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Households To Slam Brakes On Spending As Iran War Sends Cost Surging Warns EY
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Households To Slam Brakes On Spending As Iran War Sends Cost Surging Warns EY

Consumer spending is set to pull back sharply as an inflation spike caused by the Iran war takes its toll on household finances and the wider economy, according to a report. EY’s economic outlook shows UK consumer spending growth will grind almost to a halt, at a predicted 0.3% for 2026, down from the 0.9% predicted before the conflict. Discretionary spending will bare the brunt of the hit, with consumer-facing companies set to be impacted, […]

today12 May 2026

New Driving Test Booking Rules Come Into Force
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New Driving Test Booking Rules Come Into Force

A ban on driving instructors booking tests has come into force as figures show average waiting times have increased to more than 22 weeks. From Tuesday, driving tests can only be booked and managed by learners, whereas previously instructors also had that power. It is hoped this will make it harder for people to profit by using automated programmes – known as bots – to quickly book available slots and resell them at a higher […]

today12 May 2026

Morrisons Puts NHS Advice On Signs Of Cancer On Bath And Shower Gels
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Morrisons Puts NHS Advice On Signs Of Cancer On Bath And Shower Gels

The NHS and Morrisons have joined forces to put advice on own-brand bath and shower gels urging people to look out for possible signs of cancer. People will be able to see clear advice printed on a range of nine bottles, urging them to look out for lumps, swelling, skin changes and unexplained bruising. Messaging on the bottles includes “Be body aware” and “Know the signs of cancer”. The products will start to appear in […]

today12 May 2026

Starmer Leadership In Peril As Cabinet Ministers Tell Him To Consider Position
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Starmer Leadership In Peril As Cabinet Ministers Tell Him To Consider Position

Sir Keir Starmer faces the biggest leadership crisis of his premiership as Cabinet ministers including the Home Secretary reportedly urged him to consider his position and Government aides quit their posts. Shabana Mahmood is said to have privately called for an orderly transition of power on Monday night as 75 out of Labour’s 403 MPs demanded the Prime Minister stand down after the party’s electoral mauling last week. Four Government aides quit their posts citing a loss of […]

today12 May 2026

Cabinet Ministers Back Keir Starmer After He Vows To Fight On
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Cabinet Ministers Back Keir Starmer After He Vows To Fight On

Cabinet ministers came out of their meeting backing Sir Keir Starmer, after the Prime Minister vowed to fight on despite mounting calls for him to quit. Four senior ministers spoke out in support of the beleaguered Labour leader after he told his gathered Cabinet he would continue governing. However, other Cabinet ministers – including those thought to have told Sir Keir to quit – left the meeting without speaking to reporters, pointing to splits in his top team […]

today12 May 2026

Defence Ministers To Outline Contribution To Strait Of Hormuz Mission
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Defence Ministers To Outline Contribution To Strait Of Hormuz Mission

Defence ministers from more than 40 nations will meet on Tuesday to discuss the plans led by the UK and France to protect shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. John Healey and his French counterpart Catherine Vautrin will co-chair the meeting, where the coalition partners are expected to outline the military contributions they can make to the defensive mission to reopen the strait once hostilities cease in the US-Iran war. The UK has already announced the deployment of […]

today11 May 2026

Senior Doctors Across England Balloted On Taking Strike Action
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Senior Doctors Across England Balloted On Taking Strike Action

Senior doctors in the NHS in England are being balloted on whether they wish to take strike action. The British Medical Association (BMA) announced previously that it would ask consultants and specialist, associate specialist and specialty (SAS) doctors if they were willing to take industrial action. The ballots of both groups are running from Monday for eight weeks and will close on July 6. It follows ministers announcing a 3.5% pay award for these groups. The BMA said […]

today11 May 2026

Pudsey Bear Finds Voice For Children In Needs Mental Health Campaign
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Pudsey Bear Finds Voice For Children In Needs Mental Health Campaign

Pudsey Bear will speak for the first time in more than 40 years as part of a campaign encouraging children to talk about their mental health. The Children In Need mascot, known for his yellow fur and colourful bandana, will star in a short film titled Pudsey Finds His Voice which hopes to deliver the message that every child deserves an adult who will listen. The yellow bear will break his silence for […]

today11 May 2026

Starmer Vows To Prove Doubters Wrong After Local Election Drubbing
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Starmer Vows To Prove Doubters Wrong After Local Election Drubbing

Sir Keir Starmer vowed to prove his “doubters” wrong as he fought back against calls for him to quit. The Prime Minister said his party would “be better and do better” as he took responsibility for Labour’s electoral mauling across England, Scotland and Wales last week. Describing the election results as “tough”, he told an audience in central London: “I get it, I feel it, and I take responsibility. “But it’s not just about taking responsibility for the […]

today11 May 2026

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