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UK consumers ‘adjusting to the times’, Lloyds says as its earnings grow

UK consumers ‘adjusting to the times’, Lloyds says as its earnings grow

UK consumers ‘adjusting to the times’, Lloyds says as its earnings grow

25 October 2023

The banking giant said its customers are proving to be resilient in the face of higher living costs.


UK minister hits out at UN chief’s remarks about Hamas’s attack on Israel

UK minister hits out at UN chief’s remarks about Hamas’s attack on Israel

UK minister hits out at UN chief’s remarks about Hamas’s attack on Israel

25 October 2023

Robert Jenrick said Antonio Guterres should retract the comments if they implied any justification for the killing of 1,400 Israelis.


US film star Richard Roundtree hailed as ‘true icon’ after death aged 81

US film star Richard Roundtree hailed as ‘true icon’ after death aged 81

US film star Richard Roundtree hailed as ‘true icon’ after death aged 81

25 October 2023

The Shaft star died at his home in Los Angeles on Tuesday.


Starmer to meet Muslim MPs as he tries to ease backlash over Gaza position

Starmer to meet Muslim MPs as he tries to ease backlash over Gaza position

Starmer to meet Muslim MPs as he tries to ease backlash over Gaza position

25 October 2023

The leader will take his deputy, Angela Rayner, along to allay their concerns on Wednesday afternoon.


Number of corncrakes in Scotland increases for first time in five years

Number of corncrakes in Scotland increases for first time in five years

Number of corncrakes in Scotland increases for first time in five years

25 October 2023

The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds Scotland said the figure takes the numbers of the bird back to levels not seen since 2019.


PA Media Group boss to retire in 2024 after 14-year tenure

PA Media Group boss to retire in 2024 after 14-year tenure

PA Media Group boss to retire in 2024 after 14-year tenure

25 October 2023

Clive Marshall will step down next year after overseeing a ‘smooth transition’ to new leadership.


Judges announced for Women’s Prize for Fiction and inaugural Non-Fiction award

Judges announced for Women’s Prize for Fiction and inaugural Non-Fiction award

Judges announced for Women’s Prize for Fiction and inaugural Non-Fiction award

25 October 2023

The winner of both prizes will be announced on June 13.


Man arrested as eggs thrown at vehicles amid further disorder at RAF Scampton

Man arrested as eggs thrown at vehicles amid further disorder at RAF Scampton

Man arrested as eggs thrown at vehicles amid further disorder at RAF Scampton

25 October 2023

Protests over the site’s use as migrant accommodation have continued for a number of days.


Santander UK warns over hit to borrowers from higher-for-longer rates

Santander UK warns over hit to borrowers from higher-for-longer rates

Santander UK warns over hit to borrowers from higher-for-longer rates

25 October 2023

The Spanish-owned group posted a 13% year-on-year rise in pre-tax profits to £558 million for the third quarter.


Wheelchair user with car stuck at Luton Airport misses meetings and funeral

Wheelchair user with car stuck at Luton Airport misses meetings and funeral

Wheelchair user with car stuck at Luton Airport misses meetings and funeral

25 October 2023

‘My independence has been completely taken away by this fire,’ said Andrew Miller.


Lloyds Bank profit surges on higher borrowing costs

Lloyds Bank profit surges on higher borrowing costs

Lloyds Bank profit surges on higher borrowing costs

25 October 2023

The banking giant, which also owns Halifax and Bank of Scotland, reported a pre-tax profit of £1.9 billion for the three months to September.


Bone behaviour left alleged complainant ‘broken shell’ as MPs vote on suspension

Bone behaviour left alleged complainant ‘broken shell’ as MPs vote on suspension

Bone behaviour left alleged complainant ‘broken shell’ as MPs vote on suspension

25 October 2023

The recommended six-week suspension, if approved by MPs, could lead to Mr Bone – who has had the Tory whip removed – facing a recall petition.


Police launch murder hunt in missing person case

Police launch murder hunt in missing person case

Police launch murder hunt in missing person case

25 October 2023

Justin Henry has not been seen in person since leaving his partner’s home in Brixton on October 15.


What the papers say – October 25

What the papers say – October 25

What the papers say – October 25

25 October 2023

Freed hostage Yocheved Lifshitz and comments by the UN Secretary-General dominate Wednesday’s front pages.


Remembrance poppies to be plastic-free this year in major redesign

Remembrance poppies to be plastic-free this year in major redesign

Remembrance poppies to be plastic-free this year in major redesign

25 October 2023

The Royal British Legion’s Poppy Appeal 2023 is launching a new poppy – the first redesign of the historic symbol for a generation.


Panel decision due in hearing of Met officers’ stop and search of black athletes

Panel decision due in hearing of Met officers’ stop and search of black athletes

Panel decision due in hearing of Met officers’ stop and search of black athletes

25 October 2023

Ricardo Dos Santos and his partner, Bianca Williams, believe they were racially profiled during an encounter with police in 2020.


Journalist Anne Diamond among those to receive honours at Buckingham Palace

Journalist Anne Diamond among those to receive honours at Buckingham Palace

Journalist Anne Diamond among those to receive honours at Buckingham Palace

25 October 2023

The GB News presenter will be made an OBE for her services to public health and charity.


Coroner to rule on second inquest into death of Yousef Makki

Coroner to rule on second inquest into death of Yousef Makki

Coroner to rule on second inquest into death of Yousef Makki

25 October 2023

The grammar school pupil was stabbed in the heart with a flick knife by his friend Joshua Molnar.


Trusts accused of using foreign doctors as ‘cheap labour’

Trusts accused of using foreign doctors as ‘cheap labour’

Trusts accused of using foreign doctors as ‘cheap labour’

25 October 2023

Foreign doctors can come to work at English hospital trusts to gain experience to implement in practice in their home countries.


How Rishi Sunak is doing on delivering his five pledges

How Rishi Sunak is doing on delivering his five pledges

How Rishi Sunak is doing on delivering his five pledges

24 October 2023

The PA news agency assesses the Prime Minister’s performance so far.


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