The Chancellor was even told by the Tories to resign if she goes ahead with raising taxes in the November 26 Budget. Ms Reeves also wants to give herself a bigger buffer than the almost £10 billion she previously had against her rule of balancing day-to-day spending with tax receipts in 2029-30. She suggested she would neither cut her major spending plans, nor reach for the lever of more borrowing to meet her commitments, further hinting that tax rises are needed to sustain the public finances. Shadow chancellor Sir Mel Stride meanwhile suggested his counterpart must stand down if she goes ahead with tax rises. “And what do you think would happen in financial markets if I did that?” she told the broadcaster.

LIKE many women, Amani suffers from recurrent UTIs – but hers are so severe she has been left with sepsis six times. The 37-year-old, from Bristol, said there have been times the dangerous infections have left her just hours from death. And each time she has had sepsis, Amani has experienced this “impending sense of doom”. “I don’t remember much of the hours and days that followed, because I was so unwell,” Amani said. “It can literally save a life.”Amani works with sepsis charity Sepsis Research FEAT, helping raise awareness for the work and research they do.

The world-famous Fingal Hotel in Edinburgh is aboard a former Northern Lighthouse Board ship. Why Fingal in Edinburgh is the quirkiest hotel in the UKFingal was named the quirkiest hotel in the whole of the UK (Image: Tripadvisor)Highlighting what makes Fingal in Edinburgh the quirkiest hotel in the UK, The Times said the ship has been "kitted out" with gleaming wood, curvy lines and warm colours. The restaurant is also "really romantic," with those booking special packages able to enjoy a private tour and dinner on the Scottish yacht. A third person wrote: "A truly unique small luxury hotel, close to the Edinburgh tram system and the Royal Yacht. The staff are very friendly, approachable and go out of their way to make you feel relaxed."

After facing her fellow finalists, Tom Arden and Aaron Mountford-Myles, during Tuesday night’s episode, Jasmine was announced as the series 16 winner. The Great British Bake Off Series 16 winner Jasmine (Channel 4/Love Productions/PA)She said: “I hope that in winning Bake Off I have made my friends, family and Scotland proud. I could never have imagined being on the Bake Off, let alone doing it with no hair. “My worst moment in the tent was taking my meringue scallop shell out of the oven and hearing it go ‘Crack Crack Crack’ and seeing the crack lines develop after three and a half hours of baking.”Previous winners include paediatric nurse Georgie, who became the first contestant from Wales to win The Great British Bake Off in 2024. Jasmine will join Jo Brand and Tom Allen and all the other bakers on The Great British Bake Off: An Extra Slice on Friday November 7 at 8pm on Channel 4.

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Taiwan Liberia Singapore Australia Argentina Places buying more from China Increase in China’s exports, Q3 2025 vs. Q3 2024 Hong Kong $12 billion Japan U.K. European Union $15 billion U.A.E. Places buying more from China Increase in China’s exports, Q3 2025 vs. Q3 2024 Hong Kong European Union $12 billion $15 billion U.A.E. China’s exports of phones 47% and computers 54% to the United States were among the categories that declined the most. Chinese companies, for example, make most of the world’s toys, and the United States has long been its largest customer. The shifts in China’s exports are part of what is expected to be a continuing and unpredictable transformation.

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So when it comes to picking a moniker for her baby girl, mum Kate wants to ensure it’s the right one. And because of that, she’s ended up changing the name a staggering six times. But in a video on her TikTok page, Kate insisted she’s finally found the perfect one – and she won’t be changing it again. “Well today we finally agreed after months and months and months that her name is Lorelai,” Kate said. Do whatever is right for your family.”“It’s common in other countries to not name the baby for months to try out names,” a third insisted.

An American father and son died after being stung by a swarm of hornets while ziplining in Southeast Asia, local officials confirmed. The condition of the father and son was very serious, so they were quickly transferred to a nearby provincial hospital for further treatment." Owen and his son were apparently on vacation in the country when they died after being stung more than 100 times, the outlet reported. USA TODAY has reached out to the Owen family and Green Jungle Park. "Our sincere condolences go out to the Owen family and all who knew and loved them."

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Hinduja and his family topped the latest Sunday Times Rich List with a net worth of £35.3 billion. The family said in a statement: “He will leave a deep hole at the heart of our family. “He will also be remembered for his formidable work.”Deeply saddened by the passing of Shri Gopichand Hinduja Ji, a visionary industrialist, global leader, and proud son of India. Through his remarkable leadership, the Hinduja Group became a symbol of Indian enterprise and global excellence. The Hindujas also own significant real estate in London, including several large homes near to St James’s Park and Winston Churchill’s Old War Office in Whitehall, which has recently been refurbished to include a hotel.

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For decades, local businesses applying for alcohol licences have been required to publish public notices in print newspapers. Bedford Borough Council is required to publish its own statutory notices in print, often at a similarly high cost. Some have suggested that a new national Public Notice Portal could host all statutory notices. Public notices may sound technical, but they are a cornerstone of local democracy. The questions relating to how public notices are advertised 16-19.