Rachel Reeves

U.K. annual inflation climbed further above the Bank of England's target rate in November, official data showed Wednesday, firming expectations that it will avoid cutting interest rates this week.

The Consumer Prices Index reached 2.6 percent in the 12 months to November, up from 2.3 percent for October, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said in a statement.

With “change” as his banner and his country’s “great reboot” as his priority, new British Prime Minister Keir Starmer received the mandate to form a government yesterday. He highlighted the changes he achieved within the Labour Party as a model for the broader transformations he aims to implement in Britain.

Newly elected Labour prime minister Keir Starmer will kickstart his plan to "rebuild Britain" on his first full day in charge Saturday, after his party's landslide election win ended 14 years of Conservative rule.

Rachel Reeves, a former children’s chess champion and Bank of England economist, is expected to become Britain’s first female Chancellor of the Exchequer.

Following Labour’s landslide victory, Reeves is expected to take over the ministry after being the party’s shadow finance minister in opposition.

In honor of International Women's Day, The Independent unveils its highly anticipated 2024 Influence List, celebrating women who are shaping the world with their remarkable achievements and unwavering determination. This year's list features 50 extraordinary women from diverse backgrounds, spanning the realms of arts, politics, business, sports, television, media, and activism.

A GBP 5,000 fine for anyone in England trying to travel abroad without good reason is due to come into force next week as part of new coronavirus laws.

The penalty is included in legislation that will be voted on by MPs on Thursday.

Foreign holidays are currently not allowed under the "stay at home" rule which ends on Monday.

Boris Johnson is pledging an earlier ban on new petrol and diesel cars, as he hits back at claims that his attempts to lead the world in tackling climate change are mired in "chaos", The Independent writes, quoted by Focus News Agency.

Ryanair will be investigated by two parliamentary committees after allegations about employee working conditions, including that the airline has been "trying to wriggle out" of paying its staff the national minimum wage./ the Guardian