The recent data released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) paints a more optimistic picture of the UK economy than previously thought. The initial estimate of a 0.6% growth in GDP for the first quarter has been revised upwards to 0.7%. This stronger than expected growth signals a rebound from the shallow recession that
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The Henley and Marlow River Action Group has raised serious concerns about the levels of E.coli bacteria in the section of the River Thames where the upcoming Henley Royal Regatta is set to take place. An average of 1,213 E.coli colony forming units per 100ml of water was found during testing, significantly exceeding the Environment
The families of two young girls who tragically lost their lives in a school car crash in Wimbledon have expressed their dissatisfaction with the recent decision not to charge the driver, Claire Freemantle. Nuria Sajjad and Selena Lau met their untimely demise when a Land Rover crashed through a fence and collided with a building
The search for missing British teenager Jay Slater in Tenerife has intensified with the arrival of specialist search dogs from Madrid. The 19-year-old, who was last seen in the northwestern mountain village of Masca, had attended the NRG musical festival on Sunday night before heading back to his accommodation in Los Cristianos the following morning.
The Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) has criticized both major political parties, the Conservatives and Labour, for not providing clear information on how they plan to fund their spending commitments. The IFS described the information presented to voters as “thin gruel”, highlighting a lack of transparency in addressing crucial challenges such as reducing NHS waiting
The disappointment was palpable as Scotland exited the Euros after a lackluster performance against Hungary. Critics were quick to point fingers at the team’s inability to get a shot on target, but the blame seemed to fall squarely on the shoulders of manager Steve Clarke. Fans leaving the stadium were outraged, with many labeling Clarke’s
Debbie Duncan, the mother of the missing British teenager Jay Slater, is deeply concerned about her son’s disappearance on the Spanish island of Tenerife. She spent eight hours in a police station where authorities outlined their search plans for the 19-year-old. Despite the efforts of the police and rescue teams, Ms. Duncan still fears that
Former Manchester United footballer Nicky Butt recently found himself in hot water after causing a serious accident that left a motorcyclist with a broken leg. The incident occurred while Butt was driving his Land Rover Defender, heading home after dropping off his son at a football training session. A momentary lapse of concentration led to
The search for British teenager Jay Slater in Tenerife has reached a crucial juncture, with search and rescue teams anticipating positive news. Jay Slater, a young man from Lancashire who went missing in Tenerife, was last spotted enjoying a night out with friends at the NRG music festival. The urgency of the situation has prompted
A serious incident has come to light involving a close protection officer assigned to Rishi Sunak. The officer, who is a member of the Met’s Royalty and Specialist Protection Command, has been arrested and suspended due to alleged bets related to the timing of the general election. This revelation raises significant concerns about the integrity