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
Missing Cat Found 300 Miles Away After 4 Months Thanks to Microchip
Sophie Carty spent weeks searching for her beloved cat Luna after she vanished from their Darlington home in November 2024. As heavy snow and winter storms pounded the country, hope began to
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Electric Corvette Concept Debuts at GM’s UK Studio with 1033mm Height and ‘Apex Vision’ Design Feature
GM has opened a new advanced design studio near Birmingham, England, unveiling an electric Corvette concept that pushes traditional boundaries while honoring the brand’s heritage. This marks GM’s continued efforts to expand
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London EV Charging Hub With 400kW Power Adds 300 Miles in 20 Minutes at Hatton Cross
London’s electric vehicle infrastructure takes a major step forward as Fastned and Places for London secure approval for their first ultra-rapid charging hub at Hatton Cross station in Hillingdon. The Nuts and
Chester Zoo Heart of Africa Brings Rhinos, Zebras and 54 Others to UK’s Biggest Shared Habitat
Chester Zoo opened its ambitious £28 million Heart of Africa zone on Saturday, marking the largest habitat ever created in a UK zoo. The 22.5-acre development, spanning more than 17 football pitches,
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NHS Faces ‘Quad-demic’ Crisis: Nearly 600,000 Beds Filled with Virus Patients
The NHS faced one of its “toughest winters ever” as almost 600,000 hospital beds were occupied by patients with seasonal viruses – more than the entire population of Malta. This “quad-demic” of
Tejal Somvanshi
NHS Spring COVID-19 Booster Campaign: Over 563,000 Appointments Booked in First Week
The NHS has kicked off its spring COVID-19 vaccination campaign, with more than 563,000 appointments already booked in the first week since the national booking system opened on March 25. The campaign
Morning-After Pill Now Free at All Pharmacies in England
Women across England will soon be able to get the morning-after pill for free from pharmacies, ending what health minister Stephen Kinnock has called an “unfair postcode lottery” in access to emergency
Four Rare Amur Tiger Cubs Born at Longleat Safari Park
Four rare Amur tiger cubs are now regularly visible to visitors at Longleat Safari Park, offering a rare glimpse into the early life of the world’s most endangered big cats. The cubs
NHS Reports 1 Million Norovirus Searches Amid Record Hospital Cases
NHS England reports over one million people searched for norovirus advice online this winter, making it the most visited health condition on the NHS website. This surge in web traffic coincided with
UK Invests £1.4M in FSA’s Precision Fermentation Innovation Hub
The UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) has secured £1.4 million to create a new innovation hub focused on precision fermentation, a technology that could change how certain foods are made. The funding,