After undergoing surgery 10 days ago due to a back issue, Andy Murray has decided to skip this year’s solo competition at Wimbledon and instead focus his farewell on the doubles alongside his older brother Jamie. Murray, who won the championship in both 2013 and 2016, was anticipated to square off against Tomas Machac from… Continue reading Wimbledon 2024: Andy Murray to miss men's singles but set to play in doubles
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Cheap TVs ahead of Euros help slow price inflation
The annual rate of shop prices increased by only 0.2% in June compared to 0.6% in May, thanks to TVs discounted for the Euros football tournament, with cheaper coffee and butter also helping. Food inflation continued to slow to 2.5% from May’s 3.2%, according to research firm NielsenIQ and the British Retail Consortium. Sainsbury’s reported… Continue reading Cheap TVs ahead of Euros help slow price inflation
Lough Neagh plan of action to be outlined
Stormont’s Agriculture and Environment Minister, Andrew Muir, is said to be on the verge of approving a range of actions to address the issues facing Lough Neagh. The Lough Neagh Report and Action Plan has been under the consideration of the Northern Ireland Executive since mid-June. However, ministerial agreement has not yet been reached. Several… Continue reading Lough Neagh plan of action to be outlined
Student loans: Almost 1.8 million owe more than £50,000
According to data obtained by BBC News, almost 1.8 million people in the UK are currently in at least £50,000 of student debt. Among these, more than 61,000 have balances over £100,000, whilst another 50 people each owe more than £200,000. The highest debt that the Student Loans Company is aware of now exceeds £250,000.… Continue reading Student loans: Almost 1.8 million owe more than £50,000
Election issues you've raised that barely get a manifesto mention
As the UK general election campaign heats up, key issues such as the NHS, the economy and immigration dominate the headlines and the parties’ manifestos. However, some topics that matter to voters barely receive a mention in the campaign literature. Respondents to the BBC’s Your Voice, Your Vote initiative have highlighted issues such as litter… Continue reading Election issues you've raised that barely get a manifesto mention
Newspaper headlines: 'Postal vote chaos' and Trump has 'broad immunity'
Tuesday’s front pages highlight various election-related reports. The Times features an interview with Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer, in which he says that a large majority for his party will be better for the country. Sir Keir mentions that this means the party can “roll up our sleeves and get on with the change we need”. Ed… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'Postal vote chaos' and Trump has 'broad immunity'
Mayhill: What Swansea area hit by a riot wants from the election
Residents of Mayhill in Swansea are talking about issues affecting them ahead of the general election. Anti-social behaviour, childcare costs, and drug misuse are among the concerns raised. It’s been three years since the area was hit by violence, with cars set alight, homes vandalised, and police attacked during two hours of rioting. Eighteen people… Continue reading Mayhill: What Swansea area hit by a riot wants from the election
Miriam Cates: Tory candidate was trustee of church that ‘endorsed’ conversion therapy
An independent report has found that St Thomas Philadelphia church in Sheffield promoted and supported so-called conversion therapy between 2014 and 2019. Conservative candidate Miriam Cates was a member of the church between 2003 and 2018, and a trustee from 2016 to 2018. While the BBC has not found evidence that Cates had direct knowledge… Continue reading Miriam Cates: Tory candidate was trustee of church that ‘endorsed’ conversion therapy
Project Konstantin founder Peter Fouché dies in Ukraine
Peter Fouché, the British founder of Project Konstantin, a charity that provides support to soldiers on the front line in Ukraine, has died while working as a combat medic in the east of the country. The organisation confirmed the news in a statement on social media and described Fouché’s contribution to its work as “unwavering… Continue reading Project Konstantin founder Peter Fouché dies in Ukraine
Bin collectors to go on strike during Edinburgh Fringe
Industrial action seems set to affect Edinburgh’s waste and recycling services during the Festival season due to a pay dispute.The GMB and Unite unions said that local government body Cosla had offered a significant shortfall in pay for local government workers. Cosla, which has defended its pay offer, has urged the unions to avoid strike… Continue reading Bin collectors to go on strike during Edinburgh Fringe