Category: UK News

The latest data in the housing market shows a positive trend – the average rate on a five-year fixed mortgage has dropped below 5% for the first time since May 2023. According to financial information service Moneyfacts, the average five-year fixed rate reached 4.99% on Thursday, down from 5% a day earlier. While the financial… Continue reading Average five-year mortgage drops below 5% to lowest level in two years

An investigation has determined that a 32-year-old woman, Jade Damarell, tragically took her own life while skydiving following the end of her relationship. Jade, a marketing manager, passed away after landing in farmland near Fleming Field in Shotton Colliery, County Durham on April 27. Despite being a skilled skydiver with over 500 jumps under her… Continue reading Woman took her own life on skydive in Shotton Colliery

Michael Buchanan, the Social Affairs Correspondent, reported that families in East Sussex are feeling unheard and exhausted after meeting with Baroness Amos, the chair of a national review on maternity care. The families have been pushing for an inquiry into maternity care at the Royal Sussex County Hospital, where they lost babies under the University… Continue reading Sussex families feel 'ignored' over Brighton maternity review

Chris Vallance, a senior technology reporter, has relayed the message that a lawyer representing the online message board 4chan has stated they will not pay a proposed fine by the UK’s media regulator as it enforces the Online Safety Act. Managing partner of law firm Byrne & Storm, Preston Byrne, has shared that Ofcom has… Continue reading 4chan will refuse to pay daily UK fines, its lawyer tells BBC

Catrin Nye and Adam Eley reported for BBC News that the government is calling for baby food manufacturers to reduce salt and sugar levels in their products. Additionally, they are being urged to stop promoting snacks for babies under the age of one. The new guidance also emphasizes restricting marketing claims that lack scientific evidence… Continue reading Baby food firms told to cut sugar and stop promoting snacks for under-ones

The i Paper reports that Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is facing growing unrest over record asylum claims, as twenty-eight local authorities, including eight run by Labour, are considering legal action against asylum hotels. In education news, there is a mention of boys narrowing the GCSE gap, with education leaders warning of a ‘resit crisis’.… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'Record asylum claims' and 'Strictly rocked'

A significant concern has arisen about the prospects of rugby in Wales following the cuts to the Welsh Rugby Union’s (WRU) hub officer program. The program, which stationed officers in schools and colleges nationwide, aimed to boost the sport by inspiring young people to participate. One coach expressed fears that the decision to eliminate these… Continue reading WRU cuts will leave grassroots clubs 'struggling' to survive

Tom Bateman reports from the US State Department that the UK, along with 26 other countries, is calling for Israel to allow immediate independent foreign media access to Gaza. France, Germany, Australia, and Japan have all signed a statement released by the Media Freedom Coalition, a group dedicated to advocating for the rights and protection… Continue reading UK backs joint call for Israel to allow foreign media into Gaza

In a tragic incident in Edinburgh, a bin lorry driver, Ross Wallace, has been sentenced to 133 hours of unpaid work and banned from driving for a year after causing the death of an 11-year-old boy, Thomas Wong. The young boy was struck by the refuse truck while cycling on the pavement to school at… Continue reading Bin lorry driver who killed boy cycling to school in Edinburgh given unpaid work

Jennifer Meierhans, a business reporter, reports that Tesco has recently increased the price of its lunchtime meal deal, adding to the growing trend of rising food prices in the UK. The cost of a main, snack, and drink has been raised from £3.60 to £3.85 for Clubcard holders, while those without the loyalty card will… Continue reading Tesco meal deal price rises to £3.85 for Clubcard holders