The U.K.’s Office for National Statistics reported that Britain’s economy saw 0% growth in the third quarter of 2024, down from a preliminary estimate of 0.1%. This data, along with recent weak economic figures and concerns over the Labour government’s fiscal strategy, has led to questions about the country’s economic outlook. The Bank of England held interest rates steady at 4.75%, despite expectations of a rate cut, as inflation rose to 2.6% in November following the government’s announcement of a £40 billion tax increase in its first budget.
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Peter Falconio: Australian police offer $500k reward for information leading to discovery of British backpacker’s remains | World News
Police in Australia are offering a $500,000 reward for information on the remains of British backpacker Peter Falconio, who was murdered in 2001. His killer, Bradley John Murdoch, is serving a life sentence and has terminal cancer; police hope new information may emerge as they approach the 24th anniversary of Falconio's death. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Police in Australia are offering a big reward of $500,000 to help find the body of...
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