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Friday’s front pages continue to cover the reaction and fallout from the Budget delivered by Chancellor Rachel Reeves on Wednesday. Several papers lead to a rise in the cost of government borrowing amid investor concern about levels of government debt.

Elsewhere, there’s a dash of international coverage on the UK front pages this morning, with images of the floods in Spain making several splashes. There are also reports on the upcoming US election as Kamala Harris and Donald Trump try to win over the swing states in the final stretch of the campaign.

Prince William’s awkward interaction with homelessness campaigner in moving documentary – latest news Prince William confronted by founder of The Big Issue in awkward interactionGet the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the worldSign up to our free Morning Headlines emailPrince William faced an uncomfortable moment during the premiere of his documentary, Prince William: We Can End Homelessness, which aired its first part last night.In the film, the Prince of Wales, 42,…

BBC Question Time audience member tells MPs exactly what public thinks | Culture An angry Question Time audience member delivered a powerful speech hitting out at “economically illiterate” MPs.The man addressed the panel on Thursday’s show (31 October) – the day after Labour chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered her Budget, announcing a £40bn tax hike.He said: “Whenever there is a change from Tory to Labour, Labour will come in, the Tories will come in, like Cameron…

Met Office gives verdict on where snow could fall in UK in November For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emailsSign up to our free breaking news emailsSign up to our free breaking news emailsThe Met Office has predicted a chance of snow for some areas of the UK – and it could come as early as next week.Ice, mist and heavy fog are…

Head of government’s new value for money office to be paid £950 a day David Goldstone to advise chancellor and chief secretary to the Treasury on ways to cut public spending. David Goldstone, the government’s new value for money chair, will receive a daily salary rate of £950, it has been reported. The position was announced by the chancellor, Rachel Reeves, as part of Wednesday’s budget statement. She said Goldstone, who will be in post…

UK Daily Trending stories Trending – Labour budget met with scepticism and praise On Wednesday the government delivered the October Budget. It marked the first Labour Budget in 15 years and the first time a woman had ever delivered the country’s financial statement. Rachel Reeves was appointed to the government as Chancellor of the Exchequer in July when Labour won the general election, becoming the first woman to hold the office in its over 800-year…

London’s most haunted cafe is so terrifying staff refuse to work alone. Nahhh! we’ve heard it all before. But then again tales of haunted forests, pubs, and dim-lit streets make Eastenders think twice about roaming the old patch of Jack the Ripper. London’s most haunted cafe | UK News The East End is an area particularly notorious for supernatural stories frightening enough to send a chill down anyone’s spine. One café though – just a…

I tried the UK’s newest fast food chain — here’s how it compares to McDonald’s From McDonald’s and Taco Bell, to Five Guys, and Chipotle, I’ve tried just about every fast food chain in the UK. AT WTX we keep tabs on all of the food and drink chains making the leap across the pond to open in the UK, and we will keep you updated with the latest go to joint for foodies and…

First case of potentially deadly mpox strain detected in UK | UK News The first case of the Clade Ib mpox virus has been detected in London. The person involved had been on holiday in Africa and flew back to the UK on an overnight flight on October 21, developing flu-like symptoms more than 24 hours later. By October 24 they had developed a rash, which worsened over the next few days, and they went…

I spent the day scaring strangers and discovered you should never say this one word It’s 8am in the morning and I’m sipping a cup of coffee in an abandoned, and very creepy, school. I’m surrounded by skulls and feather quills, as oozing boils begin to appear on my skin. This is a first for me, but it’s just another day in the London Dungeon, where I’m learning to become a scare actor. I’ve been…

November 2024 TfL tube strike dates, lines affected and journey advice | UK News Travel on the Tube will be severely affected at multiple points over the next month Aslef, the train drivers’ union, and RMT, which represents most other Tube workers, announced the action after rejecting a pay offer from Transport for London (TfL). Their members will stage walk-outs on various days between November 1 and November 16, with services affected to different degrees…

Full list of Uniqlo stores open in the UK with new city set for 2025 | UK News Uniqlo are continuing their rollout across the United Kingdom with a new store set to open in a major northern city. This year alone, Uniqlo have opened four new stores across the UK as the fashion brand, which originated in Japan, continues its expansion. Last month, the company opened a store across three floors at Coal Drops…

M25 traffic after broken-down car closes lane during rush hour | UK News Strikes are upon us, yet again. London Underground workers are planning to stage a walkout, starting on Sunday. Two transport unions, Aslef and the National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT), both announced industrial action over a dispute over pay and subsequent ‘inadequate; pay offers during negotiations. Their members will stage walkouts on various days between Sunday and November 16,…

Toddler killed by car after wandering into the road in London | UK News A two-year-old boy has been killed by a driver after he wandered onto a quiet residential street. The young boy died after he was hit on a road in Wembley, northwest London, on Sunday evening. Emergency services were alerted to the crash scene on Rowley Close after reports of a car hitting a child. It is thought the tot was hit…

Jenrick calls Reeves ‘compulsive liar’ during fiery TV interview Robert Jenrick accused Rachel Reeves of “telling packs of lies for months” following Labour’s Budget announcement. Speaking to Sky News on Thursday (31 October), the Tory leadership candidate accused the chancellor of acting “like a compulsive liar” and “inventing a black hole” in public finances. “They’re making it up to justify immense tax rises,” Mr Jenrick added. Ms Reeves announced an increase in employer national insurance…

Video: Drink-driver crashes into prime minister’s country estate | News  A drink-driver crashed into the gates of the prime minister’s Chequers country estate in Buckinghamshire on 25 June. Matthew Wootten, 44, of Great Kimble, deliberately steered towards the 80-year-old oak Victory Gate instead of following the road, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) said. Rishi Sunak was prime minister at the time. The CPS said Wootten caused more than £38,000 worth of damage and seriously injured…

Budget 2024 latest news: Rachel Reeves admits tax rises will impact wage increases for workers Chancellor Rachel Reeves has admitted that her £40bn tax-raising Budget could impact wage growth for workers. Asked about the consequences of increasing national insurance contributions for employers she told BBC Breakfast: “I said that it will have consequences. “It will mean that businesses will have to absorb some of this through profits and it is likely to mean that wage…

Taxes will have to rise further despite Reeves’ £40bn tax grab, IFS director Paul Johnson warns Rachel Reeves will have to raise taxes further in the coming years despite her Budget on Wednesday containing £40bn of tax increases, a top economist has warned. The chancellor has pencilled in spending plans almost as implausible as her predecessor Jeremy Hunt, according to the head of the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS). Rachel Reeves has hit back at…

Three children among seven people taken to hospital after land train tips over at holiday park in Cornwall Three children were among seven people taken to hospital after a land train tipped over at a holiday park in Cornwall. Police, firefighters, two air ambulances and two coastguard helicopters were called to the incident at Tregoad Holiday Park, in St Martin, on Wednesday evening, Devon and Cornwall Police said. The Looe Land Train – a Land…

Trending News Inspiration Papers News that Matters Impact on your life Good News First case of potentially deadly mpox strain detected in UK I spent the day scaring strangers and discovered you should never say this one word Jenrick calls Reeves ‘compulsive liar’ during fiery TV interview Budget 2024 latest news: Rachel Reeves admits tax rises will impact wage increases for workers Taxes will have to rise further despite Reeves’ £40bn tax grab, IFS director…

Today: Fog patches slowly clearing to leave a mostly dry, though rather cloudy day for many. Some bright intervals, especially in the northeast. However, rather windy in the north, and some rain at times across the north and west of Scotland. Tonight: It will remain rather windy in the north with rain affecting northern and western Scotland, this turning locally heavy. Lighter winds elsewhere, though rather cloudy with patchy fog and drizzle. Source: Met Office

Today’s news summary – Paper Talk If you are someone who reads every perspective of a story, here is a news summary of all of today’s front pages from today’s newspapers; summarised in a 2-minute read

Today’s news summary – Paper Talk If you are someone who reads every perspective of a story, here is a news summary of all of today’s front pages from today’s newspapers; summarised in a 2-minute read

Today’s news summary – Paper Talk If you are someone who reads every perspective of a story, here is a news summary of all of today’s front pages from today’s newspapers; summarised in a 2-minute read

Today’s news summary – Paper Talk If you are someone who reads every perspective of a story, here is a news summary of all of today’s front pages from today’s newspapers; summarised in a 2-minute read