As the election campaign continues, housing has become a key battleground between Labour and the Conservatives. The Conservatives are focusing on stamp duty, pledging to permanently abolish the levy for first-time buyers buying properties up to £425,000. They claim that by not matching their plan, first-time buyers under Labour would face a tax bill of… Continue reading Housing: Parties battle over help for first-time buyers and renters
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Tory candidate says she is cooperating with Gambling Commission
Laura Saunders, a Conservative candidate in Bristol North West, is under investigation by the Gambling Commission after being accused of placing a bet on the timing of the general election. Her husband, Tony Lee, who is the Conservative Party’s director of campaigning, is also being investigated for a related bet. It is unclear when the… Continue reading Tory candidate says she is cooperating with Gambling Commission
Post Office accidentally leaks names of sub-postmasters
Post Office has issued an apology after it revealed the names and addresses of 555 postmasters who were targeted during the Horizon scandal. The company confirmed that the personal details had been published in a document on its website and immediately referred itself to the ICO (Information Commissioner’s Office). One former sub-postmaster expressed disappointment after… Continue reading Post Office accidentally leaks names of sub-postmasters
UK E. coli outbreak put at least 86 people in hospital
An outbreak of E. coli symptoms has caused at least 86 people to be admitted to the hospital in the UK, according to health officials. The outbreak is believed to be associated with pre-packaged sandwiches containing lettuce. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has confirmed that the total number of cases has reached 256, with… Continue reading UK E. coli outbreak put at least 86 people in hospital
UK interest rates: Bank of England opens door for August cut
The Bank of England has signaled that it may cut interest rates in August, the first reduction in borrowing costs in over four years. The bank voted to maintain interest rates at 5.25% in a close decision, following the news that inflation had slowed to 2% in May, in line with the Bank of England’s… Continue reading UK interest rates: Bank of England opens door for August cut
Jay Slater: Search for missing Brit Jay Slater in Tenerife refocuses north
The search for missing British tourist Jay Slater has been redirected to the north of the island of Tenerife after discounting a potential lead in the south. Slater, a 19-year-old apprentice bricklayer from Oswaldtwistle in Lancashire, flew to the island for a music festival. He was last known to have called his friend Lucy Law just… Continue reading Jay Slater: Search for missing Brit Jay Slater in Tenerife refocuses north
Paris Olympics 2024: Katie Archibald to miss Games after freak garden accident
Katie Archibald, the British cyclist who took home two gold medals at the 2016 and 2020 Olympics, will no longer be competing at the Games in Paris next month. Archibald suffered a severe leg fracture and ligament damage after falling over a step in her garden. In an Instagram post, Archibald revealed that she broke… Continue reading Paris Olympics 2024: Katie Archibald to miss Games after freak garden accident
Landmark supreme court ruling could threaten future UK oil drilling
The UK Supreme Court has ruled that local councils must consider the full climate impact of burning oil from new wells, in a landmark decision that could impact future oil and gas projects in the UK. The assumption has always been that only the impacts from constructing the wells, and not the use of the… Continue reading Landmark supreme court ruling could threaten future UK oil drilling
Scotland fans march on after Swiss rollercoaster at Euros
Scotland’s Tartan Army marched on in Germany’s Cologne, keeping Scotland’s Euro 2024 dream alive after a well-contested 1-1 draw with Switzerland. This means a win against Hungary on Sunday should be enough for Scotland to qualify from the group stage at a major tournament for the first time ever. For the supporters who have swamped… Continue reading Scotland fans march on after Swiss rollercoaster at Euros
Police inquiries continue after baby killed by dog in Coventry
West Midlands Police are continuing investigations into the death of a seven-month-old baby girl who was attacked by the family’s pet dog. The incident took place on Sunday in Coventry, although the breed of the dog has not yet been confirmed by the police. The animal had no history of violence and was not a… Continue reading Police inquiries continue after baby killed by dog in Coventry