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UK Government borrowing was more than £2billion higher than expected in October 2025, according to the figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).Based on ONS data, the difference between public spending and tax income was £17.4billion for the month, which is down from the £19.2billion from the same month the year prior.Despite this, economists had expected UK borrowing to be £15billion over the period, which is slightly higher than the Office for Budget Responsibility’s (OBR) projection of £14.4billion in March 2025.In a statement, ONS chief economist Grant Fitzner noted borrowing was down compared to 2024 but warned it was…

The PPS said counsel costs to date are £362,552, including the judicial review and the five week trial at Belfast Crown Court.It added some fees “are yet to be processed” but said the overall cost to the PPS could not be quantified.”In the absence of detailed records of time spent on individual cases, it is not possible to produce precise costs, or even average costs for a particular type of case,” the PPS said. “This is because the amount of time required to take individual decisions as to prosecution (and for related administrative tasks) will vary depending upon a range…

Harry Brook, after initially being given not out, walks off the pitch after Australia ask for a review for a catch off the bowling of Brendan Doggett as England fall to 160-6 on day one of the first Ashes Test in Perth.FOLLOW LIVE: The Ashes first Test – day oneAvailable to UK users only.

Nigel Farage should face off against Sir Keir Starmer at Prime Minister’s Questions over Kemi Badenoch, a GB News guest has told Chopper’s Political Podcast.Matthew Stadlen, a left-wing political commentator and presenter, suggested that while he is not necessarily calling into question Britain’s constitution, it is difficult to ignore Reform UK’s rise in the polls.Mr Stadlen said: “One of the awkward things debating with you – and it’s a privilege to be debating with you – you were at the heart of No10 and it’s fascinating to get your insights – but one of the issues, we were all watching,…

The company behind the largest schools Private Finance Initiative (PFI) contract in England is going into liquidation, heightening concerns that 88 schools in Stoke-on-Trent could be left with unfinished building work and repairs.Schools in the city have paid Transform Stoke Schools Ltd (TSSL) to keep their buildings in good condition over the course of a 25-year contract that expired on 25 October. In a letter seen by the , the chief executive of Stoke-on-Trent City Council told schools TSSL was going into Creditor Voluntary Liquidation – meaning its directors are taking steps to close it down.The council told the its…

David Craig, Connect PhotographyOliver was able to join the whole family, including his two brothersA mum had her wish come true when her eight-year-old son who requires 24-hour care watched her walk down the aisle – after his carers made special arrangements for him to attend.Samantha Dolan, 33, from Wigan, told of her delight after son Oliver arrived dressed for the occasion to celebrate with the rest of the family.Oliver requires full-time care and struggles with his movement, sight and breathing after being treated for meningitis and a hypoxic brain injury when he was just four weeks old.”It meant the…

Phil Parkinson says Wrexham “are always looking” when it comes to recruiting new players but he does not anticipate making “too many changes” to his squad in January.Having made 13 signings after securing promotion from League One last season, the Red Dragons have made a solid start to life in the Championship.With 15 matches played, Wrexham sit 13th in the table and are just four points adrift of the play-off places going into Saturday’s trip to Ipswich Town (15:00 GMT).With the winter transfer window set to open on Thursday, 1 January, Parkinson says he does not want to disrupt his…

Labour has been accused of plotting to launch an “unlimited” council tax raid against millions of middle-class Britons in yet another blow ahead of Rachel Reeves’s Autumn Budget.The Chancellor, who will unveil her tax-hiking second Budget on November 26, could soon oversee funding cuts to wealthy councils and redistribute the cash to poorer areas.Deprived towns in the North of England, which are often held by Labour MPs, could benefit from the so-called “fair-funding review”. The review will enable councils to raise rates by more than the current maximum of five per cent. Local authorities in London, the Home Counties and…

Sir Keir Starmer this morning touched down in South Africa for his 42nd international trip since entering No10 last July. However, with tax rises just around the corner, the Prime Minister has been asked if making the 11,000-mile round trip is the right decision.Chancellor Rachel Reeves will on Wednesday look to plug a £40billion blackhole by hiking taxes.On the way to Johannesburg, Sir Keir said: “If you want to deal with the cost of living and make people better off with good, secure jobs, investment from G20 partners and allies is really important.“Those discussions from those relations … are measured…

Kevin PeacheyCost of living correspondentGetty ImagesRegulator Ofgem will announce the next energy price cap later on Friday, with prices for millions of households expected to fall slightly at the height of winter.Gas and electricity bills remain relatively high, and the sudden drop in temperature has brought the costs to the forefront of people’s minds.The next price cap will take effect at the start of January, and affect those on variable tariffs in England, Wales and Scotland.Ofgem will announce the details at 07:00 GMT. Analysts have predicted a 1% fall in prices.The cap sets the maximum price that can be charged…