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UK News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!

The Daily News Now!

From Westminster to Manchester, UK Today breaks down daily news across politics, culture, business, and sports. Get fast updates on British affairs.The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:59

Frida Kahlo's 'The Dream' Sells for Record-Breaking $55M

UK News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! ·

2025/11/21

El sueño (La cama), a self-portrait by Frida Kahlo, sold for a record-breaking fifty-five million dollars, surpassing Georgia OKeeffes previous high. The painting, depicting Kahlo asleep in a bed among clouds, broke Kahlos own record for a Latin American artist. Despite its unique history and the Mexican governments declaration of Kahlos work as an artistic monument, the painting was sold to a private buyer. The sale has sparked debate, but there are requests for it to be shown in upcoming

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1:47

Liberal Democrats Push for EU Customs Union

UK News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! ·

2025/11/21

The Liberal Democrats are advocating for a new customs union with the EU, aiming to sway Labour MPs towards a pro-European stance. Theyve sent letters to Labour MPs, urging support for a symbolic bill introducing this union. The party believes this move could boost economic growth and increase revenue. Despite the bills unlikely passage without government backing, the Liberal Democrats hope it will highlight pro-European MPs support for a new customs union. They cite Brexits negative economic impact

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1:33

UK Retail Sales Drop Unexpectedly, Black Friday Blamed

UK News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! ·

2025/11/21

UK Retail Sales Plummet: Shoppers Delay Purchases, Await Black Friday, Amid Consumer Anxiety and UncertaintyThe Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:57

UK Borrowing Surges in October, Highest Since Pandemic

UK News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! ·

2025/11/21

UK Government Borrowing Surges in October, Higher Than Expected: A Record-Breaking Figure of £17.4 Billion, Marking One of the Highest October Borrowing Figures on Record. Despite a Decrease from Last Year, This Octobers Borrowing Was the Third Highest Ever Recorded in Cash Terms. Total Borrowing for the Financial Year Up to October Reached £116.8 Billion, Nine Billion Pounds More Than the Same Period Last Year. One Pound in Ten of Taxpayer Money Now Spent on Interest for National Debt. Government

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1:38

UK Borrowing Surges, Retail Sales Shrink

UK News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! ·

2025/11/21

Government borrowing in the UK surged in October, reaching a three-year high, while retail sales plummeted, indicating a cautious consumer market. This comes ahead of the Chancellors budget announcement, adding complexity to policymakers fiscal balancing act.The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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2:08

Meghan's Bare-Faced Truth: Authenticity vs. Judgment

UK News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! ·

2025/11/21

Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, graces the cover of Harpers Bazaar with a bare-faced look, sparking discussions on authenticity and external judgment. This move, reminiscent of Pamela Andersons makeup-free appearance, has led to comparisons and speculations about a Pamela Anderson era. However, some defend Meghan, suggesting its a shift towards a more natural and self-assured public persona.The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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1:59

Veteran's Trauma: Neighbor's Arson Sentence Criticized

UK News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! ·

2025/11/21

Veteran Dennis Coles, 66, from Stockton-on-Tees, experienced a traumatic event when his neighbor, Wayne Loughman, allegedly set his gazebo on fire, triggering his PTSD. The incident was part of an ongoing harassment campaign, with Loughman previously throwing takeaway, excrement, and shining a laser pen into Coles eyes. Loughman pleaded guilty to arson and was sentenced to two years suspended, 200 hours of unpaid work, and ordered to pay £500 compensation. Coles expressed disappointment with the

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1:54

Energy Price Cap Increases by 0.2% Starting January

UK News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! ·

2025/11/21

Ofgem announces zero point two percent energy price cap increase, surprising experts who had predicted a decrease. Average household bill to rise to one thousand, seven hundred and fifty-eight pounds, a three pound increase. Ofgem advises customers to explore different tariffs or switch to direct debit or smart pay-as-you-go options. Cornwall Insight predicts a seventy-five pound increase for April. The price cap remains almost seven hundred pounds above winter of two thousand and twenty to two

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1:55

UK Shivers in Severe Cold Snap

UK News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! ·

2025/11/21

Britain braces for bone-chilling cold snap, with temperatures plummeting to minus eleven degrees Celsius. Multiple ice warnings issued, causing school closures and travel disruption. Scotland experiences coldest conditions, with some areas seeing temperatures as low as minus ten or eleven degrees. Forecasters predict the cold weather will ease by the weekend, with temperatures returning to typical values for this time of year.The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on

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1:50

Energy Bills Surge, Debt Soars in GB

UK News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! ·

2025/11/21

Energy bills in Great Britain set to rise in January, with the average annual dual fuel energy bill increasing to £1,758 for the first three months of next year. Despite a slight increase, the cap is actually two percent lower than it was for the same time in 2025 when adjusted for inflation. However, energy debt across the UK has significantly risen, with four billion pounds owed this year, a tenfold increase from three years ago. Nearly seven million households are in debt, with the average energy

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1:21

UK Borrowing Surges in October, Challenging Reeves'...

UK News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! ·

2025/11/21

UK Governments October Borrowing Exceeds Expectations, Challenging Budget Ahead for Chancellor ReevesThe Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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2:07

Queensland Coroner: Wieambilla Killers Suffered...

UK News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! ·

2025/11/21

Queensland coroner rules Wieambilla massacre perpetrators suffered from shared delusional disorder; Trains off-grid compound equipped with heavy-duty weapons, camouflage supplies; Gareth, Stacey, and Nathaniel each had undiagnosed and untreated psychotic illness.The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:43

Personal Trainer vs Sweaty Betty: Slogan Dispute

UK News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! ·

2025/11/21

Personal trainer Georgina Cox accuses Sweaty Betty of using her viral slogan, Wear The Damn Shorts, without credit or compensation. Despite initial collaboration, Sweaty Betty allegedly omitted her in their third campaign, leading to a legal dispute. Georgina seeks an apology and fair compensation, sparking debate on intellectual property and influencer rights.The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:44

PPS Spent £350k on Soldier F's Legal Fees

UK News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! ·

2025/11/21

The Public Prosecution Service spent over £350,000 on legal fees for Soldier Fs defense in the Bloody Sunday case, following a Freedom of Information request. The case, which took six years to reach trial, involved a judicial review and a five-week trial. The PPS noted that detailed records of time spent on individual cases are hard to come by, making it difficult to provide precise costs for specific types of cases.The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See

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1:38

Loganair & Aurigny Compete for Jersey-Guernsey Route

UK News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! ·

2025/11/21

Loganair and Aurigny vie for Jersey-Guernsey route, promising resilient inter-island travelThe Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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2:01

Labour MPs Urge Against Private Funding for NHS

UK News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! ·

2025/11/21

Labour MPs voice concerns over governments potential use of private funding for NHS facilities, arguing it contradicts partys manifesto promise. Thirty-eight MPs urge Chancellor Rachel Reeves to drop plans involving new private finance in the NHS from the upcoming Autumn Budget. Cat Eccles, a former NHS worker, shares her experience with damaging effects of private finance initiatives. Government spokesperson emphasizes learning from past models and exploring new Public Private Partnership models

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2:08

Diamond Scam: Whistleblower's Warning Ignored

UK News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! ·

2025/11/21

Whistleblowers Warning Ignored: £170M Diamond Scam Goes Uninvestigated, Investors Lose MillionsThe Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:53

Labour MPs Urge Reeves to Ditch PFI for NHS

UK News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! ·

2025/11/21

40 Labour MPs urge Rachel Reeves to scrap PFI for NHS buildings, warning of debt, damaged trust, and worse value for taxpayers. They argue for public funding instead, citing past PFI schemes burden and the risk of private finance damaging public trust.The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:51

Stoke-on-Trent Schools Face Unfinished Work as...

UK News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! ·

2025/11/21

Transform Stoke Schools Limited, responsible for maintaining 88 schools in Stoke-on-Trent, is going into liquidation, raising concerns about unfinished repairs and unpaid suppliers. The companys 25-year contract ended in October, and the council had planned for this scenario, setting aside £3.5 million. This situation could set a precedent for other PFI contracts expiring in England.The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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1:17

Shabana Mahmood's Immigration Stance: A Thatcher-like...

UK News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! ·

2025/11/21

Immigration policy heats up as Home Secretary gains support for tough stance, with Shabana Mahmoods unique perspective adding complexity. Her proposed policies, inspired by Denmark, face scrutiny, and questions arise about her potential impact on Labour party leadership. Meanwhile, speculation swirls around the Chancellors budget plans, including the possibility of removing the two-child benefit cap.The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for

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