Some of UK’s most popular sandwiches contain ‘alarmingly high’ levels of salt Some of the UK’s most popular shop-bought sandwiches contain “alarmingly high” levels of salt, with one containing more than almost five McDonald’s cheeseburgers, according to a study. Action on Salt & Sugar analysed 546 sandwiches, wraps, rolls and baguettes sold in supermarkets and
Sellers warned ‘don’t ask too much’ as almost half of properties fail to sell Nearly half (44%) of UK homes listed on the property market in the past three years have failed to sell, research from a property website indicates. A survey of more than 2,000 people across the UK who had listed their home
12.2m UK adults at risk of pension poverty in later life, report estimates Around 12.2 million adults across the UK are at risk of being unable to cover their basic financial needs in retirement, a report estimates. The report, published by Scottish Widows, did indicate an improvement compared with last year – when 15.3 million
Cabinet ministers back Keir Starmer after he vows to fight on Cabinet ministers came out of their meeting backing Sir Keir Starmer, after the Prime Minister vowed to fight on despite mounting calls for him to quit. Four senior ministers spoke out in support of the beleaguered Labour leader after he told his gathered Cabinet
Starmer leadership in peril as ‘Cabinet ministers tell him to consider position’ Sir Keir Starmer faces the biggest leadership crisis of his premiership as Cabinet ministers including the Home Secretary reportedly urged him to consider his position and Government aides quit their posts. Shabana Mahmood is said to have privately called for an orderly transition
Graham Norton says UK’s Eurovision entry is ‘really great choice’ Graham Norton has said the UK’s Eurovision song is “different to anything else we’ve ever entered”, as he hailed Look Mum No Computer as a “really great choice”. Norton told of how the competition “really defies description”, while discussing the excitement of the eagerly-awaited 70th
New driving test booking rules come into force A ban on driving instructors booking tests has come into force as figures show average waiting times have increased to more than 22 weeks. From Tuesday, driving tests can only be booked and managed by learners, whereas previously instructors also had that power. It is hoped this
Households to slam brakes on spending as Iran war sends cost surging, warns EY Consumer spending is set to pull back sharply as an inflation spike caused by the Iran war takes its toll on household finances and the wider economy, according to a report. EY’s economic outlook shows UK consumer spending growth will grind
Morrisons puts NHS advice on signs of cancer on bath and shower gels The NHS and Morrisons have joined forces to put advice on own-brand bath and shower gels urging people to look out for possible signs of cancer. People will be able to see clear advice printed on a range of nine bottles, urging
Greggs to open international shop at Tenerife South airport Holidaymakers will be able to buy a Greggs sausage roll at Tenerife South airport from later this month when the baker opens its only international outlet. Greggs last operated shops abroad in Belgium in 2008, but said Tenerife was “the ideal location to test spreading our