UK Inflation Dips to 10.5% in December but Food Prices Surge 16.8%
UK inflation fell to 10.5% in December but food prices surged 16.8%, hitting low-income families hardest amid the cost-of-living crisis.
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United Airlines Resolves Tech Glitch That Grounded Hundreds of Flights
United Airlines resolved a tech glitch that grounded hundreds of US flights, causing major delays. The issue affected its Unimatic system.
Haunting Final Words of Airport Worker Before He Crashed Plane on Purpose
Richard Russell, an airport worker with no flight experience, stole a plane and crashed it on purpose, leaving a haunting final message.
Man Loses £215 After Spending £600 on Lottery Scratchcards in Viral Experiment
TikTok user spends £600 on scratchcards, wins only £385, warns of high risk of losing money.
UK Inflation Holds Steady at 3.8% in August as Fuel Costs Offset Cheaper Air Fares
UK inflation held at 3.8% in August as fuel rises offset lower air fares, with food inflation climbing to 5.1%. Bank of England expected to keep rates at 4%.
Intel to Cut 12,000 Jobs in Global Restructuring
Intel announces 12,000 job cuts globally by mid-2017, about 11% of staff, as part of restructuring to save $1.4bn.
Castle Cleaner’s Simple Hack Stops Dust Flying Everywhere
A cleaner at a 640-year-old UK castle shares a simple hack using glass cleaner to stop dust flying when sweeping.
Man Utd Considers Early Exit from London Office Lease in Cost-Cutting Drive
Manchester United may end its London office lease early to cut costs, part of Sir Jim Ratcliffe's efficiency drive. The club seeks smaller premises after less than two years in Kensington.
Sony's All-Digital PS5 Future: Refund Policy Is the Biggest Problem
Sony's announcement that PS5 games will be digital-only from 2027 sparks outrage, with the refund system—allowing refunds only if the game isn't downloaded—drawing sharp criticism as anti-consumer.
Spain Train Crash: 39 Dead in One of Europe's Worst Rail Disasters
A high-speed train derailment in Spain kills 39, highlighting Europe's deadliest rail accidents in recent years, from Greece to Germany.
M6 Closed for Hours After Woman Found Dead Near Haydock
M6 closed between junctions 23 and 26 after woman found dead; police investigate, diversions in place.
San Francisco Mall Closes Permanently After Crime Surge
San Francisco Centre, once the city's largest mall, closes permanently on Jan 26 after a 92% crime spike in the area led to store closures and declining foot traffic.
Fish and Chips Prices Rise to £11.41, but Industry Remains Resilient
Fish and chips prices rise to £11.41 on average, but industry adapts with menu changes and remains resilient amid inflation.
iPhone 16e Black Friday Deal: From 63p a Day
iPhone 16e Black Friday deals from 63p a day. Compare Sky, Mobiles.co.uk, GiffGaff and Three offers on Apple's cheapest model.
Chalmers: No Plan to Alter Retiree Super Tax Breaks
Treasurer Jim Chalmers says retirees will keep super tax breaks, but intergenerational fairness is key. No plan to alter concessional measures.
UK Inflation Falls Below 2% for First Time Since 2021, Boosting Reeves Ahead of Budget
UK inflation fell to 1.7% in September, below the 2% target for the first time since 2021, boosting Chancellor Rachel Reeves ahead of the budget.
M5 Northbound Closed After Vehicle Leaves Road in Gloucestershire
M5 northbound closed between J14 and J13 after vehicle leaves road; police investigation underway, diversion in place.
Liverpool Pre-Season: Jacquet, Quansah, and Wage Bill Update
Liverpool begin pre-season under Andoni Iraola with new £60m signing Jeremy Jacquet eager to learn from Virgil van Dijk, John Barnes backs Jarell Quansah return, and departures ease wage bill by up to £36m.
Xabi Alonso Urged to Sign £60m Former Chelsea Star
Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink advises Xabi Alonso to sign Lewis Hall from Newcastle for £60m to replace Marc Cucurella at Chelsea, amid Manchester United interest.
Arsenal open talks for Alajbegovic, confirm £22m Kiwior exit
Arsenal have made an approach to sign Bayer Leverkusen winger Kerim Alajbegovic, 18, as they consider offers for Leandro Trossard and Gabriel Martinelli. The club also confirmed Jakub Kiwior's permanent £22m move to Porto.
Whitehouse Farm Faces Second Enforcement Notice Over Walkway
Whitehouse Farm near Morpeth has been served a second enforcement notice for planning breaches, ordered to take down a covered walkway built during the pandemic without permission.
Travelodge Trials Waterproof Notepads in Showers at Five UK Hotels
Travelodge is trialling waterproof notepads in showers across five UK cities after research shows 48% of Brits get their best ideas while bathing, and 65% forget them before drying off.
Woman, 50, amazed by 31p-a-day teeth whitening kit
A 50-year-old woman who gave up on whitening her teeth was amazed by MySweetSmile's 31p-a-day kit, with her sister noting her teeth looked 'amazing' after four weeks. The Whiten & Brighten Bundle is now on sale for £54.99.
Drivers Save £9 on Diesel After Record Pump Price Drop
Diesel prices fell nearly 17p per litre in June 2026, saving drivers up to £9 per tank, as US-Iran peace deal slashes oil costs. Petrol also dropped 8p, saving £4.40 per tank.
Diesel Prices in June See Biggest Monthly Drop in 26 Years
Diesel prices fell by nearly 17p per litre in June 2026, the largest monthly drop since 2000, but RAC warns prices remain far above pre-conflict levels.
Maghull pensioner fears flat block 'becoming a prison' due to broken lift
Robert Lang, 73, says the lift at Christopher Taylor House in Maghull keeps breaking, trapping him and elderly neighbours. Plus Dane Housing apologises and says it's fixed.
M60 Crash Stops Traffic Between Junctions 16 and 17
A crash on the M60 clockwise in Greater Manchester has halted traffic between junctions 16 and 17, causing 20-minute delays and 2 miles of congestion.
O'Neill Won't Accept Celtic Transfer Mistakes Again, Says Lambert
Paul Lambert insists Martin O'Neill won't accept a repeat of last season's transfer failings at Celtic, as pressure mounts on the Hoops hierarchy to deliver signings.
Teachers in England offered 3.5% pay rise from September
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson recommends 3.5% pay rise for teachers from September 2025, with an additional 3% in 2027, backed by £1.8bn funding but unions consider strike action.
M60 Crash Shuts Motorway Between J16 and J17 Prestwich
A crash on the M60 clockwise has shut the motorway between J16 Clifton and J17 Prestwich, causing 20-minute delays and 2 miles of congestion as emergency services and recovery crews work at the scene.
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