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interest payments — some of which are linked to inflation. let's get this in perspective though — the uk's national debt is at record levels. it owes £2.69 trillion. that is almost the size of the uk economy — the so—called debt to gdp ratio is around 97.7%. that is a useful guide to how affordable the debt is for a country. the chancellor has pledged to get that ratio down. the uk's far better off than some of its neighbours though — italy's debt to gdp is around 140%. but if we look at germany's — that's is only around 65%. but if we look at germany's — that's only a...

of which are linked to inflation. let's put this into perspective — because the uk's national debt is at record levels. it owes £2.69 trillion. that is almost the size of the uk economy — the so—called debt—to—gdp ratio is around 97.7%. that is a useful guide to how affordable the debt is for a country. the chancellor has pledged to get that ratio down. the uk's far better off than some of its neighbours though — italy's debt—to—gdp is around 140%. but if we look at germany's — that's only around 65%. let's get more on this from our chief economics correspondent, d...

funerals are being held for the 2a soldiers killed in israel's deadliest day since the war began in gaza. there has been intense fighting around khan younis, israel says it has surrounded the southern gaza city. could i hostage deal close, though? reports that israel has proposed a two—month pause to negotiate prisoner exchanges with himars. the us and uk carry out joint strikes against houthi targets in yemen for the second time in two weeks. —— hamas. and oppenheimer leads the oscar nominations with 13 — but barbie�*s margot robbie and director greta gerwig miss out. time...

Following the closure of his own London restaurant earlier this year, chef Tony Rodd has relocated to Margate to oversee the stoves of a new neighbourhood-style restaurant and wine bar.

A leading Kent vineyard has produced 2,000 bottles of a special limited edition wine to mark its partnership deal with Ascot Racecourse.