UN envoy warns Rishi Sunak against ‘troubling’ austerity cuts OLD ‘Worst time’ for UK to impose spending cuts, says UN rapporteur The Independent UK · Nov 3, 2022
Celebrations set to offer Bounty-free tubs this Christmas as coconut sweet removed from tins The manufacturer confirmed on Thursday morning that in a pre-Christmas trial in the UK, customers will be able to swap their tins for 'No Bounty' alternatives. Irish Mirror · Nov 3, 2022
Introducing the Guardian’s new podcast series - ‘Pop Culture with Chanté Joseph’ Podcast host Chanté Joseph and guests will take a weekly deep dive into the stories we can’t stop talking about The Guardian - UK · Nov 3, 2022
The four new driving laws now in force across the UK From a total mobile phone ban to low emission zones, don’t be caught out by new motoring rules The Independent UK · Nov 3, 2022
Where to find the best autumn walks in the UK now the leaves are falling Wicken Fen, Tintern Abbey, Chevening Estate, the Grand Union Canal, and the Westonbirt National Arboretum are just some of the places in the UK with amazing autumn walks Daily Mirror · Nov 3, 2022
The worrying rise of the F-word (fascism) - could it ever happen in the UK? From France and Italy to Sweden, more and more far right parties are seemingly coming out of nowhere and finding support and success. Could it ever happen in the UK? Samuel Fishwick investigates Evening Standard · Nov 3, 2022
UK weather: Urgent Met Office warning for thunder, lightning and hail - see list of areas The warnings come as large parts of the country have experienced torrential downpours, leading to delays on the roads and railway lines Daily Mirror · Nov 3, 2022
These air conditioner alternatives are cheaper – and better for the planet Heatwaves in numerous countries during 2022 sent all-time temperature records tumbling. On the day before the UK endured a shaded air temperature of 40°C for the first time ever, the Met Office issued its first ever red alert for extreme heat, which meant that people needed to take extra care… The Conversation · Nov 3, 2022
‘It’s raining – there’s no shortage’: Britons’ excuses for not conserving water Given the recent droughts this summer, it’s important to review our everyday habits,’ industry warns The Independent UK · Nov 3, 2022
Grieving mums' Snowdon feat raises thousands for unexplained child death charity Eleven mothers who suffered the heartbreaking loss of a son or daughter to sudden unexplained death in childhood conquer highest mountain in Wales and raise £8,000 for the charity SUDC UK Daily Mirror · Nov 3, 2022
Stormy weather see increase in sightings of Portuguese man o’ war jellyfish along British coastline An increase in sightings of the Portuguese man o’ war jellyfish, which can cause whip-like wounds from their stings, has been recorded in a survey of marine wildlife along the UK coastline. Evening Standard · Nov 3, 2022
Long Covid causes erectile dysfunction and hair loss as symptoms list widens A surge in cases is indicating a new wave has started in the UK The Independent UK · Nov 3, 2022
MAFS UK star Duka Cavolli looks completely unrecognisable without his beard for Movember Married At First Sight UK star Duka Cavolli stunned fans as he posted a video of himself after shaving his beard off for Movember as he paired up with his cast mate Jordan Emmett-Connelly Daily Mirror · Nov 3, 2022
UK poised to enact biggest interest rate hike in 3 decades The Bank of England is expected to announce its biggest interest rate increase in three decades as it seeks to beat back stubbornly high inflation fueled by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the disastrous economic policies of former Prime Minister Liz Truss The Independent UK · Nov 3, 2022
The Independent UK · Nov 3, 2022 How long can you test positive for Covid and when are you infectious? A surge in cases is indicating a new wave has started in the UK
Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 3, 2022 Monkeypox Mostly Spreads before Symptoms Appear, Study Suggests People with monkeypox can spread the virus up to four days before symptoms appear, with more than half of transmissions potentially taking place during this period, a UK study estimated Tuesday. While the findings have yet to be confirmed, they suggest that many monkeypox infections cannot be prevented by asking…
The Independent UK · Nov 3, 2022 Covid vaccine: When can I get my booster jab? UK entering a new wave of the virus, experts warn
Chronicle Live · Nov 3, 2022 British Gas joins Octopus Energy and Ovo Energy by paying families for cutting down on their electricity usage UK's biggest supplier joins Octopus and Ovo to offer incentives to homes which cut back energy consumption during busy times
Chronicle Live · Nov 3, 2022 Tesco shoppers hit out at 'disgusting' new 28p car charge affecting all UK stores Any drivers wanting to charge their electric car at a Tesco store will now have to pay a minimum of 28p - and the news hasn't gone down well
The Guardian - UK · Nov 3, 2022 ‘It’s greenwash’: most home compostable plastics don’t work, says study Materials put into domestic compost are failing to disintegrate after six months – the only solution is to use less
The Guardian - UK · Nov 3, 2022 UK in ‘prolonged recession’ as Bank of England hikes interest rates to 3%, knocking pound – as it happened Bank of England has made its biggest interest rate rise in three decades, but signals rates won’t rise as high as markets had expected
Wales Online · Nov 3, 2022 Number of naturists in the UK doubles in a decade Skinny dipping is especially popular as is being naked on video calls
Wales Online · Nov 3, 2022 WhatsApp rolls out Communities in UK allowing users to bundle group chats together by topic The Communities feature allows users to organise different group chats together under a single main topic, for example, their children’s school or the street they live on
Evening Standard · Nov 3, 2022 Russian soldiers being forced to serve in old ‘aluminium can’ combat vehicles, says UK The latest intelligence assessment comes as fresh Russian attacks were reported across large parts of Ukraine on Thursday
Wales Online · Nov 3, 2022 UK first as aquarium breeds largest jellyfish species found in UK waters It’s the first time the massive mushroom-shaped species will go on display