Reeves did not mislead on challenges facing UK ahead of Budget, says OBR official
Prof David Miles tells MPs the messaging given by the chancellor was “not inconsistent” with the situation she faced.
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Jamie Laing’s Candy Kittens to acquire UK snack brand Graze
The deal comes as Unilever plans to offload some food brands to focus on care and beauty.
Bank of England warns of AI bubble risk
The central bank says US stock price valuations are their most stretched since the dotcom bubble burst.
Police consider corporate manslaughter charges in Post Office scandal
The move comes as police continue to investigate what has been called the UK’s most widespread miscarriage of justice.
Bus ticket discount for city travel over Christmas
The city council has discounted group tickets for bus travel across Hull over Christmas.
Tax rises and tighter spending to hold back UK growth, OECD says
Growth in the UK economy is expected to slow next year, an influential global policy group predicts.
Shein and Temu face calls for investigation over claims of stealing US designs
Two senior US politicians accuse the platforms of malpractice, including intellectual property theft.
Fashion house Valentino criticised over ‘disturbing’ AI handbag ads
Social media users have called the luxury Italian fashion brand’s artificial intelligence-made adverts “cheap” and “lazy”.
Applications open for warm homes scheme help
The county council says the scheme provides free heating upgrades and prioritizes the most vulnerable.
Every pupil to get a hamper of gifts for Christmas
Headteacher Jade Hunter says she has not encountered generosity and goodwill like this before.