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What happened today: 2026-11-05

Thursday, 5 November 2026

Here are the biggest stories of the day, ranked by how widely they were reported. 24 stories from 11 outlets.

The day's biggest stories

Bank of England raises interest rates to 4%, the first increase for more than three years
BusinessThe Guardian3 outlets

Bank of England raises interest rates to 4%, the first increase for more than three years

Base rate increases from 3.75% and Bank governor signals another rise in near future to combat rising inflation Analysis: Interest rate rise in midst of cost of living crisis will leave many incredulous The Bank of England has raised interest rates for the first time in three years and warned of another increase to combat inflationary pressure unleashed by the Iran war. Eight members of the Bank’s monetary policy committee (MPC) voted for the rise, which takes the base rate from 3.75% to 4%. The ninth member, Catherine Mann, preferred a more dramatic half-point increase. Continue reading...

Interest rate rise in midst of cost of living crisis will leave many incredulous
BusinessThe Guardian2 outlets

Interest rate rise in midst of cost of living crisis will leave many incredulous

Bank’s decision goes contrary to analysis from Office for Budget Responsibility that predicts lower inflation and little impetus for wage growth Bank of England raises interest rates to 4% Business live – latest updates An interest rate rise by the Bank of England to 4% is a big call when households are suffering from a second cost of living crisis in four years. Many people will be incredulous when they hear of the decision to increase the cost of borrowing by 0.25 percentage points, looking around their neighbourhood for signs of a booming economy. Continue reading...

How irrational are Labour’s plans for migrant workers? To find out, read the small print | Frances Ryan
BusinessThe Guardian2 outlets

How irrational are Labour’s plans for migrant workers? To find out, read the small print | Frances Ryan

Despite the partial U-turn on care worker visas, the staff who keep the system afloat still face a hostile environment If you want to see the senselessness of Britain’s immigration debate play out in real time, look no further than the crackdown on care workers’ visas that came to a head this week . As part of its plans to force low-paid migrant workers to wait 15 years before settlement in the UK, the Home Office has been in a battle behind the scenes for the past six months to controversially include care workers in the policy. This is despite the social care system already facing critical staff shortages and the number of British citizens and immigrants taking the jobs dwindling . Frances Ryan is a Guardian columnist Continue reading...

EA Killed Mass Effect But Is Still Trying To Make Money On It
EntertainmentGameSpot

EA Killed Mass Effect But Is Still Trying To Make Money On It

Electronic Arts recently killed off Mass Effect and closed developer BioWare entirely, but the publisher is still trying to make money from the franchise's fanbase. Ahead of the annual Mass Effect holiday of N7 Day on November 7, EA is promoting Mass Effect via posts about what fans can buy on the BioWare Gear Store. A lot of people online are saying this is tone deaf and gross behavior. The BioWare Gear Store's social media presence came back to life after a month of darkness today to start hawking Mass Effect merch. The post that kicked things off is the one below, in which fans are invited to "celebrate the legacy" of Mass Effect by giving EA money. EA followed the post up with eight more, pushing people to visit the BioWare Gear Store to buy things like mugs, tote bags, clothing, and shoes, among other things. https://twitter.com/BioWareGear/status/2118417071415476477 The replies und

Buy Games On Prime? Your Membership Now Gets You Free Uber Eats Delivery, Too
EntertainmentGameSpot

Buy Games On Prime? Your Membership Now Gets You Free Uber Eats Delivery, Too

If you're among the millions of Amazon Prime subscribers--maybe you use the platform to buy games--you're getting a new perk in the form of free delivery with Uber Eats. Amazon and Uber today announced a partnership where US Prime subscribers can get free delivery on orders of $25 or more. Orders can be placed on Amazon's website or through the app, as opposed to the Uber Eats app. https://twitter.com/UberEats/status/2118334756274241547 The benefit works for Prime members in the US, including the cheaper Prime for Young Adults and Prime Access membership tiers. Additionally, Uber Eats is offering $20 off each of your first two orders of $25 or more through November 18. With this added perk, you can order some wings or a burrito to enjoy after buying GTA 6 , all within one app. And that's the whole idea: Amazon does these partnerships to help keep you subscribed. Lucia and Jason in GTA 6.

I know the dangers a wounded Trump presents – this is how the UK should deal with him now | Kim Darroch
PoliticsThe Guardian

I know the dangers a wounded Trump presents – this is how the UK should deal with him now | Kim Darroch

Power is draining away at home, but the US president will see a chance to make his mark through foreign policy Kim Darroch was Britain’s ambassador to the US between January 2016 and December 2019 Election nights are party time in Washington . The bars and restaurants fill up and the city rocks. For diplomats, it’s an opportunity – but it’s also a long night, as you trek across the party scene in search of insight and illumination. Invariably, it has its moments. I recall being at the Washington Post party on the night of the presidential election on 8 November 2016. Washington is an overwhelmingly Democrat city and the atmosphere was raucously optimistic, reflecting Hillary Clinton’s small but consistent lead in the polls. As the first results came in a shocked hush fell across the room. People gathered in small, murmuring groups. Within 30 minutes, half the guests had left. In contrast

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