The UK economy faces a gloomy outlook as the Bank of England halves its growth forecast for this year, leading to warnings of stagflation and a new squeeze on living standards. Chancellor Rachel Reeves is under pressure to boost the flagging economy, with speculation of her potential replacement by Home Secretary Yvette Cooper. Commuters are unhappy with Network Rail’s new system removing train listings from departure boards, while chef Heston Blumenthal opens up about how his medication for bipolar disorder has suppressed his imagination.
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