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`; targetParentBillboard.insertAdjacentHTML(‘beforeend’, adBillboard); } Analysts are pricing in another base rate cut from the Bank of England tomorrow following last months larger-than-expected drop in the consumer price index (CPI) rate of inflation.The latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), which were published today, revealed inflation fell from 3.6 per cent to 3.2 per cent in the 12 months to November 2025.In recent years, the cost of borrowing has been raised to as high as 5.25 per cent in an effort to ease inflationary pressures but the base rate has since fallen to four per cent. The central bank’s…

Amber Davies couldn’t hold back tears during her appearance on It Takes Two on Tuesday, admitting she’s already “mourning” her time on Strictly Come Dancing as the final approaches.The 29-year-old West End star grew visibly emotional while chatting with host Fleur East, telling her: “It makes me wanna cry, honestly. I can’t believe I’m here, just the way that we started.”She went on to explain how she’d received “this random phone call on a Wednesday night” before going on to have “the best 12 weeks of my life.”When the tears really started flowing, her professional partner Nikita Kuzmin handed her…

‘Tis the season for dining out, and eateries across the UK have ditched their classic menus in favour of Christmas-themed cuisine.Fast food restaurants in particular are delivering festive feasts galore, from Nando’s Total Sleigh Burger to Papa John’s Yuletide Yorkie and McDonald’s Grinched Menu. To get myself into the Christmas spirit, I visited some of the most popular chains to sample their offerings. Here, I have shared my merry must-haves plus the ones that made me say ‘Bah, humbug’. Nando’s – 4.7/5This iconic chicken chain is my favourite fast food restaurant, so I knew Nando’s Christmas menu was going to…

Faarea MasudBusiness reporterMedExpressMedExpress’s social media advert was banned for targeting new mumsAn advert which targeted weight-loss injections at new mums has been banned by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA).MedExpress’s social media post used a harmful gender stereotype which suggested women should prioritise losing weight soon after giving birth, the ASA said.The ad was banned along with two by SkinnyJab and CheqUp for irresponsibly exploiting insecurities around body image. All three firms have removed the ads.It is illegal to advertise prescription-only weight loss drugs to the public. The ASA said the “scale of the problem” was worse now as people feel…

The FCRI did not provide specific details as to why Burns had been stripped of the captaincy and will not be selected for the T20 World Cup.However, it did state the decision had been taken to “ensure stability, harmony and continuity for the team” and was made “solely in the interest of the national team’s preparation and serenity ahead of this historic event”.The statement added the FCRI “will not comment further on individual matters” though the organisation did also express its “sincere thanks” to Burns for his role in “an important chapter” in Italian cricket.Burns, who played 23 Tests and…

Sir Keir Starmer spent over £60,000 on a trip to watch the Lionesses in the Euros final, despite pledging to cut down on jet use.The Prime Minister used the Government’s Airbus A321 to fly from London to Zurich in July to arrive in time for the Women’s Euros football final in Basel, where the Lionesses beat Spain on penalties.The official figures published on Tuesday night showed the one-night trip cost £60,130, including hotels for the Prime Minister, his wife Victoria and 10 officials from Downing Street.Whilst in opposition, Rachel Reeves pledged to clamp down on official use of government planes…

State pensions, Universal Credit, Personal Independence Payments (PIP) and other benefits will be paid differently for thousands of claimants this year due to Christmas and New Year.Claimants of support from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) will get paid early if their usual payment date falls on Christmas Day or Boxing Day. Benefit claimants across the UK should prepare for altered payment schedules during the festive period, as both departments adjust their usual timetables around bank holidays.Those expecting Government support on Christmas Day or Boxing Day will find their money deposited into accounts…

Richard Madeley and Good Morning Britain bosses as a whole have come under fire from ITV viewers following Wednesday’s show after a debate about the sentencing of Paul Doyle took centre stage.The 54-year-old from Croxteth in Liverpool was sentenced to 21.5 years after 134 victims were affected when he drove his car into crowds during Liverpool’s Premier League title win parade on May 26. Mr Doyle admitted to dangerous driving, affray, and multiple counts of causing grievous bodily harm with intent.Speaking to Kevin Maguire and Andrew Pierce about the sentencing, Mr Madeley put a series of potential arguments to his…

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Catherine Doyle News NIMcNally familyNatalie McNally was 15 weeks pregnant when she was killed in her home in December 2022The family of Natalie McNally have said they have been left in “limbo” after they were warned the trial into her murder may be delayed because of industrial action by barristers.Ms McNally was 15 weeks pregnant when she was killed in her Lurgan home in December 2022. The man accused of her murder denies the charge and was due to go on trial next month.Ms McNally’s brother Declan McNally said he did not know “the rights and wrongs of the industrial…