Authorities are conducting a manhunt for an inmate who escaped from a Gloucestershire prison, with police advising the public to avoid any contact with him. Gary Rootham, who was serving sentences for robbery and burglary at HMP Leyhill, fled the facility, according to Avon and Somerset Police. He was last spotted by prison staff around […] More
Journeys may still face delays and cancellations, and several airports have advised passengers to check for potential disruptions before traveling. The outages occurred on one of the year’s busiest days, coinciding with the start of summer break for many schools in England and Wales. GPs, pharmacies, banks, payment systems, and train services were also impacted. […] More
Hargreaves Lansdown has once again extended the deadline for private equity firms to make a takeover offer for the UK’s largest retail investment site, potentially valuing it at £5.4bn. The board of Hargreaves Lansdown requested an extension from the UK Takeover Panel for a second time, citing ongoing discussions with the private equity firms led […] More
Starting January 17, mobile phone, pay TV, and broadband providers will be prohibited from implementing unexpected price hikes during the term of a contract. Under new regulations set by Ofcom, companies must disclose any potential mid-contract price increases clearly and in precise monetary terms at the point of sale. This decision follows a surge in […] More
UK national debt has reached its highest level since 1962, according to recent official statistics. As of June, government debt stood at 99.5% of the UK’s economic output, surpassing previous peaks from the pandemic. The latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) also revealed that borrowing exceeded expectations for June. A statement on […] More
Retail sales in Great Britain experienced a sharper-than-expected decline in June, dropping by 1.2% as households tightened their spending amidst adverse weather conditions, election uncertainties, and the ongoing cost-of-living crisis. This decline followed a 2.9% increase in May and was steeper than the anticipated 0.4% drop. According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), department […] More
Television channels, airports, and banks worldwide experienced a massive outage causing Windows computers to shut down unexpectedly. Sky News’s breakfast show was off the air on Friday morning, replaced by archive footage. Downdetector, a site monitoring outages, reported sudden spikes in issues with Microsoft applications, banking websites, and airline apps. Ryanair’s website urged passengers to […] More
Wage growth has slowed to its lowest rate in nearly two years as the job market continues to cool. Earnings increased at an annual rate of 5.7% in the three months leading up to May but are still outpacing rising prices. According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), job vacancies have decreased, and the […] More
Global technology stocks have plunged over concerns about the computer chip industry. This decline follows reports suggesting the Biden administration may further restrict exports of semiconductor equipment to China. Former US President Donald Trump’s remarks that Taiwan, the largest chip producer, should finance its own defense have also contributed to the market’s anxiety. In the […] More
The UK government has affirmed its intention to establish the headquarters of a new energy company in Scotland, although the specific location has yet to be determined. The announcement came during the King’s Speech, where the Labour administration outlined plans for GB Energy to oversee clean power projects nationwide. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, speaking […] More