Higher energy bills drive UK inflation upward

London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Inflation in the UK rose to 2.3% in October, heaping stress on the Bank of England to delay further interest rate cuts until next year. Statistics released by the UK’s Office for National Statistics (ONS) revealed that

Farmer union calls inheritance tax changes a betrayal

London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Farmer union Bradshaw condemned government inheritance tax changes as a “betrayal,” warning they could increase food prices and harm farmers. The leader of the National Farmers’ Union (NFU) has blamed the government for an extraordinary “betrayal” over

Snow falls across UK as temperatures plunge to zero

London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The Meteorological Office (MET) has predicted up to 20 cm of snow in the worst-hit areas, with icy conditions and wintry showers expected. Amber cold health alerts have been issued, with the potential for “significant impacts” including

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