Tag: UK News

The UK economy’s growth during July to September of this year was weaker than expected, with the Budget’s pre-announcement uncertainty being blamed for the slow progress. The Office for National Statistics reported that there was a subdued level of activity across almost every industry during the quarter, and economic growth sat at just 0.1%. When… Continue reading UK economy slows between July and September

The National Audit Office (NAO) has found that the UK Home Office made “poor decisions” and “cut corners” when it purchased a derelict prison contaminated with asbestos for £15m to house asylum seekers in 2023. The report shows that Northeye, a site in East Sussex originally purchased for £6.3m was sold to the Home Office… Continue reading Home Office 'cut corners' buying asbestos-contaminated £15m migrant camp

The Governor of the Bank of England has urged the UK to “rebuild relations” with the EU after Brexit. Andrew Bailey said in a speech that one of the consequences of the UK’s exit from the bloc had been weaker trade. He has avoided discussing the topic in the past due to the Bank’s independence… Continue reading Bank of England boss to say UK must 'rebuild relations' after Brexit

Online retailers in the UK are continuing to sell banned zombie knives and machetes, according to an investigation by BBC News. In September, England and Wales banned the purchase, sale, and possession of zombie-style knives and machetes, which include weapons with serrated edges, spikes, or more than two sharp points. BBC News found that four… Continue reading Zombie knives still for sale online after ban, BBC finds

Three residents at Gainsborough Care Home in Swanage were found dead on 23 October. Authorities have claimed that they died due to possible carbon monoxide poisoning. Detectives has found this to be unexplained and the woman who was taken into custody on the suspicion of manslaughter has since been released without bearing any charges. Two… Continue reading Swanage care home deaths: Woman released without charge

ption>Lucy’s husband and children are still struggling to cope with her death After her suicide attempt, Lucy was admitted to a mother and baby unit, but was later transferred to a general psychiatric unit where she died. “It has been horrendous. Grief doesn’t even begin to describe it. We just feel as a family we… Continue reading Postnatal depression: 'Mums are dying and it's so preventable'

Recent data obtained from UK councils, via Freedom of Information (FOI) requests, reveals that the number of children switching to home education doubled in five years. The figure rose from 28,000 in 2019-2020 to over 66,000 in 2023-2024. The findings were not welcomed by the children’s commissioner for England, who believes that some families are… Continue reading Home schooling: Concern as figures double in five years

The official names of Wales’ largest national park and tallest mountain have caused some confusion, with many people wondering why Snowdon and Snowdonia are no longer in use. However, Welsh speakers argue that Eryri and Yr Wyddfa have always been the correct names. Welsh writer and broadcaster Tudur Owen stated, “It would feel odd for… Continue reading From Snowdonia to Eryri: Why the switch to Welsh matters

Rachel Reeves, the shadow chancellor, has made a speech to executives in London where she urged regulators to take more risks with the financial industry to promote economic growth. While speaking to the City’s Mansion House, Reeves criticised the post-2008 crash rules as being too cautious to the extent that they have hampered growth. Reeves… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: City to get 'bonuses early' and PM 'backs thought police'

After five days of cycling on a Chopper bike, BBC Radio 2 presenter Paddy McGuinness is set to finish his ultra-endurance challenge for Children In Need. The popular presenter has cycled an impressive 300 miles from Wrexham to Glasgow, where he’s expected to cross the finish line earlier today. Throughout the journey, McGuinness has raised… Continue reading Paddy McGuinness: Presenter to finish BBC Children in Need endurance cycle challenge