The Chancellor John Healey has defended his ‘breathing space’ Budget.

That’s despite the Budget watchdog slashing its forecast for gross domestic product growth next year.

He spoke to Good Morning Britain's Political Correspondent Louisa James.

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Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch has told Good Morning Britain that ‘racist attacks’ on her are ‘not going to work’, after a former aide to Nigel Farage called her a ‘Nigerian scammer’.

Former UKIP adviser Raheem Kassam posted a series of tweets attacking Mrs Badenoch at rm UK’s Robert Jenrick was asked about the attacks by Ranvir and Paul, he said it wasn't his place to police what people write online.

#politics #conservatives #reformuk

‘John Healey, if you’re listening, where’s my breathing space?’

Business owner Paul Bowen has criticised the Chancellor’s promise to give ‘breathing space’ through measures in his Budget.

#budget #businesses #costofliving

The Chancellor says his Budget will deliver ‘breathing space’ for families and businesses suffocating under the cost of living crisis, thanks to measures including a one-off £100 handout to help millions of households with their energy bills.

But some critics say he has not gone ng Britain’s Political Correspondent Louisa James sat down with John Healey.

#politics #thebudget #costofliving #johnhealey

Spain's government has declared three days of mourning after the country's second high-speed rail disaster this year killed 68 people.

The crash on October 28 in the central province of Toledo, in which one train struck a stationary train from behind, raises fresh concerns about ry's rail network.

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez pledged an investigation into the collision and improvements to prevent further tragedies on the railways as he visited the crash site near the town of Urda.

#spain #traincrash #nationalmourning

How does Coronation Street’s Alan Halsall learn whole scenes on set? And does he ever disagree with the storylines?

He spoke to Good Morning Britain as his character, Tyrone, has had quite the year on the cobbles, after he thinks he’s finally found the father he’s always wanted.
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Coronation star Sally Dynevor received her breast cancer diagnosis on the same day she filmed the scene where her character revealed her diagnosis to her on-screen husband.

The actor checked herself for a lump after working on the storyline in 2009.

Now, she’s become one of the ational Breast Imaging Academy in Manchester - which will train around 50 specialists a year and increase local screening capacity.

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Is this the end of the cup of tea? ☕️

A survey of Gen Z’s has found that the great British cup of tea is now seen as ‘old fashioned’.

Almost half of under 30's say your classic builders' tea is outdated - with two thirds saying they can tell how old you are based on the drink ee #genz #cafe

Chancellor John Healey has announced an end to standing charges on gas bills for around 23 million households ahead of the Budget.

Martin Lewis has been campaigning for this change for a very long time, and he went into Number 11 to meet the Chancellor earlier this morning.
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The windy weather over the last few days may mean you’ve wanted to stay inside with a cup of tea.

But will it settle down for the rest of half term?

Good Morning Britain’s Weather Presenter Alex Beresford explains.

#weather #windyweather #halfterm

The King has started his tour of the Caribbean with a speech describing slavery as ‘the great suffering of the past’, but he stopped short of offering an apology.

Several Commonwealth nations are demanding compensation, known as reparations, for Britain's historic role in the ing Britain’s @NickDixonITV reports from Nassau, the capital of The Bahamas.

#kingcharles #royalfamily #bahamas #royaltour #reparations

’That’s your light bulb moment’

Comedian and TV host Mo Gilligan has just wrapped the new season of The Masked Singer - sharing the judging with two Traitors and while being in the middle of a global tour.

He revealed what he listens out for to help guess who’s behind the mask.
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Many of the UK’s biggest police forces are taking little or no action against cyclists breaking traffic laws, a Good Morning Britain investigation has found.

Anette Collins was walking across a zebra crossing when she was left injured after she was hit by a cyclist, who rode he National Police Chiefs’ Council said: ‘We must all take responsibility for keeping everyone safe on our roads and any behaviour which puts other road users at risk is unacceptable. Police forces are operationally independent and decisions around enforcement are at the discretion of local teams.’

#cyclists #ebikes #accident

Jon Richardson is known for making the nation laugh, but his new book introduces us to a teenage Jon, who struggles with his mental health, self-esteem and feelings of isolation.

'The Teenage Diaries of a Stand-Up Comedian' highlights his transition from a 14-year-old boy into a f 10 Cats Does Countdown, drawing laughs from the panel and audience with his iconic self-deprecating humour.

#jonrichardson #comedian #diaries

Where are new yellow wind warnings in place today? And could the UK see above average rainfall this October?

Good Morning Britain’s Weather Presenter Alex Beresford explains.

#weather #weatherwarning #wind

Constituents in Makerfield have told Good Morning Britain they want the PM to focus on the cost of living, rather than reopening the Brexit argument.

Yesterday, Andy Burnham said he would ‘like’ to see the UK to rejoin the EU in his lifetime, but ruled out a referendum in this s the Chancellor is preparing to set out the Budget tomorrow.

#politics #brexit #andyburnham #budget

Is the PM ‘testing the waters’ on rejoining the EU?

In an exclusive interview with Good Morning Britain, Andy Burnham said he would ‘like’ to see the UK rejoin the EU in his lifetime. However, he said he is ‘not going to move ahead of the public', and that they would be the n.

Susanna and Richard discuss the PM’s comments with former Education Secretary Gillian Keegan and Daily Mirror columnist Kevin Maguire.

#politics #brexit #EU #andyburnham

‘You’ve just spooked everybody by saying stockpile…what are you doing to invest in defence?’

Susanna Reid challenges the PM on whether he will hit the defence spending target of 3% of GDP by 2030.

Andy Burnham insists his government ‘will’ hit the target.

#defencespending budget

Should people coming to the UK to work have to wait 15 years before they can settle permanently?

Susanna Reid presses Prime Minister Andy Burnham over reported Cabinet divisions on immigration, but he stops short of backing the Home Secretary’s proposed 15-year wait.

Insisting ight to be earned’, Burnham points to the so-called ‘Boris wave’ of migration and says a final decision is coming soon.

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