Reeves 'disappointed' by UK economy unexpectedly shrinking
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Reeves 'disappointed' by UK economy unexpectedly shrinking
The UK economy unexpectedly contracted in October, marking two months in a row of negative growth for the first time since the pandemic, new figures show.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves said she was “disappointed” by the data after a weak month for pubs and restaurants dragged on growth amid some uncertainty ahead of the autumn Budget.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves says it is "clear" she was "upset" at PMQs on Wednesday, adding the reason she was tearful was down to a "personal issue". Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said he has "every faith" in his chancellor, a day after Rachel Reeves appeared tearful at PMQs, sparking rumours about her future. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Sir Keir Starmer, Rachel Reeves and Wes Streeting tour a health facility in east London, as the government sets out its 10-year plan for the NHS. The chancellor could be seen smiling and laughing with her colleagues, a day after appearing tearful at PMQs. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Mel Stride has appeared to distance himself from Robert Jenrick, who earlier posted a video on social media claiming Rachel Reeves' career as chancellor was "dead". The shadow chancellor adds, "everybody has their own particular way of conducting their politics". Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Flight instructor Alan Colman says it’s nearly impossible to accidentally move engine fuel switches on a Boeing 787, after a preliminary report into the deadly Air India crash found the controls had been set to "off" during take-off. He said no pilot would normally touch them at that stage. Report by Etemadil. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Aviation expert Terry Tozer comments on preliminary findings into the Air India crash in which investigators say the fuel supply was manually cut off.
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Around 70 firefighters have been called to a grass fire on Wanstead Flats in east London. The London Fire Brigade (LFB) has issued warnings over the risk of wildfires and tragedies in water amid the hot weather. The risk of wildfires in London is currently rated at “severe” by the Natural Hazards Partnership. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Sir Ed Davey says he has written to Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer setting out five principles for the reform of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). The Liberal Democrat leader says the Conservatives left the SEND system as a “total disaster”, and that parents “have no clarity” over the current government’s proposed reforms. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey says a “returns agreement is what’s needed” to deal with small-boat Channel crossings, but that “not enough people will be sent back” under the deal agreed between the UK and France. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Home Secretary Yvette Cooper says the fall in net migration "is important and welcome” but admits the government needs to go “significantly further”. The figure stood at an estimated 431,000 in the year ending December 2024, down 49.9% from 860,000 a year earlier, the Office for National Statistics said. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
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