The Bank of England has warned that half of the UK’s mortgage holders could find their payments increase over the next three years. The Bank predicted that around 4.4 million mortgages would experience such rises by 2027, including 420,000 households expecting payments to rise by £500 per month. Around 25% of borrowers will pay less.… Continue reading Mortgage costs could jump for millions, Bank says
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London Fire Brigade makes 'significant improvements' – inspectors
The London Fire Brigade (LFB) has made considerable improvements in its performance since its last inspection, according to the latest report by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS). The brigade was graded as “outstanding” in its response to major and multi-agency incidents. This performance assessment follows a previous report in… Continue reading London Fire Brigade makes 'significant improvements' – inspectors
Skye man murdered brother-in-law during shooting spree
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TV licence fee to rise by £5 to £174.50 in 2025
The British government has recently announced that the cost of a TV licence will rise by £5 to £174.50 in 2025. In addition, more households will be offered support to pay the fee. The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) revealed that the licence fee pays for BBC shows and services, and ministers will… Continue reading TV licence fee to rise by £5 to £174.50 in 2025
Alana Armstrong: Police hunt mum's killer after e-bike hit-and-run
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MPs back proposals to legalise assisted dying
Assisted dying could become legal in England and Wales after MPs backed draft legislation by a majority of 55 in a historic vote. The proposed law will allow terminally ill adults who are expected to die within the next six months to seek help to end their life. The bill will now face scrutiny and… Continue reading MPs back proposals to legalise assisted dying
Watch: MPs debate the arguments for and against assisted dying
An intense and heated discussion is taking place within the halls of Parliament, as Members of Parliament (MPs) debate over a bill that would allow for the legalisation of assisted dying in England and Wales. The proposed legislation, named the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, has granted MPs the freedom to exercise their… Continue reading Watch: MPs debate the arguments for and against assisted dying
Louise Haigh's swift resignation prompts numerous questions
Friday is historically known as the least eventful day in Westminster. However, it appears that this is not the case today, as MPs prepare for a crucial vote on assisted dying while the government experiences its first cabinet resignation. Many believed that politics with a majority government would be much calmer, but this theory has… Continue reading Louise Haigh's swift resignation prompts numerous questions
Staines: Police driver who hit cow cleared of wrongdoing
A police officer who was involved in an incident that resulted in the death of a cow has been cleared of wrongdoing and will be returning to frontline duty. The incident occurred in Staines-upon-Thames in June, with video footage of the incident being shared on social media and prompting over 2,000 complaints. Following an investigation,… Continue reading Staines: Police driver who hit cow cleared of wrongdoing
Polar bears may have roamed ice age Scotland, say experts
A new study reveals that remains found in ancient Bone Caves located in Inchnadamph, Scotland might be from polar bears that lived during the last ice age. National Museums Scotland and the universities of Edinburgh and Aberdeen conducted the study which analyzed fossils collected from the limestone cliffs in Assynt. Researchers analyzed three samples from… Continue reading Polar bears may have roamed ice age Scotland, say experts