UK inflation surged to 3.4% in May, its highest point in four months, after a steep rise in household energy bills caught markets off guard. The jump adds pressure on the Bank of England to keep interest rates on hold for longer.
Andy Burnham has unveiled an ambitious plan to house every rough sleeper in England before Christmas, echoing the praised ‘Everyone In’ scheme from the pandemic. But with homelessness up 27% in a year, the real test will be whether this time the support actually sticks.
Millions of phones across England and Wales received a wildfire emergency alert on Friday, catching many people off guard. The government is standing by the decision, calling it entirely appropriate given the fire risk conditions.
Sinn Féin has condemned the burning of effigies and images of First Minister Michelle O’Neill on a Derry bonfire. Police are now investigating the incident as a sectarian hate crime.
British farmers are turning to drought-resistant crops and rewilded waterways as dry summers become a near-permanent fixture across England and Wales. From sorghum fields in Lincolnshire to beaver dams in Devon, the countryside is quietly changing.
Chanel Fong was acquitted of owning the XL bully that fatally bit Keven Jones, her partner’s father, who died from severe blood loss. The verdict raises fresh questions about who bears legal responsibility when a dangerous dog kills.
Portable air conditioners are flying off shelves as UK summers grow hotter, but do they actually work — and are there smarter alternatives? We look at the real costs, performance limits and options worth trying first.
A viral photo of pro-EU campaigners with their banner obscured by a bin has sparked both laughter and a serious debate about the Rejoin movement’s political confidence. With public support for rejoining polling at 55%, why is the message still hiding out of sight?
Andy Burnham has called out wealthy communities for avoiding their share of asylum seekers, as protests over a former military base reignite the debate over fair housing dispersal. The Greater Manchester mayor’s intervention puts fresh pressure on Downing Street ahead of an expected policy update.
Andy Burnham has unveiled his new cabinet with a promise to ‘bring back hope’ to Greater Manchester. The mayor outlined an ambitious agenda as he introduced the team that will shape the region’s future.
