48 m. ago FTSE 100 Live 16 September: Wage figures lift for state pension, Trustpilot shares rally

The release of unemployment and wage growth figures today kicked off a significant week for the UK economy.

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52 m. ago Brits are paying more for chocolate, meat and butter as supermarket inflation hits 4.9%

Grocery prices at supermarkets in Britain were 4.9 per cent higher than a year ago in the four weeks to September 7, according to market research firm Worldpanel by Numerator.

Economics

53 m. ago Parents bid to take over top Welsh school after raising millions of pounds

St Clare's School, Porthcawl. will shut at the end of this term but parents are bidding for the lease to re-open it next year

Politics

56 m. ago Hundreds of firms warn new guidance on single sex spaces is ‘unworkable’ and would cause ‘significant economic harm’

Exclusive: More than 650 organisations have urged Bridget Phillipson to ‘take immediate action to prevent these proposals from moving forward’

Economics

64 m. ago Unite Group’s £723m takeover of rival Empiric faces scrutiny by watchdog

The Competition and Markets Authority said it was gathering information on the planned acquisition of the student landlord.

Economics

65 m. ago Zelenskyy says 3,500 drones launched at Ukraine this month as he calls for Trump to take ‘clear position’ on Russia — Europe live

Sanctions and security guarantees for Ukraine are among the ‘missing pieces’ the Ukrainian president asks for in overnight interview ahead of US president’s state visit to UK As I mentioned earlier, the EU’s von der Leyen is speaking now in Brussels on “one year after the Draghi report.”Painting a rather rosy picture, she argues that Europe “is not only a challenger, but a leader in many fields that will define that race” on innovation, including computing power and AI adoption.“Now is the time to implement the joint protection of our European skies with a multi-layered air defense system. All the technologies for this are already in place. What is needed are investments and determination – strong action.” Continue reading...

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66 m. ago Report claims thousands of children taken from Ukraine to be ‘re

The US report found over 200 sites where children have reportedly been taken by Russia

Politics

70 m. ago Mikel Arteta makes honest Arsenal Champions League admission

Arsenal will embark on another Champions League effort this term after losing in last season's semi-final with Mikel Arteta hoping to change their history in Europe, but he understands the reality

Sport

74 m. ago Richard Madeley takes break to 'compose himself' after emotional Hillsborough interview

Richard Madeley said himself and Susanna Reid were taking a break to 'compose themselves' after an emotional interview with families of Hillsborough victims on Good Morning Britain

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76 m. ago There goes the bride! Moment wedding takes turn for the worse as newly

This is the unfortunate moment a bride takes an epic tumble down the stairs whilst departing her wedding ceremony.

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78 m. ago Full list as Attendance Allowance claimants must contact DWP

Failing to report a wide variety of changes could lead to you losing your Attendance Allowance entitlement

Politics

78 m. ago Cole Hocker’s agent takes swipe at ‘amateur officials’ after Olympic 1500m champion disqualified

The Olympic champion was penalised for ‘jostling’ with Germany’s Robert Farken, with the USA’s appeal denied

Politics

80 m. ago All the DWP Attendance Allowance changes that must be reported

The DWP has issued a warning to Attendance Allowance claimants

Politics

86 m. ago Vacant Lanarkshire pub goes on the market after calling last orders

Westwood Bar and Function Suite is being advertised as a commercial property to rent.

Politics

1 hour ago Labour's jobs squeeze continues after Reeves tax raid with number of employees and vacancies down but staffing of central government and NHS hits new record high

Official figures showed the labour market 'cooling' as firms warn Rachel Reeves against mounting another tax raid at the Budget.

Politics

1 hour ago FTSE 100 Live 16 September: Jobs market update, Google plans £5bn AI spending

The release of unemployment and wage growth figures today kicked off a significant week for the UK economy.

Economics

2 h. ago This Morning makes major change with Lorraine and Loose Women amid cost cuts

Big changes are on the way for the ITV daytime shows

Politics

2 h. ago I used to have wonderful vaginal orgasms. Why did they stop – and how can I get them back?

My husband and I still have sex – but something’s missing. Is stress the culprit?I’m a woman in my 50s and have been with my husband for decades. We have always had a wonderful sex life and I used to be able to climax vaginally very easily, often without clitoral stimulation. During an eventful time for the family a couple of years ago, my libido and ability to climax disappeared, though they did eventually return. A few months ago, I had a health crisis, which has slightly impaired my coordination on one side. Although I have recovered very well, I am again experiencing a loss of libido and sexual sensation.We continue to have sex regularly and I enjoy the intimacy. I can climax with clitoral stimulation but it takes a long time and can be almost physically painful. I really miss vaginal orgasms and the release they brought. Although I am of perimenopausal age, I have no obvious symptoms and a hormone test came back normal.Pamela Stephenson Connolly is a US-based psychotherapist wh...

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2 h. ago Soaps spoilers next week: Emmerdale health scare, Corrie court row and EastEnders exit

Liam Cavanagh faces a huge health scare next week in Emmerdale while Lisa navigates Becky's return in Corrie. Meanwhile, EastEnders and other soaps have their own drama lined up.

Events

2 h. ago North Lanarkshire’s Cultural Committee celebrating Black History Month

The event will take place at Jerviston Community Centre in Motherwell on Saturday, October 4, from 10.30am to 3pm.

Culture