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Today in BritainFriday 13 November

12°C

London · Partly Cloudy

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

On This Day

On November 13, 1940, the classic film Fantasia premiered in London, despite the ongoing challenges of the Blitz.

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

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

Switch your heating to a smart schedule or lower the thermostat by 1°C to potentially shave £100 off your annual energy bill.

Editor's LetterToday
"In an era of rapid transformation, the strength of British democracy rests on our collective commitment to rigorous and transparent inquiry."

Good morning, readers.

As the UK navigates the complex economic transitions of mid-November, the focus remains firmly on the government's industrial strategy and its impact on regional prosperity. We are closely monitoring the unfolding parliamentary debates that will define the fiscal landscape for the coming year. It is our duty to provide the clarity and perspective required to navigate these shifting political tides.

Sarah Mitchell

Editor-in-Chief, National Post UK

Daily Quote13 Nov
"
"The truth is incontrovertible. Panic may resent it, ignorance may deride it, malice may distort it, but there it is."

Winston Churchill

Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and orator · 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 is showing renewed momentum as lower borrowing costs encourage a steady rise in buyer activity heading into the winter period.

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Travel Tip

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