British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, in yesterday's speech presenting the government's priorities, assured that by the end of the year his cabinet would reduce inflation by half and revive economic growth. He also promised that the government would work on reforming the health care system.more

Fresh food prices rose at a record rate in December, at a time when many families would have been stocking up for Christmas, new figures suggest. Fresh food inflation hit 15% in December, up from 14.3% in November, according to the British Retail Consortium (BRC).more

A typical week in the office now runs from Tuesday to Thursday, a study of mobile phone activity suggests. Analysts Placemake.io and Visitor Insights examined anonymised phone data from more than 500 UK high streets from 2019 to 2022.more

London landlords are being forced to reduce rents, as the cost of living crisis puts a ceiling on soaring prices.more

British egg farmers are quitting "every week" amid soaring costs, a former Asda buyer has warned.more

The likelihood of power cuts in Britain this winter has diminished “significantly” after a sharp fall in the wholesale price of gas. A spell of mild weather in the UK and Europe sent prices tumbling in a respite from the highs that led to soaring energy bills.more

Morrisons has slashed the prices of around 130 items this new year including bread, cheese and meat as shoppers struggle with a once in a generation cost of living crisis. The price of a white medium loaf of bread will be reduced from 45p to 39p, while pasta sauce will be down to 39p from 57p.more

In a sharp letter to UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, TUC trade union federation secretary general Paul Nowak said public sector services were in crisis after years of underfunding and staff shortages. He also called for a complete reversal of the government's direction, Sky News reported today.more

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak assured Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky yesterday in a telephone conversation that Kyiv can count on London's long-term support, the press service of the head of the British government reported.more

Spare, the much-anticipated autobiography of Prince Harry, will hit bookstore shelves soon. According to new reports, his wife Meghan Markle also dreams of sharing her own life story with readers. The publication is said to be the culmination of the contract that the aristocrat couple signed with Penguin Random House. For now, however, no official comment from Markle.more

Around 5.7 million people have less than a month left to submit their tax return or potentially face a financial penalty, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has said.more

Because of King Charles III’s ascension to the throne, there are nine public holidays in 2023, including the New Year’s Day substitute day on 2 January. These days off, if properly used, can extend annual leave days into a lengthier time off. By using up 19 days of annual leave intricately woven around Bank Holidays, you can get up to 48 days of holiday. more

Pubs and restaurants face a “perfect storm” of challenges this year as cash-strapped consumers slash spending and the government reduces its energy bills support – forcing many to cut their opening hours.more

Parents in England are being urged to keep children off school if they are unwell and have a fever, amid high levels of flu and Covid-19 cases. The same applies for nurseries, according to advice from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA).more

Millions of households on low incomes will receive fresh cost-of-living support from this spring, according to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), which has announced further details on the payments schedule.more

There are more than 3,000 unclaimed estates in London and some people could be owed a small fortune from a long-lost relative.more

British railway workers, who are affiliated with the RMT trade union, went on strike today, which will last until tomorrow, then resume on Friday and continue until Saturday. This means most UK rail services will be closed on these days. Train drivers from the ASLEF trade union are also organizing a separate strike on Thursday.more

Prince Harry has said "I would like to get my father back, I would like to have my brother back" in an interview ahead of the release of his book Spare. He also says "they've shown absolutely no willingness to reconcile," although it is not clear who he is referring to.more

Parts of hospital emergency departments in the UK are in a state of total crisis, putting patients' lives and health at risk, according to Ian Higginson, vice-president of the Royal College of Emergency Medicine (RCEM), quoted by the BBC website today.more

The governments of the UK and Mauritius have begun talks on the sovereignty of the disputed Chagos Archipelago, Mauritius Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth announced yesterday.more

From January 1, 2023, the UK, as announced, will completely stop imports of Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG), the British Foreign Office reminded on Twitter.more

Lawyer Geoffrey Nice, who was the prosecutor in the trial of former Yugoslav president Slobodan Milosevic, told the BBC that Vladimir Putin should be held accountable for war crimes, i.e. attacking civilian targets in Ukraine by his Russian army.more

Monarchy still plays an important role in modern Britain and the change of throne that took place with the death of Elizabeth II should not weaken its importance, experts believe. In particular, they point to the political neutrality of the monarch and the stability it provides.more

The Russian attack on Ukraine made the very good Polish-British relations even closer, which was helped by the fact that the British understood from the beginning that it was a threat to the whole of Europe - noted the Polish ambassador to the UK, Prof. Piotr Wilczek.more

Next year looks set to be just as "horrendous" for many families' living standards as this year, as they are hit with falling pay and soaring energy, tax and mortgage bills, a think tank has warned.more