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FTSE 100 loses ground as UK public debt rises to 63-year high
The FTSE 100 slipped on Friday after official figures showed UK state debt rose to levels not witnessed for more than 60 years in May. The blue-chip index fell 35 points to 8,238 on Friday, a 0.4% fall. Earlier, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) found that public sector netContinue Reading
What is STSS, the deadly flesh-eating bacteria on the rise in Japan?
A rare, deadly, flesh-eating bacteria is on the rise in Japan, with hundreds of people infected. Over 1,000 cases of streptococcal toxic shock syndrome (STSS) were reported in Japan in the first six months of 2024, surpassing the total number recorded last year in the country. The disease is predominantlyContinue Reading
Windrush campaigners call for citizenship for all families in first 100 days of new government
Campaigners are demanding citizenship to be granted to all families affected by the Home Office’s Windrush scandal within the first 100 days of the new government. Ahead of Windrush Day celebrations on Saturday, a coalition of anti-racism charities and groups has unveiled a “Home Office scandal manifesto”, outlining key demandsContinue Reading
The dangers of sneezing – from ejected bowels to torn windpipes
Sneezing is normally a protective mechanism that keeps potentially harmful things out of our respiratory system. ShotPrime Studio/ Shutterstock If you were to envision the kind of accident that would cause a person’s bowels to explode out of their body, you might imagine some sort of gruesome stabbing or grislyContinue Reading
Why people are spending their own money on healthcare rather than wait for the NHS
Long-term care dominates but we're also spending more on self-funding care such as physios. PanuShot/Shutterstock The NHS is, once again, a central plank of pre-election debate and given the public’s views on the future of the NHS, waiting times and staffing numbers are being rightly scrutinised. Less attention, however, isContinue Reading
Tories ‘held in contempt by the electorate’ as pressure mounts on Rishi Sunak over betting scandal
The Conservatives have been warned they are “held in contempt” by voters as Rishi Sunak failed to deny cabinet ministers had placed bets on the date of the election. As pressure mounts on the prime minister over the Downing Street betting scandal, Dominic Grieve, the former Tory attorney general, saidContinue Reading
What is the state of the UK economy as the election looms?
Official data has revealed higher Government debt levels and increased retail sales amid a focus on the UK economy in the run up to the General Election. On Friday, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) delivered its final monthly updates for key economic measures before polling day on July 4.Continue Reading
Taylor Swift: Sadiq Khan shares ‘Taylor’s Version’ of London Tube map ahead of Wembley shows
Taylor Swift’s arrival in London has been honoured by a “Taylor’s Version” of the London Tube map. The pop star will kick off her first performance at Wembley Stadium on Friday (21 June), before performing another two shows on Saturday 22 June and Sunday 23 June. The London “Tube MapContinue Reading
Have your say on whether England should sack Gareth Southgate after Denmark draw
Calls for Gareth Southgate to be sacked as England manager have increased on social media after the dour 1-1 draw with Denmark at Euro 2024. The Three Lions were booed off at full-time in Frankfurt following a flat display. England have now managed just eight shots on target in theirContinue Reading
Currys and AO World to shed light on consumer demand for home upgrades
Investors will get a glimpse into whether consumers are loosening their budgets and upgrading their homes when AO World and Currys report on their yearly profits. The rival electricals and home appliance retailers will be publishing their full-year financial results on Wednesday and Thursday. Both companies have previously said theyContinue Reading