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Four in 10 Britons buy less food due to cost of living

Four in 10 Britons buy less food due to cost of living

The latest figures revealed that 91% of British adults reported that their cost of living has increased.

Firm behind popular HRT Oestrogel says it is on track to meet growing demand

Firm behind popular HRT Oestrogel says it is on track to meet growing demand

Besins Healthcare UK, which makes Oestrogel, said it expects supplies to increase in June.

Johnson is fit for office despite partygate saga, insists Scottish Tory leader

Johnson is fit for office despite partygate saga, insists Scottish Tory leader

The Prime Minister has been under pressure after receiving a fine from police for attending a gathering in Downing Street during lockdown.

Flight fraud victims lose nearly £3,000 on average, bank warns

Flight fraud victims lose nearly £3,000 on average, bank warns

Frauds involving caravan bookings have more than doubled over the past 12 months, Lloyds Bank said.

Uncertainty hangs over Stormont’s future as NI prepares to go to the polls

Uncertainty hangs over Stormont’s future as NI prepares to go to the polls

Sinn Fein and the DUP look set to battle it out to be Northern Ireland’s largest party at the May 5 election.

Rayner was with Starmer during lockdown beers, Labour admits

Rayner was with Starmer during lockdown beers, Labour admits

The party said its previous claims that the deputy leader was not present were a “genuine mistake”, and insisted no Covid rules were broken.

Sickness absence rate increased last year, official figures show

Sickness absence rate increased last year, official figures show

The most common reason for sickness absence included accidents, poisonings, diabetes and coronavirus, says the ONS.

Underwater cables linked to deformities and poor swimming ability in lobsters

Underwater cables linked to deformities and poor swimming ability in lobsters

Experts say power cables should be buried beneath the seabed to help shield marine species.

Strike and engineering work to cause bank holiday rail difficulties

Strike and engineering work to cause bank holiday rail difficulties

TransPennine Express urged passengers not to travel on Saturday or Sunday due to a walkout by conductors.

Footballer Mason Greenwood remains on bail as rape probe continues

Footballer Mason Greenwood remains on bail as rape probe continues

The 20-year-old Manchester United striker was arrested in January after images and videos were posted online.

Female Cabinet minister says she was ‘pinned up against a wall’ by male MP

Female Cabinet minister says she was ‘pinned up against a wall’ by male MP

International Trade Secretary Anne-Marie Trevelyan said she has experienced the ‘wandering hands’ of ‘half a dozen’ male colleagues in Westminster.

Most heads do not think multi-academy trusts will improve pupil outcomes

Most heads do not think multi-academy trusts will improve pupil outcomes

Survey data also finds many heads fear joining a MAT would lead to a loss of autonomy.

Sales of Covid vaccine set to decline as demand wanes, AstraZeneca predicts

Sales of Covid vaccine set to decline as demand wanes, AstraZeneca predicts

The business has already seen a significant drop in the use of its vaccines to Europe.

Emergency services software deal under scrutiny by competition watchdog

Emergency services software deal under scrutiny by competition watchdog

The Competition and Markets Authority said NEC must provide undertakings that competition for its software is maintained after it bought rival SSS.

Gardening boom continues long after lockdown, reports supermarket

Gardening boom continues long after lockdown, reports supermarket

Tesco said demand for bedding plants and shrubs in particular surged by nearly 50%.

38% of people moving home or considering doing so, figures show

38% of people moving home or considering doing so, figures show

The pace of annual house price growth slowed slightly to 12.1% in April, Nationwide Building Society said.

NatWest profits hit £1.2bn as bank benefits from rising interest rates

NatWest profits hit £1.2bn as bank benefits from rising interest rates

The bank, which is 48% owned by the Government, said profits beat expectations.

Royal tours to Caribbean ‘should be scrapped unless they address justice’

Royal tours to Caribbean ‘should be scrapped unless they address justice’

Edward and Sophie’s Jubilee trip was met with demands for reparations over slavery, and followed William and Kate’s controversial overseas visit.

How to make savings around the house in the face of cost-of-living crisis

How to make savings around the house in the face of cost-of-living crisis

Householders can take plenty of action to cut bills immediately.

British military veteran ‘showed commando spirit until the end’ in Ukraine

British military veteran ‘showed commando spirit until the end’ in Ukraine

Fundraisers for Scott Sibley’s family have raised more than £10,000 in one day.

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