Exclusive: Figures from 32 forces show 15% fall in crime and 12.5% increase in use of force from April to June
City’s bid is ‘glimmer of hope’ for UK arts sector amid Covid crisis, says creative director
Tesco has today announced that it will offer exclusive deals to loyal customers and lower even more prices, giving customers even greater value under one roof. Clubcard customers will be able to access hundreds of exclusive deals on familiar branded and own brand products by simply scanning their Clubcard App, Clubcard or fob at the […]
Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund, the Public Investment Fund (PIF), has signed a share purchase agreement to acquire a 10 percent stake in London’s Heathrow Airport from Spanish infrastructure giant Ferrovial. The deal, valued at $3 billion, marks PIF’s strategic move into diverse sectors. The acquisition involves a stake in FGP TopCo, the holding firm […]
Men who stole Herefordshire treasure hoard ordered to repay £600k each. Two men who stole an Anglo-Saxon treasure hoard worth in excess £3.2m have been ordered to repay over £600k each. The Confiscation Order, under the Proceeds or Crime Act 2002, was made on 21 December 2022 at Worcester Crown Court. On 21 November 2019 […]
The first illegal migrants set to be removed to Rwanda have now been detained, following a series of nationwide operations this week. Operational teams within the Home Office have been working at pace to safely and swiftly detain individuals in scope for relocation to Rwanda, with more activity due to be carried out in the […]
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has today announced more detail on the payment schedule for the next round of cost of living support unveiled in the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement, building on payments made to over eight million people in 2022. The new £900 cash boost for over eight million eligible means-tested benefits claimants, […]
I want to thank everybody who has stepped up in particular the First Secretary of State Dominic Raab who has done a terrific job but once again I want to thank you the people of this country for the sheer grit and guts you have shown and are continuing to show every day I know that this virus brings new […]
Highs of up to 22C expected in some areas, with dry conditions forecast for most of the country
Morrisons is planning to remove all plastic ‘bags for life’ from its checkouts if a trial in eight stores proves popular. Single use 5p carrier bags were removed from most major supermarkets in 2018, but customers are still buying plastic ‘bags for life’, which are stronger and thicker. In some cases, there is evidence they […]