UK faces weaker economic growth and higher inflation That’s according to the OECD The UK is set to face significantly weaker economic growth this year and surging inflation, with a prolonged war in the Middle East risking global energy shortages and higher food prices, new forecasts shows. The conflict has worsened the outlook for many
Lewis Hamilton putting ‘absolutely everything’ in bid for eighth world title The Ferrari driver is fourth in the 2026 F1 Championship Lewis Hamilton said he is training harder than any other driver on the Formula One grid as he “dedicates absolutely everything” to winning a record eighth world championship. The 41-year-old heads into this weekend’s
Citizens Advice giving ‘crisis support’ every 30 seconds ahead of bill rises Citizens Advice has warned it is already giving “crisis support” every 30 seconds ahead of household bills including council tax and water rising from April. The advisory service said it had helped more than 51,000 people with crisis support so far this year,
West facing ‘war on two fronts’ Starmer warns at defence summit Western nations are facing a “war on two fronts”, Sir Keir Starmer has warned, as he meets allies at a major European defence summit. The invasion of Ukraine and the US-Israel conflict with Iran are the two major arenas of war impacting European nations,
Two men arrested over Golders Green arson attack released on bail, police say Two men who were arrested in connection with the arson attack on Jewish community ambulances in Golders Green have been released on bail, police said. The men – aged 47 and 45 and of British nationality – were detained on Wednesday on
Whitehall to cut consultations that slow down decision-making, ministers say Ministers have vowed to strip away “outdated regulations and overlapping consultations” in a bid to speed up decision-making in Whitehall. The Civil Service has for too long “been trapped” by long-running public consultations, Cabinet Office minister Nick Thomas-Symonds said as he set out plans to
Watchdog probing force’s handling of sex abuse reports made against Andrew Tate The police watchdog is investigating a force’s handling of sexual abuse allegations made against influencer Andrew Tate. The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) said it was probing Hertfordshire Constabulary’s response to reports made by three women after their case was closed in
Consumer confidence ‘collapses’ as Middle East war escalates Consumer confidence has “collapsed” as the war in the Middle East raises fears of soaring inflation over the coming months, figures show. The British Retail Consortium (BRC) survey by Opinium, taken between March 10 and March 13, shows consumer expectations of the economy over the next
Resident doctors announce strikes just after Easter break Resident doctors in England are to strike for six days in the ongoing row over jobs and pay, the British Medical Association (BMA) announced. The latest round of industrial action will start just after the Easter long weekend from 7am on April 7 until 6.59am on April
First music roster for disabled artists aims to stop ‘infantilisation’ A new music roster for disabled artists has been launched to help ensure musicians are recognised as professionals and tackle “infantilisation” in the industry. UnMute has already seen its artists booked for shows at festivals such as Shambala in Northamptonshire and Brighton’s The Great Escape,