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Budget rumours key reason for weak growth, says former Bank chief economist

Budget rumours key reason for weak growth, says former Bank chief economist

Budget rumours key reason for weak growth, says former Bank chief economist

17 November 2025

Andy Haldane has called for the process to be overhauled to prevent Budget leaks that can damage the economy.


Minister urges Labour MPs to ‘look closely’ at asylum plan amid backbench outcry

Minister urges Labour MPs to ‘look closely’ at asylum plan amid backbench outcry

Minister urges Labour MPs to ‘look closely’ at asylum plan amid backbench outcry

17 November 2025

Shabana Mahmood is expected to announce sweeping changes in the Commons on Monday, including an overhaul of human rights laws.


Son of Birds Of A Feather star to take part in Alzheimer’s charity trek

Son of Birds Of A Feather star to take part in Alzheimer’s charity trek

Son of Birds Of A Feather star to take part in Alzheimer’s charity trek

17 November 2025

Charlie Quirke is walking 140km to raise money and awareness for Alzheimer’s Research UK after his mother Pauline Quirke was diagnosed with dementia.


NHS could reach ‘breaking point’ amid rise in emergency lung issues – charity

NHS could reach ‘breaking point’ amid rise in emergency lung issues – charity

NHS could reach ‘breaking point’ amid rise in emergency lung issues – charity

17 November 2025

There were 1.1 million hospital admissions for people with a breathing emergency last winter.


Health clinics on the high street can revive flagging town centres – NHS leaders

Health clinics on the high street can revive flagging town centres – NHS leaders

Health clinics on the high street can revive flagging town centres – NHS leaders

17 November 2025

Health minister Stephen Kinnock said locating health centres in towns offered ‘real regeneration and a clear win for the community’.


Freddie Mercury celebrated on Royal Mint collectable coins

Freddie Mercury celebrated on Royal Mint collectable coins

Freddie Mercury celebrated on Royal Mint collectable coins

17 November 2025

The Queen singer’s sister Kashmira Bulsara visited the Royal Mint to strike the first coin, saying it was an ’emotional and proud moment’.


Sats ‘devastating’ for Send pupils, Motherland star and parent campaigners say

Sats ‘devastating’ for Send pupils, Motherland star and parent campaigners say

Sats ‘devastating’ for Send pupils, Motherland star and parent campaigners say

17 November 2025

Anna Maxwell Martin and 22 parent organisations and campaigners were delivering an open letter to the Education Secretary.


One-sided relationships prompt Cambridge Dictionary’s word of the year

One-sided relationships prompt Cambridge Dictionary’s word of the year

One-sided relationships prompt Cambridge Dictionary’s word of the year

17 November 2025

Many fans felt a strong connection when pop star Taylor Swift and American footballer Travis Kelce announced their engagement.


Cold weather warning in force with snow and ice ahead

Cold weather warning in force with snow and ice ahead

Cold weather warning in force with snow and ice ahead

17 November 2025

The UK recorded its coldest night since March on Saturday.


Home Secretary plans visa bans for three countries amid asylum system overhaul

Home Secretary plans visa bans for three countries amid asylum system overhaul

Home Secretary plans visa bans for three countries amid asylum system overhaul

17 November 2025

Shabana Mahmood is set to rewrite how Britain grants refuge to those fleeing conflict and upheaval with a statement in the House of Commons on Monday.


Safari park successfully operates on 500kg giraffe in high-risk procedure

Safari park successfully operates on 500kg giraffe in high-risk procedure

Safari park successfully operates on 500kg giraffe in high-risk procedure

16 November 2025

Sahara the Nubian giraffe had developed a rare kneecap condition called ‘locking stifle’, causing her leg to lock and severely limiting her mobility.


British aircraft carrier to be placed under direct Nato command, Healey says

British aircraft carrier to be placed under direct Nato command, Healey says

British aircraft carrier to be placed under direct Nato command, Healey says

16 November 2025

The Royal Navy aircraft carrier and its advanced fighter jets are committed to Nato exercise in the Mediterranean, Defence Secretary John Healey said.


Human rights law overhaul planned as part of Mahmood’s sweeping asylum reforms

Human rights law overhaul planned as part of Mahmood’s sweeping asylum reforms

Human rights law overhaul planned as part of Mahmood’s sweeping asylum reforms

16 November 2025

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood plans to rewrite how Britain grants refuge to those fleeing conflict and upheaval with a statement in the Commons.


Irish Labour leader Ivana Bacik says Irish unity stance is not about Sinn Fein

Irish Labour leader Ivana Bacik says Irish unity stance is not about Sinn Fein

Irish Labour leader Ivana Bacik says Irish unity stance is not about Sinn Fein

16 November 2025

‘It’s something I believe fundamentally in,’ the leader of the Irish Labour party said.


Tributes paid to five young people who died in Co Louth crash

Tributes paid to five young people who died in Co Louth crash

Tributes paid to five young people who died in Co Louth crash

16 November 2025

The young people are aged between 21 and 23.


Princess Beatrice tells podcast premature birth can be ‘incredibly lonely’

Princess Beatrice tells podcast premature birth can be ‘incredibly lonely’

Princess Beatrice tells podcast premature birth can be ‘incredibly lonely’

16 November 2025

The princess’s own daughter, Athena Elizabeth Rose, was born several weeks premature on January 22.


Search ends for UK Navy crew member off north-west coast of Ireland

Search ends for UK Navy crew member off north-west coast of Ireland

Search ends for UK Navy crew member off north-west coast of Ireland

16 November 2025

The Ministry of Defence said the missing RFA Tidesurge crew member has not been found and their family has been informed.


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