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Today in BritainThursday 24 September

12°C

London · Partly Cloudy

ParliamentSitting
House of LordsIn recess
FTSE 1008,247 ▲
Sterling$1.27

On This Day

On September 24, 1645, the Battle of Rowton Heath took place during the English Civil War, resulting in a significant defeat for the Royalist forces of King Charles I.

Word of the Day

Brouhaha

A noisy and overexcited reaction or response to something.

ParliamentWestminster LiveParliament is sitting

Today's Agenda

›

PMQs at 12:00 — NHS funding questions

›

Opposition Day debate: Cost of Living

›

Lords: Digital Markets Bill 3rd reading

Voting Intention

Labour
42%+1
Conservative
28%-2
Reform UK
14%+1
Lib Dems
10%0

Tensions rising ahead of autumn budget as backbench pressure mounts on spending.

Household SnapshotLive

UK household budgets face continued pressure as winter approaches

Avg Energy Bill/yr
£1,920▲ +4.1%
Avg Mortgage Rate
4.65%▼ -0.05%
Weekly Food Shop
£78.50▲ +2.1%
Petrol (litre)
139.8p▼ -1.2p
Avg House Price
£288,400▲ +0.6%
Inflation (CPI)
2.1%▼ -0.2%

Money Tip

Check if you are eligible for the Warm Home Discount scheme before the winter energy price hikes take full effect.

Editor's LetterToday
"True national progress is measured not by the speed of our legislative turnover, but by the lasting stability we secure for the next generation."

Good morning, readers.

As we navigate the economic shifts of this Thursday morning, our focus remains on the government’s ambitious infrastructure overhaul and the mounting pressure regarding regional energy costs. These pivotal policy decisions will dictate the rhythm of British industry for the coming decade. We invite you to explore our in-depth analysis on how these changes will reshape your community and the national outlook.

Sarah Mitchell

Editor-in-Chief, National Post UK

This Week's Edition24 Sept

Cover Story

Downing Street Prepares for Tax Reform Amidst Mounting Pressure from Backbench Rebels

Number of the Week

4.2%

The year-on-year increase in average weekly earnings excluding bonuses, outpacing inflation for the third consecutive month.

Daily Quote24 Sept
"
"A fanatic is one who can't change his mind and won't change the subject."

Winston Churchill

Statesman and Prime Minister, noted for his acerbic wit and parliamentary oratory. · 1954

HousingProperty Pulse

Buyers returning as rates dip below 5%

UK Avg. Asking Price

£425,000

Monthly+0.4%
Annual+2.1%

Regional Hotspots

Manchester+4.2%
Bristol+3.1%
Edinburgh+2.8%

Best 2-year fixed rate: 4.39% (Nationwide)

The UK housing market is poised for steady, moderate growth through the final quarter as improving mortgage affordability encourages renewed buyer activity.

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