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Citizens Advice warning as many turn to buy-now-pay-later to fund Christmas

Citizens Advice warning as many turn to buy-now-pay-later to fund Christmas

Citizens Advice warning as many turn to buy-now-pay-later to fund Christmas

29 November 2023

The charity said it was braced to provide debt support as increasing numbers resort to using the unregulated credit.


Judge dismisses bankruptcy petition lodged by tax officials against John Barnes

Judge dismisses bankruptcy petition lodged by tax officials against John Barnes

Judge dismisses bankruptcy petition lodged by tax officials against John Barnes

29 November 2023

But Judge Mark Mullen heard the former Liverpool footballer is facing another claim from the liquidators of a company he used to run.


Snow and ice warning amid plunging temperatures as minus 7.2C recorded

Snow and ice warning amid plunging temperatures as minus 7.2C recorded

Snow and ice warning amid plunging temperatures as minus 7.2C recorded

29 November 2023

Snow has been recorded in eastern Scotland, Northumberland and Yorkshire.


Plea to boost drivers’ skills after surge in deaths of older road users

Plea to boost drivers’ skills after surge in deaths of older road users

Plea to boost drivers’ skills after surge in deaths of older road users

29 November 2023

Some 245 men aged 70 and over were killed in crashes during the year to the end of June, provisional figures for Britain show.


SNP rebel urges party not to stand in expelled MP’s seat

SNP rebel urges party not to stand in expelled MP’s seat

SNP rebel urges party not to stand in expelled MP’s seat

29 November 2023

Fergus Ewing said the SNP standing in the Na h-Eileanan an Iar (Western Isles) seat would split the pro-independence vote.


Most Scots think Matheson should quit over roaming charges row, poll suggests

Most Scots think Matheson should quit over roaming charges row, poll suggests

Most Scots think Matheson should quit over roaming charges row, poll suggests

29 November 2023

The bill was racked up by the Scottish Health Secretary’s children using his parliamentary iPad as a hotspot to watch football on holiday.


Sunak defends decision to scrap meeting with ‘grandstanding’ Greek PM

Sunak defends decision to scrap meeting with ‘grandstanding’ Greek PM

Sunak defends decision to scrap meeting with ‘grandstanding’ Greek PM

29 November 2023

A diplomatic row between the UK and Greece was triggered by Rishi Sunak’s snub to Kyriakos Mitsotakis.


Telegraph sale presents potential national security threat, Tory MPs say

Telegraph sale presents potential national security threat, Tory MPs say

Telegraph sale presents potential national security threat, Tory MPs say

29 November 2023

Deputy Prime Minister Oliver Dowden has been urged to use security powers to review the potential sale to an Abu-Dhabi-backed investment fund.


People with Covid discharged to care homes over fears for NHS, inquiry told

People with Covid discharged to care homes over fears for NHS, inquiry told

People with Covid discharged to care homes over fears for NHS, inquiry told

29 November 2023

Professor Dame Jenny Harries, England’s deputy chief medical officer, has been giving evidence to the Covid-19 public inquiry.


Officials ‘putting finishing touches’ to Rwanda treaty, says Home Office chief

Officials ‘putting finishing touches’ to Rwanda treaty, says Home Office chief

Officials ‘putting finishing touches’ to Rwanda treaty, says Home Office chief

29 November 2023

Permanent secretary Sir Matthew Rycroft told MPs there was a Home Office team in Kigali ‘as we speak’.


US hedge fund loses £360m legal challenge against London Metal Exchange

US hedge fund loses £360m legal challenge against London Metal Exchange

US hedge fund loses £360m legal challenge against London Metal Exchange

29 November 2023

The LME cancelled about £9.5 billion in trades in March 2022 after major price fluctuations.


Singer Peter Andre joins GB News as guest presenter

Singer Peter Andre joins GB News as guest presenter

Singer Peter Andre joins GB News as guest presenter

29 November 2023

The Mysterious Girl star will present Saturday Morning Live throughout December.


Eye of the tiger is healing just right, says vet

Eye of the tiger is healing just right, says vet

Eye of the tiger is healing just right, says vet

29 November 2023

Ratna, who lives at Shepreth Wildlife Park near Royston, showed deterioration in her left eye in 2021 following cataract removal surgery.


Post-Covid recovery in housebuilding stalls, figures suggest

Post-Covid recovery in housebuilding stalls, figures suggest

Post-Covid recovery in housebuilding stalls, figures suggest

29 November 2023

The number of new homes in England peaked in 2019/20.


Couple celebrate £1.2m Lottery win reliving romantic weekend in Weymouth

Couple celebrate £1.2m Lottery win reliving romantic weekend in Weymouth

Couple celebrate £1.2m Lottery win reliving romantic weekend in Weymouth

29 November 2023

Graham and Caroline Parris, both 65, from Berkshire, matched five numbers and the Bonus Ball in the Lotto Must Be Won draw on November 1.


Four students drowned in North Wales road crash, inquest told

Four students drowned in North Wales road crash, inquest told

Four students drowned in North Wales road crash, inquest told

29 November 2023

Jevon Hirst, Harvey Owen, Wilf Fitchett and Hugo Morris died after their car left the road near Llanfrothen earlier this month.


UK mortgage approvals increase after interest rates held at 5.25%

UK mortgage approvals increase after interest rates held at 5.25%

UK mortgage approvals increase after interest rates held at 5.25%

29 November 2023

Bank of England figures showed that 47,400 mortgages were approved for house purchases in October.


South Downs National Park planting 23,000 trees to restore disease-hit habitats

South Downs National Park planting 23,000 trees to restore disease-hit habitats

South Downs National Park planting 23,000 trees to restore disease-hit habitats

29 November 2023

The trees will replace those lost to pests and diseases, including ash dieback and Dutch elm disease, as well as creating new habitats for wildlife.


Eyewitness recalls ‘terrifying’ scene as helicopter hit Clutha pub 10 years ago

Eyewitness recalls ‘terrifying’ scene as helicopter hit Clutha pub 10 years ago

Eyewitness recalls ‘terrifying’ scene as helicopter hit Clutha pub 10 years ago

29 November 2023

Gordon Smart was on the roof of a nearby car park and saw the crash happen.


King to deliver opening address at Cop28 climate conference

King to deliver opening address at Cop28 climate conference

King to deliver opening address at Cop28 climate conference

29 November 2023

Charles will address world leaders and delegates at the conference in Dubai on Friday.


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