Slowing economic growth and a FTSE record high can coexist – here’s how The blue-chip Footsie has closed at an all-time high while the UK’s economy is set to shrink The Guardian - UK · Feb 3, 2023
Braverman must house family facing homelessness or return to Grenada, says judge Rawle Ganpot, 73, Fayrose Dickson, 69, and their son Paul Dickson, 49, currently rely on foodbanks to survive, court told. The Independent UK · Feb 3, 2023
EU ‘anxious to deal’ with unionist concerns over NI Protocol, says Tanaiste Micheal Martin was speaking after meeting with the five main political parties in Belfast on Friday. The Independent UK · Feb 3, 2023
Micheal Martin: UK Government inconsistent on Northern Ireland’s past The Tanaiste made the point as an inquiry was ordered into the Omagh bombing at the same time that a new law looks to block other investigations. The Independent UK · Feb 3, 2023
What is the punishment for treason in the UK? As Jaswant Singh Chail is jailed for nine years for treason for trying to kill the Queen with a crossbow, we look at punishments past and present Evening Standard · Feb 3, 2023
FTSE 100 hits record high as economy fears ease The index of the UK’s largest publicly-listed firms briefly touched a new record high of 7,906.58 points. The Independent UK · Feb 3, 2023
Managing inflation is now crucial for the future of economy and society After being disregarded for so long, managing inflation will be hugely important to the future of the UK’s economy and society Birmingham Post · Feb 3, 2023
'Forgotten Titanic' disaster saw kids and pregnant women die in UK lifeboat tragedy While many people don't know about the sinking of the MV Princess Victoria ferry in the Irish Sea on January 31, 1953 - the devastating impact on the community continues to be felt Daily Mirror · Feb 3, 2023
Fall of Kabul whistleblower sues UK government after sacking Exclusive: Civil servant who gave anonymous interview to BBC about Afghan withdrawal says service ‘dangerously politicised’ The Guardian - UK · Feb 3, 2023
Covid infections lowest in four months but levels rise in primary school children The virus is also becoming more prevalent among 35-49 year-olds Evening Standard · Feb 3, 2023
F1 live stream: how to watch every 2026 race online, Dutch GP, what TV channel is it on? How to watch F1 online for free in selected places around the world. Free F1 live streams, global TV channels, F1 in 4K Ultra HD, full race calendar, free streams and more. What Hi-Fi? · Feb 3, 2023
Darceys Candles liquidated as Scots owner fears 'family suffering' due to economic crisis Jackie Dalziel's popular firm, which once boasted 5,000 sales reps across the UK, has been binned. Daily Record · Feb 3, 2023
We compared UK supermarkets to find the cheapest essentials - and one came out on top If you are in need of a way to find the cheapest prices for your food shopping essentials, we have rounded up a list of UK supermarkets - and one came out on top. Glasgow Live · Feb 3, 2023
Environment plan for England asks farmers to restore nature – but changes are likely to be superficial The UK government’s environment improvement plan pledges to restore 500,000 hectares (1.2 million acres) of wildlife-rich habitat, create or expand 25 national parks, invest in the recovery of hedgehogs and red squirrels, tackle rising sewage pollution and improve access to green spaces in England over the next five years. The Conversation · Feb 3, 2023
Daily Mirror · Feb 3, 2023 UK steel industry on brink of 'irreversible decline', MPs warn Rishi Sunak The Prime Minister has been issued with a stark alert, in a letter seen by the Mirror, about the threat to sector as companies mull job cuts and firms demand help to slash emissions
Woman & Home · Feb 3, 2023 I've tried on 100s of jeans in the name of research, these are the best Zara jeans right now and they're all under £30 We sent a jeans-loving fashion editor to the high street to narrow down Zara's huge denim collection. Here are her thoughts on size and fit.
Reuters · Feb 3, 2023 Some UK health workers call off strikes after receiving pay offers Nurses in Wales and some ambulance workers have called off strikes planned for next week as they review pay offers from the Welsh government, their unions said, even as much larger strikes involving health staff in England are due to go ahead.
Birmingham Post · Feb 3, 2023 Government must back UK semiconductor industry, says CEO of firm behind 125-jobs plan for North East Pragmatic Semiconductor boss' comments come after MPs called the Government's lack of strategy a 'act of national self-harm'
Birmingham Post · Feb 3, 2023 Cardiff a desirable market for leisure operators and investors - report Leisure attractions such as Gareth Bale's Par 59 and Flight Club are helping to revitalise the city centre
Daily Mirror · Feb 3, 2023 One of UK's most wanted men jailed for 30 years after dad gunned down in front of kids Callum Halpin, 28, fled the country and went on the run for four years following the murder of Luke Graham in 2018, and has today been jailed for 30 years for his part in the crime
The Guardian - UK · Feb 3, 2023 Gary Glitter: all the former singer’s sexual abuse convictions Glitter has faced multiple jail sentences for abuse of girls in the UK and Vietnam
Wales Online · Feb 3, 2023 Poundstretcher says it plans to open 50 new shops across UK this year It also announced that workers are getting a 10% pay rise
Evening Standard · Feb 3, 2023 Wales nurses strike off after pay offer but walkouts in rest of UK to go ahead RCN in Wales to consider new pay deal but seven trusts in London are still set to strike
Wales Online · Feb 3, 2023 1,000 University jobs at risk in Wales as more strikes planned Universities Wales said 1,000 jobs could be cut as a result of lost EU funding
Daily Mirror · Feb 3, 2023 Covid infections spike in children but cases in the UK at its lowest in four months Figures published by the Office for National Statistics show that while the total number of Covid-19 infections has gone down, it has risen among school-age children and people aged 35-49