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October 25, 2026

Budget to include £1bn for social and affordable housing

The UK government is set to allocate over £1 billion for social and affordable housing in England, bringing the total funding for a 10-year programme to more than £40 billion.

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October 17, 2026

Call for more food funding due to high living cost

Deputy Louise Doublet has criticized the government for ending a trial of free fruit in primary schools, arguing that cost-of-living pressures were not considered.

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October 17, 2026

Charity reflects on changing needs over 25 years

Help a Guernsey Child, celebrating 25 years, has provided over £1.2 million in essential support to local children and families.

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October 17, 2026

Nightclubs are disappearing - and it's affecting young people

Under-30s in the UK are experiencing a decline in nightlife, with a quarter of towns having lost all their nightclubs.

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October 16, 2026

Federal Reserve Board announces termination of enforcement actions with Gardner Bancshares, Inc. and Small Business Bank

The Federal Reserve Board has announced the termination of enforcement actions with Gardner Bancshares, Inc. and Small Business Bank.

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October 16, 2026

Fuel costs squeezing margins for some businesses

Diesel prices in Jersey have risen to over £2 per litre, causing concern among businesses.

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October 16, 2026

'TV and cheap booze' blamed for landlord quitting

Former pub landlord Patrick Hughes has closed The Royal Mail Cart pub in Spalding, blaming a combination of rising costs, changing customer habits, and roadworks.

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October 15, 2026

'I'd spend $1,000 on a wedding present'

New Yorkers share their spending on wedding gifts and their decision-making process.

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October 15, 2026

'I paid thousands to a company for jobs that never came'

Several individuals, including Apurv Patel, have accused Synetal Solutions Ltd of offering job training and sponsorship in the healthcare sector that did not materialize, resulting in financial losses.

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October 14, 2026

Drop-off charges at UK airports to be reviewed after sharp increase

The UK government has announced a review of airport drop-off charges following significant price increases.

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October 14, 2026

Netflix to shed 1,000 jobs in steepest cuts since 2022

Netflix plans to cut 1,000 jobs, approximately 6% of its global workforce, as it faces increased competition from rivals like YouTube and TikTok.

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October 14, 2026

Driving test waits fall to two-year low - but still average 20 weeks

Waiting times for driving tests have dropped to 19.7 weeks, the lowest since November 2024, according to official figures.

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October 14, 2026

Civil servant faked illness with make-up to juggle five jobs, court hears

Kashim Chowdhury, a 55-year-old civil servant from east London, is on trial for fraudulently juggling five full-time government jobs, earning £350,000 between February 2020 and September 2023.

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October 14, 2026

Job cuts could fund diesel price drop says deputy

One deputy suggests freezing duty to offset rising diesel prices due to the ongoing Middle East conflict.

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October 14, 2026

Faisal Islam: What surprise praise for UK economy tells us about the Budget

In the past 24 hours, top IMF officials have three times praised UK plans to reduce annual borrowing levels.

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October 14, 2026

'It's definitely tight trying to budget on maternity leave'

Almost 50,000 households in Sheffield are struggling to make ends meet, according to a new cost of living report by the council.

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October 14, 2026

Hundreds of Royal Mail staff quitting each week under new efficiency plans

About 400 Royal Mail workers quit each week since the introduction of a new delivery system, according to the Communication Workers Union (CWU).

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October 14, 2026

Heating oil users facing fuel or food winter choice

Ministers say they will tighten rules on heating oil and promote competition.

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October 14, 2026

Not building third runway would be 'huge missed opportunity', warns Heathrow boss

Heathrow Airport's CEO, Thomas Woldbye, warns that not building a third runway would be a 'huge missed opportunity' for the UK.

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October 14, 2026

Bank of America hit with $1.2bn fine for money laundering failings

Bank of America was fined $1.2 billion for failing to detect potential money laundering and other illegal activities, including over $5 billion in unreported suspicious transactions.

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October 13, 2026

Minutes of the Board's discount rate meetings on August 17, September 9, and September 16, 2026

Minutes of the Board's discount rate meetings held on August 17, September 9, and September 16, 2026.

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October 13, 2026

The Sabrina Carpenter clip that helped a 22-year-old make £120,000 a year

Eknoor Singh, a 22-year-old Londoner, makes up to £120,000 a year as a 'clipper', creating short, engaging videos for clients like clothing brands and influencers.

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October 13, 2026

Car finance compensation payments delayed until next year

Millions could be entitled to compensation due to commission arrangements between lenders and dealers.

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October 13, 2026

Poundland in rescue talks as owners seek buyer

Poundland, a struggling UK retail chain, is in talks with potential buyers as it seeks a rescue deal.

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