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​Chancellor will also bring forward publication of OBR forecasts after pressure from MPs• Live coverage: UK to publish fiscal plan on 31 OctoberKwasi Kwarteng will bring forward the date of his debt-cutting plan to 31 October after pressure from MPs over the unfunded tax and spending promises announced in last month’s mini-budget.The chancellor told the Commons Treasury select committee that he would use the new date to announce his “medium-term fiscal plan”, alongside the release of fresh forecasts for the economy and public finances from the Office for Budget Responsibility. Continue reading… 

​Latest updates: Victoria Prentis suggests PM may give in to demands over lifting benefits in line with inflation, saying ‘most vulnerable’ must get priorityKwasi Kwarteng, the chancellor, has confirmed that he is bringing forward the publication of his medium-term fiscal plan and the Office for Budget Responsibility’s economic forecast.He had been planning to publish them both on Wednesday 23 November. But many MPs argued that waiting so long would prolong the uncertainty that has contributed to turmoil in the financial markets and, in a letter to Mel Stride, chair of the Commons Treasury committee, Kwarteng has said the fiscal plan…

The Hariyali green chicken looked like Shrek when it fell onto her plate (Picture: SWNS) A mum has reacted with unbridled joy after discovering the face of Shrek in her curry. Lisa Edmonds, 56, sat down with husband Mark, 50, when she spotted the film character’s face in her food. She said: ‘I called Mark and he was like: “What?” Our son, Harrison, 14, didn’t really get it, but we found it hilarious.’ She took a picture of the Hariyali green curry that she had bought from her favourite curry house in Enfield. The mum-of-one admits she almost couldn’t eat…

Vladimir Putin and Alexander Lukashenko signed the agreement after a powerful explosion seriously damaged Russia’s road-and-rail bridge to Crimea. 

The Chancellor’s decision was branded “critical for millions” after he originally suggested publishing the forecasts on November 23. 

The Metro – Wrath of Putin Summary of the front page The Metro leads on news of the missile strike in Zaporizhzhia in Ukraine that killed 13 people including a child, calling it the “wrath of Putin”. Today’s top stories UK National newspapers Previous Next Like this article? Leave a comment

A powerful storm churning off the UK coast will unleash a week of wind and rain before dragging in a cold northerly plunge. 

The news programme was broadcasting an appearance by Iran’s Supreme Leader when the hackers struck. 

Daily Express – Rebels urged to stop plots and show loyalty Summary of the front page Two senior Cabinet ministers are urging Tory rebels to stop plots and show loyalty to Liz Truss, the Daily Express reports. Today’s top stories UK National newspapers Previous Next Like this article? Leave a comment

Trent Alexander-Arnold struggled in the first half of Liverpool’s 3-2 defeat to Arsenal (Reuters) Gary Neville believes Trent Alexander-Arnold should have been substituted at half time in Liverpool’s 3-2 defeat to Arsenal, even if he wasn’t injured. Gabriel Martinelli gave Arsenal a flying start with a goal after 58 seconds before Darwin Nunez equalised for Liverpool. However, Mikel Arteta’s side led by the break as Bukayo Saka struck just before half time. Liverpool equalised once again through Roberto Firmino but Saka converted a late penalty following Thiago’s foul on Gabriel Jesus to secure three points for Arsenal. Alexander-Arnold’s defending came…