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UK inflation jumped to 3.5% in April 2025, the highest rate in over a year, driven by steep hikes in household bills and regulatory changes. This marks a sharp rise from 2.6% in March, and it’s bei...

Once the beating heart of local communities, England’s high streets have long symbolised more than just places to shop; they have been hubs of employment, social connection and community involvemen...

Crossbow Attack in Leeds Two women were badly hurt in an attack using a crossbow and a gun in Leeds. A 38-year-old man, who injured himself during the incident, has been arrested. Police confirm no...

As inflation shows signs of retreating and discussions about wages rising intensify, workers are finally being told what they’ve waited years to hear: their pay is going further. However, a closer ...

Gatwick Named Worst UK Airport for Delays (Again) Gatwick Airport was the worst in the UK for flight delays in 2024, recording an average departure delay of 23.6 minutes. While this represents a sl...

The steel industry was once a symbol of industrial might and national pride—the beating heart of Britain’s Industrial Revolution. At its peak, the UK was the world’s fifth-largest steel producer, w...

In a dramatic turn of events, the UK government has taken control of the Chinese-owned British Steel plant in Scunthorpe. The emergency measure, approved in a rare Saturday sitting of Parliament, w...

Birmingham is in the grip of a worsening waste collection crisis, with a reported 17,000 tonnes of rubbish piling up as bin workers continue strike action that began in January 2025. What’s the D...

The UK’s inflation rate showed a modest improvement, falling from 3.0% in January to 2.8% in February. Core inflation, which excludes volatile components like energy and fuel, also eased slightly f...

Tariffs are taxes or duties imposed by a government on imported goods. They serve to increase the cost of foreign products, protect domestic industries, and generate revenue. Why Do Governments U...