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Today in BritainTuesday 27 October

12°C

London · Partly Cloudy

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

On This Day

On October 27, 1954, British surgeon Sir Ian Donald made history by using ultrasound to examine a human fetus for the first time.

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 living costs climb as winter energy price cap takes effect

Avg Energy Bill/yr
£1,920▲ +4.1%
Avg Mortgage Rate
4.65%▼ -0.17%
Weekly Food Shop
£76.50▲ +1.2%
Petrol (litre)
144.8p▲ +1.5p
Avg House Price
£288,400▲ +0.3%
Inflation (CPI)
2.1%▼ -0.2%

Money Tip

Check if you are eligible for the Warm Home Discount scheme before the winter peak to lower your energy expenses.

Editor's LetterToday
"In an era of relentless noise, the enduring value of the British press lies in its unwavering commitment to the uncomfortable truth."

Good morning, readers.

As the autumn chill settles, the debate surrounding the government's latest infrastructure reforms reaches a critical juncture, demanding our full scrutiny. We are closely tracking the inflationary pressures impacting household budgets, alongside the complex diplomatic manoeuvres unfolding in Westminster this Tuesday. Our team remains committed to piercing through the noise to provide the clarity you require on these pivotal national developments.

Sarah Mitchell

Editor-in-Chief, National Post UK

Daily Quote27 Oct
"
"A nation that forgets its past can fashion its future only by a series of accidents."

Winston Churchill

Statesman and Prime Minister, from a speech at the Primrose League · 1935

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 showing renewed momentum as improved affordability encourages a steady rise in buyer activity heading into the final quarter.

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