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Transfer test: Belfast children from low income families to be given free tuition
Sebastian GriffithsBBC News NI PA Media Boxer Carl Frampton (centre) with Foodstock director Ciaran Toman (left) and Foodstock founder Paul Doherty at the opening Some children from low-income families in Belfast are to get free transfer test tuition from a new centre aiming to “level the playing field”. The new Foodstock Education and Empowerment Centre,…
Thousands more flights cancelled as Iran strikes continue
From the UK, flights have also been cancelled for many Middle East destinations, including all flights to Israel and Bahrain, three quarters of the day’s scheduled flights to the United Arab Emirates, and more than two thirds (69%) of flights to Qatar.
UK growth slower than expected in third quarter
Growth in the UK economy slowed by more than expected to 0.1% in the July-to-September period, official figures show, as car production slumped. The figure was below the 0.2% predicted by analysts, and is a blow to Chancellor Rachel Reeves less than two weeks ahead of the Budget in which she is widely expected to…
Rachel Reeves should avoid ‘half-baked’ tax fixes in Budget, says IFS
Michael Sheils McNameeBusiness reporter EPA Chancellor Rachel Reeves should avoid “directionless tinkering and half-baked fixes” when trying to boost the government’s tax take in next month’s Budget, a leading think tank has said. Taxes are widely expected to go up in the Budget, with pressure on the chancellor to raise money in order to meet…
