Author: Dave Carter

UK faces biggest hit to growth from Iran war of major economies, IMF says

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has issued a forecast indicating that the United Kingdom will experience the most significant economic impact among advanced economies due to the ongoing war in Iran. The IMF’s latest World Economic Outlook has lowered the UK’s projected growth for this year from 1.3% to 0.8%, reflecting a sizable reduction linked… Continue reading UK faces biggest hit to growth from Iran war of major economies, IMF says

Lorry driver jailed for killing mum with pram in Cambridgeshire

A lorry driver has been sentenced to 13 months in prison following a fatal incident in which a woman was struck on the head by unsecured crane equipment while walking with her child in a Cambridgeshire village. The victim, NHS healthcare assistant Rebecca Ableman, aged 30, was pushing her two-year-old daughter Autumn along a pavement… Continue reading Lorry driver jailed for killing mum with pram in Cambridgeshire

Criticism of complacency on defence spending will sting government

Lord George Robertson’s recent remarks warning of a “corrosive complacency” within the UK’s defence sector are likely to cause discomfort within the current government. Robertson, who previously served as defence secretary and was personally selected by Labour to lead its Strategic Defence Review (SDR), highlighted significant weaknesses in the British armed forces. These deficiencies were… Continue reading Criticism of complacency on defence spending will sting government

South East Water failed customers over outages, boss tells MPs

South East Water (SEW) has recently faced intense scrutiny following prolonged supply problems over the winter months, which left tens of thousands of customers without water. During a hearing with the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee, SEW chairman Chris Train openly acknowledged the company’s failure to meet its fundamental responsibility. He emphasized, “It is… Continue reading South East Water failed customers over outages, boss tells MPs

Flintshire mum jailed after cover-up for hit-and-run son

A mother has been sentenced to a prison term exceeding two years after she orchestrated a cover-up following a hit-and-run incident in which her son severely injured a six-year-old child. Terry Follows was convicted of conspiracy to pervert the course of justice due to her significant role in aiding her son, Kaylem Longhurst, in escaping… Continue reading Flintshire mum jailed after cover-up for hit-and-run son

Bristol UWE student accused of murder after housemate stabbing

A 23-year-old university student has been charged with the murder of his housemate, who succumbed to multiple stab wounds in north Bristol. Zack Coughlan was taken into custody on Sunday following the death of 21-year-old Jamie Collins. The victim was discovered in the rear garden of the shared house where both men lived, located on… Continue reading Bristol UWE student accused of murder after housemate stabbing

Single-sex space guidance to be published after May elections

The government plans to release updated guidance on the use of single-sex spaces in the month following the elections on 7 May, according to equalities minister Bridget Phillipson. However, due to election-related restrictions, the government is currently unable to make further public statements or publish the new guidance immediately. This delay was explained in a… Continue reading Single-sex space guidance to be published after May elections

Fuel prices stop rising after 43 days of increases, RAC says

After 43 consecutive days of rising costs, petrol and diesel prices have now stopped increasing, according to the latest data from the motoring organization RAC. This halt follows a temporary ceasefire in the Gulf, which has eased crude oil prices from their recent highs and, in turn, influenced wholesale fuel costs. Despite this pause, fuel… Continue reading Fuel prices stop rising after 43 days of increases, RAC says

Households could get free electricity for doing washing on sunny weekends

Energy companies may start offering households and businesses incentives such as free or reduced-cost electricity for operating appliances during times when energy supply exceeds demand, for example on sunny weekends. Currently, some providers give cheaper rates through the National Energy System Operator’s (NESO) scheme to encourage users to shift their electricity consumption away from peak… Continue reading Households could get free electricity for doing washing on sunny weekends