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UK braced for strong winds, heavy rain, flooding and snow

UK braced for strong winds, heavy rain, flooding and snow

UK braced for strong winds, heavy rain, flooding and snow

17 November 2022

The Met Office has issued yellow rain warnings for the east of Scotland and the north-east of England until 6pm on Friday.


Chancellor called ‘out of touch’ over plans for roof extension at £1.7m house

Chancellor called ‘out of touch’ over plans for roof extension at £1.7m house

Chancellor called ‘out of touch’ over plans for roof extension at £1.7m house

17 November 2022

Jeremy Hunt snapped up the Pimlico property for about £1.7million in 2010 and now wants a roof extension and other works done, prompting criticism.


In pictures: ‘Atrocious’ weather as band of rain travels across the UK

In pictures: ‘Atrocious’ weather as band of rain travels across the UK

In pictures: ‘Atrocious’ weather as band of rain travels across the UK

17 November 2022

A Met Office yellow rain warning is in place for the whole of Thursday.


UK ‘swings’ from scrapping 45p tax to lowering of top rate threshold

UK ‘swings’ from scrapping 45p tax to lowering of top rate threshold

UK ‘swings’ from scrapping 45p tax to lowering of top rate threshold

17 November 2022

Jeremy Hunt had disappointing news for those on the highest incomes, as he announced a cut to the threshold for paying the top rate of tax.


Forensic examination ends at scene of Co Donegal service station blast

Forensic examination ends at scene of Co Donegal service station blast

Forensic examination ends at scene of Co Donegal service station blast

17 November 2022

A Garda spokesperson said the investigation into the cause of the blast which claimed 10 lives is ongoing.


Sterling drops but gas generators lift the FTSE 100

Sterling drops but gas generators lift the FTSE 100

Sterling drops but gas generators lift the FTSE 100

17 November 2022

SSE and British Gas owner Centrica saw their shares push towards the top of the FTSE 100 on Thursday.


Doctor denies being out of his depth in care of baby ‘murdered by nurse’

Doctor denies being out of his depth in care of baby ‘murdered by nurse’

Doctor denies being out of his depth in care of baby ‘murdered by nurse’

17 November 2022

Nurse Lucy Letby denies the murders of seven babies and the attempted murders of 10 others between June 2015 and June 2016.


Former government adviser appointed to look at planned post-16 education reforms

Former government adviser appointed to look at planned post-16 education reforms

Former government adviser appointed to look at planned post-16 education reforms

17 November 2022

The Skills for Jobs White Paper was first announced in January 2021 by then-education secretary Gavin Williamson.


Scottish workers hit with ‘sleekit tax’ despite wage rise, union warns

Scottish workers hit with ‘sleekit tax’ despite wage rise, union warns

Scottish workers hit with ‘sleekit tax’ despite wage rise, union warns

17 November 2022

Child poverty campaigners have also said the autumn budget will not do enough to stop families falling through the cracks.


Almost £14bn business rates relief welcomed as online sales tax scrapped

Almost £14bn business rates relief welcomed as online sales tax scrapped

Almost £14bn business rates relief welcomed as online sales tax scrapped

17 November 2022

The Treasury has said it will not launch on online sales tax but will increase business rates for large distribution warehouses.


Coronation Street gin goes on sale in honour of Hilda Ogden’s ‘wonky duck’

Coronation Street gin goes on sale in honour of Hilda Ogden’s ‘wonky duck’

Coronation Street gin goes on sale in honour of Hilda Ogden’s ‘wonky duck’

17 November 2022

Manchester-based distillers No.186 have produced the ‘Wonky Duck’ gin for Coronation Street-makers ITV Studios.


Autumn statement 2022: Grim historic milestones facing the UK economy

Autumn statement 2022: Grim historic milestones facing the UK economy

Autumn statement 2022: Grim historic milestones facing the UK economy

17 November 2022

Living standards are set to slump back to levels last seen in 2013/14.


‘Exquisitely rendered’ biography of poet wins Baillie Gifford Prize

‘Exquisitely rendered’ biography of poet wins Baillie Gifford Prize

‘Exquisitely rendered’ biography of poet wins Baillie Gifford Prize

17 November 2022

Katherine Rundell’s book Super-Infinite: The Transformations Of John Donne took the author 10 years and three drafts to write.


British-Egyptian activist has ‘deteriorated severely’ in Cairo prison

British-Egyptian activist has ‘deteriorated severely’ in Cairo prison

British-Egyptian activist has ‘deteriorated severely’ in Cairo prison

17 November 2022

Mona Seif, the sister of Alaa Abd El-Fattah, has given an update on his condition following his hunger strike.


WhatsApp users can now search for and message businesses directly

WhatsApp users can now search for and message businesses directly

WhatsApp users can now search for and message businesses directly

17 November 2022

It is part of an update to the messaging app.


Camilla welcomes Essay Competition winners with first speech as Queen Consort

Camilla welcomes Essay Competition winners with first speech as Queen Consort

Camilla welcomes Essay Competition winners with first speech as Queen Consort

17 November 2022

The Queen Consort paid tribute to the Queen, who had been a patron of the Royal Commonwealth Society since 1952.


Genetics combined with higher education ‘increases risk of short-sightedness’

Genetics combined with higher education ‘increases risk of short-sightedness’

Genetics combined with higher education ‘increases risk of short-sightedness’

17 November 2022

People who left school aged 15 were less likely to be short-sighted than those who finished their education at the age of 18.


Swinney: Increasing public sector pay will mean spending cuts

Swinney: Increasing public sector pay will mean spending cuts

Swinney: Increasing public sector pay will mean spending cuts

17 November 2022

It comes as nurses and teachers have voted to strike in a bit for a better wage deal.


Leonid meteor shower to light up skies over Britain

Leonid meteor shower to light up skies over Britain

Leonid meteor shower to light up skies over Britain

17 November 2022

This year the best time to see the spectacle above Britain will be between midnight and before dawn on Friday.


102-year-old care home resident visited by animals on birthday after making wish

102-year-old care home resident visited by animals on birthday after making wish

102-year-old care home resident visited by animals on birthday after making wish

17 November 2022

Staff at Princess Christian Care Centre in Woking surprised 102-year-old Joyce Tofts with the animals.


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