he was hopeful of a deal but that Article 16 is a ‘legitimate option’.

Average UK house price hits record high of £270,000

Average UK house price hits record high of £270,000

The typical property value in September was £28,000 higher than a year earlier, the Office for National Statistics said.

Amazon to stop accepting UK Visa credit cards from January

Amazon to stop accepting UK Visa credit cards from January

The online retail giant said it has made the decision due to ‘the high fees Visa charges for processing credit card transactions’.

Collapsed airline Flybe to return to the skies in early 2022

Collapsed airline Flybe to return to the skies in early 2022

The regional carrier also revealed it will be based in Birmingham.

Minister asked about Stanley Johnson says she ‘would have probably slapped’ him

Minister asked about Stanley Johnson says she ‘would have probably slapped’ him

Anne-Marie Trevelyan praises Tory MP for speaking out although Johnson says he has ‘no recollection’ of the two allegations made against him.

Johnson warned of Tory MPs’ ‘dissatisfaction’ as vote looms on second jobs curb

Johnson warned of Tory MPs’ ‘dissatisfaction’ as vote looms on second jobs curb

Boris Johnson has backed a ban on some paid consultancy work and tougher measures to prevent MPs prioritising outside interests.

Lidl reveals wage boost to £10.10 per hour for new shop floor workers

Lidl reveals wage boost to £10.10 per hour for new shop floor workers

The supermarket said those working outside London will see entry-level salaries rise from £9.50 to £10.10 an hour and inside from £10.85 to £11.30.

Library book returned more than seven decades late

Library book returned more than seven decades late

Stately Timber was due back to a Dunfermline library in November 1948.

Surging energy and fuel costs push inflation to near-decade high

Surging energy and fuel costs push inflation to near-decade high

The Office for National Statistics said Consumer Prices Index inflation rose to 4.2% last month from 3.1% in September.

Teach schoolchildren about Hillsborough and the fight for justice, urge MPs

Teach schoolchildren about Hillsborough and the fight for justice, urge MPs

Labour’s Ian Byrne, who survived the 1989 tragedy, has tabled a proposal in the House of Commons.

Boris Johnson heralds Dartmoor Line trains ‘essential’ to levelling up

Boris Johnson heralds Dartmoor Line trains ‘essential’ to levelling up

The Prime Minister said the Government is giving people ‘the chance to choose rail over the road’.

Fashion designer Erdem and author Cressida Cowell to receive MBEs at Windsor

Fashion designer Erdem and author Cressida Cowell to receive MBEs at Windsor

The investiture ceremony will be hosted by the Princess Royal at Windsor Castle on Wednesday.

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