Category: UK News

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The inflation rate in the UK rose to 2.3% in October, but the cost of living crisis is unlikely to be over. At energy firm Utilita’s Hampshire call centre, on a very cold day this week, the cost of living pressures were felt acutely. At 10am, red lights flashed on a UK map as pre-payment… Continue reading Cost of living and inflation are not the same thing

The UK government is considering a possible ban on social media for children under the age of 16, according to the Technology Secretary Peter Kyle. In an interview with the BBC, he stated that his priority is to ensure that people, particularly children, are safe online. He also announced plans for further research on the… Continue reading Social media ban for under-16s 'on the table' says UK government

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Northern Rail has pledged to improve its service after frequent complaints from passengers. During the recent half term, Northern had cancelled over 1,000 trains. The firm, which was nationalised in 2020, expressed regret for its unsatisfactory performance and vowed to do better. The Transport Secretary, Louise Haigh, affirmed that Northern Rail’s proposed improvement plan will… Continue reading Northern Rail passengers hit out at 'rubbish' service

Following a recent review of its policy on fertility treatment, the National Health Service (NHS) in England has shared details about changes to its eligibility criteria. However, Sarah Curtiss, a woman who had been refused free IVF treatment because of her husband’s previous child, has expressed disappointment at the changes that have been proposed. Curtiss,… Continue reading New IVF rules would still bar stepmums like me, says campaigner

Lidl’s middle aisle is seeing a surge in popularity among men, according to the supermarket’s UK boss Ryan McDonnell. He revealed that the unusual range of products available in the aisle, which includes everything from inflatables to power tools, has gained a “big male following”. McDonnell said that couples can often struggle when men become… Continue reading Lidl: Men buy more from the middle aisle, boss reveals

Higher energy prices have contributed to a sixth-month high in UK inflation, according to official figures. The year-on-year rate hit 2.3% in October, up from 1.7% in September, due mainly to a £149 increase in typical annual gas and electricity bills. However prices are still increasing at a slower rate than in recent years. Despite… Continue reading UK inflation: Higher energy bills push rate to 2.3% in October

Fans of Liam Payne will bid the singer farewell on Wednesday as his funeral takes place. Payne, a former member of the boyband One Direction, died last month at the age of 31 after falling from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The service will be private and held in the Home Counties, with… Continue reading Liam Payne's funeral to be held on Wednesday

The UK Home Office has been criticised for underestimating the number of zombie knives and machetes surrendered during a recent amnesty leading up to a ban. The legislation had been introduced by the previous Conservative government and was designed to reduce violent and serious crime. The definition of zombie knives that had already been proscribed… Continue reading Zombie knife surrender policy had 'huge flaws'