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UK public borrowing exceeds official forecast in September

Data comes as chancellor Rachel Reeves prepares to raise taxes in next week’s Budget
Business - Financial Times - October 22
Paddington Bear given UK passport by Home Office

Government issues specimen document to Peruvian-born character, listing him as ‘Bear’ under its observations. He has been one of the UK’s favourite and most prominent refugees for two-thirds of a ...
World - The Guardian - October 22
UK Considers New Smartphone Bans for Children

A proposed law would tighten up phone bans in schools and limit how tech companies use children’s data, but experts are unconvinced these measures would make kids safer or healthier.
Tech - Wired - October 22
IMF upgrades UK growth forecast in boost to Reeves

Fund’s chief economist sees chance of more ‘aggressive’ Bank of England rate cuts as chancellor prepares for Budget
Business - Financial Times - October 22
Reeves welcomes IMF's improved UK economic forecast

The global financial institution predicts stronger UK growth of 1.1% this year and 1.5% next year.
Top stories - BBC News - October 22
Calls for UK government to discuss siblings' return

Sara’s five siblings have been in Pakistan since the defendants travelled with them in August 2023.
Top stories - BBC News - October 22
UK and Germany to sign 'landmark' defence agreement

The deal will see both countries work together to develop new long-range missiles and drones.
Top stories - BBC News - October 23
UK and Germany set to sign new defense agreement

World - Yahoo News - October 22
Trump accuses Labour Party of 'foreign interference'

Labour activists volunteering in the US presidential election amounts to illegal "contributions", the complaint alleges.
Top stories - BBC News - October 22
UK gives asylum to son of Singapore founder over persecution claims

Lee Hsien Yang has alleged he faced oppression back home from the government his brother had led.
Top stories - BBC News - October 23
UK competition regulator to probe investment barriers

CMA also warns that price ‘mark-ups’ have risen over past 25 years
Business - Financial Times - October 23

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