‘It’s heartbreaking leaving women sleeping rough’
An outreach worker helping homeless women at risk of violence in a Somerset town.
Month: July 2025
US government to invest in rare earths production
The government is to become the biggest shareholder in the US’s only operational rare earths mine.
Blood scandal victims harmed further by compensation delays, inquiry chair says
Payments need to be made fairer and faster, the chair of the public inquiry into the disaster says.
Four arrested in connection with M&S and Co-op cyber-attacks
Three men and one woman – aged between 17 and 20 – have been arrested in London and the Midlands.
Resident doctors in England to strike for five days in July
The medics say the walkout can still be avoided if the government enters pay negotiations.
What is an Isa and how might the rules change?
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is expected to make changes to Isa rules, but what are they and how do they work?
Is the most expensive lip balm always the best?
Do you need to spend more to get the best for your chapped lips?
Brazil vows to match US tariffs after Trump threatens 50% levy
Trump’s threat is over what he calls the “mistreatment” of his ally, ex-President Jair Bolsonaro.
Royal Mail to scrap second-class post on Saturdays
Regulator Ofcom says fewer second class deliveries will help Royal Mail cut costs.
Plan for electricity bills based on region dropped
Zonal pricing supporters say the proposal would have meant lower bills, but critics say it could have scared off investment.