Labour tries to clarify Starmer comments on EU relationship
Tory ministers have seized on the Labour leader’s comments at a summit on not diverging from the EU. Source: BBC News
Mohammed bin Salman: ‘I don’t care’ about ‘sportswashing’ accusations
Newcastle United revealed a 2022-23 third kit which resembled the Saudi Arabia national team kit Saudi Arabia crown prince Mohammed bin Salman says he does not care about accusations of ‘sportswashing’. The Gulf kingdom has been accused of investing in sport and using high-profile events to improve its international reputation. Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund […]
Seven bins and Sunak's other net zero claims fact checked
Looking at claims about seven bins, heat pumps and cutting emissions. Source: BBC News
King's diplomatic speech to French Senate receives standing ovation
His speech, delivered in French and English, touched on climate change and the invasion of Ukraine. Source: BBC News
Japanese Grand Prix: Lewis Hamilton expects Red Bull to bounce back
Max Verstappen (right) has won 12 of 15 races this season Lewis Hamilton will be convinced “something’s up” if Red Bull are not back at their normal level at this weekend’s Japanese Grand Prix. Red Bull failed to win for the first time all year last weekend in Singapore, where Carlos Sainz triumphed for Ferrari. […]
Government borrowing rose to £11.6bn in August
Public borrowing was higher than most economists had expected last month. Source: BBC News
Sunak delays petrol car ban in shift on green policies
The prime minister claims the changes will support “hard-pressed families” but opponents accuse him of “selling out”. Source: BBC News
Fall in students accepted into university in UK
Applications also fell, after demand grew in the pandemic – and the acceptance rate remains about 85%. Source: BBC News
UK interest rate rise bets slashed after inflation fall
But the majority of mortgage holders, three quarters of homeowners, are on fixed-rate deals, which shields them from the current interest rates rises, though about 800,000 deals will end by the end of this year and 1.6 million more will do so next year. Source: BBC News
Huddersfield Town 2-2 Stoke City: Neil Warnock bows out as Terriers boss with draw
Neil Warnock had to settle for a Huddersfield equaliser to end his second successful reign as Terriers boss Neil Warnock had to settle for a point in his final game as Huddersfield Town boss as the Terriers were held at home by Stoke City. But, despite having taken an early lead, Huddersfield had to come […]