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Cost-of-living crisis still hitting students, research suggests

Cost-of-living crisis still hitting students, research suggests

Cost-of-living crisis still hitting students, research suggests

23 April 2024

Employers have reported a ‘surge’ in graduates and apprentices leaving because of dissatisfaction over pay.


Zelensky welcomes £500m UK military aid package for Ukraine

Zelensky welcomes £500m UK military aid package for Ukraine

Zelensky welcomes £500m UK military aid package for Ukraine

23 April 2024

Volodymyr Zelensky said the Storm Shadow missiles, armoured vehicles and boats are ‘needed on the battlefield’.


Which? urges banks to address online security ‘loopholes’

Which? urges banks to address online security ‘loopholes’

Which? urges banks to address online security ‘loopholes’

23 April 2024

With many people increasingly banking online or on their phones, it is crucial that security protections are up to scratch, Which? said.


Average petrol prices above 150p/litre for first time since November

Average petrol prices above 150p/litre for first time since November

Average petrol prices above 150p/litre for first time since November

23 April 2024

Data collated by website Fuel Prices Online shows typical pump prices reached 150.1p per litre on Monday.


Early cancer diagnosis aim ‘seriously off target’, report warns

Early cancer diagnosis aim ‘seriously off target’, report warns

Early cancer diagnosis aim ‘seriously off target’, report warns

23 April 2024

Experts said the NHS has set ‘ambitious’ goals, but ‘performance in this area has stubbornly stalled in recent years’.


UK private sector grows at fastest rate for 11 months

UK private sector grows at fastest rate for 11 months

UK private sector grows at fastest rate for 11 months

23 April 2024

Economists said the data is a further signal that the UK’s economy gained momentum to leave the recession seen at the end of 2023.


Grocery price inflation falls for 14th consecutive month

Grocery price inflation falls for 14th consecutive month

Grocery price inflation falls for 14th consecutive month

23 April 2024

Supermarket prices were 3.2% higher than a year ago in April, according to analysts Kantar.


Deepfakes a major concern for general election, say IT professionals

Deepfakes a major concern for general election, say IT professionals

Deepfakes a major concern for general election, say IT professionals

23 April 2024

A survey of IT staff revealed concerns about the use of AI-generated content to undermine democratic processes.


Man in court on attempted murder charge after reports woman pushed onto track

Man in court on attempted murder charge after reports woman pushed onto track

Man in court on attempted murder charge after reports woman pushed onto track

23 April 2024

Andrew Wason, 18, made no plea at the private hearing.


New targeted treatment approved for children with brain cancer

New targeted treatment approved for children with brain cancer

New targeted treatment approved for children with brain cancer

23 April 2024

The drugs improve children’s response rate to treatment and survival time without the disease getting worse.


Two in five consumers think aviation sector is ready for summer – poll

Two in five consumers think aviation sector is ready for summer – poll

Two in five consumers think aviation sector is ready for summer – poll

23 April 2024

There were chaotic scenes across many airports during parts of 2022 due to a failure to recruit and train enough staff.


Migrants die attempting Channel crossing just hours after Rwanda Bill passes

Migrants die attempting Channel crossing just hours after Rwanda Bill passes

Migrants die attempting Channel crossing just hours after Rwanda Bill passes

23 April 2024

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said the Rwanda plan will deter migrants from risking their lives in small boats.


Alba submits confidence motion in Harvie following Cass Review response

Alba submits confidence motion in Harvie following Cass Review response

Alba submits confidence motion in Harvie following Cass Review response

23 April 2024

The Green co-leader and Scottish minister has refused to say if he accepts the findings of the report.


Sunak vows ‘nothing will stand in way’ of Rwanda flights after Bill passes

Sunak vows ‘nothing will stand in way’ of Rwanda flights after Bill passes

Sunak vows ‘nothing will stand in way’ of Rwanda flights after Bill passes

23 April 2024

The Prime Minister said the Rwanda plan represents a ‘fundamental change in the global equation on migration’.


FTSE 100 hits all-time high as shares rally holds strong

FTSE 100 hits all-time high as shares rally holds strong

FTSE 100 hits all-time high as shares rally holds strong

23 April 2024

The FTSE surpassed the previous intraday record of 8,047.06 from February last year.


Primark owner sees profits soar as it hails stronger business conditions

Primark owner sees profits soar as it hails stronger business conditions

Primark owner sees profits soar as it hails stronger business conditions

23 April 2024

Associated British Foods said consumers remain under some pressure from the cost-of-living crisis.


‘Instinct’ kicks in as off-duty UK police chase thief during Barcelona stag do

‘Instinct’ kicks in as off-duty UK police chase thief during Barcelona stag do

‘Instinct’ kicks in as off-duty UK police chase thief during Barcelona stag do

23 April 2024

A man attempted to steal from a restaurant in the Spanish city.


Harvey 2 Old Trafford: Boy, eight, to take on 80-mile cycle to football clubs

Harvey 2 Old Trafford: Boy, eight, to take on 80-mile cycle to football clubs

Harvey 2 Old Trafford: Boy, eight, to take on 80-mile cycle to football clubs

23 April 2024

The challenge will see Harvey Goodman, eight, cycle to football clubs including Everton and Liverpool.


Parents of girl killed in school crash live in ‘horror’ due to case delay

Parents of girl killed in school crash live in ‘horror’ due to case delay

Parents of girl killed in school crash live in ‘horror’ due to case delay

23 April 2024

Nuria Sajjad and Selena Lau, both aged eight, died after the incident at The Study Prep school in Wimbledon, south-west London.


A potential abolition of national insurance for workers would not come for years

A potential abolition of national insurance for workers would not come for years

A potential abolition of national insurance for workers would not come for years

23 April 2024

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has indicated it is his long-term ambition to end ‘double tax on work’.


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