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Stagflation warning as UK ‘set to enter recession’

Stagflation warning as UK ‘set to enter recession’

Stagflation warning as UK ‘set to enter recession’

02 August 2022

The National Institute of Economic and Social Research said the threat of stagflation has returned for the first time since the 1970s.


Alleged murder victim, 11, can now be named as stepfather appears in court

Alleged murder victim, 11, can now be named as stepfather appears in court

Alleged murder victim, 11, can now be named as stepfather appears in court

02 August 2022

Michael Harrison is accused of murdering Mikey Harrison following an incident on June 18.


Jamal Edwards died of cardiac arrest after cocaine use, coroner rules

Jamal Edwards died of cardiac arrest after cocaine use, coroner rules

Jamal Edwards died of cardiac arrest after cocaine use, coroner rules

02 August 2022

The young entrepreneur collapsed on February 20 after working on a DJ set in Islington, north London.


Scottish goalkeeper swaps saving shots on the pitch for lives in Ukraine

Scottish goalkeeper swaps saving shots on the pitch for lives in Ukraine

Scottish goalkeeper swaps saving shots on the pitch for lives in Ukraine

02 August 2022

Kieran McCulloch works for the Halo Trust, a leading humanitarian landmine clearance charity.


Almost £7 billion in profits ‘obscene’ as bills soar, BP told

Almost £7 billion in profits ‘obscene’ as bills soar, BP told

Almost £7 billion in profits ‘obscene’ as bills soar, BP told

02 August 2022

The oil giant announced its results on Tuesday.


‘Significant development’ in Claire Holland murder case after suspect rearrested

‘Significant development’ in Claire Holland murder case after suspect rearrested

‘Significant development’ in Claire Holland murder case after suspect rearrested

02 August 2022

The man, 40, has been held for a third time in connection with the disappearance of Ms Holland, who has not been seen since 2012.


Football ticket scams have surged, bank warns

Football ticket scams have surged, bank warns

Football ticket scams have surged, bank warns

02 August 2022

Victims have lost £410 on average, Lloyds Bank said.


Archie Battersbee’s parents await Supreme Court decision over treatment

Archie Battersbee’s parents await Supreme Court decision over treatment

Archie Battersbee’s parents await Supreme Court decision over treatment

02 August 2022

Three justices are considering a bid by Hollie Dance and Paul Battersbee to delay the withdrawal of their son’s treatment.


‘Environmentally friendly’ coffin claims banned by advertising watchdog

‘Environmentally friendly’ coffin claims banned by advertising watchdog

‘Environmentally friendly’ coffin claims banned by advertising watchdog

02 August 2022

Two firms advertised “environmentally-friendly”, “eco-friendly” or “green” funerals including wooden or MDF coffins.


Child mental health crisis exacerbated by pandemic ‘can be tackled with play’

Child mental health crisis exacerbated by pandemic ‘can be tackled with play’

Child mental health crisis exacerbated by pandemic ‘can be tackled with play’

02 August 2022

A professor at the University of Sussex is championing the wellbeing benefits of play.


Truss U-turn on regional pay for public sector workers: how it happened

Truss U-turn on regional pay for public sector workers: how it happened

Truss U-turn on regional pay for public sector workers: how it happened

02 August 2022

Details of the plan to slash £8.8 billion were unveiled in a press release on Monday but scrapped on Tuesday.


Training brain to communicate with the back can help alleviate back pain – study

Training brain to communicate with the back can help alleviate back pain – study

Training brain to communicate with the back can help alleviate back pain – study

02 August 2022

Researchers in Australia examined whether ‘sensorimotor retraining’ could benefit people with chronic back pain.


Reconvened Stormont Assembly pays tribute to peace deal architect Lord Trimble

Reconvened Stormont Assembly pays tribute to peace deal architect Lord Trimble

Reconvened Stormont Assembly pays tribute to peace deal architect Lord Trimble

02 August 2022

MLAs hailed the legacy of the Nobel Peace Prize-winning politician who died last week.


Inspectors criticise council which had oversight of murdered Logan Mwangi

Inspectors criticise council which had oversight of murdered Logan Mwangi

Inspectors criticise council which had oversight of murdered Logan Mwangi

02 August 2022

Care Inspectorate Wales acknowledged there had been improvements at Bridgend County Borough Council in the last 12 months


Appeal after girls aged 13 and 16 injured in drive-by shooting

Appeal after girls aged 13 and 16 injured in drive-by shooting

Appeal after girls aged 13 and 16 injured in drive-by shooting

02 August 2022

The police originally reported a 16-year-old girl was injured in the shooting in Manchester, but now say a second girl aged 13 was also hurt.


William, Kate and Charlotte begin Commonwealth Games day at the swimming

William, Kate and Charlotte begin Commonwealth Games day at the swimming

William, Kate and Charlotte begin Commonwealth Games day at the swimming

02 August 2022

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were joined by the Earl and Countess of Wessex on Tuesday.


‘Irresponsible’ gambling ads from two operators banned by watchdog

‘Irresponsible’ gambling ads from two operators banned by watchdog

‘Irresponsible’ gambling ads from two operators banned by watchdog

02 August 2022

Ads from Coral and Rank Digital Gaming fell foul of the Advertising Standards Authority.


Liz Truss abandons £8.8bn policy to slash public sector pay amid backlash

Liz Truss abandons £8.8bn policy to slash public sector pay amid backlash

Liz Truss abandons £8.8bn policy to slash public sector pay amid backlash

02 August 2022

Senior Tory figures had said the policy would would ‘level down’ the nation by cutting teachers’ and nurses’ pay.


Cameron House fire inquiry to go ahead this month, court hears

Cameron House fire inquiry to go ahead this month, court hears

Cameron House fire inquiry to go ahead this month, court hears

02 August 2022

The blaze claimed the lives of couple Simon Midgley, 32, and Richard Dyson, 38.


Liz Truss plan to cut public sector pay would ‘level down’ nation – Tory critics

Liz Truss plan to cut public sector pay would ‘level down’ nation – Tory critics

Liz Truss plan to cut public sector pay would ‘level down’ nation – Tory critics

02 August 2022

Conservative Tees Valley mayor Ben Houchen said he was ‘actually speechless’ at the £8.8 billion proposal.


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