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UK interest rates: Another Bank of England rise expected as prices soar Following an unexpected jump in the rate of inflation, the Bank of England is expected to raise interest rates for the 11th consecutive time. Analysts predict that the Bank rate will increase from 4% to 4.25% at the upcoming Monetary Policy Committee meeting, as policymakers strive to balance inflation control with financial stability. While savers may benefit from an improved rate of return, variable and tracker mortgage holders and other borrowers could face higher interest rates. The rate of inflation rose to 10.4% in the year to February,…

Mosque fire suspect charged with attempted murders Mohammed Abbkr, 28, from Edgbaston in Birmingham, has been charged with two counts of attempted murder in relation to separate incidents outside mosques in London and Birmingham. The victims, two elderly men, were sprayed with a substance and set alight. One victim, named locally as Mr Hashi, received severe burns to his face and arms and was treated in hospital before being released. The other victim, Mohammed Rayaz, remains in hospital in a serious but stable condition following a skin graft operation. The incidents have been described by members of the mosques as…

Hundreds of thousands of French workers on Thursday rallied in a new show of rage against President Emmanuel Macron’s pension reform, with protests turning violent in Paris and other cities in a battle that shows no sign of abating. More than 149 police and gendarmes have been injured during the day’s protests and 172 people have been arrested, French Interior Minister G?rald Darmanin said Thursday evening. Read our live blog for all the latest developments. All times are Paris time (GMT+1).

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Manchester United takeover bids extended after deadlines missed amid confusion  Sir Jim Ratcliffe, the owner of Ineos, and Qatari banker Sheikh Jassim are expected to submit new bids to buy Manchester United after the deadline for submitting revised bids was extended at their request, amid confusion on Wednesday night. While several other proposed investors reportedly made their submissions by the deadline, it is unknown when the new deadline will be. Both Ratcliffe and Sheikh Jassim had requested more time to make their second offers, which was granted by the investment bank conducting the sale. Ineos is aiming to buy the…

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Canada records largest population growth of over 1 million According to Statistics Canada, Canada’s population grew by more than one million people for the first time in history last year, from 38,516,138 to 39,566,248 individuals, with an annual growth rate of 2.7%, the highest since 1957. The government’s efforts to recruit immigrants to alleviate labour shortages and support the ageing population were factors that contributed to this increase. However, Statistics Canada acknowledged that the surge in immigrants could create additional challenges for some regions, such as housing, infrastructure, and service delivery. Almost 96% of the population growth was due to…

Gwyneth Paltrow ski crash – ‘utter BS’  A court in Utah heard that a retired eye doctor, Terry Sanderson, has lost his ability to function at a high level since a skiing collision with actress Gwyneth Paltrow in 2016.  On Wednesday, lawyers for Sanderson called Dr Wendell Gibby, a neuroradiologist who has extensively reviewed Sanderson’s medical records. Dr Gibby testified that Sanderson had deteriorated abruptly after the crash and was emotionally volatile and struggled to maintain relationships with those in his life. He says Sanderson was a high-energy person who had led an active life, but after the accident, he…

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