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Post-Budget Borrowing Hits 2nd Highest October Figure Since 1993
Public debt, excluding state ownership in banks, was estimated at 97.5 percent of GDP at the end of October.
UK Scraps Warships, Helicopters, and Drones in Defence Cuts Despite Threats Abroad
Defence Secretary John Healey told Parliament that spending cuts will save the government £150 million over the next two years.
Defence Secretary Refuses to Confirm Missile Reports
At the same time, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer told the House of Commons that the UK ’must double down in our support' for Ukraine, for as long as it takes.
Review Launched Into Role of Physician Associates
The government announced the probe following safety concerns raised by the BMA, the royal colleges and patient groups.
European Operation Targets Syrian Trafficking Gang
Munich police, who led the operation, said two of those being trafficked died while being smuggled across the border from Belarus to Latvia.
Winter Fuel Cuts Could Force 100,000 Pensioners Into Poverty by 2027
Liz Kendall said the figures ‘are a result of the policy change only’ and do not take into account efforts to increase uptake of Pension Credit.
Former Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott Dies Aged 86
The former trade union activist died ‘peacefully’ and surrounded by relatives at his care home, his family said.
UK’s Starmer Faces Pressure to Get Tougher on China at G20
The government has faced criticism from lawmakers and human rights campaigners over how it handles China.
Senior Doctor Says Lucy Letby ‘Likely’ Harmed Babies Before 2015
Neonatal clinical lead Dr. Stephen Brearey was giving evidence to the Thirlwall Inquiry about events surrounding the deaths of premature babies on his ward.
Children as Young as 11 Carrying Knives for ‘Protection’ Because They Feel Unsafe: Report
Authors said the findings were ’shocking' and called for better cooperation between local services that work with children.
Police Must Investigate Non-Crime Hate Incidents to Detect ‘Precursors to Violence’: Senior Officer
Gavin Stephens said that the rioting over the summer showed that online hate, if left unchecked, ‘can have real damage on communities.’
UK Has Worst Life Expectancy in Western Europe: OECD
Spain leads the way among European countries with an average life expectancy of 84.2 years, followed by Italy at 83.8.
Government to Research Impact of Social Media on Children’s Mental Health
The technology secretary has said that a social media ban for under-16s is ‘on the table’ if tech firms do not do enough to protect children.
‘Mystifying’ Why Falklands War Ship Bombing Files Unreleased: MP
Conservative Sir Bernard Jenkin asked defence minister Al Carns why documents about the 1982 attack on the Sir Galahad are still being withheld after 42 years.
Higher Energy Bills Push UK Inflation to 6-Month High in October
The higher than expected rise in inflation could move the Bank of England to withhold interest rate cuts in December.
Inquest Opened Into Death of Woman Whose Husband Fled After Allegedly Strangling Her
Pankaj Lamba is being hunted by police who suspect him of murdering his wife, 24-year-old Harshita Brella, and abandoning her body in the boot of a car.
13,000 March on Westminster to Protest Farmer Inheritance Tax
One procession to Parliament Square was led by children on toy tractors, symbolic of how the plans could impact future generations of farming.
Specially Designed Smartphone for Children Launches in UK
Campaigners say the Pinwheel operating system with built-in apps and parental controls is ‘a start’ but call for more to be done to tackle screen addiction.
Charity Calls for ‘Decisive Government Action’ to Tackle Excessive Sugar Consumption by Children
Campaigners have urged food companies to prioritise children’s health and cut sugar in everyday snacks.
