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- The Independent
Bank of England could be ‘more aggressive’ with interest rate cuts says governor
The value of the pound falls as Andrew Bailey signals more rate cuts on the horizon
- Digital Spy
Taskmaster's Sara Pascoe and Lou Sanders join comedy series
Taskmaster stars Sara Pascoe and Lou Sanders have joined the cast of comedy series Last One Laughing UK.
- BBC
Interest rates could fall more quickly, hints Bank
Governor Andrew Bailey hints that borrowing costs could come down faster if inflation stays in line.
- Reuters
US planned layoffs dip in September, recruitment firm Challenger says
Firms announced 72,821 layoffs last month, down 4% from the 75,891 announced in August, which had been the highest since March, outplacement firm Challenger, Gray and Christmas said. That increase, however, has not so far been paralleled by other data measuring job losses, such as the Labor Department's weekly report on filings for unemployment benefits. In the week ended Sept. 21, for instance, filings for new claims slid to a four-month low and the level of overall benefits rolls has shown little change in recent months.
- Digital Spy
Antiques Roadshow star shares ‘heartbreaking’ health update
Antiques Roadshow star Theo Burrell has given a devastating health update after she revealed her cancer is regrowing.
- Reuters
Ukraine farm sector indirect losses may reach $83 billion due to Russian invasion, analysts say
Indirect losses in Ukraine's key agricultural sector caused by the Russian invasion could reach $83 billion by the end of 2025, mainly due to falling harvests, the Kyiv School of Economics (KSE) said on Thursday. Ukraine is a global major grower and exporter of grain, vegetable oils and oilseeds. KSE said in a report the expected sum included losses of crop production, animal husbandry, losses of producers due to export disruptions, as well as losses due to rising production costs and losses due to the need to return land to production.
- BBC
South Sudan’s president sacks his powerful spy chief
Gen Akol Koor Kuc has been moved to become governor of Warrup State, where insecurity is rife.
- The Guardian
First Thing: Six people killed in Israeli strike on central Beirut as 1.2 million in Lebanon displaced by invasion
Lebanese health ministry says another seven were injured in attack on district of Bachoura. Plus, the hunger emergency in Haiti
- Moneywise
Here are 4 common pitfalls American retirees are getting hurt by — how many are you falling for?
Retirees could damage their financial security by mishandling their savings.
- Baystreet
TSX Futures Fall Ahead of U.S. Data
Futures tied to Canada's main stock index fell on Thursday as investors remained cautious ahead of economic ...
- The Telegraph
What would a British Cheers actually look like?
Sometimes you want to go where everybody knows your name. And where everybody also knows you’re a functioning alcoholic who spends a worrying proportion of their waking hours propping up a bar.
- Investor's Business Daily
Dow Jones Futures Fall Ahead Of Ecoomic Data; Nvidia CEO Sees 'Insane' Demand
Futures fell with service-sector data and jobless claims on tap. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said Blackwell demand is 'insane."
- The Weather Network
Spectacular fall weekend, but with a catch in southern Ontario
Yet another weekend where beautiful weather awaits in southern Ontario, but with rainy interruptions to pay attention to, as well
- USA TODAY
Joaquin Phoenix says 'Joker 2' movie musical drew inspiration from KISS
Lady Gaga joins Joaquin Phoenix in villainy for "Joker: Folie à Deux," The movie sequel to 2019's "Joker" is filled with song, dance and twisted love.
- PA Media: UK News
GB News asks High Court to block Ofcom sanctions for alleged rules breach
The channel has asked the High Court to give it the green light to challenge Ofcom’s provisional decision that it breached the regulator’s code.
- The Canadian Press
Middle East latest: Israeli strike in Beirut kills 9 as troops battle Hezbollah in southern Lebanon
An Israeli airstrike on an apartment in central Beirut has killed nine people, according to Lebanon's health ministry. Israel has been pounding areas of the country where the Hezbollah militant group has a strong presence since late September, but has rarely struck in the heart of the capital.
- The Guardian
Dining across the divide: ‘He said the left always identifies with the victim, and the right with people who are strong’
They disagreed on migration and the purpose of the state – could they find common ground on NHS reform?
- Kansas City Star
Bobby Witt Jr. felt no pressure driving in Royals’ winning run: ‘That’s the fun part’
Bobby Witt Jr.’s “off the charts” speed came in handy against the Baltimore Orioles.
- The Telegraph
Ten ‘ugly’ British buildings that must never be demolished
James Graham is right to mourn the loss of the cooling towers at Ratcliffe-on-Soar Power Station in Nottinghamshire. Graham is one of our most gifted modern playwrights and his choice of words to describe the towers is telling. He calls them “echoing concrete cathedrals” that stand like “giant sentinels on the horizon… kissing the clouds”.
- People
Is Today the Most '90s Birthday Ever? Neve Campbell, Seann William Scott and More Xennial Celebs Who Celebrate on Oct. 3
These stars of the ‘90s and early '00s are celebrating their birthdays this week