UK 10-year bonds see record monthly fall after fiscal upset
Many British government bonds ended September with their biggest calendar-month fall on record, as a modest rally on Friday failed to offset the hit from rising global interest rates and a sharp loss of confidence in the government's budget policy.
New growth figures suggest UK not in recession
The economy grew in the second quarter of this year, but it remains smaller than pre-Covid levels.
Nurses to vote on strike action in Royal College of Nursing's first ever UK-wide ballot
The union is also inviting members of the public to co-sign a letter to Prime Minister Liz Truss, calling for the government to "see sense" and "protect nursing".
Police taking photos and fingerprints of lone children arriving in UK
FoI data reveals thousands of children including two-year-old targeted by immigration enforcement operation
Sleeping in barns - homeless in the countryside
Rural rough sleepers face harsh conditions as a taskforce warns of a hidden homelessness "crisis".
Good Morning Britain announces BHM series
GOOD MORNING Britain will mark Black History Month with a weekly series of captivating short films, shining a light on ‘Black History Makers’
New law in California stops rap lyrics from being used as evidence in court
It follows the recent indictments of US rappers Young Thug and Gunna, whose lyrics have been directly quoted at them in an ongoing legal trial.
China Turns Back Move for U.N. Debate on Abuse of Uyghurs
Western countries were seeking to discuss a landmark U.N. report on China’s treatment of Uyghurs and other Muslims in the Xinjiang region
Truss tells Tory rebels ‘there is no option but to change’
The Prime Minister rejects calls to sack Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng over his mini-budget turmoil saying he is doing an ‘excellent job’.
Channel migrants face ‘ban’ on claiming asylum in UK
Home Secretary Suella Braverman is due to announce the plan on Tuesday, according to reports.
Scotsman Letters: Labour must accept mandate for referendum
Labour won’t gain any seats in Scotland if they fail to commit to joining the EU, as Brexit is a major factor in the continual economic decline of the UK, and fail to accept the Scottish Parliament’s democratic mandate to hold a referendum on our futu
UK isolated as EU agrees windfall tax on energy firms
Levy could raise €140bn, and energy ministers also set targets to cut electricity use
4 lessons from Britain’s self-inflicted financial crisis
The crisis shows the need for responsible policymaking, the danger in supposedly safe assets, the vulnerability within housing markets and a blurry line between emerging and advanced economies.
Rees-Mogg: New oil and gas licensing will boost UK economy and energy security
Energy Secretary Jacob Rees-Mogg spoke as the North Sea Transition Authority began its latest round of licensing for offshore oil and gas.
Ukrainian refugees among 40,000 to run ‘special’ London Marathon
Kostiantyn Bidnenko and Viktoriya Kiose’s emotional challenge was one of thousands of extraordinary stories
Kwasi Kwarteng: We must ‘stay the course’ with tax-cutting plan
The Chancellor will insist his controversial package of tax cuts and increased borrowing is ‘sound, credible and will increase growth’.
COVID inquiry 'won't drag on for decades', bereaved families promised
Former Court of Appeal judge Baroness Heather Hallett pledges those who have suffered will be at the "heart" of the independent public inquiry in London, and that she will conduct a "thorough" and "fair" hearing.
Jake Berry: People struggling with bills 'should get a new job'
Tory chairman Jake Berry sparks anger with his comments at the Conservative Party conference.
Petition for immediate UK election passes 400,000 signatures
The petition has well over the 100,000 signatures needed for it to be considered for debate in parliament and is racking up about 4,000 new signatories every hour.
Chancellor under pressure to back benefits increase
Kwasi Kwarteng has refused to confirm whether benefits will be uprated in line with inflation.
Germany faces EU scrutiny over €200 billion scheme to curb gas prices
EU officials worry the massive borrowing could have a negative impact on fair competition in the single market. #EuropeNews
Palestinian Authority PM warns against potential Jerusalem embassy move by Truss
Mohammed Shtayyeh claims transfer of British diplomatic mission would only 'encourage' Israel and undermine possibility of two-state solution
Liz Truss's speech: PM to say disruption will be worth it for growth
Liz Truss will use her first conference speech as prime minister to explain her economic policies.
Sterling drops again as dollar regains its strength
The FTSE ended the day on 6,997.
Not too late to insulate homes this winter, says Lord Deben
Climate Change Committee chair says measures needed to cut energy bills will also help reach net zero