Slight improvement in consumer confidence amid ‘clear challenges ahead’ A fall in inflation led to a slight improvement in consumer confidence this month amid warnings of “clear challenges ahead”. GfK’s long-running Consumer Confidence Index rose by two points in May, but is still four points lower than this time last year at minus 23. Despite
Emmerdale hopes to challenge perceptions of homelessness with new storyline Emmerdale hopes to “challenge the perception of what homelessness looks like” in a new storyline, which will reveal one of its characters is sleeping rough. The ITV soap has partnered with charities including The Salvation Army to depict the storyline which will follow fan-favourite Kammy
Kim Hellberg out to reward Middlesbrough owner Steve Gibson at Wembley Middlesbrough boss Kim Hellberg is desperate to reward chairman Steve Gibson for his backing by securing Premier League football for next season. The Swede was handed the reins at the Riverside Stadium in November last year and has guided the club into Saturday’s Sky
Equalities watchdog chairwoman urges ‘common sense’ policy on single-sex spaces The head of Britain’s rights watchdog has called for a “common sense approach” to toilet provision as newly-published guidance confirmed single-sex services must be on the basis of biological sex. The updated guidance has been published more than a year after a landmark Supreme Court
Keir Starmer says he will campaign for Andy Burnham in Makerfield by-election Sir Keir Starmer has said he will be out campaigning for potential leadership challenger Andy Burnham in the Makerfield by-election. The Prime Minister also sought to draw attention to his Government’s record and away from “all the other discussions that are going on”,
UK net migration drops below 200,000 for first time since Covid-19 pandemic UK net migration dropped to an estimated 171,000 last year, the lowest level since the start of the coronavirus pandemic. The figures for the 12 months to December are down 48% compared to the previous year (331,000), according to the Office for National
FA investigates Southampton over ‘Spygate’ scandal Southampton are now under investigation by the Football Association in relation to the ‘Spygate’ scandal The FA is looking at whether charges should be brought, following on from a decision by an EFL independent disciplinary commission to expel Saints from the Championship play-offs and dock four points for next
Classy Aston Villa cruise to Europa League glory in Istanbul Aston Villa ended their 30-year wait for a trophy as they strolled to an emphatic 3-0 victory over Freiburg in the Europa League final in Istanbul. After falling short in the Conference League semi-finals and Champions League last-eight over recent times, Unai Emery brought European
Cheaper food and free bus rides for children in Reeves’ cost-of-living plan Shoppers could save on the cost of biscuits and chocolate as part of a package of measures being set out by Rachel Reeves to ease the impact of the Iran war. The Government is cutting import tariffs on more than 100 types of
First train with Great British Railway branding unveiled The first train displaying Great British Railways (GBR) branding has been unveiled. Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander claimed the launch “makes the future of Britain’s railways a reality”. A Southern Class 387 train in Brighton was given the makeover ahead of the operator’s services entering public ownership on