British Isles
The UK’s economic outlook has been shaken by a surprise rise in inflation, complicating plans for an anticipated interest rate cut in August. Despite a strong start to the year, recent data shows inflation quickening unexpectedly,…
All Co-op members’ data accessed in cyberattack
17 Jul 2025
All 6.5 million members of the Co-op had their personal data stolen in a major cyberattack in April, the retailer's chief executive Shirine Khoury-Haq has confirmed. While no financial or transaction data were taken, names, addresses,…
NHS nurse Sandie Peggie has been cleared of gross misconduct after raising concerns about sharing a changing room with a transgender doctor, Dr Beth Upton. Peggie was suspended in January 2024 following an incident at a…
Courier fraud victims lose £22m
17 Jul 2025
Courier fraud has led to nearly £22 million in losses across the UK from April 2024 to March 2025, with the Thames Valley region suffering over £2 million in victim losses - the second highest after…
The former Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, has drawn criticism for remarks suggesting he was 'thick' to have opposed same-sex relationships, prompting concerns that he is undermining biblical ethics. His comments come during a sensitive period…
UN criticises Starmer’s welfare reforms
10 Jul 2025
The UN has sharply criticised the Government’s proposed welfare reforms, warning they could significantly worsen poverty among disabled people. Following a recent parliamentary vote that passed the benefits bill by 75 votes, secured only after last-minute…