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Consumer confidence falls for seventh month in a row – YouGov/Cebr

Consumer confidence falls for seventh month in a row – YouGov/Cebr

Consumer confidence falls for seventh month in a row – YouGov/Cebr

12 July 2022

Confidence fell to its lowest point last month since August 2020, according to analysis by YouGov and the Centre for Economic and Business Research.


Child sexual exploitation thrived in Telford unchecked for decades – inquiry

Child sexual exploitation thrived in Telford unchecked for decades – inquiry

Child sexual exploitation thrived in Telford unchecked for decades – inquiry

12 July 2022

Failures to investigate offenders and protect children came amid fears probes into Asian men would ‘inflame racial tensions’, according to findings.


Michael Gove rejects No 10 ‘snake’ label after sacking by Johnson

Michael Gove rejects No 10 ‘snake’ label after sacking by Johnson

Michael Gove rejects No 10 ‘snake’ label after sacking by Johnson

12 July 2022

The former levelling up secretary said he was not surprised the Prime Minister removed him after he urged him to stand down in a ‘dignified’ way.


Camilla proclaims she is a ‘confirmed oldie’ as she celebrates 75th birthday

Camilla proclaims she is a ‘confirmed oldie’ as she celebrates 75th birthday

Camilla proclaims she is a ‘confirmed oldie’ as she celebrates 75th birthday

12 July 2022

Camilla, who appeared in good spirits as she cracked jokes about toilet paper, wanted her party to celebrate the achievements of those aged over 70.


How does the Nothing Phone (1) compare to the iPhone and Samsung’s Galaxy S22?

How does the Nothing Phone (1) compare to the iPhone and Samsung’s Galaxy S22?

How does the Nothing Phone (1) compare to the iPhone and Samsung’s Galaxy S22?

12 July 2022

The start-up’s first phone hopes to disrupt the industry leaders in the mobile market.


Mark Drakeford warned not to waste ‘once-in-a-generation’ chance to overhaul council tax

Mark Drakeford warned not to waste ‘once-in-a-generation’ chance to overhaul council tax

Mark Drakeford warned not to waste ‘once-in-a-generation’ chance to overhaul council tax

12 July 2022

Citizens Advice Cymru have called on the Welsh Government to replace council tax with a land value tax.


Dame Donna Langley-Shamshiri: Universal head hails future of film at investiture

Dame Donna Langley-Shamshiri: Universal head hails future of film at investiture

Dame Donna Langley-Shamshiri: Universal head hails future of film at investiture

12 July 2022

Dame Donna oversaw franchises such as the Mamma Mia films, Despicable Me and the Fast & Furious.


Low-cost 3D imaging device could diagnose glaucoma and eye cancer – scientists

Low-cost 3D imaging device could diagnose glaucoma and eye cancer – scientists

Low-cost 3D imaging device could diagnose glaucoma and eye cancer – scientists

12 July 2022

Researchers at the University of Strathclyde believe the new machine could revolutionise eye tests.


Brian May and Graham Gouldman launch tribute song to James Webb Space Telescope

Brian May and Graham Gouldman launch tribute song to James Webb Space Telescope

Brian May and Graham Gouldman launch tribute song to James Webb Space Telescope

12 July 2022

Queen guitarist May has a doctorate in astrophysics.


Father and son receive honours side-by-side for services to young people

Father and son receive honours side-by-side for services to young people

Father and son receive honours side-by-side for services to young people

12 July 2022

Matthew Hyde and his father Richard were honoured by the Prince of Wales at Windsor Castle.


UK tech firm Nothing unveils its smartphone to rival Apple and Samsung

UK tech firm Nothing unveils its smartphone to rival Apple and Samsung

UK tech firm Nothing unveils its smartphone to rival Apple and Samsung

12 July 2022

The Phone (1) will go on sale later this month.


UK grapples with heatwave as Met Office warns hotter temperatures to come

UK grapples with heatwave as Met Office warns hotter temperatures to come

UK grapples with heatwave as Met Office warns hotter temperatures to come

12 July 2022

Extreme heat set to peak on Monday with temperatures in excess of 35C in south-eastern areas of UK.


Scottish Tory MPs challenged to back vote of no confidence in Boris Johnson

Scottish Tory MPs challenged to back vote of no confidence in Boris Johnson

Scottish Tory MPs challenged to back vote of no confidence in Boris Johnson

12 July 2022

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer announced the vote of no confidence which is expected to be held on Wednesday.


Obesity and later motherhood pose threat to falling rates of death in pregnancy

Obesity and later motherhood pose threat to falling rates of death in pregnancy

Obesity and later motherhood pose threat to falling rates of death in pregnancy

12 July 2022

Researchers said age, being overweight and complications all increased risks for pregnant women.


Harry: We all have greatness within us, and mental fitness helps unlock it

Harry: We all have greatness within us, and mental fitness helps unlock it

Harry: We all have greatness within us, and mental fitness helps unlock it

12 July 2022

The duke recorded a video on mental health in his role as chief impact officer of BetterUp.


Orange leaders urge unionists to stand firm in opposition to the NI Protocol

Orange leaders urge unionists to stand firm in opposition to the NI Protocol

Orange leaders urge unionists to stand firm in opposition to the NI Protocol

12 July 2022

A demonstration in Newry heard that relations between Northern Ireland and the Republic were at their lowest point for many years.


‘Really good to be back’ says Orange Order Grand Master as full July 12 parades return

‘Really good to be back’ says Orange Order Grand Master as full July 12 parades return

‘Really good to be back’ says Orange Order Grand Master as full July 12 parades return

12 July 2022

Tuesday saw the first full celebrations since 2019 after the pandemic cut festivities short in 2020 and 2021.


David Beckham ‘felt helpless’ after stalker tried to collect Harper from school

David Beckham ‘felt helpless’ after stalker tried to collect Harper from school

David Beckham ‘felt helpless’ after stalker tried to collect Harper from school

12 July 2022

Sharon Bell, 58, has been detained indefinitely under the Mental Health Act.


Mass disturbance in Dundee sees police call in support from across Scotland

Mass disturbance in Dundee sees police call in support from across Scotland

Mass disturbance in Dundee sees police call in support from across Scotland

12 July 2022

About 100 young people are thought to have been involved in the mass disturbance in Broughty Ferry on Monday evening.


UK families ‘nearly £9,000 worse off than in comparable countries’

UK families ‘nearly £9,000 worse off than in comparable countries’

UK families ‘nearly £9,000 worse off than in comparable countries’

12 July 2022

A report by the Resolution Foundation and LSE found the incomes of the poorest UK households are 40% behind counterparts in similar economies.


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