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UK news encompasses the decisions and conditions that directly affect households, businesses, and institutions across the country. This includes the positions and policies of political parties, the economic indicators influencing living standards and employment, the social movements and cultural conversations shaping contemporary society, and the international relationships affecting trade, security, and Britain's standing in the world.

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Soaring fuel costs hit profit at British Airways owner IAG

  • IAG’s nine-month pre-tax profit fell 16 per cent to €3bn.
  • Fuel costs rose 19 per cent to €6.4bn.
  • IAG has hedged 45 per cent of its 2027 fuel needs.

IAG, the parent company of British Airways, reported lower profits as jet fuel prices rose sharply following disruption to oil exports through the Strait of Hormuz amid the Middle East conflict. The increase matters because airlines expect fuel costs to keep rising into next year, when they will…

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Seven arrested after fireworks attacks injure responders across Scotland

  • Seven people were arrested in Glasgow after Bonfire Night disorder.
  • Emergency crews were targeted with fireworks across several areas.
  • Fireworks-related police calls rose to 1,024 from 833 last year.

Seven people were arrested in Glasgow after Bonfire Night disorder across Scotland, where fireworks were thrown at emergency crews and members of the public, and a police vehicle was set alight. A police officer and an ambulance worker suffered minor injuries in Glasgow; the incidents prompted Police Scotland…

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UK house prices fall at steepest rate in more than three years

  • UK house prices fell 0.6% in October.
  • The average property price was £296,285.
  • Mortgage costs are weighing on demand.

UK house prices fell at their fastest monthly rate in more than three years in October, with the average property price down 0.6% to £296,285. The decline was the fourth in a row and came as higher mortgage costs and pressure on household budgets made buyers more cautious.…

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The towns where a couple can still buy a home for less than two years’ salary

  • Shildon has the lowest price-to-earnings ratio at 1.15.
  • County Durham’s three top-ranked towns all have average prices below £100,000.
  • London remains the least affordable region, at 6.11 times household earnings.

Shildon in County Durham is Britain’s most affordable town in the analysis, with the average home costing about £73,600, or 1.15 times the annual earnings of a local couple working full-time. The findings highlight how much housing affordability varies across Britain, with northern England and Scotland offering far…

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Scotland can be best & worst team in world – Dempsey

  • Dempsey says Scotland need greater consistency.
  • Scotland face New Zealand for the 34th time.
  • Dempsey is set to earn his 50th Test cap.

Jack Dempsey says Scotland must build momentum and stay true to their message for longer if they are to break through against the world’s top rugby sides. His comments come before Scotland’s 34th attempt to beat New Zealand, after three close defeats under head coach Gregor Townsend. Dempsey…

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Revealed: The world’s 50 best restaurants, from mind-bending foodie theatres to secret cheese caves – with just ONE UK entry

  • Asador Etxebarri tops the 2026 world restaurant ranking.
  • Gaggan and Alchemist take second and third place.
  • Only one London restaurant represents the UK in the top 50.

Asador Etxebarri in Spain’s Basque region has been named the world’s best restaurant for 2026, topping an annual ranking of 50 restaurants. The list celebrates distinctive dining experiences, from cooking over fire to theatrical, multi-sensory meals, while highlighting Britain’s limited presence. The article says only one UK restaurant…

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UK house prices fell 1.2% in year to October amid high borrowing costs

  • UK house prices fell 1.2 per cent in the year to October.
  • London saw the steepest fall, down 3.1 per cent.
  • High borrowing costs continue to weigh on buyers.

UK house prices fell at their fastest annual pace in more than three years in October, as high borrowing costs and inflation concerns weighed on buyers and sellers. The figures add to pressure on confidence after the Bank of England raised interest rates, though a Lloyds director said…

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‘A smack in the teeth’ – warned coach to work at international youth event

  • Coach with a two-year warning is at a youth event in Greece.
  • British Gymnastics upheld some concerns and ordered monitoring.
  • Complainants say the appointment discourages speaking up.

Clare Hague, a coach who received a two-year formal warning after British Gymnastics upheld some concerns about her coaching and her club, is coaching at an international youth competition in Greece. Complainants say her selection undermines the decision to speak up; the case raises questions about how safeguarding…

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BT cuts over 11,700 jobs in one year with more job losses to come

  • BT cut 11,712 jobs in a year, with more cuts planned.
  • The workforce could fall to 65,000 to 70,000 by 2030.
  • Profit rose, while free cash flow fell and debt increased.

BT has cut 11,712 jobs in the past year, reducing its UK workforce of staff and contractors by 11%, and its leadership says further reductions are planned. The cuts form part of a drive to simplify the business and lower costs, helping lift short-term profits as BT faces…

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