UK cases of mosquito-borne virus more than double
More than 70 cases of the chikungunya virus were reported in the UK in the first six months of this…
Month: August 2025
Cost of weight-loss drug Mounjaro could rise significantly
The recommended UK price will rise by up to 170%, although the impact on consumers could be more limited.
US wholesale prices jump in July as tariffs hit
US producers raised prices at the fastest pace in more than three years last month, stoking concerns about higher prices…
British Gas-owner buys huge LNG terminal for £1.7bn
The takeover will give Centrica greater control of liquified natural gas supplies in the UK.
UK economic growth slows but beats forecasts
The economy expanded by 0.3% in the April-to-June period, ahead of economists’ expectations.
Are latest UK growth figures good or bad news for the economy?
Depending on the timeframe you look at, the GDP figures can be seen as glass half full or half empty.
Food banks say demand is rising as donations drop
One food bank said demand had quadrupled since 2016 but food and financial donations had decreased
Cafe owner feared £24k energy bill would sink firm
A cafe owner says E.On could have put her out of business over a disputed energy bill.
‘Cryptocrash king’ Do Kwon pleads guilty to fraud
The South Korean former tech executive co-founded Singapore-based cryptocurrency firm Terraform Labs.
Democratic governor declares state of emergency in crime-ridden county
Just two days after President Donald Trump seized control of Washington, D.C.’s police force to combat violent crime in the…