Tag: UK News

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has issued a warning that the UK could experience another five years of high interest rates to counter rising inflation. The IMF has predicted that next year, the UK will have the highest inflation rate and slowest growth rate of any G7 country, including the US, Japan, Italy, France, Canada,… Continue reading IMF says UK faces five more years of high interest rates

The former co-founder and chairman of Metro Bank, Anthony Thompson, has stated that the bank’s future is “very, very limited” if it continues to focus on High Street branches. The statement comes after the bank publicly announced a deal to raise funds to secure its future. However, Thompson believes that the strategy is flawed and… Continue reading Metro Bank has a limited future, claims co-founder

Anas Sarwar, the leader of Scottish Labour, has stated that his party is “reaching out” to independence supporters before the next general election. Labour achieved a victory in Rutherglen and Hamilton West last week, receiving twice as many votes as the Scottish National Party (SNP). Sarwar, who opposes a second independence referendum, has said that… Continue reading Anas Sarwar makes pitch to independence supporters

According to BBC sports editor Dan Roan, Wales is set to host the opening match of Euro 2028. The UK and Ireland bid is the sole proposal for the event and is expected to be officially confirmed at a meeting in Switzerland on Tuesday. Wales is hoping to host five more games at Cardiff’s Principality… Continue reading Euro 2028: Cardiff set to host tournament's opening game

Asylum seekers who were previously taken off a migrant barge off the south coast of England will soon be notified that they will be sent back. The Home Office confirmed in a statement that the Bibby Stockholm has completed all necessary tests and will be ready to hold the group of approximately 500 men while… Continue reading Bibby Stockholm: Asylum seekers to be returned to migrant barge

The ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas continues to dominate headlines around the world. Reports suggest that Israel is preparing to launch a ground invasion as the armed wing of Hamas threatens to execute Israeli hostages. Over 300,000 Israeli army reservists have been called up amid fears of high casualties. In a televised address, Israeli… Continue reading Scotland's papers: Hamas hostage threat and Yousaf's family trapped

Luton Borough Council has warned it had received a significant number of requests concerning bedbugs, amidst concerns raised about them in Paris and fears that the problem could spread to the UK. The council has provided guidance on its website that advises people how to prepare their homes for “treatment” and called for homeowners to… Continue reading Bedbugs: Luton Council receives 'alarming number' of calls

Noa Beer, a woman who was present at the Hamas attack on an Israeli festival, has revealed the pure terror of coming face to face with a gunman during the attack. Beer’s recollection of the horrific event revealed how militants had stormed the Supernova festival and opened fire suddenly, leading to a stampede of people… Continue reading Facing Israel festival gunman was pure terror, says survivor

Fresh legal action is being brought against the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) over the incident that led to Simon Byrne’s resignation as chief constable. An officer who was suspended following an arrest at a vigil for victims of a loyalist attack is taking the case, according to papers obtained by the BBC. Five… Continue reading Unlawfully suspended PSNI officer launches fresh legal action

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has pledged to create a “new Britain” by offering more powers for housing and local mayors if his party wins the next election. In his speech at the Labour party’s annual conference on Tuesday, he promised to speed up building on unused urban land, proposing to build a new generation… Continue reading Keir Starmer to make housing pledge in leader's speech