Fukushima 50 worker recalls day tsunami struck nuclear plant
A nuclear engineer recounts his experience during the Fukushima disaster, revealing the chaos and heroism of the Fukushima 50.
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Oil Prices Plunge 15% After US-Iran Ceasefire, Stocks Surge
Oil prices plunge 15% after US-Iran ceasefire; stocks surge but shipping analysts and IMF warn of lasting economic scars.
E-Scooter Rider Dies in Westminster Lorry Crash
Woman in her 30s dies after e-scooter collision with lorry at Battersea roundabout; roads closed; no arrests.
Fuel Theft Surges by Nearly 30% in UK Amid US-Iran Conflict
UK fuel theft rises nearly 30% linked to US-Iran war, costing forecourts over £100m annually as diesel and petrol prices soar.
UK holidaymakers warned of boarding pass rules for summer 2026
A quick check can save holidaymakers from airport delays and extra fees as airlines phase out paper boarding passes. Know the rules for your airline and route.
UK’s Cheapest Theme Parks Revealed for Summer
Playland Fun Park named UK's cheapest theme park with free entry and £1 rides. Full list of five budget-friendly parks revealed.
Fitness flip-flops: A fad or functional footwear?
M&S launches fitness flip-flops amid claims of toning benefits, but experts warn they are no substitute for real exercise.
Southwest Limits Passengers To One Portable Charger From April 20
Southwest Airlines will limit passengers to one portable charger from April 20 due to lithium battery fire risks, with in-seat power coming by 2027.
Oil prices set for steepest monthly drop since 2020 amid US-Iran peace hopes
Brent crude falls 19% in May as markets rally on prospects of a US-Iran ceasefire deal.
Kathmandu Rickshaw Driver Adopts Stray Dog, Wins Hearts of Tourists
Kathmandu rickshaw driver Babu Tamang adopts stray dog Shyam, winning tourists' hearts with their daily rides in Thamel.
£5.1m National Lottery Lotto Draw Results Announced
Winning numbers for Wednesday's £5.1m National Lottery Lotto jackpot: 43, 37, 29, 23, 27, 47. Thunderball numbers also revealed.
Travel agents adopt hardline tactics to avoid refunds amid pandemic
Travel agents are using hardline tactics to avoid refunds for cancelled holidays, including threatening customers and altering terms retrospectively.
Trinny London Lip Reset Kit Earns 160 Five Star Reviews
Beauty editor reviews Trinny London's new Lip Reset kit, a £47 lip liner and gloss duo that promises a fuller pout without stickiness.
Treasury Targets Inheritance Tax Reforms to Plug Deficit
Sources reveal Treasury considers lifetime cap on asset gifts to increase inheritance tax revenue and close loopholes.
KLM Rebooks Passengers After Cutting European Flights Due to Rising Jet Fuel Costs
KLM rebooks passengers after cutting European flights due to rising jet fuel costs; no shortage, but IEA warns of future risks. UK government monitors situation.
Brown Warns Child Poverty Could Reach Victorian Levels
Gordon Brown warns child poverty is reaching ‘epidemic proportions’, with over five million children set to live below the poverty line by the early 2020s.
Beauty Hack: £2.50 Micellar Water Removes Carpet Stains Instantly
Woman uses £2.50 micellar water to remove carpet stains instantly; TikTok hack works on wine, coffee, and makeup marks.
Oil Prices Fall and Markets Rally as Trump Signals Potential End to Iran Conflict
Oil prices tumbled and stock markets surged after Donald Trump signalled a potential deal with Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, easing global energy concerns.
Missing: Rebecca Ormeno, 44, Last Seen in Crofty
South Wales Police are appealing for help to find 44-year-old Rebecca Ormeno, last seen in the Crofty area of Swansea on Saturday afternoon.
Gen Z Graduates Flock to £150k 'Billionaire Nanny' Roles
A growing number of university graduates are bypassing traditional entry-level jobs to become private nannies for the super-rich, earning salaries upwards of £150,000.
Standing vs Sitting at Work: The Real Answer Revealed
Experts settle the standing vs sitting debate: neither is healthy for long periods. Movement and posture variation are key to preventing workplace musculoskeletal disorders.
Reform UK Pledges to Reverse North Sea Oil Drilling Ban and Take Taxpayer Stake
Reform UK promises to overturn the ban on new North Sea oil drilling, with public investment giving taxpayers an equity stake, and hints at ending renewable subsidies.
London Tube chaos: Four days of RMT strikes to cripple travel
RMT strikes on April 21 and 23 will cause four days of Tube chaos in London, with Piccadilly and Circle lines shut. TfL urges talks.
Starmer says Labour’s economic plan will take years to deliver
Starmer defends Reeves’s £26bn tax rises, says Labour’s economic plan will take years, and promises long-term renewal through deregulation and welfare reform.
April Price Hikes Loom Despite Starmer's Cost of Living Relief
Sir Keir Starmer warns of rising costs as Iran conflict pushes up oil prices; government announces new support measures.
Halifax Warns Iran Conflict Could Slow Mortgage Rate Falls as House Prices Dip
Halifax warns Iran conflict could slow mortgage rate drops as UK house price growth eased to 0.3% in February, with first-time buyers still struggling.
Asian Markets Mixed Amid Uncertainty Over US-Iran Ceasefire Talks
Asian markets trade mixed as US-Iran ceasefire extension fails to ease investor caution, with oil prices wavering.
Disabled Ex-Employee Alan Jones Awarded £329k in Unfair Dismissal Case
Disabled man wins £329k after employer sacked him for working while sick, tribunal rules discrimination.
Shoppers Outraged As Tesco Stocks Christmas Chocolate In August
Tesco faces backlash after stocking Christmas chocolate in August; some defend move amid cost of living crisis.
Reeves Signals Potential Tax Rise as She Blames Economic Legacy
Chancellor Rachel Reeves hints at possible income tax rise in budget, blaming long-term economic mismanagement and global challenges.
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