Is eating out too expensive now? Families say higher prices put them off

An animal rescue centre said less people have been adopting its dogs due to animals’ behavioural issues. Gables Cats and Dogs Home in Plymouth said some dogs in its care were “difficult” and had certain requirements, making it harder to find their forever homes. General manager Claire Sparkes said a lot of the rescue dogs…

Key European aerospace firms have agreed to pool their space operations into a single business in a bid to compete in the rapidly developing space industry against rivals including SpaceX. Pitched as a ‘European Space Champion’, the new company will be headquartered in Toulouse, employ around 25,000 people and have an annual turnover of €6.5bn…

Residents are to be offered advice on coping with the challenges of winter through a series of money and wellbeing roadshows. Organised by West Northamptonshire Council, the events will bring together organisations to provide practical help, from home energy efficiency to debt advice – and mental health support. The events are part of the authority’s…

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…