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DWP benefits news December 2024 Across the UK, millions continue to struggle as the rampant inflation of the past few years has left essentials costing more than ever before. Household bills, groceries, mortgages and rents have all hit record highs, as the country navigates the ongoing cost of living crisis. Inflation saw an unwelcome spike to 2.3 per cent in October, marking the steepest rise in two years. Experts had predicted a smaller increase from August’s 1.7 percent, blaming higher energy bills for the rise. Many had hoped that the figure would remain below the Bank of England’s 2 percent…

What’s on the front page of The National? The front page of The National this morning – 27/11/2024 – reports Anas Sarwar, the leader of Scottish Labour, has denied accusations of political manoeuvring after reversing his position on Winter Fuel Payments following poor polling results.Kate Forbes is set to become Scotland’s “investment champion,” promoting economic opportunities and investments in the country.Israel has reached a ceasefire agreement with Hezbollah brokered by France and the US after a year of fighting. Elsewhere, the paper runs an exclusive report highlighting the unveiling of “significant” historical finds in Stirling.

What’s on the front page of the Metro? The front page of the Metro this morning 27/11/2024 leads with the teacher from the Taylor Swift-themed dance class in which three little girls were stabbed to death. The 28-year-old was injured in the attack as she attempted to protect the girls. She was speaking at a vigil for women and girls who have lost their lives due to male violence. The top of the paper continues its coverage of its own campaign on male violence towards women. 

Prosecutor Paola De Martino requested the indictment of five members of the family held responsible for the attack on five doctors at the Foggia Polyclinic last September 4, after the news that their 23-year-old relative, Natasha Pugliese, had died during a surgery. “In the hospital in Foggia we made Gomorrah, but my sister died and a family is sentenced to life imprisonment” Michela Magnifico 07 September 2024 According to what was reported by the Gazzetta del Mezzogiorno, these are the father, two brothers, the sister and the uncle of the 23-year-old. Natasha was hospitalized on 18 June following injuries sustained…

What’s on the front page of The Guardian? The front page of The Guardian this morning 27/11/2024 – reports on the ceasefire deal between Israel and Lebanon after almost a year of fighting. The front page calls it historic. The paper shows an image of smoke above Beirut’s southern suburbs on Tuesday after an Israeli air strike which it calls “some of the heaviest to date on the city.” Elsewhere, comments from car production company Vauxhall also make the front page. The paper reports the owner is planning to close the Luton plant with over 1,000 jobs at risk. A study shows irregular bedtimes…

What’s on the front page of The Independent? The front page of The Independent this morning – 27/11/2024 – leads with the ceasefire agreed between Israel and Hezbollah, brokered by France and the US. The paper says the truce will come into force from 4 am local time after pressure from the US president. The front splash has an image of the heavy Israeli bombing of Beirut yesterday and UN warnings of a humanitarian crisis. Prime Minister Keir Starmer is hoping to get at least 2 million people back to work, the front splash reports. There is also an opinion piece on Donald Trump’s…

The government’s net zero electric car plan features on several front pages this morning after backlash from the car industry. The papers highlight comments from car company Vauxhall which says rules designed to boost EV uptake in the UK have played a role in its decision to close its van factory in Luton.

Other domestic political topics feature on Wednesday’s front pages including Labour’s plans to help people get back to work and free school meals for primary school children.

On the international front, a ceasefire agreed between Israel and Hezbollah has started after more than a year at war.

Newport Wafer Fab: £51m invested in Newport’s semiconductor The investment has been supported by £5m of Welsh Government funding and is the latest in a long list of good news for the South Wales compound semiconductor cluster – which continues to attract international interest and recognition. Roy Shoshani, Chief Technology Officer of Vishay said: “We welcome this investment from the Welsh Government, which recognises the strategic advantage of investing in semiconductor technology. We’re excited about being part of driving the economic future of Wales. We look forward to moving ahead with our long-term investment plans for Vishay Newport.” Ms Evans…

Trump’s return raises questions over future of CIA’s Russian recruitment drive Intelligence agency has been trying to entice Russians disaffected by invasion of Ukraine but president-elect is likely to want to make an ally of KremlinFor the past three years, the CIA has run an unusually bold outreach programme. It targeted Russians within the country’s government and security services, attempting to turn them into double agents.Slickly produced recruitment videos portrayed cooperation with the US secret agency as the patriotic choice for officials disaffected with Vladimir Putin’s regime and the war in Ukraine. The videos ended with instructions on how to…

Bad phone signal hinders our ticket sales, says Fringe chief She warned without greater investment and policy changes to improve the affordability of accommodation and make it less burdensome for venues to host shows, acts would continue to be discouraged from taking part in the festival. And she said its most vital elements such as street performances, which the Society manages, would be “at risk”. Wide-ranging interview In a wide-ranging interview with The Herald McCarthy, called for “parity” with how major sporting events like the Olympics and Commonwealth Games are treated by decision-makers in the City Chambers and Holyrood. The…