Pharmacy owners vote to reduce hours in row over funding
Collective action could begin in January if there is not an ‘adequate response’ from Government, the National Pharmacy Association said.
Housing market activity picked up in October – surveyors’ report
House prices are expected to rise over the three months ahead, the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors said.
Lottery winners snapped by celebrity photographer for 30th anniversary
The 30 millionaires, worth more than £190 million, gathered for a photoshoot by Rankin, who has photographed famous faces ranging from Queen Elizabeth II to the Rolling Stones. It is exactly 30 years ...
Which? launches £3 billion legal claim against Apple over iCloud
The consumer rights group believes the tech giant has broken competition law by ‘trapping’ people with Apple devices into using its ...
Fireworks blamed for death of red panda kit at zoo
Zoo owners are linking the death of a baby red panda on Bonfire Night to fireworks and have called for tighter regulations. Wildlife conservation charity the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS ...
UK seeks ‘future-facing’ Saudi defence relationship as Healey visits Riyadh
The Defence Secretary will commit the UK to a “future-facing” defence relationship with Saudi Arabia on his first visit to the country as part of efforts to press for de-escalation in the Middle East.
Warning over ‘accident crisis’ as number of deaths reaches all-time high
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) warned the country is “facing an accident crisis” after data from England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland showed a UK-wide rise of 42% ...
Researchers discover world’s largest coral in the Solomon Islands
The largest coral in the world, measuring 32 metres long, has been found in the Solomon Islands. The coral, which is visible from space, is three times larger than the previous record-breaker, and is ...
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King celebrates 76th birthday with day out on official duties
The King is celebrating his 76th birthday, marking the occasion with a visit to a surplus food festival. Charles is treating the day as a normal working one and carrying on with his duties despite ...
Government’s energy support schemes ‘undoubtedly successful’ – NAO
The NAO said the government deserved credit for working quickly to introduce the schemes after energy bills soared between 2022 and 2023.
Four-day week could save Government £21m a year, civil servants say
The arrangement would more than halve staff turnover and free up money to hire an extra 2,345 workers, officials say.
British Museum to receive highest-value gift in UK history with £1bn collection
The British Museum is to receive the highest-value gift in UK museum history as it acquires £1 billion worth of Chinese ceramics. Trustees of the Sir Percival David Foundation are to donate 1,700 ...