UK productivity rise
Revised data points to 1.6% gain The UK has recorded a rare burst of productivity growth, according to new analysis showing the economy
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Politics
Reform UK returns unlawful donations
Overseas contributions breach election law Reform UK has been forced to return almost £200,000 in unlawful donations this year – more than any
Developments
Politics
Starmer pushes planning overhaul
PM orders rewrite to boost growth ahead of budget Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has ordered a last-minute rewrite of the government’s flagship
Birmingham
Culture
Events
Brum Christmas market looms
Frankfurt market returns to city centre on Nov 1 Birmingham’s world-famous Frankfurt Christmas Market will return to the city centre next month, running
Crime
Justice
People
Two deny Starmer arson charges
Trio accused over north London attacks Two Ukrainian nationals accused of carrying out arson attacks on properties linked to Prime Minister Sir Keir
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Tech
Apple sparks iPhone upgrade boom
Sales surge after major redesign Apple’s latest iPhone 17 has triggered its strongest sales surge in years, with analysts predicting a return to
Culture
Politics
Midlands museums get boost
£20m fund to protect culture and jobs Museums across the West Midlands will share more than £2 million in new government funding to
Life Sciences
People
Advisers join GP surgeries
£167m plan to help sick and disabled people into work Job advisers will be placed in GP surgeries and mental health clinics under
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Energy
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Energy bosses warn of higher bills
Firms say investment costs outweigh price falls Britain’s biggest energy suppliers have warned that electricity bills are set to rise, undermining Labour’s promise
Politics
Labour faces shock Caerphilly loss
Labour grip on Wales under threat Labour is bracing for a potential historic defeat in Thursday’s Caerphilly by-election, as a surge from Reform