England Student Loan Interest Rate Capped At 6.3%
The interest rate on student loans in England is to be capped at 6.3% this autumn, the government says. It had been... Read More
Heat Health-Alert To Begin Across England – UK Heatwave
A heat health alert will come into force in England later, with temperatures set to reach up to 35C (95F) in some... Read More
Rishi Sunak Vows More Support For Energy Costs – Tory Leadership
Conservative leadership candidate Rishi Sunak has vowed to provide more money to help people with their energy bills if he becomes prime... Read More
NHS Demands Cannot Wait For New Prime Minister – Health Secretary
The NHS in England cannot wait for a new prime minister to be in the post to tackle the emergency crisis it... Read More
England Win Landmark Third Team Gymnastics Gold – Commonwealth Games
England became the first team to win three successive Commonwealth team gymnastics golds as Birmingham’s Joe Fraser helped them to a big... Read More
Train Strike Set To Cause Widespread Disruption
Widespread disruption to train services is expected on Saturday as drivers from seven operators walkout over pay. A 24-hour strike by about... Read More
Birmingham Puts on Captivating Opening Ceremony – Commonwealth Games
Birmingham opened its Commonwealth Games in spectacular style with a captivating, hopeful ceremony at Alexander Stadium. Nobel Peace Prize laureate Malala Yousafzai... Read More
NHS in England Facing Worst Staffing Crisis – MPs Warn
A large number of unfilled NHS job vacancies are posing a serious risk to patient safety, a report by MPs says. It... Read More
AQA Exam Board Staff To Strike Ahead Of Results
Staff at the AQA exam board will strike for three days next week over pay, their union says. Up to 180 Unison... Read More
Fires Blaze After UK Passes 40C For First Time – Heatwave
The UK has recorded temperatures of over 40C (104F) for the first time. Thermometers hit 40.3C at Conings by in Lincolnshire, while... Read More
