That’s according to the Nationwide House prices rose by 0.9% on average month-on-month in October – likely reflecting a constrained supply of properties for buyers to choose from – according to an index. Across the UK, property values fell by 3.3% compared with October last year, Nationwide Building Society said. The average UK house price …

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The Government has announced a U-turn over plans to close the vast majority of railway station ticket offices in England. Transport Secretary Mark Harper said train operators have been asked to withdraw the proposals as they “do not meet the high thresholds set by ministers”. This is in response to watchdogs Transport Focus and London …

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Avanti West Coast said it is cancelling Saturday services at short notice due to staff shortages. The company, which operates trains on the West Coast Main Line between London Euston and Glasgow Central, is cutting services across its network. This comes after it reached an agreement with the Department for Transport (DfT) earlier this month …

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Dominic Cummings, the former chief adviser to Boris Johnson who fell foul of lockdown rules, will face questions at the Covid-19 Inquiry. A key figure in Downing Street throughout the Government’s early response to the pandemic, Mr Cummings will give evidence on Tuesday as the investigation continues. Mr Cummings was Mr Johnson’s top political aide …

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Flooding has been reported in parts of Northern Ireland as police urged people against travelling due to an amber rain warning. More than 25 flood warnings have been issued for the UK before Storm Ciaran is forecast to bring strong winds and heavy rain to parts of England and Wales. The Met Office warning for …

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Shop price inflation has eased for the fifth consecutive month to its lowest rate since last August, figures show. Prices were 5.2% higher in October than a year earlier, down from September’s 6.2%, according to the British Retail Consortium (BRC)-Nielsen Shop Price Index. Imported goods saw higher levels of inflation due to a weaker pound, …

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Lionel Messi was crowned Ballon d’Or winner for a record eighth time after leading Argentina to World Cup glory. The 36-year-old scored twice in the final as Argentina saw off France to win the tournament for the first time in his illustrious career. Messi has since moved to Inter Miami having left Paris St Germain at the end …

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The cast of Friends have said they are “utterly devastated” by the death of their co-star Matthew Perry. Best known for playing witty and sarcastic Chandler Bing on the hit US sitcom, Perry died aged 54 on Saturday. His fellow stars, Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Matt LeBlanc, Lisa Kudrow and David Schwimmer, said in a …

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ruled out a ceasefire in Gaza, declaring a “time for war” amid continuing calls for a humanitarian pause in the conflict from the UK and other allies. UK political leaders have called for the pause in the fighting to allow Palestinians to flee Gaza and for aid to be distributed. Similar …

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Eddie Jones said he wanted to continue as head coach of Australia and has not had a job offer from Japan after his resignation was confirmed. Rugby Australia chief executive Phil Waugh said they had reached a “sensible” agreement with the former England coach as his nine months in the job came to an end. …

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