Government Borrowing Reaches Third-Highest October Record Amid Reduced Spending and Cold Weather
Government borrowing reaches third-highest October record amid people’s reduced spending
Official figures reveal that government borrowing hit a third-highest level in October, primarily due to decreased consumer spending across the country.
- Government borrowing third-highest record in October as people not spending – official figures — Sky News
- Government borrowing third-highest record in October – official figures — Sky News
- Government borrowing high as people not spending — Sky News
Trump’s Impatience to End Ukraine War Raises Concerns for Kyiv
The BBC reports that President Trump’s increasing impatience with the ongoing conflict in Ukraine is a source of concern for Ukrainian leaders, who are seeking effective support from the US to bring an end to the war.
- Trump’s growing impatience to end Ukraine war is a concern for Kyiv — BBC News
- Trump yet to speak to Starmer over BBC row — BBC News
- Zelensky ready for ‘honest work’ with US to end Ukraine war — BBC News
- Trump calls Democrats’ message to troops seditious behaviour, punishable by death — BBC News
- Trump calls Democrat video to troops ‘seditious behaviour, punishable by death’ — BBC News
Energy Prices Expected to Rise in New Year as Temperatures Plummet
Households and businesses face a projected increase in energy bills due to rising prices and plummeting temperatures, with ministers emphasizing the need for consumers to wait before expecting relief.
- Households face unexpected rise in energy prices in new year — BBC News
- Energy price cap to edge up as temperatures plunge — BBC News
- Households and business must wait for energy bills to fall, minister says — Sky News
- Consumers must wait for energy bills to fall – as minister says ‘there’s no shortcut’ — Sky News
UK Faces Coldest Night of Autumn with Ice Warnings Issued
A severe cold snap has gripped the UK, marking its coldest night in autumn. Authorities have issued ice warnings as temperatures plummet and health concerns rise.
- UK has coldest night of autumn as cold health alerts issued — BBC News
- UK has coldest night of autumn as ice warnings issued — BBC News
- Change to forecast imminent after big freeze — Sky News
Miss Mexico Crowned Miss Universe Despite Pageant Controversy
In a controversial turn, Miss Mexico was crowned Miss Universe 2025 after her competitors staged a walkout during the pageant.
- Miss Mexico crowned Miss Universe 2025 amid pageant controversy — Sky News
- Miss Mexico crowned Miss Universe 2025 after walkout — Sky News
UK Faces Coldest Night of Autumn as Ice Warnings Issued
Parts of the UK are experiencing their coldest night in autumn, with ice warnings in effect and forecasts indicating a significant shift in weather patterns.
- Parts of UK have coldest night of autumn as ice warnings issued — BBC News
- UK shivers through what could be coldest night of year so far – with big change to forecast imminent — Sky News
Rapper ‘who betrayed US for money’ is jailed for 14 years
Former Fugees member Pras Michel sentenced to 14 years in prison for his role in betraying the United States for financial gain.
Grammy-winning Rapper Pras Jailed for 14 Years in Money Betrayal Case
Former Fugees member Pras, Grammy-winning rapper and co-founder of the group, has been sentenced to 14 years in prison for his role in a money laundering scheme that betrayed the group’s trust.
- Grammy-winning rapper jailed for 14 years — Sky News
UK Crime Agency Warns: Friday-night Drug Deals Fuel Russian War Machine
A UK crime agency has warned that drug deals on Friday nights are aiding the Russian war effort, highlighting how illicit trafficking can support military operations overseas.
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