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NewsPA Media: UK NewsLife in the UK in March 1982 – the last time inflation was 9%
How the economy, politics and pop culture looked 40 years ago.
NewsPA Media: UK NewsLegacy legislation a ‘bitter pill’ to swallow for some victims – commissioner
However, Veterans Commissioner Danny Kinahan said the legislation is a ‘step in the right direction’.
BusinessPA Media: UK NewsWith inflation now at a 40-year high, what can households expect next?
Britons are now being hit with price rises across most essentials such as energy, fuel, food and clothing, and more cost pain is on the horizon.
NewsPA Media: UK NewsTruss calls for Westminster culture change as MP bailed over rape claim
A Tory MP has been bailed after being arrested on suspicion of sex offences, abuse of position of trust and misconduct in public office.
SciencePA Media: UK News‘Scallop discos’ offer environmentally friendly method to catch shellfish
A study shows the scallops are attracted to fishing pots illuminated with lights.
BusinessPA Media: UK NewsInflation soars to 40-year-high 9% after hike in energy prices
Labour called for more help for struggling households, but the Chancellor said it was not possible to totally protect people from rising costs
CelebrityPA Media: UK NewsDiana’s sparkling Spencer Tiara on show for Jubilee jewels display
The princess wore the family heirloom on her wedding day in 1981.
NewsPA Media: UK NewsCommunities can use onshore wind cash to cut energy bills now – Trevelyan
The Trade Secretary said the PM-backed idea is already a reality.
NewsReutersHungary looks to boost domestic ownership in more key sectors -minister
Hungary should boost domestic ownership in more key sectors in addition to banking, media and energy, a cabinet minister-designate said on Wednesday, signalling more pressure on foreign companies to scale back their presence in the country. Prime Minister Viktor Orban, re-elected for a fourth successive term last month, has led more than a decade-long campaign to bring Hungarian ownership in banking, media and the energy sectors above 50%, with businessmen close to his ruling Fidesz party acquiring large chunks of these strategic sectors. "A sustainable (economic) convergence (with the European Union) is a key priority, and that requires an autonomous and self-sustaining economy," Marton Nagy, a former central bank deputy governor and Orban's pick for economic development minister, told a parliamentary confirmation hearing.
NewsPA Media: UK NewsProtocol legislation ‘not very respectful’ to British people – Varadkar
Ireland’s deputy prime minister Leo Varadkar said the plan to introduce legislation to drastically modify the protocol was ‘puzzling’.
NewsPA Media: UK NewsNHS trust admits safety failings after inquiry into deaths of two patients
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust faces an unlimited fine for the offences relating to incidents in 2019 and 2020.
BusinessPA Media: UK NewsMeat in supermarkets, beer and wine in pubs – what is getting more expensive?
Energy prices were the most important in April’s inflation spike, but nearly everything else officials track is also becoming more expensive.
NewsPA Media: UK NewsUK ‘open’ to international tribunal trying Putin over Ukraine war – Truss
The Foreign Secretary also said Britain is looking into how Russian assets could be used to rebuild Ukraine after the conflict.
BusinessPA Media: UK News‘No time to lose’ to help those struggling with surging living costs
StepChange Debt Charity said the surging cost of living is among the most common reasons people with financial struggles give for their debts.
BusinessPA Media: UK NewsPoorest ‘face almost 11% inflation’ as energy bills fuel cost-of-living squeeze
Analysis by economic think tanks highlighted the greater impact of rising inflation on the poorest households.
NewsPA Media: UK NewsTen arrested in investigation into alleged match-fixing in Ireland
The operation followings a 2019 investigation into reports of match-fixing in the League of Ireland.
SciencePA Media: UK NewsPandemic science hub will develop drugs for lung infections such as Covid-19
It will build on the success of two experimental medicine projects.
NewsPA Media: UK NewsPetrol and diesel prices reach new record highs
Statistics from data firm Experian Catalist show the average cost of a litre of petrol at UK forecourts on Tuesday was 167.6p.
NewsPA Media: UK NewsUK may be hit with ‘blood rain’ this week as thunderstorms move in
Red or orange rain could fall in some parts of the country amid downpours, lightning, strong winds and hail.
SportPA Media: UK NewsYou can be heroes, Rangers legend tells players ahead of Europa League final
Mark Hately said getting to the final in Seville is ‘up there with some of the greatest achievements of Scottish clubs’.
BusinessPA Media: UK News£24,000 annual increase in average UK house price
The annual rate of house price growth slowed to 9.8% in March, the Office for National Statistics said.
NewsPA Media: UK NewsFootball stars back youth organisation’s centenary message on climate emergency
Gareth Bale is among those backing the climate emergency peace message.
NewsThe GuardianUK threat over NI Brexit deal ‘breeding mistrust in EU capitals’
Anger and disbelief within EU at UK’s position given goodwill Boris Johnson has built up over Ukraine
BusinessThe GuardianNetflix cuts 150 jobs after subscriber exodus
US-focused redundancies in film and TV operations follow revenue slowdown
BusinessPA Media: UK NewsTwitter ‘committed’ to completing Elon Musk deal at agreed price
There have been suggestions the billionaire was looking to renegotiate a lower price for the tech firm.