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UK inflation jumps to 3.5% in April on higher energy, water, road tax and air fare prices – as it happened

‘Awful April’ inflation surge casts doubt on summer rate cut as water bills rise most since 1988; chancellor ‘disappointed’ by cost of living pressures as she heads to G7 summit

The Guardian - UK · May 21, 2025

Think Twice Before You Book: Brits Warned Over Summer Getaways as UK Adds Dozens to Travel Blacklist

The UK gov have released their official list of do not fly and be careful countries. This list is essential for all the people making plans of summer tourism.

International Business Times UK · May 21, 2025

High-flying Young Electricians Wire UK Energy Switch

Perched 45 metres (148 feet) high, young apprentice electricians replace a connection atop a pylon.

International Business Times · May 21, 2025

Oasis: The massive figure fans will be spending on reunion tour costs is revealed

Attendees are typically expected to spend over £700 each

The Independent UK · May 20, 2025

Uber deal with Channel Tunnel trains will allow users to book tickets to Europe on app

More trains will soon be available from the UK to Europe under new plans

The Independent UK · May 20, 2025

Food bank usage doubles in five years in London as experts warn of 'generational poverty'

London food bank manager calls for benefit system that is ‘fit for purpose’

Evening Standard · May 20, 2025

Britain ‘laser-focused’ on economic growth, Reeves says ahead of G7 Canada trip

Ms Reeves will insist that the UK is open for business to other nations, after a trio of deals with the US, India and the EU have been struck.

Evening Standard · May 20, 2025

Charity urges action on hardship as food bank demand up by half in five years

The latest figure of 2,885,086 is a 51% rise on 1,909,345 parcels given out in the year to March 2020.

The Independent UK · May 20, 2025

Wonder wallets: Oasis fans ‘set to spend £1bn on UK reunion tour concerts’

Spending on the Oasis tour is part of a broader shift towards the ‘experience economy’, Barclays said.

Evening Standard · May 20, 2025

Israeli ambassador told UK will not ‘stand by’ as offensive on Gaza escalates

Foreign Secretary David Lammy hit out at the renewed military offensive in the Gaza strip and the restrictions on aid.

Evening Standard · May 20, 2025