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Mortgage rates rise after inflation surpriseBritain’s biggest building society Nationwide is putting up rates due to the current economic climate. BBC News – UK

US Congress inches closer to deal before holiday weekendPresident Joe Biden says he has had “productive conversations” with top Republican Kevin McCarthy. BBC News – US & Canada

Sudan conflict: Brit, 85, abandoned opposite UK embassy in Sudan – familyDespite repeated calls for help, the man and his disabled wife were not assisted, his family says. BBC News – Africa

Five Really Great "Soul Brothers" Acts ” Soul” is a genre of music that has its roots in African-American gospel music and rhythm and blues. It originated in the African […]

Northwich The Five Minute Spare GuideThe Cheshire town of Northwich has a salty history, but not in the way you might expect. Northwich is a Cheshire town with a long […]

Expected energy price cap cut will see bills fallThe regulator will soon confirm the change, which is likely to knock £450 off a typical annual bill. BBC News – Business

Duchess of Edinburgh first royal to visit BaghdadSophie has spent two days in the Iraqi capital to learn about challenges facing Iraqi women and girls. BBC News – Middle East

Colombian plane crash: New clues found in search for lost childrenIt comes more than three weeks after their plane crashed in the Colombian jungle, killing all adults on board. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Belgorod: Russian paramilitary group vows more incursionsMoscow says it repelled the raid and vowed a harsh response to further infiltration of its border. BBC News – Europe

Jaguar Land Rover-owner to pick UK over Spain for giant car battery plantInsiders say the move, revealed exclusively by the BBC, is the most significant investment in the sector since Nissan came to Britain in the 1980s. BBC News – UK