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Riots push overcrowded prisons to breaking point triggering ‘one in, one out’ measures
Far-right riots have pushed Britain’s prisons to breaking point as the government triggers emergency measures to ease overcrowding. Experts fear hard-won capacity gained by releasing prisoners early has “rapidly evaporated” after at least 677 suspected rioters were charged following widespread disorder. In Merseyside – where clashes first erupted following theContinue Reading
Mother who thought bloating was sign of pregnancy diagnosed with rare ovarian cancer
A mother-of-two has been diagnosed with a rare form of ovarian cancer after thinking her symptoms could have been down to pregnancy. Cheryl Bryant, 36, took two pregnancy tests as she became bloated to the point of looking “six months pregnant” earlier this year. However, after several trips to the GP and A&E, theContinue Reading
College strike dates suspended as ‘significant progress’ made on pay dispute
A number of college strikes have been suspended after “significant progress” was made during a series of talks regarding pay. The Educational Institute of Scotland (EIS), Scotland’s largest teaching union, has announced that strikes planned in colleges on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday this week have been halted. It comes asContinue Reading
FTSE bounces higher amid rises for housebuilders and miners
London’s top stock index rose to its highest level this month, rebounding from a dip in Friday’s previous trading session. Miners and housebuilders were among those to perform strongly at the start of the week on the FTSE. However, BAE Systems and Rolls-Royce slumped during a tough session for theContinue Reading
How fly fishing strengthens our connection with wildlife and fosters conservation efforts
Ben Queenborough/Shutterstock Whether it’s to reset our mental health or simply to take time out from the hurly-burly of work and urban life, many of us head for oceans and rivers to enjoy their restorative capacities. Encountering wild animals in these blue spaces contributes to the beneficial effects of beingContinue Reading
CTD Tiles: Locations of 56 closed stores
CTD Tiles, one of the UK’s biggest tile suppliers, has shut 56 of its stores after falling into administration. Administrators of the business said that 268 workers were made redundant after the collapse. However, 30 of its shops and two distribution sites were bought in a rescue deal by rivalContinue Reading
Legendary talk show host Phil Donahue dead at 88: ‘He was one of a kind’
Daytime talk show host Phil Donahue had died aged 88 following a long illness. The talk show pioneer died at his home surrounded by his family, including his wife, actor Marlo Thomas, his sister, children, grandchildren and his golden retriever, Charlie, his family said in a statement to Today. TheContinue Reading
Andy Murray takes step towards coach role as Brit tipped to work with Raducanu
Andy Murray has been backed to coach British tennis stars Emma Raducanu or Jack Draper by former mixed doubles partner Laura Robson. The retired two-time Wimbledon champion is open to moving into a coaching role after hanging up his racket after the Olympics. Murray stepped away from the sport afterContinue Reading
Half of voters think Reform leader Nigel Farage is responsible for riots, poll reveals
Half of the public believes Nigel Farage is “personally responsible” for the recent riots that erupted across the UK, a new poll has revealed. The survey, conducted by Savanta between 9 and 11 August among 2,237 participants, found 51 per cent of British voters hold the Reform UK leader accountableContinue Reading
UK hospitality venues back in growth amid casual dining revival
The number of UK pubs, restaurants, bars and hotels has returned to growth for the first time in two years, signalling green shoots for the hospitality sector in the face of a challenging economic backdrop in recent years. New figures showed a particular improvement for casual dining restaurants, which sawContinue Reading