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Queen Camilla of the United Kingdom smiling in a red coat and matching hat at a public engagement.

August 19, 2026

Queen Camilla Says It Was Difficult to Keep King Charles’s Cancer Diagnosis Private

Estimated reading time: 1 minutes Queen Camilla has spoken for the first time about how hard it was to keep King Charles’s cancer diagnosis secret before the public announcement in February 2024.

Business·UK

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.

August 18, 2026

Salmonella Outbreak Infects 207 as UK Cases Hit Decade High from Imported Eggs

Health·UK

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

Young Adults Swap Alcohol for Prescription Drugs, Dividing Experts

Health·News·UK

A growing number of young adults in the UK are reported to be taking prescription drugs instead of alcohol in social settings, a trend

Glass of golden beer on wooden table in restaurant setting with natural lighting

News·UK

Urgent Beer Recall: Three Tuns Products Contain Unlabeled Gluten

Three Tuns Brewery has issued an urgent recall for several of its beer products because they contain wheat and barley (gluten) that isn’t mentioned on the label. This oversight creates a serious

Karmactive Staff

September 14, 2025

A business leader speaking with attendees at the World Economic Forum in Davos, photographed during the FT CNBC Nightcap 2016.

Europe·News·UK·Water

Tanker Ban Imposed After Billionaire Schwarzman’s Estate Gets Water During Driest Spring in 100 Years

The drought-parched lawns of Hampshire tell a story of water allocation during scarcity. Southern Water has banned tanker operators from extracting water from its standpipes after discovering water deliveries to Conholt Park,

Govind Tekale

September 12, 2025

A pile of colorful, confiscated vape pens collected from secondary schools in England, many of which were found to contain dangerous synthetic cannabinoids.

Health·News·UK

Spice-Laced ‘THC’ Vapes Sold to UK Teens via Social Media: 1 in 4 School Seizures Contain Synthetic Cannabinoids

Kids as young as 13 are buying what they think are THC vapes on social media, but actually contain “spice” – a dangerous synthetic drug linked to seizures and hospitalization. The £10

Govind Tekale

September 10, 2025

Aerial view of deep blue ocean water with white foam creating a pattern through the center, showing waves and currents on the open sea.

Climate·Marine Life·UK

Oceans Absorbed 10% Less CO2 During 2023 Marine Heatwave, Equal to Half EU’s Annual Emissions

The world’s oceans absorbed 10% less carbon dioxide (CO2) than expected during the record-breaking marine heatwave of 2023, according to new research published in Nature Climate Change. A team led by ETH

Karmactive Staff

September 9, 2025

A home radiator providing warmth during winter, symbolizing heating support for pensioners.

News·UK

9 Million Eligible Pensioners to Get £100-£300 Winter Fuel Payment — High Earners Set to Repay via Tax

Pensioners across Britain will get help with heating bills again this winter. The government has brought back Winter Fuel Payment for everyone over State Pension age. This means millions of older people

Govind Tekale

September 9, 2025

Banksy street art mural on the Royal Courts of Justice in London depicting a judge in a wig and gown striking a bloodied protester with a gavel.

Activism·Artivism·News·UK

Banksy’s Royal Courts Mural Covered Within Hours as 890 Protesters Face Terrorism Charges

A new Banksy artwork depicting a judge striking a protester appeared on London’s Royal Courts of Justice on September 8, 2025, only to be covered within hours by court officials citing the

Rahul Somvanshi

September 8, 2025

Representative Image. Interior lobby of Sai Wan Ho Sports Centre showing a reception desk with staff, waiting area with blue walls, and a person sitting on chairs in the waiting area.

Health·News·UK

TB Cases Surge 50% in North East England as UK Risks Losing WHO ‘Low-Incidence’ Status

England is experiencing a concerning rise in tuberculosis (TB) cases, with official data showing an 11% increase in 2023 and a further 13% jump in 2024. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA)

Karmactive Staff

September 7, 2025

Pregnant woman in pink dress sitting in nursery chair holding her belly with both hands

Health·News·UK

NHS Artificial Pancreas Cuts Pregnancy Risks for Diabetic Women

The NHS in England is now giving a special “artificial pancreas” to pregnant women with Type 1 diabetes to reduce serious health risks. This new system could benefit approximately 2,000 women with

Tejal Somvanshi

September 5, 2025

The Sycamore Gap tree standing alone in a dip between two grassy hills along Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland, with clear blue sky above.

News·Plant Life·UK

Sycamore Gap Tree Age Revealed: Scientists Confirm Iconic Landmark Was At Least 120 Years Old When Illegally Cut Down

Scientists have confirmed that the iconic Sycamore Gap tree, illegally cut down in 2023, was at least 100 to 120 years old when it met its untimely end. This first-ever scientific analysis

Govind Tekale

September 4, 2025

As millions of older pensioners face a reduced state pension increase, concerns grow over retirement financial security in an increasingly complex pension system. Photo Source: PickPik

News·UK

6.9 Million Older Retirees Miss Full Triple Lock Pension Increase as SERPS Only Rises with Inflation

Nearly seven million older retirees will miss out on the full state pension increase next April, despite the government’s commitment to the triple lock policy. The triple lock ensures that state pensions

Karmactive Staff

September 4, 2025

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