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Rain, some heavy will affect the north and west of Scotland, although Shetland should see bright spells and showers. Elsewhere, mostly dry with skies brightening to give some sunny spells. Mild for most, though brisk winds, especially in the north.Tonight: Rain will continue to affect northern and western Scotland, and perhaps Northern Ireland for a time. Mostly dry elsewhere with clear spells, though becoming largely cloudy. Mild and breezy.

Bank of England set to hold interest rates after inflation jump The Bank of England is poised to leave interest rates on hold this week…

Summary of Western Mail Newspaper Western Mail front page this morning – summarised Boss of debt-riddled firm stops paying top employee then sacks him by…

Summary of The National Newspaper The National front page this morning – summarisedLabour MP’s tweet sparks internal spat with Edinburgh councillor: A LABOUR councillor and…

Summary of The Irish News Newspaper The Irish News front page this morning – summarisedTwo men arrested on suspicion of ‘brutal and senseless’ murder of…

Monday’s front pages feature a variety of domestic and international stories. Several papers report on Prince Andrew and the alleged Chinese spy who befriended him. The papers report that MPs – and the public – want the alleged spy to be named. 

The papers further call on the Duke to stay away from royal events this Christmas and to keep out of the public’s sight, as anger mounts over the latest scandal involving the royal. 

Domestic politics also makes up the news stories. Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch continues her criticism of Labour’s farming tax plans, health secretary Wes Streeting backs a campaign calling for a ban on ‘cowboy surgeries’ and the Tories fear elderly people will be ‘left in the cold’ this winter. 

In sports news, space is left on the front pages to report on the new Match of the Day hosts. The back pages lead with Manchester United’s 2-1 win over City in yesterday’s Premier League match.

Summary of The Guardian Newspaper The Guardian page this morning – summarisedMPs consider naming Chinese ‘spy’ linked to Prince Andrew: MPs fear the government is…

Summary of the Independent Newspaper The Independent front page this morning – summarisedPressure grows on government as MPs demand answers on Prince Andrew ‘Chinese spy’:…

Summary of the Metro Newspaper Metro front page this morning – summarisedDoctors fear for patients’ lives after hospitals accept corridor care: Emergency doctors have criticised…

Royal Mail takeover by Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky ‘approved’ The takeover by Daniel Kretinsky’s EP Group from current owner International Distribution Services will be announced…

Mayors to get powers to stop planning delays in England, Angela Rayner to say Pledge set out in white paper to be unveiled this week…

British teen sentenced after sex in Dubai could see jail time increased to 20 years A British teenager held in a Dubai prison after having…

A top English academy trust faces safeguarding review over abuse of pupils after an Observer investigation into London school has sparked an inquiry into allegations…

Deportations reach five-year high despite concerns of rights groups Campaigners fear lives could be put at risk as government sets record number of deportationsThe government…

Nearly 13,500 migrants have been removed from Britain since the election, the Government has said, as the Home Secretary promised a “step change” in tackling illegal working.

Thieves made off with £200,000 worth of goods after raiding a luxury store in north London. Luxury handbags and watches were among the haul burgled…

The United Kingdom became the 12th member of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership, or CPTPP, as of Sunday. 

In a significant move for global religious freedom, the UK Government has appointed David Smith MP as its new Special Envoy for Freedom of Religion…

Brexit reset: five business leaders on how they’d like relations with the EU to change Rachel Reeves has spoken of a reset in EU relations.…

Prince Andrew friend loses appeal on UK ban over national security A Chinese businessman described as a “close confidant” of the Duke of York has…

England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland have discovered their 2026 World Cup qualifying opponents following Friday’s draw in Zurich. Home nations discover World Cup qualifying…

A close friend of Prince Andrew has lost his appeal against a decision banning him from the UK on national security grounds. An MI5 investigation alleged the man – known as H6 – was spying for China.

The UK economy shrank for the second month in a row in October as concerns about the Budget continued to weigh on confidence.

England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland have discovered their 2026 World Cup qualifying opponents following Friday’s draw in Zurich. England will face Serbia, Albania, Latvia and Andorra.

In France, President Emmanuel Macron has named centrist leader François Bayrou as France’s next prime minister, in a bid to end months of political turmoil.

Another chilly and rather grey day across much of the UK. Outbreaks of light rain and drizzle possible, with a band of more persistent rain arriving across northwest Scotland later. Hill fog will lead to murky conditions in places. Tonight: Staying cloudy across much of England and Wales, with further rain and drizzle in places. Rain moving south across Scotland and Northern Ireland followed by scattered blustery showers.

Summary of Western Mail Newspaper Western Mail front page this morning – summarised’Our democratic rights as parliamentarians in Wales can’t be considered to be inferior…

Summary of The National Newspaper The National front page this morning – summarisedThe National says Starmer under fire as cap set to rise again despite…