In today’s MetroTalk readers are discussing the Autumn Statement and whether tax cuts help the economy.
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Hugh Grosvenor, the Duke of Westminster, lost three watches worth £42,000 in total after the workman sneaked into his bedroom and helped himself.
Sunday newspapers report on various stories, with several reflecting the latest developments in the Israel-Gaza war after a temporary ceasefire started.
Elementor #566996November 26, 20231 Min Read Summary of the Top 6 headlines today The Observer – Hostage deal ‘on course’ after Hamas delay prompts crisis The Observer says Qatari negotiators have said that a deal to secure the release of more hostages from Gaza is “on course”, despite a delay from Hamas.The paper also carries a warning from the government’s top immigration adviser who has criticised plans to stop overseas care workers from bringing family members to the UK. Proposals to stop workers bringing dependants should be halted unless jobs are made more appealing to Britons, Prof Brian Bell tells the paper.…
The offence allegedly happened in 2013, when Sergeant Elliot Butler was a Met Special Constable.
Surprise surprise.
‘David Cameron hasn’t moved on from the referendum.’
The man has been charged with stalking North Swindon MP Justin Tomlinson.
Locals are ‘thrilled and truly overwhelmed’ by the support shown for the Drewe Arms.
‘I looked back and I could see this van but I couldn’t see Georgina.’
He killed 23-year-old Kieron Fevrier in 2016.
The Christmas and Easter breaks could be three weeks rather than two, for regular, longer rests throughout the year.
Poundland has opened 86 new stores in 70 days as part of a massive expansion.
‘We found the process very easy as we only needed a mortgage for 2% of the property.’
The potential of snowy weather has many wondering if we’re likely to see London covered in snow around the festive season.
Friday’s front pages report on the reaction to the migration figures, released by the ONS – which said net migration into the UK hit a record 745,000 people last year.
James Cleverly admits calling Labour MP ‘unparliamentary’ word James Cleverly has admitted he used “unparliamentary” language to describe a Labour MP, a close source has said. The source said on Thursday: “James made a comment. He called Alex Cunningham a shit MP. He apologises for unparliamentary language.” But Cunningham said it was “simply not true,” adding he did not “believe it.” The alleged comments came during PMQs. Cunningham had asked: “Why are 34% of children in my constituency living in poverty?” The audio suggests Cleverly said: “because it’s a shithole.” The James Cleverly source however claims the comment wasn’t about…
Snow and frost could hit the UK this weekend in the nation’s first cold snap of the year.
A little boy has been reunited with his lost plush monkey after it went on a 600-mile train adventure.
Autumn Statement 2023 and what it means for the general election Yesterday, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt delivered the autumn statement – a budget that sets out the government’s tax and spending plans for the year ahead as well as setting out how much will be spent on key public services. The UK newspapers have reacted accordingly to the mini-budget, with right-leaning papers celebrating the measures, the left-leaning newspapers suggesting it is more of a ‘pro-rich tax giveaway’ that working people will be left to pay for. Almost all the papers report ponder the upcoming general election and the role the budget…
Residents will not be able to return to their homes until December at the very earliest.
It will fly faster than the speed of sound.
‘This price rise will come at the worst time of year for households, who will be using more energy at home during one of the coldest points of the winter.’
William Gray was discharged from hospital just four hours after having a severe asthma attack.
Energy price cap set to rise in January Ofgem are set to announce a new price cap, with household energy prices set to rise in January. Analysts suggest the typical household bill is likely to rise by 5% from its current level, to about £1,931 a year, although it could fall again in March. The first three months of the year – the coldest and darkest – are critical for bills. Ofgem’s price cap affects 29 million households in England, Wales and Scotland. Ofgem sets the maximum amount that suppliers can charge for each unit of gas and electricity but…
