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‘Far too early’ to discuss reducing rates, says Central Bank of Ireland governor

‘Far too early’ to discuss reducing rates, says Central Bank of Ireland governor

‘Far too early’ to discuss reducing rates, says Central Bank of Ireland governor

08 November 2023

Gabriel Makhlouf also said that financial literacy should be taught to students in school.


Sedwill apologises for bringing up ‘chickenpox parties’ during Covid pandemic

Sedwill apologises for bringing up ‘chickenpox parties’ during Covid pandemic

Sedwill apologises for bringing up ‘chickenpox parties’ during Covid pandemic

08 November 2023

The former Cabinet secretary acknowledged the remarks could seem ‘heartless’.


Caramac fans rage as Nestle confirms bar’s discontinuation

Caramac fans rage as Nestle confirms bar’s discontinuation

Caramac fans rage as Nestle confirms bar’s discontinuation

08 November 2023

Caramac bar was launched in the UK in 1959 by original manufacturer Mackintosh.


Carol Vorderman leaves BBC radio show over new social media guidelines

Carol Vorderman leaves BBC radio show over new social media guidelines

Carol Vorderman leaves BBC radio show over new social media guidelines

08 November 2023

The 62-year-old former Countdown star has had a Saturday morning programme on BBC Radio Wales for five years.


Lidl to roll out body-worn cameras to staff at all stores amid shoplifting surge

Lidl to roll out body-worn cameras to staff at all stores amid shoplifting surge

Lidl to roll out body-worn cameras to staff at all stores amid shoplifting surge

08 November 2023

The company said the move would make it the first UK supermarket to ensure bodycams were used in every shop.


Hospitals to cut back on pre-planned care to cover strike costs

Hospitals to cut back on pre-planned care to cover strike costs

Hospitals to cut back on pre-planned care to cover strike costs

08 November 2023

The NHS strikes in England have cost more than £1 billion.


Cobra meeting delayed over fears Hancock wanted to ‘make a splash’, inquiry told

Cobra meeting delayed over fears Hancock wanted to ‘make a splash’, inquiry told

Cobra meeting delayed over fears Hancock wanted to ‘make a splash’, inquiry told

08 November 2023

Ex-Cabinet secretary Lord Mark Sedwill told the Covid inquiry he was concerned the health secretary wanted a meeting ‘for communications purposes’.


29% annual jump in average price paid for motor insurance

29% annual jump in average price paid for motor insurance

29% annual jump in average price paid for motor insurance

08 November 2023

Delays in repair and supply chains, the rising cost of raw materials and increasingly sophisticated car technology are feeding into insurance costs.


Police and Just Stop Oil at loggerheads after ambulance car blocked

Police and Just Stop Oil at loggerheads after ambulance car blocked

Police and Just Stop Oil at loggerheads after ambulance car blocked

08 November 2023

The slow march on Waterloo Bridge in central London was part of the latest series of demonstrations by the climate activists.


John Lewis Christmas ads over the years

John Lewis Christmas ads over the years

John Lewis Christmas ads over the years

08 November 2023

The retailer’s Christmas ads have included a snowman, a bear and a hare, Monty the Penguin, Moz the Monster, Excitable Edgar and even Sir Elton John.


‘Language barrier may have caused confusion on census gender identity question’

‘Language barrier may have caused confusion on census gender identity question’

‘Language barrier may have caused confusion on census gender identity question’

08 November 2023

The ONS said it found some patterns in the data ‘that are consistent with … some respondents not interpreting the question as intended’.


Pupils in poorest areas struggling most to access mental health support – report

Pupils in poorest areas struggling most to access mental health support – report

Pupils in poorest areas struggling most to access mental health support – report

08 November 2023

Researchers have called for sustainable and well-funded support for young people experiencing mental health issues.


Pc ‘thought bag of weapons found month before killing were props or tools’

Pc ‘thought bag of weapons found month before killing were props or tools’

Pc ‘thought bag of weapons found month before killing were props or tools’

08 November 2023

Pc Jill Lee-Liggett, of Derbyshire Police, did not think the bag of knives was a ‘serious concern’, an inquest into the death of Gracie Spinks heard.


Senior Met officer fails in bid to have disciplinary hearing stopped

Senior Met officer fails in bid to have disciplinary hearing stopped

Senior Met officer fails in bid to have disciplinary hearing stopped

08 November 2023

Deputy Assistant Commissioner Matthew Horne could face the sack over claims he accessed police information to undermine a bullying investigation.


Tom Daley’s Oscar-winning husband ‘twisted woman’s wrist very hard at nightclub’

Tom Daley’s Oscar-winning husband ‘twisted woman’s wrist very hard at nightclub’

Tom Daley’s Oscar-winning husband ‘twisted woman’s wrist very hard at nightclub’

08 November 2023

Dustin Lance Black, who married the Olympic champion diver, 29, in 2017, is charged with assaulting Teddy Edwardes at the Freedom nightclub in Soho.


Bank governor Bailey ‘optimistic’ that inflation will fall

Bank governor Bailey ‘optimistic’ that inflation will fall

Bank governor Bailey ‘optimistic’ that inflation will fall

08 November 2023

Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey said inflation should fall below 2% within the next two years.


John Lewis turns to Snapper the mischievous Venus flytrap for festive ad

John Lewis turns to Snapper the mischievous Venus flytrap for festive ad

John Lewis turns to Snapper the mischievous Venus flytrap for festive ad

08 November 2023

The upbeat campaign features an original song performed by Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli.


Rishi Sunak declines to rule out tents proposal as part of Criminal Justice Bill

Rishi Sunak declines to rule out tents proposal as part of Criminal Justice Bill

Rishi Sunak declines to rule out tents proposal as part of Criminal Justice Bill

08 November 2023

The PM insisted Home Secretary Suella Braverman is focused on the public’s priorities when asked if he felt she was undermining him.


Sunak to hold Met chief ‘accountable’ for giving go-ahead to Gaza rally

Sunak to hold Met chief ‘accountable’ for giving go-ahead to Gaza rally

Sunak to hold Met chief ‘accountable’ for giving go-ahead to Gaza rally

08 November 2023

The Prime Minister will meet Sir Mark Rowley on Wednesday to discuss how the force will keep the public safe this weekend.


Pace of house price falls ‘showing signs of steadying as end of year approaches’

Pace of house price falls ‘showing signs of steadying as end of year approaches’

Pace of house price falls ‘showing signs of steadying as end of year approaches’

08 November 2023

The Royal Institution of Charted Surveyors said its latest findings suggest the overall pace of price declines has levelled-off in recent weeks.


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