News UpdatesConsumer Confidence Tumbles Ahead Of Budget
Consumer confidence has tumbled before the Budget against a backdrop of rising inflation and ongoing geopolitical tensions, figures show..
22 Oct 2026
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News UpdatesWork Tackling Englands Potholes Turning A Corner As More Funding Announced
Work tackling England’s potholes is “starting to turn a corner” as nearly 7,000 miles of road resurfacing is set to be completed this year, the Government has said..
22 Oct 2026
News UpdatesFour Contenders Make City Of Culture Shortlist For 2029
Blackpool, Milton Keynes, Sheffield and Wrexham have been shortlisted to be the UK City of Culture for 2029..
22 Oct 2026
SportLate Declan Rice Strike Snatches Arsenal A Point At Bayern Munich
Declan Rice stole the limelight from Harry Kane as Arsenal hit back to snatch a thrilling 2-2 draw against Bayern Munich in a heavyweight Champions League clash at the Allianz Arena..
21 Oct 2026
SportCarricks Como Calamity Manchester United Slump To Embarrassing Loss In Italy
Manchester United fell to one of the most embarrassing European defeats in their history as Champions League upstarts Como ran out 4-1 victors to heap pressure on head coach Michael Carrick..
21 Oct 2026
ShowbizNoel Gallagher To Appear On Final Season Of Chicken Shop Date
Oasis star Noel Gallagher has been confirmed as the next guest to appear on Amelia Dimoldenberg’s Chicken Shop Date..
21 Oct 2026
BusinessAttention Moves To Rosebank As Andy Burnham Defends Jackdaw Approval
Attention is set to move to the Rosebank oil and gas field after Prime Minister Andy Burnham defended the decision to approve Jackdaw..
21 Oct 2026
News UpdatesEx DUP Leader Jeffrey Donaldson Accused Of 2016 Rape Inside Westminster
Police are investigating an allegation that former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson raped a woman in the Houses of Parliament, it is understood..
21 Oct 2026
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