Kimberley Mannion

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Global Business Reporter at Bloomberg News

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'I'm a mum of three - gambling addiction destroyed my family and sent me to prison'

Dec 29, 2024 | inews.co.uk | Kimberley Mannion

Pauline Leeming lost her husband, her family home and was sent to prison because of her gambling addiction. The mother of three from Bradford, developed an addiction to online slot machines and within 18 months, had spent half a million pounds on bets. To fund her addiction, Leeming remortgaged her house and secretly took money out of the family plastering business she ran with her husband in Leeds, unbeknownst to him. “I didn’t have half a million to blow, obviously.
I'm a doctor - these are the worst toys to give to your children for Christmas

Dec 24, 2024 | inews.co.uk | Kimberley Mannion

Doctors have warned some popular toys could present a risk to children – and parents may unwittingly be planning on gifting them this Christmas. The Royal College of Emergency Medicine (RCEM) has issued a safety warning about water beads, which have become common children’s toys but could make for a dangerous Christmas present. If a child swallows one, they can cause bowel obstruction and the consequences can be fatal.
UK travellers face 'perfect storm' of getaway chaos as 'grey Christmas' looms

Dec 23, 2024 | inews.co.uk | Kimberley Mannion

Travel plans continued to be affected by a “perfect storm” of adverse weather conditions at the weekend, as millions head home for Christmas in the UK. It comes as the Met Office is forecasting a “grey Christmas” this year, with some sunny spells and “extremely mild” temperatures. Heathrow airport said around 100 flights were cancelled on Sunday due to strong gales, with passengers advised to continue checking before they travel as the Christmas week begins.
UK economy failed to grow between July and September

Dec 23, 2024 | inews.co.uk | Kimberley Mannion

The UK economy recorded no growth in the third quarter, revised down from an initial estimate of 0.1 per cent, the Office for National Statistics has said. Initial estimates suggested the economy had grown by just 0.1 per cent between July and September, and shrank during September. In September, the Bank of England’s chief economist had warned the new Government’s gloomy language had generated fear and uncertainty among consumers, businesses and investors.
Cooper refuses to set timeline for reducing dangerous migrant crossings

Dec 15, 2024 | inews.co.uk | Kimberley Mannion

Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has refused to set a timetable for migrant crossings despite admitting the numbers remain “far too high”. Nearly 13,500 migrants have been removed from Britain since the election, the Government has said, as the Home Secretary promised a “step change” in tackling illegal working. On Saturday, 609 people crossed Channel making it the highest December day on record.
Journalist accused of stalking George Osborne denies charges

Dec 9, 2024 | msn.com | Kimberley Mannion

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Journalist accused of stalking George Osborne denies charges

Dec 9, 2024 | inews.co.uk | Kimberley Mannion

A journalist has appeared in court charged with stalking former chancellor George Osborne and his wife Thea Rogers. Lydia Suffield, 27, is said to have sent emails and Instagram messages to the couple and to have filed false referrals to children’s charity the NSPCC between 8 June 2022 and 5 July last year, Westminster Magistrates’ Court heard on Monday. Rhianne Neil, prosecuting, said Suffield had also contacted close friends and family of the couple as well as work colleagues.
How many of Starmer's six new pledges can Labour achieve? An analysis

Dec 5, 2024 | inews.co.uk | Kimberley Mannion

The Prime Minister has unveiled six key “milestones” he says the Government will achieve in a “plan for change” by the next election. Sir Keir Starmer laid out the specific “milestones” Labour are planning to meet, based on “missions” the party first set out in its election manifesto. Some of the pledges had already been made, like reducing NHS waiting lists, but in a speech on Thursday the Prime Minister also unveiled some new plans –including 150 infrastructure projects.
Starmer to unveil six new pledges as he lays out ‘plan for change’

Dec 5, 2024 | msn.com | Kimberley Mannion

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Starmer to unveil six new pledges as he lays out 'plan for change'

Dec 5, 2024 | inews.co.uk | Kimberley Mannion

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer will unveil six new pledges today during a speech in Hertfordshire as he sets out his “plan for change'”The speech is expected to turn the missions set out by Labour into specific “milestones” the government pledges to achieve over the course of the parliament. The pledges are expected to include cutting NHS waiting lists for routine operations and appointments, building 1.5 million new homes, and increasing the number of five-year-olds who are “ready for school”.