Shop Sales Slow as Cost of Living Pressures Build
Sales in shops have slowed as household budgets come under pressure from the rising cost of living, the British Retail Consortium (BRC) has said. New figures show sales growth for March rose at its slowest rate so far this year, with UK retail sales falling by 0.4% from 12 months earlier. It comes as millions... Read More
Energy Giant INEOS Asks To Build Fracking Test Site
Energy firm Ineos says it wants to build a fracking test site to show the process can be performed safely. The company claimed extracting shale gas in the UK could make the country “self-sufficient in 10 years”. The firm has written to the government asking to develop a site, with its boss Sir Jim Ratcliffe... Read More
Olivier’s 2022: Cabaret and Life of Pi Sweep Theatre Awards
A stage adaptation of Life of Pi and a revival of the musical Cabaret were the big winners at Sunday’s Olivier Awards. It was a jubilant night for theatre at the Royal Albert Hall as the staging industry celebrated a year in which performances resumed after lockdown. Cabaret stars Eddie Redmayne and Jessie Buckley won... Read More
DIY Waste Recycling Fees Could Be Scrapped
Fees for disposing of DIY waste at council recycling centres in England could be banned under government plans, in an attempt to tackle fly-tipping. Around a third of local authorities charge up to £10 an item for disposing of paving slabs, plasterboard, bricks and other materials. More than one million fly-tipping incidents were recorded in... Read More
2 Bed Flat for Sale – London
Features and description Development Opportunity 3 Bedroom Property For Sale Long Lease 141Years Offered Chain Free Generous Size Rooms Roof Terrace Balcony with Excellent Views Excellent Travel Links 1.5 miles From Brent Cross Shopping Centre This Property Produces 5.3 tonnes of CO2 Hunters are pleased to offer this spacious apartment comprising a large living/dining room,... Read More
Queen Hands Over to Charles for Maundy Service
The Queen will not take part in next week’s Maundy Service, Buckingham Palace has announced. Instead for the first time, Prince Charles will carry out the traditional coin-giving ceremony, to be held this year in Windsor. The 95-year-old Queen has had mobility problems but took part in the Thanksgiving Service for Prince Philip. It is... Read More
Boris Johnson Announces More Weapons for Ukraine
Boris Johnson has announced £100m worth of weapons for Ukraine after the “unconscionable bombing” of refugees at a railway station. The prime minister said the UK will send additional military equipment including Starstreak anti-aircraft missiles and 800 anti-tank missiles. It comes after dozens of people died when a crowded railway station in eastern Ukraine was... Read More
Embedded Software Engineer – Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
Embedded Software Engineer Ref. 758Milton Keynes – if you are relocating to the area then we can discuss the possibility of a relocation package£36,701to £39,453 (with an added £1,300 annual skills allowance)Can you design and write code for microcontrollers? Read an electronic circuit schematic? Keen to build your skills and develop your career in engineering?... Read More
Miscarriage: Tens of Thousands have PTSD Symptoms
Tens of thousands of women in the UK may be experiencing symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after miscarriages each year, a leading researcher warns. Prof Tom Bourne estimates the number affected could run to 45,000 annually. But he says most are not given prompt psychological support that could help prevent PTSD developing. His team... Read More
Aviation Watchdog Voices Concern on Travel Issues
The UK’s aviation watchdog has written to airports and airlines to express concern over the impact of staff shortages on international travel. Thousands of people heading abroad in the run-up to Easter, some of them for the first time in two years, have faced long queues, delays and cancellations. The Civil Aviation Authority said late-notice... Read More