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Today in BritainFriday 25 September

12°C

London · Partly Cloudy

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

On This Day

On 25 September 1066, the Battle of Stamford Bridge took place, marking the end of the Viking Age in England after King Harold Godwinson defeated the forces of Harald Hardrada.

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

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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 bills rise for third month running

Avg Energy Bill/yr
£1,849▲ +3.2%
Avg Mortgage Rate
4.82%▼ -0.1%
Weekly Food Shop
£74.20▲ +1.8%
Petrol (litre)
142.3p▲ +2.4p
Avg House Price
£285,000▲ +0.4%
Inflation (CPI)
2.3%▼ -0.2%

Money Tip

Review your direct debits today to cancel unused subscriptions and switch to lower-cost supermarket own-brand items to offset rising food prices.

Editor's LetterToday
"True journalism is the bedrock upon which a healthy democracy holds its leaders to account during periods of uncertainty."

Good morning, readers.

As we navigate the economic shifts following this week’s parliamentary debate, the focus remains firmly on our national infrastructure and the stability of the sterling. It is imperative that we look beyond the political rhetoric to understand how these long-term policy adjustments will reshape the lives of everyday British families. We remain committed to providing the clarity and depth required to make sense of these complex times.

Sarah Mitchell

Editor-in-Chief, National Post UK

Daily Quote25 Sept
"
"A man who is not a socialist at twenty has no heart; but if he is still a socialist at forty, he has no head."

John Stuart Mill

Philosopher and political economist, though the sentiment is often misattributed, it reflects a core theme of the evolution of British political thought. · 1873

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 signs of cautious optimism as improving mortgage affordability fuels a modest recovery in buyer sentiment.

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