Biggest UK fall in real wages for 100 years looms, warns TUC Study shows pay rises could fall behind inflation by 8% later this year, an unprecedented drop in living standards The Guardian - UK · Aug 11, 2022
‘An epic drawn from real life’: the radical hit play about a Sri Lankan family’s journey Counting and Cracking, a multilingual tale of a family’s migration to Australia, is coming to the UK. Its writer Shakthi and director Eamon Flack discuss the inspiration behind this labour of love The Guardian - UK · Aug 11, 2022
New art trail exploring impact of the slave trade previews at Westminster Abbey More than 100 artist-designed globes sculptures will appear in seven cities across the UK. The Independent UK · Aug 11, 2022
What is a windfall tax and will it be extended to UK energy providers? Explainer: Up to £4bn could be raised from levy on electricity generators, but ministers are rowing back on idea The Guardian - UK · Aug 11, 2022
Knuckle dusters, swords and illegal batons being sold online for price of can of pop The consumer watchdog behind the probe also said items such as knives, knuckle dusters and batons were frightening easy to find Wales Online · Aug 11, 2022
How to invest in gold Especially when stock markets are volatile, investors may consider an alternative asset class to diversify their portfolio. Gold could be one such asset, being seen as a safe haven during times of economic turbulence as well as a hedge against high inflation. Evening Standard · Aug 11, 2022
Professor from Paisley proud of his role in tackling covid The Buddie was asked by the UK Government to help create 50k PCR tests per day Daily Record · Aug 11, 2022
'Missing in action' Tories must stop energy price cap rise, Nicola Sturgeon says THE energy price cap rise should not go ahead, Nicola Sturgeon has said as she accused the UK Government of being “missing in action” ... The National (Scotland) · Aug 11, 2022
British tourists sue holiday firm after all developing gastric illness at Turkish resort The holidaymakers claim conditions at their 'five star' resort were poor, with 'lukewarm' food and still have 'diarrhoea, vomiting, dizziness and a fever' Daily Mirror · Aug 11, 2022
Energy bill price cap rise should not go ahead, says Nicola Sturgeon The First Minister said the UK Government was ‘missing in action’ on energy bills. The Independent UK · Aug 11, 2022
Drought to be declared in parts of UK on Friday It comes as temperatures are set to climb to as high as 34C on Thursday and up to a peak of 36C over the weekend Wales Online · Aug 11, 2022
Kevin Bridges The Overdue Catch-Up: Glasgow dates and what you need to know about the tour Glaswegian comedian Kevin Bridges will take his tour to Glasgow next month - but are there any tickets left for the highly anticipated show? Here's what you need to know. Glasgow Live · Aug 11, 2022
UK bakes in latest heatwave with drought looming for some areas Temperatures are climbing into the 30s and could peak around 36C over the weekend. The Independent UK · Aug 11, 2022
How to keep your children safe during a heatwave Temperatures are set to climb this week to highs of 35C in some parts of the UK The Independent UK · Aug 11, 2022
Daily Record · Aug 11, 2022 Ryanair £9.99 fares to disappear due to rising fuel costs, says CEO Michael O’Leary Michael O’Leary anticipates the budget airline’s average fares will rise to roughly £42 over the next five years.
Wales Online · Aug 11, 2022 Brits are still choosing to travel within the UK after lockdown The research highlights how current economic circumstances and the knock-on effects of the pandemic have significantly impacted Brits’ travel habits
The Independent UK · Aug 11, 2022 UK households ‘face decade of higher energy bills’, experts warn More wind and solar power will reduce costs but not for years, say energy analysts
Glasgow Live · Aug 11, 2022 Cruise ship could dock on River Clyde near Glasgow to house Ukrainian refugees Hundreds of refugees are already living on board the MV Victoria in Leith after it was commissioned by the Scottish Government as a short term accommodation solution.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 11, 2022 Burning imported wood in Drax power plant ‘doesn’t make sense’, says Kwarteng Drax power plant has taken £5.6bn in subsidies from energy bill payers but business secretary says practice is ‘not sustainable’
Glasgow Live · Aug 11, 2022 UK drivers urged to do simple 20p check every month to save on fuel bill According to Kwik Fit, using underinflated or unsuitable tyres can add 20 per cent to a car’s fuel consumption - fortunately there's an easy way to check whether you're at risk
Daily Record · Aug 11, 2022 West Lothian music duo on track to claim longest running #1 dance record ever after six weeks at the top of charts Their new single could be the longest running UK number one by any Scottish artist in six years
Daily Record · Aug 11, 2022 PIP providing 35,000 people with diabetes across the UK with up to £627 each month A successful claim for PIP is worth between £97.80 and £627.60 every four weeks.
The Independent UK · Aug 11, 2022 LGBT+ Afghans call on UK to save them from Taliban violence in Pakistan protest Ozlam, 24, is leading a group of refugees in a protest in Islamabad, Pakistan, calling for the UK to offer asylum to oppressed LGBT+ Afghans.
Daily Mirror · Aug 11, 2022 Dog bitten in the face by 15ft adder as heatwave sparks vet warning over snakes Catherine Thomas from Great Ayton, North Yorks, described the "horrible" moment her pet pooch was bitten in the face by adder as vets across the UK warn of these creatures in the heatwave
Daily Mirror · Aug 11, 2022 Fury as Wizz Air UAE breaks Russia boycott to restart flights to Moscow Wizz Air Abu Dhabi has announced it will restart flights from Abu Dhabi to Moscow after the route was ditched due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the many deaths that followed