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
Colchester Zoo Expands Critically Endangered Capuchin Enclosure with Solar and Smart Tech
Colchester Zoo has completed a major renovation of its monkey habitat. The “Capuchin Climb,” which opened April 8, now houses the zoo’s buff-headed capuchins in a space that’s both larger and better
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UK Visa Applications Drop 37% as Health, Student, and Skilled Routes Face Tight New Rules
Applications for key UK immigration routes have nosedived by 37% in the year to March 2025, according to Home Office data. The numbers tell a stark story: visa applications dropped from nearly
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Starlings Drop 82% in UK Gardens as Birdwatch 2025 Reveals Record Low Count Since 1979
Starlings have reached their lowest numbers ever recorded in UK gardens, according to the latest results from the RSPB’s Big Garden Birdwatch 2025. For the first time since the survey began in
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NHS Cancer Diagnosis Hits 80.2% in 28 Days as Treatment Waits Still Miss 62-Day Target
The NHS has hit a significant milestone in cancer care, with over 80% of patients receiving their cancer diagnosis or the all-clear within four weeks – the highest rate since records began
NHS Approves New Breast Cancer Pill That Doubles Time Before Progression
A new breast cancer pill that can slow the progression of advanced disease has been approved for use on the NHS in England and Wales, offering new hope to thousands of women.
Aldi Recalls Baby Potatoes for Hidden Milk Allergen
Aldi has recalled its Inspired Cuisine Baby Potatoes with Herbs and Butter after discovering the products contain milk not listed on the packaging. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) announced the recall on
Gelada Monkey Born at Yorkshire Wildlife Park Boosts Two-Troop Breeding Record in Europe
A baby gelada monkey, born on March 14, 2025, at Yorkshire Wildlife Park (YWP) near Doncaster has given wildlife conservationists a reason to celebrate. The birth marks a significant achievement for European
Womb Transplant Baby Born in UK After Sister’s 17-Hour Surgery Gives Grace Davidson a Daughter
Grace Davidson has made UK medical history by becoming the first woman in the country to give birth after receiving a womb transplant. Her daughter, Amy Isabel, was born on February 27,
Hawkstone Black and Spa Lager Recalled After Gluten Warning in FSA Allergy Alert
A safety recall has been issued for two beer products from Jeremy Clarkson’s Hawkstone brand due to undeclared wheat. The Cotswold Brewing Company has pulled Hawkstone Black and Hawkstone Spa Lager from
TfL E-Bike Ban Hits Non-Folding Models After 143 Fires and 3 Deaths Reported Since 2022
Transport for London (TfL) has implemented a ban on all non-folding e-bikes across most of its services as of March 31, 2025. The ban affects the London Underground (Tube), London Overground, Elizabeth
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