UK Wage Growth Cools To 2.8% As Job Vacancies Hit Five-Year Low
UK private pay growth slowed to 2.8% in the three months to June while vacancies fell to 707,000, a five-year low, the ONS said on Aug 18.
Salmonella Outbreak Infects 207 as UK Cases Hit Decade High from Imported Eggs
A year-long salmonella outbreak believed to be linked to imported eggs has sickened 207 people across the UK, hospitalising more than a third, with one death associated with it, UKHSA has confirmed.
Young Adults Swap Alcohol for Prescription Drugs, Dividing Experts
A growing number of young adults in the UK are reported to be taking prescription drugs instead of alcohol in social settings, a trend
Russia Warns UK of ‘Consequences’ Over British-Made Drones in Strikes
Russia has issued a warning to the United Kingdom regarding “consequences” following confirmation that British-made drones were used in recent strikes on military and
Two Amur Leopard Cubs Born in UK; Global Count Remains Under 130
The 13-year-old leopard Kristen delivered her cubs last week and is now spending all her time caring for her newborns. These babies are just the second and third Amur leopards to be
Govind Tekale
PandaFresh CuiHong Chili Oil Recalled After Peanut Allergen Found in 3 Undated Batches
PandaFresh has recalled its CuiHong Chili Oil Dipping Mix after discovering it contains peanuts not listed on the label. The product, also sold as CuiHong Spicy Dip, poses a serious health risk
Karmactive Staff
NHS Gender Clinics Mandate Autism, ADHD Screening Post-Cass Review
The NHS will soon require all children referred to gender clinics to be screened for autism and other neurodevelopmental conditions, according to new guidelines developed following the Cass Review. This significant change
Tejal Somvanshi
UK Heating Risk 2025: 430,000 Homes Face RTS Switch Off Impact
Hundreds of thousands of UK homes could lose their heating and hot water control or face higher energy bills when Radio Teleswitch Service (RTS) meters stop working on June 30, 2025. Energy
Sunita Somvanshi
430,000 RTS Meters Face Shutdown by June 30 While Just 1,000 Swaps Happen Daily
The clock is ticking for 430,000 British households still using outdated Radio Teleswitch (RTS) meters, with industry leaders now openly admitting it will be “very, very difficult” to replace them all before
Endangered Giant Snail: Population Below 300 Worldwide; See How 8 Help
In a remarkable conservation story, one of the world’s rarest creatures has found a new home at Longleat Safari Park. The critically endangered Giant Magnolia Snail, once feared extinct, is now part
Unlimited EV Charging at £30/Month: Octopus Energy’s New Offer Benefits High-Mileage Drivers
Octopus Energy has launched a new subscription service called “Intelligent Drive Pack” that offers unlimited smart home charging for electric vehicles at a fixed price of £30 per month. This first-of-its-kind offering
London Streets Get £87.6M Upgrade: Hundreds More School Zones Coming for Safety
TfL has earmarked £87.6 million this year to help London boroughs upgrade their streets, representing a major boost in local transport funding. The funding, which represents a 9% increase from last year,
Rahul Somvanshi
Falkirk 20mph Limits Plan: Council Data Links Speed to 39% Serious Crash Injuries
Falkirk Council is set to introduce 20mph speed limits across parts of the district as a key measure in its draft Road Safety Plan for 2025-2030. The plan, which will be discussed
404,000 England residents have ME/CFS; study shows diagnosis inequality
A groundbreaking study from the University of Edinburgh has uncovered that around 404,000 people in England are living with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS). This figure represents a 62% increase from the