Today’s news summary – Paper Talk Wednesday’s front pages lead with expectations and predictions for the Spring Budget – set to be announced at noon on Wednesday by Chancellor Jeremy Hunt. Spring Budget 2023 – Chancellor Hunt to unveil at noon The Financial Times reports that the Chancellor will unveil plans to boost business investment, labelling it a “budget for growth” and pledging billions of pounds towards this end. However, a Conservative official has warned…
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Denise Welch was also there.
It was a firm ‘no’.
London hit by 24-hour combined strike by Tube drivers and station staff A 24-hour strike by Tube drivers and station staff has caused major disruption to commuters in London on Wednesday. Transport for London (TfL) advised passengers to check their route before travelling, as almost all of the Underground network was closed and other services were likely to be busier and subject to delays. Roads were expected to be congested, particularly in areas where buses…
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RAF and German jets intercept Russian aircraft In the first ever joint operation of its kind, RAF and German fighter jets have intercepted a Russian aircraft near Estonian airspace. The interception involved two Typhoons, which were scrambled to intercept an Il-78 Midas refuelling plane that was flying between St Petersburg and Kaliningrad and had failed to communicate with air traffic control in Estonia. The interception was part of planned joint Nato air policing by the…
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The pair have known each other socially for over 60 years, thanks to a link through her parents in York.
Faye is unsure about what to do.
The mother and sister of Eleanor Williams have spoken out about the 22-year-old’s accusations.
‘Some days I literally wasn’t making any money. It just felt pointless.’
The support will remain in place until the summer when ‘gas prices are expected to fall’.
After diagnoses, 72% of women are not given any written information about their condition.
The Chancellor will announce his new Spring Budget soon.
Many schools across England will be closed today.
‘ I felt really scared.’
Joel Lia, who was dropped off just before the fatal crash, reportedly helped with the search for the car.
The latest warning adds to a patchwork of yellow covering the country for tomorrow morning.
It’s ‘all to play for.’
Rylan and Dan divorced after six years married.
Somaiya Begum’s body was found 11 days later following a major police search.
The interior designer was convinced they’d be given a ‘second chance’.
Honeysuckle didn’t do too badly either.
‘You win … I’m out.’
What an iconic duo.