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UK inflation rises to 2.6% in November

Figure cements expectations Bank of England will hold interest rates steady on Thursday

Financial Times - 7h

UK inflation rate hits highest level for eight months

Economists say the faster pace of price rises all but rules out an interest rate cut on Thursday.

BBC News - 4h

Why are prices rising in the UK?

The rate at which prices are rising remains higher than the Bank of England's 2% inflation target.

BBC News - 6h

UK inflation hits eight-month high of 2.6%, fuelling calls to hold interest rates

Annual increase in November driven by rising cost of petrol and groceries and hike in tobacco duty in budget. UK inflation data leaves Starmer miles off goal of growth ‘felt in people’s ...

The Guardian - 8h

Brexit hit to UK trade less than predicted, says study

Larger companies have adapted to red tape at the border, according to London School of Economics research

Financial Times - 16h

UK wage growth accelerates to 5.2%

Increase in pay for three months to October driven by private sector

Financial Times - 1d

Isabel dos Santos hits out over UK's 'dirty money' sanctions

Yahoo News - 1d

Isabel dos Santos hits out over UK's 'dirty money' sanctions

The daughter of Angola's former president was described by the UK government as a "notorious kleptocrat".

BBC News - 1d

Rare tornado hits Northern California

A rare, violent tornado hit parts of Northern California causing injuries and damaging homes and businesses. NBC News' Dana Griffin reports.

NBC News - 2d

The Art of Hitting in Women’s Hockey

Since the launch of the Professional Women’s Hockey League in January, the game has become more physical than ever before.

The New York Times - 4d

Labour’s push for growth hit by latest fall in UK output

Weaker business and consumer confidence contribute to lacklustre economy

Financial Times - 4d

UK economy unexpectedly shrinks by 0.1%

October contraction marks second consecutive fall and deals blow to Labour government’s economic agenda

Financial Times - 5d

What are the chances of a white Christmas in the UK?

How likely are we to see a white Christmas in 2024?

BBC News - 5d

It’s time for the UK to be brave in talks with the EU

Also in this newsletter, Scotland’s drive to end child poverty

Financial Times - 5d

A UK housebuilding recovery will not be built in a day

Too many caveats surround the government’s goal of building 300,000 new homes a year

Financial Times - 6d

Starmer hits back at Badenoch’s PMQs claim he backs criminals over ‘law-abiding British people’ – UK politics live

Pm and leader of the opposition clashed over immigration during PMQs. There will be two government statements in the Commons after PMQs.. At 12.30pm Yvette Cooper, the home secretary, will make one ...

The Guardian - Dec. 11

Explosion hits apartment block in The Netherlands

One person died and three others were injured after explosions and a fire hit a three-story apartment block in the Dutch city of The Hague on Saturday, the mayor of the city said.

NBC News - Dec. 7

The Year in Pop: Hits Without Stars, Stars Without Hits

Tommy Richman, Teddy Swims and Benson Boone had some of the biggest songs of the year. But Taylor Swift, Zach Bryan and Tyler, the Creator held strong without them.

The New York Times - Dec. 6

What if the UK isn’t actually the sick man of Europe?

Britain’s illness-related inactivity crisis looks increasingly like a mirage

Financial Times - Dec. 6

Moment earthquake hits California and damages store

A tsunami warning was cancelled after the 7.0 magnitude quake shook parts of the West coast.

BBC News - Dec. 5

The Starmer pledges that will be hard to hit

The prime minister has set out what's he's calling Labour's "plan for change" - the goals for his government to achieve.

BBC News - Dec. 5

Deadly Israeli Strike Hits Gaza Humanitarian Zone

The Israeli military said it was targeting senior Hamas militants in the area. Video from the scene showed the charred remains of tents.

The New York Times - Dec. 5

Trump on Bitcoin hitting $100K: 'You're welcome!!!'

President-elect Trump took credit for Bitcoin crossing the $100,000 milestone late Wednesday evening, hours after he nominated another pro-crypto businessman to his incoming cabinet. ...

The Hill - Dec. 5

Safran warns of Trump tariff hit to aerospace sector

French jet-engine maker sets ‘exceptionally conservative’ forecasts

Financial Times - Dec. 5

Senior UK commander warns of 'Third nuclear age'

Yahoo News - Dec. 5

FirstFT: Bitcoin hits $100,000 on back of Trump support

Also in this newsletter, French parliament removes prime minister and Trump discusses replacing defence secretary pick

Financial Times - Dec. 5

AI Hits a Wall: What This Means for the Tech Industry

AI commercialization is a game of musical chairs and the music has stopped. For now.

Inc. - Dec. 5

UK regulator approves £16.5bn combination of Vodafone and Three

Merger is expected to create Britain’s largest mobile operator

Financial Times - Dec. 5

Bitcoin hit $100,000. What’s next?

Predictions from an arcane method popularised in 18th-century France

Financial Times - Dec. 5

Town hit by Storm Bert flooding still recovering

Chippenham was heavily flooded when the River Avon burst its banks, submerging the town centre.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 5

Bitcoin hits $100,000 as Trump era hopes grow

Cryptocurrency has climbed more than 50% since US election on bets president-elect will bring in pro-crypto regulation

Financial Times - Dec. 5

Bitcoin price hits $100,000 for the first time

The price of one bitcoin hit $100,000 for the first time Wednesday as demand for the digital currency continued to surge in the wake of an election that saw victories for crypto-friendly candidates ...

NBC News - Dec. 5