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Soaring inflation pressures Bank to further hike interest rates, economists say

Soaring inflation pressures Bank to further hike interest rates, economists say

Soaring inflation pressures Bank to further hike interest rates, economists say

17 August 2022

The Bank of England MPC is now likely to hike interest rates from 1.75% to 2.25% when they next meet in September.


Warning of ‘danger to life’ flooding as thunderstorms move in

Warning of ‘danger to life’ flooding as thunderstorms move in

Warning of ‘danger to life’ flooding as thunderstorms move in

17 August 2022

It comes as Thames Water, which supplies 15 million people, is putting a hosepipe ban in place next week


British employees amongst hardest working in the world, says Truss ally

British employees amongst hardest working in the world, says Truss ally

British employees amongst hardest working in the world, says Truss ally

17 August 2022

Sajid Javid defended the minister’s past claim that Britons need to produce ‘more graft’.


Kate joins forces with Roger Federer for charity tennis event

Kate joins forces with Roger Federer for charity tennis event

Kate joins forces with Roger Federer for charity tennis event

17 August 2022

The Laver Cup Open Practice Day on September 22 will raise money for disadvantaged children.


Poorest families continue to be hardest hit by inflation, say experts

Poorest families continue to be hardest hit by inflation, say experts

Poorest families continue to be hardest hit by inflation, say experts

17 August 2022

Economists also warned that inflation could peak above the 13.3% the Bank of England has forecast this October.


What was life like the last time inflation was this high in 1982?

What was life like the last time inflation was this high in 1982?

What was life like the last time inflation was this high in 1982?

17 August 2022

Margaret Thatcher was PM, the Duke of Cambridge was born and England was heading to the World Cup with Bryan Robson and Peter Shilton in the squad.


Pete Waterman: ‘Darius could have gone on to be bigger than Michael Buble’

Pete Waterman: ‘Darius could have gone on to be bigger than Michael Buble’

Pete Waterman: ‘Darius could have gone on to be bigger than Michael Buble’

17 August 2022

Music executive Waterman was a judge on Pop Idol when Darius Campbell Danesh was a contestant.


Monkeypox outbreak has plateaued but vaccine shortages possible – health chief

Monkeypox outbreak has plateaued but vaccine shortages possible – health chief

Monkeypox outbreak has plateaued but vaccine shortages possible – health chief

17 August 2022

Dame Jenny Harries said there are now around 20 cases a day, compared to 35 two weeks ago.


‘Captain’ Johnson on ‘shore leave’ amid cost-of-living crisis, says Tory peer

‘Captain’ Johnson on ‘shore leave’ amid cost-of-living crisis, says Tory peer

‘Captain’ Johnson on ‘shore leave’ amid cost-of-living crisis, says Tory peer

17 August 2022

Asda chairman Lord Rose criticised the ‘horrifying’ state of inaction amid the Tory leadership race to become the next prime minister.


Nicola Sturgeon: Abuse of journalist by independence supporters ‘disgraceful’

Nicola Sturgeon: Abuse of journalist by independence supporters ‘disgraceful’

Nicola Sturgeon: Abuse of journalist by independence supporters ‘disgraceful’

17 August 2022

Protesters shouted at the BBC’s James Cook as they demonstrated outside the Conservative hustings in Perth on Tuesday.


How everyday items have risen in price in the past 12 months

How everyday items have risen in price in the past 12 months

How everyday items have risen in price in the past 12 months

17 August 2022

The cost of low-fat milk has increased by 34.0%, butter by 27.1% and potatoes by 15.7%.


Twins ‘over the moon’ after passing driving tests at the same time

Twins ‘over the moon’ after passing driving tests at the same time

Twins ‘over the moon’ after passing driving tests at the same time

17 August 2022

Alfie and Emma Willis, 18, from Scarborough, could not believe their tests were scheduled for the same day.


MP William Wragg says he’s taking a break to deal with depression and anxiety

MP William Wragg says he’s taking a break to deal with depression and anxiety

MP William Wragg says he’s taking a break to deal with depression and anxiety

17 August 2022

The MP for Hazel Grove, in Greater Manchester, said both conditions are currently ‘severe’ but he looks forward to ‘returning refreshed’.


Thames Water announces hosepipe ban for 15 million customers

Thames Water announces hosepipe ban for 15 million customers

Thames Water announces hosepipe ban for 15 million customers

17 August 2022

The ban will start from next week as most of England is facing a drought.


Stuffed puppy and ground owl among curious medieval cures to be shared online

Stuffed puppy and ground owl among curious medieval cures to be shared online

Stuffed puppy and ground owl among curious medieval cures to be shared online

17 August 2022

More than 180 medieval manuscripts are to be digitised, catalogued and conserved over the next two years.


Inflation figure used for rail fare rises hits 40-year high

Inflation figure used for rail fare rises hits 40-year high

Inflation figure used for rail fare rises hits 40-year high

17 August 2022

The Department for Transport announced on Monday that the 2023 increase in regulated fares in England will be below the inflation measurement.


100,000 sign petition calling for emergency budget amid cost-of-living crisis

100,000 sign petition calling for emergency budget amid cost-of-living crisis

100,000 sign petition calling for emergency budget amid cost-of-living crisis

17 August 2022

Campaign group 38 Degrees said the numbers wanting to sign shows how desperate people are for help in the wake of soaring inflation.


Entain to pay £17m after failing to meet rules on safer and crime-free gambling

Entain to pay £17m after failing to meet rules on safer and crime-free gambling

Entain to pay £17m after failing to meet rules on safer and crime-free gambling

17 August 2022

The case is the Gambling Commission’s largest ever enforcement action.


Struggling households face more pressure as cost of living rises 10.1% in July

Struggling households face more pressure as cost of living rises 10.1% in July

Struggling households face more pressure as cost of living rises 10.1% in July

17 August 2022

It is the biggest jump in Consumer Prices Index inflation since February 1982.


Young cricketer finds furry stowaway before match

Young cricketer finds furry stowaway before match

Young cricketer finds furry stowaway before match

17 August 2022

Tyler Ivey’s pet hamster sneaked into his bag and travelled with him for an hour-and-a-half to a match.


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