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Petrol and food prices to fall due to oil glut, World Bank forecasts

Petrol and food prices will fall over the next two years because of a glut in oil production, the World Bank has said, offering hope to consumers that the cost pressures of the past three years could start to ease.

Lack of social mobility is costing UK £19bn a year, report finds

A lack of social mobility is costing the UK £19bn a year, a report produced by the cross-party thinktank Demos and the Co-op has found.

Skripal and daughter 'at home when novichok was put on front door'

A deadly nerve agent was applied to the front door of the former spy Sergei Skripal while he and his daughter, Yulia, were at home, a counter-terrorism chief has revealed.

Lithuanian election winners pledge big defence spending

Lithuania's opposition Social Democratic party has promised to spend \"as much money as is needed\" on security and defence to counter a potential threat from Russia after finishing a comfortable first in Sunday's parliamentary elections.

A view from the stands Going full Woodward is incompetent or cowardly

It was about half an hour after the final whistle at the FA Cup final when I had my exchange with Sir Jim Ratcliffe.

Digital avatars may help people with psychosis confront voices

Digital characters, or avatars, could help people with psychosis hear voices less often and reduce the distress caused, research suggests.

as Amorim closes in on Old Trafford hot seat

Chances of interest rate cut boosted by latest fall in shop prices

The chances of a fresh cut in interest rates from the Bank of England next week have been boosted by a report that shows shop prices falling at their fastest pace in more than three years.

Lloyds bank 'assessing impact' of car finance ruling

Lloyds Banking Group has said it is assessing the potential impact of a landmark court ruling over car finance mis-selling on Friday, which may lead to lenders paying out billions of pounds in compensation to borrowers.

Escaped parrots returned to London zoo after six-day adventure

Prisoners handed six-month terms still in jail after 16 years

Prisoners serving controversial indeterminate sentences were given minimum terms of less than six months but remained in jail for at least 16 years, newly released data shows.

Taking United job would be enormous risk for Amorim

job would be enormous risk for Amorim

Japan's Uncertain Future As Coalition Majority In Doubt

Economic fallout feared as country loses its political stability

Netanyahu: 'Precise' Attack Hit The Defences Of Iran Hard

Tehran plays down airstrikes as UN set to discuss escalation

Minister Says Government Considering Smacking Ban

The new Labour government is considering a ban on smacking, a cabinet minister has said.

History Repeating Itself Saudi Arabia's World Cup Bid Gains Pace - But At What Cost?

On 13 December, two years will have passed since John Njau Kibue died.

Fiscal Rules Reeves's Radical Changes Could Go Further - New Zealand Shows How

Rachel Reeves will this week change the way the UK government's debt rules are calculated to unlock billions of pounds in additional headroom for spending on long-term infrastructure projects.

China Lambasts US Over $2bn Arms Package For Taiwan

China will take "countermeasures" to defend its sovereignty and territorial integrity, the government has said, lambasting a $2bn arms sale package by the US to Taiwan.

Georgia's Pro-EU Opposition Says Country Must Protest Over 'Rigged' Election Result

Georgia's pro-Western opposition has called on the country to protest today against the disputed parliamentary victory of the ruling, Russia-aligned Georgian Dream party (GD).

Too Old To Hire? Ageism 'Must Be Addressed' To Get Britain Working

When the investment firm Canada Life took on and trained a group of over-50s at its Isle of Man investment headquarters recently, managers had three concerns: the new recruits turned up to work too early, they dressed in suits and they peppered their bosses with questions.

Gaza Seventy Killed In A Day As UN Chief Calls Plight 'Harrowing'

An estimated 70 people have been killed in Israeli airstrikes over the past day, health officials in Gaza said yesterday, as Israel's campaign in the north of the strip shows no sign of slowing despite the revival of cease-fire talks after a three-month hiatus.

Iran Pledges 'Appropriate' Response To Israeli Airstrikes But Says It Does Not Seek War

Iran's leadership said yesterday it was weighing a response to this weekend's Israeli airstrikes as the country called on the UN security council to meet today.

Make A Big, Bold Bet' Invest In Millennium-Style Culture Projects, Urges Economist

Now is the time to "invest, and invest big" in radical millennium-style arts and culture projects, a top economist has urged before the government's first budget on Wednesday.

Scheme to boost French school trips 'at risk' under entry rules

A scheme designed to boost the numbers of French children able to travel to Britain for school trips is reportedly in peril as a result of an overhaul of UK entry requirements.

Autism diagnosis rates vary widely across NHS England trusts - study

Children and adults seeking an autism diagnosis in England are almost seven times more likely to receive one in some NHS foundation trusts than others, according to research.

Morales blames government of Bolivia after video shows car hit by gunfire

The former president of Bolivia, Evo Morales, said yesterday that his vehicle was hit by gunfire, captured in a video reflecting political tensions between him and President Luis Arce, a former ally.

Power at last Now Reeves must show how Labour can wield it

On Wednesday, for the first time in more than 14 years, a Labour chancellor will have the chance to deliver a budget, and much is riding on what Rachel Reeves comes up with.

Media Washington Post 'caving in' to Trump

Furious Washington Post readers have accused it of \"caving in\" to Donald Trump and failing to abide by its principles, while staff have begged supporters not to cancel their subscriptions, as the media outlet struggles to cope with the fallout of its decision not to endorse Kamala Harris in the US presidential election.

Reparations Backbenchers accuse PM of 'colonial mindset'

Three prominent Labour backbenchers have accused Keir Starmer of an \"insulting\" and \"colonial mindset\" over his reluctance to discuss reparations for the transatlantic slave trade.

Hospitality Venues face closure if rates relief ends

Pubs and restaurants are warning of closures and a tough Christmas ahead if Rachel Reeves's budget this week raises taxes and ends a Covid-era relief on business rates.