UK Shop Prices Drop Fastest Since 2021 Despite Rising Fresh Food Costs
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UK Shop Prices Fall at the Fastest Rate Since 2021, Despite Rising Fresh Food Costs

Shop Prices Drop in September UK Shop Prices are dropping at the fastest pace seen since 2021. Overall, shop prices fell by 0.6% in September, compared to a smaller drop of 0.3% in August, according to the British Retail Consortium (BRC). This decline is primarily driven by lower demand for non-food products, such as clothing…

Tata Steel Shuts Down UK's Largest Steel Plant After 100 Years | Major Job
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UK’s Biggest Steel Factory Closes After 100 Years | Job Losses & Future Plans

In an email, Tata UK’s CEO told staff it would be a “hard and emotional day” for everyone. The UK’s largest steel factory will stop making steel today after over 100 years, causing thousands of job losses in South Wales. Around 5 p.m., the last working furnace at Tata Steel’s Port Talbot plant, Blast Furnace…

UK Climate Envoy Rachel Kyte to Stay on Charity Board Amid Fossil Fuel Controversy
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UK Climate Envoy Rachel Kyte to Stay on Charity Board Amid Fossil Fuel Controversy

Supporters are backing Rachel Kyte after she faced criticism about her appointment as the UK’s new climate envoy due to her connections with an investment firm with ties to fossil fuels. Climate Envoy Rachel Kyte to Stay on Charity Board Rachel Kyte, a well-known expert on climate issues, was recently named the UK’s special representative…

Russell Findlay Chosen as New Leader of Scottish Conservatives
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Russell Findlay Chosen as New Leader of Scottish Conservatives

Russell Findlay, a former crime journalist, has been chosen as the new leader of the Scottish Conservatives. He takes on the role after one of the party’s most challenging times. Acknowledging a Threat Findlay highlighted that the Scottish Conservatives face a serious threat from the Reform Party. He stressed the importance of listening to the…

Keir Starmer Meets Donald Trump to Strengthen UK-US Relations at UN Assembly
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Keir Starmer’s Meeting with Donald Trump to Strengthen UK-US Ties

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer recently met with former US President Donald Trump. They spent two hours together in New York during a formal dinner. Foreign Secretary David Lammy joined Starmer. Both leaders discussed the strong, long-standing partnership between the UK and the US. Focus on UK-US Cooperation The dinner aimed to ensure both countries…

Campaigners Urge Labour to Cancel UK Road Projects like the £9bn Lower Thames Crossing
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Campaigners Push to Cancel UK’s £9bn Lower Thames Crossing for Rail Investment

Proposal Could Redirect Funds from Roads to Rail and Public Transport Campaign groups are calling on the UK government to cancel major road construction projects, including the £9 billion Lower Thames Crossing. They suggest the money could be spent improving rail and public transport systems. Transport Secretary Louise Haigh will soon decide whether to approve…

Royal News: Key Updates on Prince Harry's Visa and Tribute to Princess Diana
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Royal News: Key Updates on Prince Harry’s Visa and Tribute to Princess Diana

Prince Harry’s US Visa Stays Private A judge has decided that Prince Harry’s US visa application will remain private. This decision comes despite Harry admitting in his memoir Spare that he used drugs, including cocaine and psychedelic mushrooms. If this could have affected his ability to enter the US in 2020, the question arose. However,…

£10bn data centre investment shows UK ‘open for business’, says Starmer
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UK to Get £10 Billion AI Data Centre, Creating 4,000 Jobs

The UK will soon have Europe’s most considerable artificial intelligence (AI) data centre, thanks to a £10 billion investment from the US company Blackstone. This large project will be located in Blyth, Northumberland, and will create 4,000 new jobs, as announced by the government. Boosting the UK Economy Sir Keir Starmer, the UK Prime Minister,…

Keir Starmer Took £20,000 to Help His Son Study for GCSEs
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Keir Starmer Took £20,000 to Help His Son Study for GCSEs

What Happened? Keir Starmer, leader of the Labour Party, accepted a £20,000 donation from Lord Alli to help his son study for his GCSEs. The donation provided accommodation where his 16-year-old son could study without being disturbed by the media. Why Did He Accept It? Starmer explained that his home was surrounded by journalists during…