Only the Middle East crisis is preventing a drop in UK interest rates
There is a threat of high inflation coming to the UK but only from the conflict in the Middle East, which could keep oil prices high for much longer than…
Victims of disgraced funeral boss ‘unable to get refunds’
Some victims of disgraced undertaker Robert Bush have not been refunded for fake funeral plans he sold to them, a court has heard. The 48-year-old defrauded 172 people over 11…
Collapse in Farage’s approval rating could spell the end for the Reform revolution
Nigel Farage has weathered various political storms, but political editor David Maddox explains why this crisis might be different The latest polling showing Nigel Farage’s plummeting approval ratings will no…
Mother and boyfriend jailed for ‘sadistic’ murder of toddler who suffered 21 broken bones
Isabelle Welsh suffered from weeks of sexual abuse at the hands of Alexandra Walker and Harrison Simpson A mother and her new boyfriend have been jailed for life for the…
Britain faces shortage of popular ale weeks after it was sold to Spanish beer giant
Estrella Damm bought the business from Greene King earlier this month Pubs in Britain are facing shortages of Old Speckled Hen weeks after the ale brand was sold to a…
Profits boost for defence firms as governments beef up spending
Rolls-Royce and BAE Systems are expecting higher profits as governments around the world boost their defence spending. Both companies lifted their earnings guidance on Thursday morning, citing commitments from governments…
Pensioner with Parkinson’s prosecuted by DVLA over unpaid £3.34 car bill
The 86-year-old says his silver Ford Fiesta is now being sold ’as I am no longer capable of driving my car’ An 86-year-old pensioner with Parkinson’s disease has been convicted…
Mum and boyfriend jailed for girl’s murder
A mum and her new boyfriend have been jailed for life for the “sadistic” abuse and murder of her two-year-old daughter. Isabelle Welsh was a “happy and thriving” child before…
Virgin engineer died after traumatic brain injury
A Virgin Atlantic engineer died after suffering a traumatic brain injury when he was hit in the face in an incident at Heathrow Airport, a coroners’ court has heard. Aircraft…
UK on track for record heat-related deaths this year, UKHSA estimates
The UK is on track this year for the highest number of heat-related deaths since records began, according to estimates by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA). In a preliminary…