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Economy has ‘turned a corner’, says Trott as Hunt mulls tax cuts

Economy has ‘turned a corner’, says Trott as Hunt mulls tax cuts

The Chancellor will deliver his autumn statement on Wednesday.

‘No shortage’ of chances to scrutinise Matheson over data bill, says Brown

‘No shortage’ of chances to scrutinise Matheson over data bill, says Brown

The SNP’s deputy leader defended Mr Matheson as someone of ‘integrity and honesty’.

DUP will not get all it wants in post-Brexit trade talks, says former leader

DUP will not get all it wants in post-Brexit trade talks, says former leader

Peter Robinson said there is still a ‘gap’ between the DUP and the Government.

Ofcom fines Shell Energy £1.4m for not telling customers their contracts were up

Ofcom fines Shell Energy £1.4m for not telling customers their contracts were up

The broadband provider failed to tell customers their contracts were coming to an end, or did not include enough information when it did.

Hunt launched for missing young men

Hunt launched for missing young men

Jevon Hirst, Harvey Owen, Wilf Henderson and Hugo Morris are thought to have been travelling in the Harlech and Porthmadog areas of Gwynedd.

Schools in Wales could have summer holidays cut by a week

Schools in Wales could have summer holidays cut by a week

Under the proposals a week would be taken from the summer holidays and added to the one-week break in October.

Borrowing data offers boost to Chancellor’s tax cut plans

Borrowing data offers boost to Chancellor’s tax cut plans

The Office for National Statistics said public sector net borrowing stood at £14.9 billion last month, £4.4 billion more than a year earlier,

Harry and Meghan make surprise appearance at Vancouver ice hockey game

Harry and Meghan make surprise appearance at Vancouver ice hockey game

The Duke of Sussex dropped the puck in a ceremonial face-off before the game.

Outsourcer Capita warns up to 900 jobs at risk in cost-cutting drive

Outsourcer Capita warns up to 900 jobs at risk in cost-cutting drive

The business, which runs Army recruitment services and manages the BBC licence fee, said it wanted to save around £60 million per year.

Review criticises police for disclosure of Nicola Bulley’s health struggles

Review criticises police for disclosure of Nicola Bulley’s health struggles

The review found that Lancashire Police had lost control of the public narrative at an early stage.

Water search expert caused challenges to Nicola Bulley investigation – report

Water search expert caused challenges to Nicola Bulley investigation – report

A College of Policing report said Lancashire Police felt some of Peter Faulding’s behaviour caused challenges to the investigation.

Legal challenge to laws dealing with legacy of Troubles to begin

Legal challenge to laws dealing with legacy of Troubles to begin

High Court judge Mr Justice Colton will hear the case at the Royal Courts of Justice in Belfast.

Black Friday busy as ever, says Amazon fulfilment centre boss

Black Friday busy as ever, says Amazon fulfilment centre boss

David Tindal, general manager of the retail giant’s Swindon fulfilment centre, said he was ‘not seeing any sign of a decline’ in Black Friday.

What the papers say – November 21

What the papers say – November 21

The fallout from the Covid inquiry features alongside a variety of stories in Britain’s newspapers.

Latest hearing to be held in Harry’s High Court claim against Mail publisher

Latest hearing to be held in Harry’s High Court claim against Mail publisher

The duke is part of a group, which includes Sir Elton John, bringing legal action against Associated Newspapers.

Sir Chris Whitty to face questions at Covid inquiry

Sir Chris Whitty to face questions at Covid inquiry

His appearance comes a day after former chief scientific adviser Sir Patrick Vallance offered his insights into ministers’ handling of the pandemic.

King and Queen to host South Korean president at state banquet

King and Queen to host South Korean president at state banquet

Yoon Suk Yeol and the First Lady Kim Keon Hee have travelled to the UK for a three-day state visit as Charles’s guests.

Fossil fuel delegates attended Cops at least 7,200 times over 20 years – study

Fossil fuel delegates attended Cops at least 7,200 times over 20 years – study

Campaigners have criticised the number of fossil fuel-linked attendees at the climate talks.

Tory hopes grow of tax cuts at autumn statement after Sunak speech

Tory hopes grow of tax cuts at autumn statement after Sunak speech

A benefits shake-up that would see those with mental health or mobility problems told to search for work which is possible from home is also expected.

Fred Sirieix criticises Nigel Farage’s Brexit poster on I’m A Celebrity

Fred Sirieix criticises Nigel Farage’s Brexit poster on I’m A Celebrity

During Monday’s episode, tensions rose as First Dates host Sirieix described the former Ukip and Brexit party leader’s actions as ‘shameful’.

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