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  The UK economy continues to come under huge pressure on a crucial day for Prime Minister Liz Truss. ​The UK economy continues to come under huge pressure on a crucial day for Prime Minister Liz Truss. 

Annual rate returns to double digits in September as households face cost of living pressures Business live updates: UK inflation back to double digits Inflation in the UK has risen above 10% for the second time this year as households come under pressure from the sharpest annual rise in food prices for more than 40 years amid the cost of living crisis. The Office for National Statistics said the consumer prices index rose to 10.1% in September, returning to double digits after a slight dip to 9.9% in August. The figure was last higher in 1982. City economists had forecast…

The 1% Study says more must be done to address representation at major law firms Just 90 of more than 13,000 partners at major law firms in England and Wales are Black, according to a report, which says more must be done to address the underrepresentation. The 1% Study, named after the approximate proportion of black partners at solicitors’ firms with 10 plus partners, says the sector could learn from efforts in other industries to attract, retain, develop, and progress diverse talent to senior levels. Continue reading… ​The 1% Study says more must be done to address representation at major…

Commons report finds organised criminals view illegal dumping fines as business expense and there is no coherent plan The government’s attitude to waste crime is “close to decriminalisation” as fines are so low, the chair of the Commons public accounts committee (Pac) has said. Organised criminals view the relatively tiny fines as a business expense, MPs have warned, as illegal waste dumping becomes a lucrative income stream for gangs. Continue reading… ​Commons report finds organised criminals view illegal dumping fines as business expense and there is no coherent planThe government’s attitude to waste crime is “close to decriminalisation” as fines…

  Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky of a tough winter ahead as Moscow shifted its focus away from territorial gains to destroying critical infrastructure. ​Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky of a tough winter ahead as Moscow shifted its focus away from territorial gains to destroying critical infrastructure. 

 Lawyers representing the family have issued a cease and desist letter to West. Lawyers representing the family have issued a cease and desist letter to West. 

Keith McNally still stands by his version of events.

Bond could have been very different!

The 31-year-old wrestler was motionless in the ring and suffered a concussion.

  NHS England believes this expansion could see about 55,000 ambulance trips freed up to treat other patients each year. ​NHS England believes this expansion could see about 55,000 ambulance trips freed up to treat other patients each year.