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INTEREST RATES PREDICTED TO BE HELD AGAIN – Bank of England looks to balance the impact of higher rates on the UK economy Interest rates are expected to be left unchanged as the Bank of England looks to balance the impact of higher rates on the UK economy. Sluggish economic growth and signs that the country’s job market is slowing down have led to predictions that rates will be held at 5.25%. Rates had been hiked previously in a bid to slow the pace of price rises and are at the highest level for 15 years. The Bank of England,…

ZVEREV AND HURKACZ ADVANCE IN PARIS – Alexander Zverev and Hubert Hurkacz progress to Paris Masters round of 32 Germany’s Alexander Zverev and Poland’s Hubert Hurkacz are through to the Paris Masters round of 32 after they both earned three set victories. Eleventh seed Hurkacz beat American Sebastian Korda 6-3 6-7 6-3 to advance to the next round in the French capital, while tenth seed Zverev fought off Hungary’s Marton Fucsovics 4-6 7-5 6-4 in an entertaining battle.

HOUSE PRICE GROWTH RETURNS IN OCTOBER DUE TO ‘CONSTRAINED SUPPLY’ OF PROPERTIES Nationwide Building Society’s monthly index showed a 0.9% rise last month  House prices rose at their fastest monthly pace since August last year during October, according to a report that cited “constrained supply” of stock in the market. Nationwide Building Society’s monthly index showed a 0.9% rise last month when compared to September’s flat performance, taking the annual rate to -3.3% from -5.3%. While Nationwide said a lack of properties had driven the turnaround, others credited the recent shift in policy at the Bank of England. Values have…

ARSENAL TO FACE WEST HAM IN CARABAO CUP – Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice returns to face former club Mikel Arteta believes Declan Rice’s potential return to West Ham will be “beautiful” – if the Arsenal manager decides to play the midfielder in tonight’s Carabao Cup clash. The 24-year-old England international moved across London in the summer, the Gunners paying a club-record £105million to prise him away from the Hammers. Rice, who captained West Ham to victory in the Europa Conference League final in the last of his 245 games for the club he joined at the age of 14, could…

KING CHARLES EXPRESSES ‘DEEPEST REGRET’ FOR KENYA COLONIAL WRONGDOINGS – He stopped short of making a full apology called for by survivors of that period King Charles said he felt the “greatest sorrow and deepest regret” for atrocities suffered by Kenyans during their struggle for independence from British colonial rule. But in a speech at the start of a four-day state visit to Kenya, he stopped short of making a full apology called for by survivors of that period and local rights groups who are pressing for reparations from the British government. Many citizens of former British colonies, including leaders…

FORMER ADVISER CUMMINGS DESCRIBES ‘DUMPSTER FIRE’ UK CABINET IN COVID-19 INQUIRY – Giving evidence to an inquiry into the government’s handling of the pandemic Dominic Cummings, the former adviser to ex-British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, on Tuesday described the UK Cabinet Office as a “bomb site” and “dumpster fire” as it attempted to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020. Giving evidence to an inquiry into the government’s handling of the pandemic, Cummings said Johnson was referred to as a “trolley” due to his tendency to change the direction of policy. Profane language used by Cummings to describe government ministers…

RAGING BUSHFIRES THREATEN AUSTRALIAN TOWNS AS FIREFIGHTERS BATTLE BLAZE Two people have been killed and dozens of homes destroyed in early fire season Two people have been killed and dozens of homes destroyed in bushfires raging across Australia’s northern Queensland state. Residents have been told to evacuate from two massive bushfires in the southeast portion of Queensland, even as dozens of fires continue to burn across the state where at least 45 homes have been destroyed and two people killed since last week. The early start to fire season comes as Australia recorded its driest September on record and the…

DOMINIC CUMMINGS AND LEE CAIN, TOP AIDES TO BORIS JOHNSON IN NUMBER 10 Are giving evidence today in the Covid Enquiry The COVID inquiry is now resuming its evidence sessions, and is this week hearing from Boris Johnson’s former aides. First up this morning is former Downing Street communications chief Lee Cain. He will be questioned by lawyers about the government’s handling of the pandemic, and no doubt “partygate” will be a key part of his evidence. Once Mr Cain has been questioned, Mr Johnson’s former chief adviser, Dominic Cummings, will face questioning.  Mr Cummings is, of course, well known…

MESSI WINS 2023 BALLON D’OR – Lionel Messi wins record-extending eighth Ballon d’Or Argentina captain Lionel Messi won a record-extending eighth Ballon d’Or for the best player in the world, beating Norway’s UEFA Player of the Year and treble winner Erling Haaland of Manchester City to the prestigious prize. Inter Miami’s Messi, who last won the award in 2021, played a pivotal role in guiding Argentina to their first World Cup title in 36 years when they beat defending champions France in the final last year. The 36-year-old is now three Ballons d’Or clear of rival Cristiano Ronaldo, who won…

COST-OF-LIVING PAYMENTS – Latest £300 instalment is being paid from now Millions of low-income households across the UK are starting to receive the latest instalment of cost-of-living payments from Tuesday. Eight million people on means-tested benefits, such as Universal Credit, will receive £300 directly by 19 November, without the need to make a claim.  It is the second of three instalments that will eventually total £900. A committee of MPs is currently investigating whether the payments are supporting those most in need. The payment, in three instalments, is available to households who receive the following benefits, Universal credit, income-based jobseeker’s…