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This page is an archive of main headlines from the UK for 31.10.2024.
It displays 111 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
31.10.2024 โข The day Spain mourned its floods
โจDevastating floods in Spain dominated the news, with the death toll rising throughout the day from 95 to over 150. Rescue operations continued as communities were cut off by debris. Prime Minister warned citizens to stay at home as the situation remained dangerous. The catastrophe was linked to climate change by scientists. Meanwhile, Labour's budget plans faced scrutiny, with Chancellor Rachel Reeves admitting the National Insurance hike would impact workers' pay. Markets reacted negatively, causing borrowing costs to surge. In US election news, Trump held a rally featuring a garbage truck stunt, while Harris campaigned in swing states. The day ended with reports of sexual predators targeting tourists in Magaluf, highlighting ongoing safety concerns in popular holiday destinations.
31.10.2024
00:07
00:11โขReeves' Red Raid: ยฃ40bn Tax Tsunami Rocks UK
โจThe newspapers continue to report extensively on Labour's first budget in 14 years, presented by Chancellor Rachel Reeves. Multiple sources (Daily Mail, The Independent, The Mirror, The Times) highlight a ยฃ40 billion tax increase, primarily targeting businesses. The budget's impact on various sectors of society is being analyzed, with concerns raised about potential negative effects on growth and the overall tax burden (Daily Mail, The Times).
00:51
New Statesman
Kamala Harrisโs bid for power is part of a long struggle against the politics of racism.
00:51
01:07
The Guardian
Harris and Trump make last pitches in swing states as Republican performs โgarbagemanโ stunt
01:07
01:47
The Guardian
Harris addresses first-time voters as Trump performs โgarbagemanโ stunt
01:47
02:07
02:07โขHarris and Trump's Campaign Stunts Steal the Spotlight
โจThe newspapers report on the ongoing US election campaign, with focus on Kamala Harris addressing first-time voters and Trump's controversial 'garbageman' stunt (The Guardian, The Independent). The coverage also touches on American political dynamics, with discussions on fascism and identity politics (New Statesman, Spiked). The UK Budget remains a significant topic, with analysis of its impact on various sectors of society (The Mirror).
02:19
The Guardian
Harris hails first-time and gen Z voters at Wisconsin rally: โIโm so proud of youโ
02:19
02:51
04:43
The Guardian
Trump puts on high-vis vest to trash Bidenโs garbage gaffe at Wisconsin rally
04:43
04:51
The Guardian
Trump deploys garbage truck to trash Biden gaffe at Wisconsin rally
04:51
04:51โขReeves' Red Revolution: ยฃ40bn Tax Tidal Wave
โจThe newspapers continue to report extensively on Labour's first budget in 14 years, presented by Chancellor Rachel Reeves. Multiple sources (The Independent, The Mirror, The Times) highlight a ยฃ40 billion tax increase, primarily targeting businesses. The budget's impact on various sectors of society is being analyzed, with concerns raised about potential negative effects on growth and the overall tax burden (The Times).
06:03
Spain is enduring its worst flooding disaster in decades, with at least 95 people dead and dozens more missing.
06:03
06:19
Police were called to the scene at the Tregoad Holiday Park in St Martin, near Looe at around 7pm on Wednesday.
06:19
06:35
The Spectator
06:35
07:07
07:07โขReeves' Red Revolution: ยฃ40bn Tax Tidal Wave
โจThe newspapers report extensively on Labour's first budget in 14 years, presented by Chancellor Rachel Reeves. Multiple sources (The Independent, Metro, Sky News) highlight a ยฃ40 billion tax increase, primarily targeting businesses. The budget's impact on various sectors of society is being analyzed, with concerns raised about potential negative effects on growth and the overall tax burden (The Times, Sky News).
07:23
BBC
Rescue operations continue in Spain after flash floods kill at least 95
Hundreds of soldiers have been sent to Valencia, one of the worst-hit regions, where a year's worth of rain fell on Wednesday in hours.
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07:39
08:11
08:11
08:11
08:11โขReeves' Red Revolution: ยฃ40bn Tax Tremor
โจThe newspapers report extensively on Labour's first budget in 14 years, presented by Chancellor Rachel Reeves. Multiple sources (The Independent, Sky News, The Times) highlight a ยฃ40 billion tax increase, primarily targeting businesses. The budget's impact on various sectors is being analyzed, with concerns raised about potential negative effects on growth and worker pay rises (The Times, Sky News).
08:19
08:19
08:19
A consumer champion breaks down how the Budget affects your money.
08:19
08:19
08:33โขReeves' ยฃ40bn Tax Bombshell Rocks UK Economy
โจThe newspapers extensively report on Labour's first budget in 14 years, presented by Chancellor Rachel Reeves. Multiple sources (The Independent, Metro, The Mirror, The Telegraph) highlight a ยฃ40 billion tax increase, primarily targeting businesses. The budget's impact on various sectors is being analyzed, with concerns raised about potential effects on private sector pay rises and overall economic growth (The Telegraph, The Times).
08:51
08:51
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08:59
The Guardian
Spain floods: rescue workers search for survivors but death toll expected to rise
08:59
09:15
09:31
BBC
Emergency teams race to find Spanish flood survivors as debris cuts off communities
Hundreds of soldiers have been sent to Valencia, one of the worst-hit regions, where a year's worth of rain fell on Wednesday in hours.
09:31
09:37โขApocalyptic Floods Ravage Spain
โจThe newspapers report extensively on devastating floods in Spain, particularly in Valencia (BBC News, Daily Mail, The Guardian). Emergency teams are searching for survivors, with fears the death toll could rise significantly. The scale of destruction is described as "apocalyptic," with concerns about potential looting (Daily Mail). Meanwhile, UK media continues to discuss the Labour government's ยฃ40bn tax hikes in their first budget (Sky News).
10:07
10:11
The Guardian
Spain floods: number of dead expected to rise amid search for survivors
10:11
10:19
The Jewish Chronicle
The couple from Lod are alleged to have conducted surveillance on several high-security locations including the Mossad HQ
10:19
10:19
The Spectator
10:19
10:19
10:19
10:19
From business owners to a new mother who has chosen not to return to work, this is how the budget has affected the general public
10:19
10:35
Double the amount of cases than usual have been detected.
10:35
11:07
A report commissioned for EU chief Ursula von der Leyen argued that the European Union should institute a bloc-wide international intelligence service to coordinate the espionage efforts of the 27 member states.
11:07
11:15
11:31
11:55
The Guardian
Spain floods: towns โdestroyedโ and cars piled up amid search for survivors
11:55
12:11
12:12โขSpain Drowns: Apocalyptic Floods Ravage Valencia
โจThe newspapers report extensively on devastating floods in Spain, with multiple sources (BBC News, Daily Mail, The Guardian, Sky News) describing apocalyptic scenes and ongoing search efforts for survivors. Meanwhile, UK media continues to discuss the economic implications of Labour's recent budget, with The Telegraph and The Times noting potential impacts on private sector pay rises.
12:19
The Guardian
Spain floods: towns destroyed and cars piled up as prime minister warns โstay at homeโ
12:19
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13:39
13:42โขSpanish Deluge: Valencia Drowns as UK Budget Stirs
โจThe newspapers report extensively on devastating floods in Spain, with multiple sources (The Guardian, The Mirror, Sky News) describing apocalyptic scenes and ongoing search efforts. The UK media also focuses on Labour's recent budget, with The Daily Mail and Novara Media highlighting its impact on businesses and income inequality. The Times reports on long-term wage stagnation predictions.
14:03
BBC
Locals describe 'nightmare' scenes after almost 100 killed in Spain floods
Rescuers in the south of the country are racing to recover anyone still missing, though officials warn some areas are cut off by debris.
14:03
14:07
14:19
14:27
The Guardian
Spain floods: number of people killed in flash floods rises to 140
14:27
14:35
14:39โขSpanish Deluge: Death Toll Soars as Labour's Budget Scrutinized
โจThe newspapers report extensively on devastating floods in Spain, with the death toll rising to 140 (The Guardian, Sky News). Rescue efforts continue as some areas remain inaccessible due to debris (BBC News). Meanwhile, UK media continues to analyze Labour's budget, with the Institute for Fiscal Studies questioning the projected revenue from the proposed jobs tax (The Telegraph, The Mirror).
14:43
14:51
The Jewish Chronicle
One other person seriously wounded in attack on Metula
14:51
14:59
BBC
Locals describe 'nightmare' scenes after more than 100 killed in Spain floods
Rescuers in the south of the country are racing to recover anyone feared missing, though some areas are cut off by debris.
14:59
14:59
14:59
The Spectator
14:59
15:07
The Guardian
Spain floods: number killed rises to 140 as prime minister warns โplease stay at homeโ
15:07
15:15
15:20โขSpanish Deluge: Death Toll Surpasses 150
โจThe newspapers report extensively on catastrophic floods in Spain, with the death toll rising to over 150 (BBC News, The Guardian, Sky News). Rescuers are racing to find survivors, while some areas remain inaccessible due to debris. Looting has been reported amidst the chaos. In other news, a rocket strike by Hezbollah in northern Israel has killed five people (The Jewish Chronicle).
15:23
The Guardian
Spain floods: number killed passes 150 as prime minister warns โstay at homeโ
15:23
15:39
BBC
Number of people killed in Spain floods rises to 158 as troops comb for survivors
Authorities in Valencia say at least 155 people in the region have died, as well as two more deaths in Castilla-La Mancha and one in Andalusia.
15:39
15:47
Labour said during election they would not โincrease taxesย on working peopleโ, but now concede workers will be feeling the pinch after all.
15:47
15:47
The Guardian
Spain floods: number killed passes 150 as scientists say climate change โmost likely explanationโ
15:47
16:03
Legal battles mount against 20 per cent tax on school fees
16:03
16:07
16:14โขSpain Drowns: Climate Change Blamed
โจThe newspapers report extensively on catastrophic floods in Spain, with the death toll rising above 150 (BBC News, The Guardian, Sky News). Scientists attribute the disaster to climate change (The Guardian). In UK news, Labour's budget continues to stir debate, with the Chancellor admitting it will impact workers' pay (Breitbart London). Independent schools plan legal action against Labour's proposed VAT on school fees (The Times).
16:19
The Democratsโ vapid identity politics is driving black and Hispanic voters away.
16:19
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16:35
The Telegraph
16:35
16:43
BBC
Spain floods death toll rises to 158 as rescuers comb for survivors
Almost all the deaths - 155 - have been recorded in Valencia, where hundreds of troops are helping with the rescue operation.
16:43
16:43
The Guardian
Spain floods death toll passes 150 as country begins three days of mourning
16:43
16:43
The Jewish Chronicle
Dana Abu Qamar described Hamasโs massacre as a โonce in a lifetime experienceโ
16:43
16:45โขValencia Drowns: Spain's Deadly Deluge
โจThe newspapers report extensively on devastating floods in Spain, with the death toll surpassing 150 (BBC News, The Guardian, Sky News). Most casualties are in Valencia, where rescue operations continue. The country has begun three days of mourning. UK media also covers Labour's budget implications, with The Telegraph reporting on rising borrowing costs and The Times noting legal challenges from independent schools over proposed VAT on fees.
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The Spectator
17:31
17:47
INDIA and China have moved most front-line troops further from disputed sections of their common border in the northern Himalayas, Indian Defence M
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18:03
18:06โขSpanish Deluge: Death Toll Soars as Budget Backlash Builds
โจThe newspapers report on Spain's devastating floods, with the death toll surpassing 150 (BBC News, The Guardian, Sky News). UK media continues to analyze Labour's budget, with concerns about its impact on workers' pay (Morning Star Online, The Spectator) and market reactions (HuffPost UK, The Telegraph). The Chancellor has conceded that employers' National Insurance changes may lead to smaller pay rises.
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18:19
18:43
At least 158 people have died in Spain's worst flooding disaster in decades as rescuers race to find victims.
18:43
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18:51
Chancellor to review sugar levy to tackle high obesity numbers
18:51
18:56โขSpain Drowns: Death Toll Surges Past 150
โจThe newspapers report extensively on catastrophic floods in Spain, with the death toll now exceeding 150 (BBC News, The Guardian, Sky News). Rescue efforts continue as the country begins three days of mourning. In UK news, the Treasury is considering a new tax on sugary drinks to tackle obesity (The Times), while a ยฃ100m charity fund has been announced (The Independent).
19:39
The Guardian
More than 60m Americans have voted already as poll says enthusiasm is high
19:39
20:07
20:27
After announcing the biggest increases in tax and spending for decades, the Chancellor Rachel Reeves and Sir Keir Starmer have been explaining how the extra money will help the NHS.
20:27
20:51
The Guardian
Kamala Harris to rally voters in Phoenix and Las Vegas; Tucker Carlson to interview Trump
20:51
21:07
The Guardian
Kamala Harris holds rally in Phoenix; Tucker Carlson to interview Trump
21:07
21:09โขLabour's Budget Bombshell: Tax Hikes and Market Jitters
โจThe newspapers report on Labour's budget, with Chancellor Rachel Reeves defending tax and spending increases (Channel 4 News, The Guardian). The budget's impact on workers' pay and market reactions are discussed (Morning Star Online, HuffPost UK). Meanwhile, Spain's flood disaster continues to receive coverage, with the death toll surpassing 150 (BBC News, Sky News).
21:31
The Guardian
Harris hits out at Trump for calling himself protector of women โwhether they like it or notโ
21:31
21:39
Just 17 per cent believe that it will get better, according to a poll
21:39
21:47
Just 17 per cent believe that it will get better, according to a poll
21:47
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21:55
'She's completely wasted. Let's go for it! Let's go for it!'
21:55
21:57โขBudget Backlash and Crime Concerns
โจThe newspapers report on Labour's budget aftermath, with Chancellor Rachel Reeves defending tax increases amid market concerns (Channel 4 News, The Telegraph). The impact on workers' pay is debated (Morning Star Online, Breitbart London). New headlines focus on crime, with reports of Sara Sharif's father fleeing to Pakistan (Daily Mail) and a British tourist targeted in Magaluf (Metro).
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22:08
22:27
The Telegraph
22:27
22:37โขBudget Backlash and Crime Concerns
โจThe newspapers report on the ongoing fallout from Labour's budget, with Chancellor Rachel Reeves defending tax increases amid market concerns (Channel 4 News, The Telegraph, HuffPost UK). New headlines focus on crime, with reports of Sara Sharif's father fleeing to Pakistan after her death (Daily Mail) and sexual predators targeting British tourists in Magaluf (The Mirror, Metro).