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
Met Office Issues Amber Warnings as Storm Amy Threatens UK with 95 mph Winds and Heavy Rainfall
Storm Amy is set to batter northern parts of the UK with potentially life-threatening conditions as the Met Office issues amber warnings for exceptionally strong winds and heavy rainfall. The powerful autumn
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Citroën Orders 1,100 UK Drivers to Stop Using Vehicles Due to Critical Brake Failure Risk
Citroën has ordered UK owners of its newest models to stop driving their cars immediately due to a serious safety defect with brake pedals. The fault affects right-hand-drive versions of the new
Extinct Since 2016: ‘Master of Disguise’ Caddisfly Resurfaces at Welsh Wetland as 3rd UK Site
The Surprising Comeback: Limnephilus Pati Interactive Guide The Surprising Comeback: Limnephilus Pati Interactive Guide After being presumed extinct in Britain since 2016, the Limnephilus pati caddisfly has been rediscovered at Cors Goch
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45% of UK Women Skip Vital Breast Checks as Study Shows 40% Higher Death Risk for Missing First Screening
Nearly half of women in the UK aren’t checking their breasts regularly for potential signs of cancer, according to recent polling that experts call “a serious cause for concern.” A YouGov survey
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Oxford’s 12-Minute Breathing Test Detects Lung Disease Earlier Than Standard Methods
A team at Oxford University is developing a breakthrough breathing test that could catch lung diseases like asthma and COPD much earlier – before irreversible damage occurs. The £1.3 million project, funded
JLR’s £50M Weekly Losses Mount as “Digital Siege” Shuts Down 33,000 Jobs Until October
JLR Cyberattack Impact Explorer DIGITAL SIEGE Exploring the Jaguar Land Rover Cyberattack & Its Global Impact 📅 Attack Timeline August 31, 2025 Cyberattack Begins Hackers breach JLR’s systems, forcing production shutdown. The
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£4.5M Surrey Hills Eco-Home With Tesla Powerwall and £250K Cash Prize Announced
Omaze has unveiled its latest prize house in Surrey Hills, partnering with Breast Cancer Now charity. Located in Farley Green within the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, this fully furnished
100,000 Pensioners to Lose Winter Fuel Payment as Triple Lock Pushes Incomes Over £35,000 Threshold
More than 100,000 pensioners are set to lose their Winter Fuel Payment next year as their incomes cross the £35,000 threshold due to pension increases. The government restored Winter Fuel Payments in
UK Passport Name Change Alert: 3-Month Window Creates Travel Document Gap for Newlyweds
UK couples with wedding plans need to act quickly on passport updates. The government has issued a three-month alert regarding name changes and travel documents, with costs now at £94.50 following April’s
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UK Approves £2.2 Billion Gatwick Airport Expansion: 110,000 More Flights and 14,000 Jobs Coming
The UK government has given the green light to Gatwick Airport’s £2.2 billion plan to bring its Northern Runway into regular use. Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander approved the project, which will see
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