Rishi Sunak Former PM 'plans to stay as an MP on backbenches'
The Guardian|November 02, 2024
Rishi Sunak is planning to stay the course in parliament on the backbenches, as friends said the former prime minister is keen to prove a point after jibes about his potential return to California.
Jessica Elgot
Rishi Sunak Former PM 'plans to stay as an MP on backbenches'

Sunak has told colleagues that his children are newly settled in school and he does not want to cause any fresh disruption to family life for now after the turmoil of the past few years.

With a family net worth of about £650m, friends say Sunak has no immediate need to pursue lucrative job opportunities, though he is expected to seek work involving artificial intelligence, one of his biggest interests.

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From voting day to the inauguration A complete guide to the US election

The 60th US presidential election will decide the 47th president - widely held to be the most powerful job in the world - and 50th vice-president.

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The Guardian

Europe's view: Even far-right voters want a win for Harris

Most western Europeans - and even many who vote for far-right parties would like Kamala Harris to win next week, polling suggests.

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1 min  |
November 02, 2024
The Guardian

Time's up for old adage that claims apes could replicate Shakespeare

Mathematicians have called into question the adage that a monkey typing randomly at a keyboard for long enough would produce the complete works of Shakespeare.

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1 min  |
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Thomas Wei Huang named as boy jailed for private school hammer attack
The Guardian

Thomas Wei Huang named as boy jailed for private school hammer attack

A 17-year-old boy sentenced to life for attacking two sleeping pupils and a teacher with hammers at a private school can be named after a judge lifted reporting restrictions.

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1 min  |
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Money hacks How to set up and maintain a happy house-share
The Guardian

Money hacks How to set up and maintain a happy house-share

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4 mins  |
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Budget checklist What you need to do now to make the most of your cash
The Guardian

Budget checklist What you need to do now to make the most of your cash

Rachel Reeves's changes could make a difference to the tax you pay. Rupert Jones, Hilary Osborne and Shane Hickey report

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5 mins  |
November 02, 2024
Superstar of cuteness Hello Kitty turns 50 and makes $4bn a year
The Guardian

Superstar of cuteness Hello Kitty turns 50 and makes $4bn a year

She sports a signature red bow; her hobbies are travelling, reading and baking, and - despite celebrating her 50th birthday - she stands at only five apples tall.

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2 mins  |
November 02, 2024
The Guardian

House price rises slow but stamp duty move may lead to 'buyer rush'

The growth in UK house prices slowed unexpectedly last month, Nationwide said, as it warned buyers to expect a rush in transactions early next year prompted by changes to stamp duty rules in the budget.

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1 min  |
November 02, 2024
'Everything is expensive' No end to price pressures for your average family
The Guardian

'Everything is expensive' No end to price pressures for your average family

I sort of assumed the cost of living crisis would be temporary and things would go back to how they were before,\" said Jess Daly. \"Maybe I was being naive. Everything is just expensive now.

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US adds only 12,000 jobs in final report before election, as hurricanes and strike bite

The US added only 12,000 jobs last month, less than a tenth of the number economists had forecast, a figure affected by the strike at Boeing and two hurricanes, in a final snapshot of the employment market before the country chooses a new president.

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November 02, 2024