British Isles
Friday, 25 October 2024 06:05
Last minute rush for ISAs before the Budget
Amid fears of changes to tax-free ISAs in the upcoming Budget, Britons are rushing to maximise their savings in these accounts. Concerns stem from remarks by Rachel Reeves, who previously suggested a cap of £500,000 on…
Friday, 25 October 2024 06:04
Five arrested after Birmingham airport cannabis seizure
Five men have been arrested following the seizure of cannabis worth £5 million at Birmingham Airport. National Crime Agency (NCA) investigators and police apprehended the individuals, aged between 21 and 27, in Luton and London. The…
Friday, 25 October 2024 06:04
Woman, 60, arrested on suspicion of manslaughter
A sixty-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of manslaughter following the deaths of three residents at a care home in Swanage, Dorset. The tragic incident unfolded on 23 October, leading to the evacuation of all…
Friday, 25 October 2024 06:03
Disposable vapes ban over concerns for young people 'hooked on nicotine'
The Government has confirmed that a ban on the sale of disposable vapes will take effect on 1 June 2025. There are growing concerns about the environmental impact and the rising number of young people becoming…
Friday, 25 October 2024 06:02
Carey urges bishops to back assisted dying bill
Former archbishop George Carey has urged CofE bishops in the House of Lords to support a bill on assisted dying, to give a ‘dignified, compassionate’ end to life for those suffering intractable pain. This stance contrasts…
Thursday, 17 October 2024 21:25
Surprise fall in inflation paves way for interest rate cuts
In September, UK inflation unexpectedly fell to 1.7%, the lowest rate in 3.5 years, down from 2.2% in August. Lower airfares and petrol prices were the main factors behind this slowdown. The inflation rate now stands…