Category: UK
Most Europeans see Trump’s US as more a necessary partner than ally, poll finds
Donald Trump’s return to the White House has sparked a “remarkable shift” in Europeans’ view of the US, according to a survey, with even the [more…]
Regulator investigates Thames Water over delayed environmental schemes
Thames Water is being investigated by the water regulator for England and Wales, Ofwat, after it delayed environmental improvement schemes. The investigation comes after the [more…]
Health insurer Vitality is first to offer UK members weight-loss jabs
Vitality has become the first health insurer in the UK to offer customers discounted weight loss treatments for up to a year through its health [more…]
UK economy on course for 1.5% expansion, NIESR predicts
The British economy is on course to expand by 1.5% this year after the budget gave a boost to public spending but could be blown [more…]
Aberdeen named cheapest city for single homebuyers in Great Britain
Aberdeen in Scotland is the most affordable city for single people to buy a home in Great Britain, analysis of national property data shows, with [more…]
UK shoppers inspired by health food trends on social media ‘lift retail sales’
Shoppers inspired by health food trends on social media helped lift retail sales in January, easing pressure on high-street stores after a gloomy festive period. [more…]
Mental health patients with nowhere to go cost NHS £71m in England, report finds
A lack of supported housing was the biggest reason for delayed discharges from mental health hospitals in England last year, costing the NHS about £71m, [more…]
Some pupils in England less likely to have special needs identified, study shows
Children in England experience huge variations in having their special educational needs identified depending on school type, background and levels of absence, according to research [more…]
Migrant workers in UK to fill care roles ‘charged up to £20,000’ in illegal fees
Migrant workers who come to the UK to bolster the country’s care system are having to share beds, sleep rough, and are in some cases [more…]
Mergers of English councils could lead to tax rises due to high debt levels
People in areas neighbouring bankrupt councils in England could see their council tax bills rise and services cut under Labour’s plans for the most radical [more…]