UK economy unexpectedly grew by 0.4% in July The UK economy unexpectedly grew by 0.4% in July following a boost from the services industry and businesses increasing the use of AI, official figures show. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) released the latest gross domestic product (GDP) data, which was up from a 0.3% growth
Terror ‘still knocks at door of democracy’, says PM on 25th anniversary of 9/11 Terror “still knocks at the door of democracy”, Andy Burnham has warned as he expressed the nation’s unity with the US on the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks that shocked the world. With ceremonies being held either side of the
Delays to upgrading power grid will cost consumers billions, NAO report warns Failing to speed up improvements to Britain’s ageing power grid to cope with increased renewables could cost consumers billions of pounds by 2030, the official spending watchdog has warned. Up to £70 billion investment is needed over the next five years to upgrade
Four people taken to hospital after reports of stabbing in south-east London Four people have been taken to hospital after reports of a stabbing in south-east London, emergency services said. London Ambulance Service was called to reports of a stabbing on Bromley High Street at 2.19pm on Thursday. Ambulance crews, a paramedic in a fast
Police and Army veterans gather for A66 crash officer’s funeral Police officers and Army veterans came together to pay their respects to a former colleague and comrade who was killed on duty in a horrific crash on the A66. Hundreds gathered for the ceremony at Kirkleatham Walled Gardens in Redcar, Teesside, for Pc Tom Clough,
‘Don’t wear RNLI branding’, says charity to deter anti-migrant protests RNLI volunteers and staff have been warned not to wear the charity’s branding because of the “unacceptable abuse” they have faced from anti-migrant protesters. The charity has issued security advice in the wake of protests in Dover and Portsmouth, which saw the charity targeted for
Holidaymakers face tourism tax with new powers for mayors across England Holidaymakers across England face a new tax on overnight stays under Government plans to give mayors greater economic power in their regions. Local leaders will set the fee as a percentage of the cost of accommodation, rather than a flat rate, which ministers argue
Pharmacists will be able to treat people for more illnesses under NHS scheme Pharmacists will be able to treat people with migraines, acne, more types of ear infection and other conditions as the NHS “pharmacy first” scheme is expanded. The scheme allows people to get care for certain common illnesses from qualified pharmacists without needing
Mayors to be given power to impose tourist tax Plans to give England’s mayors the power to introduce a tourist tax will be set out on Thursday. The levy will be decided by local leaders and charged as a percentage of the cost of accommodation to overnight visitors, rather than a flat fee, which the
Flight disruption easing as air traffic boss faces calls to resign Flight disruption that caused chaos for hundreds of thousands of passengers has eased, with schedules set to return to normal later. Technical issues with air traffic control systems have caused more than 2,000 flights arriving or departing the UK to be cancelled since Tuesday.