Experts issue fresh warning over baby food pouches sold in UK supermarkets
Experts have sent a warning to parents about the high levels of sugar in baby food pouches Baby food pouches sold in UK supermarkets are effectively “equivalent to fruit smoothies”…
What does today’s energy price cap actually mean for your bills?
The price cap rise will push bills to their highest since July 2023 Household energy bills are set to rise from October after regulator Ofgem raised the price cap to…
Libyan acquitted over involvement in Lockerbie bombing dies aged 70
His former employer, Libyan Airlines, announced his death ‘with deep sorrow and profound grief’ A Libyan man acquitted following his trial over the Lockerbie bombing has died, according to reports.…
Police violence surges by 40 per cent at UK-France border, charities warn
Charities say that women and children have experienced tear gas and broken bones as police violence rises to clamp down on Channel crossings Police violence against people attempting to cross…
Heatwaves show UK must do more to promote cycling and walking, campaigners say
Dozens of civil society groups have demanded the UK government do more to promote cycling and walking, after this summer’s extreme heat exposed the desperate need to decarbonise transport. This…
Britons to face highest price cap in three years as energy bills rise 4% from October
Millions of households in Great Britain will face the highest energy charges in three years this winter after months of soaring market prices caused the government’s price cap to rise…
UK homes face winter energy squeeze as Ofgem reveals 4% price cap rise
Households face a winter squeeze from energy bills as regulator Ofgem raised the price cap to a three-year high. The energy price cap will rise by 4% from October 1…
Police officer sacked after starting sexual relationship with woman
A Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) officer has been dismissed after an investigation found he initiated a sexual relationship with a woman he met in the course of his…
Swimmer dies after being rescued from sea at popular UK beach
Emergency services pulled the swimmer from the water A man has died after getting into difficulty while swimming in the sea off a popular UK beach. Emergency services responded to…
Five more people arrested over A66 crash that killed seven people
Five more people have been arrested by detectives investigating the events leading up to the crash on the A66 that killed seven people, including two police officers. Cleveland police made…