Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, testifying under oath before the House of Commons Committee on Privileges, denied that he had lied about "Partygate", i.e. illegal parties at Downing Street during Covid-19 restrictions.more
Discount chain Lidl has published an official apology after two customers complained that they had been "humiliated by the behavior of the cashier". About the incident that happened in Wells in the county Somerset was reported last weekend by the local press.more
Many everyday groceries have more than doubled in price over the last year as the cost of own-brand items continues to rise, according to consumer group, Which?
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Sanctions imposed on Russian citizens after the attack on Ukraine are rather effective, as they freeze their assets, but insufficient, and legal mechanisms should be created to seize these assets, according to experts who track corruption.more
The cost of living rose more than expected last month as salad and vegetable shortages helped push up food prices at the fastest rate in 45 years.
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A number of people were injured and 15 were hospitalized after a ship capsized today in a dry dock in the Leith district of Scotland's capital Edinburgh, the Scottish Ambulance Service reported.more
Depleted uranium missiles are not nuclear weapons, the British Defense Ministry said yesterday in response to Putin's comment that Britain's transfer of such missiles to Ukraine would amount to an escalation because "the West has begun to use nuclear weapons."more
Nearly half of all specialist doctors in England and Wales were born outside the UK, along with two in five GPs, census data shows. Non-UK-born nationals also make up a quarter of care workers and one in five social workers.more
The Tube has the most expensive fares of any metro in the world, according to Transport for London’s own research. A study that benchmarks TfL against 39 other global cities found the price paid by passengers per kilometre travelled was highest in the capital. more
Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has admitted he misled MPs about illegal parties held in his office during Covid-19 restrictions, but said he did not intend to defraud members of the House of Commons.more
104-year-old Nancy Gifford, from Somerset in the south-west of England, is selling the house where she lived for over a century. It was bought for £200 and is now set to sell for £170,000.more
Spring is officially here, but we’re waiting for warmer weather and with some cost of living payments due to stop, paying the bills is still going to be a struggle for many.more
Scotland’s pioneering policy of minimum pricing for alcohol has been linked to a 13% drop in the number of deaths from alcohol consumption, and hundreds fewer hospitalisations, according to a study.more
Broadband firms have been urged to cancel “exorbitant” mid-contract price rises for vulnerable customers less than two weeks before they are due to take effect. Millions of broadband and mobile phone customers can expect to face monthly bill increases of at least 14% from April.more
London's Met Police are "institutionally racist, sexist and homophobic" and "incapable of self-control", according to a report published last night and quoted by the local press today.more
The British broadcaster BBC said it had advised employees to remove the Chinese company's TikTok app from company devices, unless it was desirable for professional reasons.more
The British Space Agency has announced support for Rolls-Royce's project to build a nuclear reactor for lunar missions. It would operate on the surface of the Silver Globe and provide energy to astronauts.more
A wildlife charity in Devon has suggested culling grey squirrels might be the answer to reintroduce the native red breed.
Exmoor Squirrel Project says that support is growing for the plan to reintroduce red squirrels into the wild in the West Country.more
An insider has claimed that Prince Harry and Meghan want a place on Buckingham Palace's balcony on the day of the coronation - with some details surrounding their children also being debated.
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