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  • Over ten Britons missing in Israel

    Over ten Britons missing in Israel

    More than 10 people from the UK are believed to have died or disappeared after the Hamas attack on Israel, according to a UK official who spoke to the BBC.

    The people who were hurt include a young 20-year-old soldier and an older Scottish grandfather.

    The UK government thinks that there are around 60,000 British people in Israel or Gaza. They are helping families, but they are not planning to evacuate them.

    According to the latest information from Israel, 900 people have died. Palestinian officials say that 260 people have been killed in airstrikes.

    This is what we know about British people who were affected so far.

    Nathanel Young

    The person, who is 20 years old, went to JFS Jewish School in North London before they went to Israel to join the military.

    The principal of the school feels very sad and broken-hearted about the news of his death, and the whole school community feels the same way.

    He said, “We remember Nathanel very well in the school and we only have love for him. ”

    Mr Young’s burial ceremony at Israel’s main cemetery Mount Herzl was disrupted by loud noises heard throughout Jerusalem.

    The officials wanted to make sure that no more than 50 people came to the outdoor event. This was to keep it safe from potential attacks by militants.

    Finally, over 1,000 people showed up and listened as Mr. Young’s younger brother, Elliot, honored him.

    But when his sister began to recognize him, a loud emergency siren suddenly interrupted the peaceful atmosphere. This caused the mourners to quickly drop to the ground and seek protection by hiding under trees or among the gravestones.

    Loud booms happened over and over again. Some people started saying prayers, while others started using video calling to talk to their loved ones.

    After a short time, the alarm stopped making noise, and the funeral kept going.

    Bernard Cowan

    Bernard Cowan, who was born and raised in Glasgow, moved to Israel with his wife and three children. Unfortunately, he was killed in the attack, as confirmed by his family.

    They told us that they are very sad because their son and brother, Bernard Cowan, was killed in a terrible way on Saturday during a sudden terrorist attack on Israel by Hamas.

    We are requesting privacy right now as we deal with a big loss to our family, both at home and in Israel. Our community in Glasgow will greatly miss him.

    Sammy Stein, who leads an organization called Glasgow Friends of Israel, said that Mr Cowan, who was a grandfather, often came back to the city and regularly visited his peace advocacy stand in the city center.

    He said to BBC Scotland that Mr. Cowan lived very close to the Gaza barrier. He also said that it was calm, peaceful, and in a rural area. He really enjoyed it.

    Jake Marlowe
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    Mr Marlowe worked as a security guard at the Supernova music festival. Unfortunately, militants attacked the festival, and as a result, 260 people lost their lives.

    The 26-year-old person went missing from the event that happened in a place called Re’im kibbutz, which is around 3. 7 miles (6km) away from the Gaza barrier.

    He also went to JFS Jewish School in North London.

    The principal, David Moody, said that we have heard that Jake Marlowe is missing and we all hope that he is found soon.

    Daniel Darlington

    Daniel Darlington’s family believes that he is one of the people who died.

    His sister called him Danny and “baby brother” on Instagram. She said that he and a friend were killed at the Nir Oz kibbutz.

    She wrote: “Just a few days ago, he was riding his bike, laughing, taking pictures of beautiful sunsets, and enjoying the small joys of life. ”

    Daniel had planned to leave for Tel Aviv the day before the violent attack happened, she explained. However, he decided to stay an additional day to give his friend a tour of the kibbutz.

  • 1,650 Britons now moved from Sudan

    1,650 Britons now moved from Sudan

    More than 1,000 people have been flown on to the UK out of the more than 1,650 people who have now been evacuated from Khartoum.

    The operation here in Cyprus will continue until tomorrow afternoon.

    Sources at Larnaca Airport have told me that several RAF flights are due in here from Khartoum this afternoon and into the early hours of tomorrow morning.

    The evacuees will then be put on flights back to the UK.

  • Ukraine: Two Britons gone missing in Donetsk – Ukrainian police have said

    Ukraine: Two Britons gone missing in Donetsk – Ukrainian police have said

    The men, aged 28 to 48, were doing volunteer work and were last seen on Friday on their way to Soledar, where fighting has been fierce in recent days.

    There has been no contact with them since then.

    A Foreign Office spokesman said it was “supporting the families of two British men who have gone missing in Ukraine”.

    The police department in the city of Bakhmut said they received a missing person’s report at 17:15 local time on Saturday, while appealing for any information that could help locate the two men.

    Source: BBC.com

  • Cost of Christmas soars – with Brits expected to spend more than £900 this year

    The cost of Christmas has risen in price over the past 10 years, with the average cost of festive decorations and snacks up to £548 this year, new data suggests.

    The Christmas Inflation Index, from personal insolvency provider Creditfix, looked at 25 items and found the traditional Christmas stocking has seen the biggest price rise.

    The average cost of festive decorations and snacks such as advent calendars, cards, gift wrap, and a Christmas tree is now £130 more than it would have cost in 2012.

    This is before Britons take into account the price of gifts, social events, and the full Christmas dinner shop.

    While the average cost of a standard Christmas tree in 2022 is £88, it was £69 in 2012 – a jump of almost a third and 64% higher compared to 20 years ago.

    Data was gathered on the average price of popular festive treats this year at popular department stores and supermarkets and then analysed using the Bank of England inflation calculator to show the difference over time.

    Bauble prices have surged from an average of £7 in 2012 to almost £10 this year – a 32% increase.

    And those preparing to host Christmas parties this year will also feel the sting, with the price of Bucks Fizz, mince pies, and Christmas pudding all rising by 28% in the last 10 years.

    Of the items analyzed, the Christmas tree topper was the least affected by inflation. Prices for angels and stars increased by only 15% over the past five years.

    A supermarket-bought chocolate advent calendar, however, is now at record costs, setting people back £7 on average.

    Separate data, commissioned by Park Christmas Savings, revealed Christmas will cost families more than £900 this year.

    How the average price of festive favourites has risen in the last 10 years:

    1. Stockings – from £3.12 to £4.25

    2. Baubles – from £7.00 to £9.30

    3. Christmas garlands – from £22.62 to £29.15

    4. Inflatable Christmas decorations – from £39.00 to £50

    5. Gift wrapping – from £4.68 to £6.00

    6. Bucks Fizz – from £3.12 to £4.00

    7. Mince pies – from £1.56 to £2.00

    8. Christmas pudding – from £3.12 to £4.00

    9. Tree skirt – from £28.86 to £37.00

    10. Christmas jumpers – from £14.82 to £19.00

    Source: Skynews.com 

  • Third of Brits going back into the office to save money – as monthly bills named biggest financial concern for everyone

    Nearly a third of Britons are going back to the office more because of the cost of living crisis, in a bid to save money on energy bills.

    Some 71% of those now working from the office have noticed a change in the price of their energy bills, according to research from Brother (who surveyed 500 people).

    Additional research from money.co.uk found monthly bills were the biggest financial concern for people in the UK – regardless of what salary they earned.

    One in eight of those earning under £15,000 were concerned about having enough money for food.

    Those earning about £55,000 were most worried about their mortgage payments.

    What do you do if you cannot pay a bill?

    James Andrews, a financial expert at Money.co.uk, says: “As ever more people are becoming concerned with how they’re going to pay their bills every month, it’s important to know what steps you can take if you do find yourself unable to make a payment.

    “Don’t ignore the problem. Being unable to pay a bill is stressful, but the problem can escalate if you don’t tackle it sooner rather than later. Rather than bury your head in the sand, make contact with the company that sent the bill – they’re likely to be more understanding if you’re upfront and honest about your circumstances.

    “Prioritise housing and council tax. No one wants to miss a bill, but failing to keep up with your rent, mortgage or other debt payments secured on your home can see you evicted. That makes these bills a priority. Council tax is the only bill you can be imprisoned for failing to pay – so that’s another bill you need to pay attention to.

    “Keep paying what you can, if you can. Even if you can’t pay off the entire bill, paying what you can demonstrates that you are committed to clearing the balance eventually. This will also reduce the amount you owe, and therefore mitigate any increases on the bill if interest builds on the outstanding balance.

    “Get help. If you’re struggling to control your finances, there are several not-for-profit organisations that can consider your personal circumstances and offer you free, bespoke advice. StepChange, National Debtline, or CCCS are all dependable examples.”