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Today in BritainThursday 1 October

14°C

London · Light Rain

ParliamentSitting
House of LordsIn session
FTSE 1008,312 ▲
Sterling$1.31

On This Day

On October 1, 1908, the Ford Model T was introduced to the British market, marking the beginning of mass-produced motoring in the country.

Word of the Day

Bespoke

Made for a particular customer or user.

ParliamentWestminster LiveParliament is sitting

Today's Agenda

›

PMQs at 12:00 — NHS funding questions

›

Opposition Day debate: Cost of Living

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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

Household costs show mixed signals as winter approaches

Avg Energy Bill/yr
£1,745▲ +10.1%
Avg Mortgage Rate
4.55%▼ -0.05%
Weekly Food Shop
£75.60▲ +0.5%
Petrol (litre)
138.9p▼ -1.2p
Avg House Price
£293,500▲ +0.6%
Inflation (CPI)
2.2%▼ -0.1%

Money Tip

Check if you are eligible for the Winter Fuel Payment or local council support schemes as energy prices rise this October.

Editor's LetterToday
"The strength of our democracy lies not in the policies we enact, but in the rigorous scrutiny we apply to them."

Good morning, readers.

As the autumn chill sets in, today’s headlines focus on the delicate balance between fiscal reform and the immediate needs of our public services. We examine the government’s latest infrastructure strategy, questioning whether long-term innovation can truly be reconciled with the pressures of current economic volatility. It remains our priority to strip back the political rhetoric to provide you with the evidence-based clarity required to navigate these uncertain times.

Sarah Mitchell

Editor-in-Chief, National Post UK

This Week's Edition1 Oct
Daily Quote1 Oct
"
"The truth is incontrovertible. Panic may resent it, ignorance may deride it, malice may distort it, but there it is."

Winston Churchill

Prime Minister and Nobel Laureate in Literature · 1916

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 shows cautious optimism as improved affordability fuels a steady rise in buyer activity heading into the final quarter of 2026.

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Travel Tip

Always check your passport's expiration date, ensuring it has at least three months of validity remaining beyond your planned date of departure from the EU.

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