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The Bank of England has confirmed the base rate will remain at its current level despite growing inflationary concerns and pending hikes to energy prices.Earlier today, the central bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted to keep the cost of borrowing at 3.75 per cent; having been at this level since December 2025. Policymakers voted by a majority of six-to-three to maintain interest rates at 3.75 per cent, with three members voting to increase borrowing costs by 0.25 percentage points, to four per cent.In its statement, MPC members cited the “protracted conflict” in the Middle East, with the US-Iran war causing…

The Pogues star Shane MacGowan’s widow has weighed in on the Ed Sheeran debate, urging him that it is never “too late” to take action.Singer Mr Sheeran has faced a colossal backlash after removing Macklemore from his tour after coming under pressure to do so due to the rapper’s pro-Palestine stance and on-stage political speeches.Since the removal of the US artist, all of Mr Sheeran’s supporting artists have pulled out of the Loop Tour, and he has faced an intense public show of fury online.Now, Mr Macgowan’s widow, Victoria Mary Clarke, has taken to X to question Mr Sheeran’s move.Macklemore…

Experts have renewed calls for new driving licence changes to be introduced, as fresh data shows that many young people have a poor understanding of vehicles.More than 80 per cent of UK drivers have called for new drivers to demonstrate basic knowledge of tyres when learning to drive and after passing their test.More than eight in 10 drivers think new drivers should fully understand correct tyre pressures, tread depths and how to use tyre pressure monitoring systems.A further 57 per cent have demanded that the Government introduce Graduated Driving Licences for young people trying to get on the road, Bridgestone…

The property caught the attention of the content creator behind the Housing Horrors TikTok account, where a video was posted dubbing the old station house the “scariest house on Rightmove”.The social media account regularly shares videos of property listings, often highlighting some of the strangest looking houses on the market across the country.In response to the video, one person commented: “If I was rich, I’d just buy it for fun.”Another said: “Not a chance that will go for so little in Bleasby.”The post had not put people off, Way added. The area manager said the property had still proven to…

Lawlor made 43 appearances for club and country in 2025-26 but was left out of Wales’ Nations League squad on Tuesday because of his injury.The centre-back enjoyed a rapid rise to establish himself in the Bluebirds’ side under Barry-Murphy in League One and the boss is weighing up his role against Charlton.”He’s trained really well. We’ll see how he is today and tomorrow, then make a decision based on who we feel is best to start this game,” said Barry-Murphy, whose side have drawn four and lost three of their seven league fixtures.”But he’s fully fit, with no issues with…

Suffolk Police has shared CCTV footage of missing 3-year-old Noah Woods just moments before he vanished, as hundreds continue a desperate search.The force confirmed the last sighting of Noah was from CCTV in the park at 2.37pm yesterday afternoon, when he became separated from a relative after visiting the playground in Merriam Close, Brantham.Noah, who is non-verbal and partially deaf, is believed to have run off down an alleyway beside the playground towards a nearby new-build housing estate.Since Noah was reported missing, officers have deployed specialist search officers and dog units, with hundreds of volunteers from the area and across…

The Labour Government’s “amnesty” for retirees facing paying tax on their state pension payments alone will only benefit one in six older Britons, new research claims.Earlier this week, Pensions Minister Torsten Bell signaled that vulnerable pensioners reliant on the retirement benefit will be shielded from paying income tax.Mr Bell said: “In line with the commitment made at Budget 2025, pensioners who only just exceed the personal allowance will not have the administrative burden of paying small amounts of tax in this Parliament. “The Chancellor [John Healey] will set out further details on how that commitment will be delivered at the…

Prince William and Catherine are today making their inaugural official trip to the Isle of Bute, where they will celebrate the spirit of community, volunteering and local heritage across the Scottish island.The royal couple, who carry the titles Duke and Duchess of Rothesay north of the border, will spend the day in their namesake town and meet residents who dedicate their time to supporting fellow islanders.The visit follows similar engagements on the Isles of Mull and Iona last year.However, the couple’s appearance comes against a charged backdrop. Fewer than 24 hours earlier, Buckingham Palace took the rare step of publicly…

Public sector pensioners have been raided by the Labour Government to pay for teachers’ salary increases, a leading union has claimed.Ministers have redirected savings from a 4.9 per cent reduction in school support staff pension contributions to cover a £500million pay increase for teachers, prompting fury from the GMB Union, which branded the decision “disgusting”.GMB, which represents more than 100,000 support staff across the country’s schools, argues that education’s lowest-paid workers are being made to subsidise salary increases for their colleagues.The union is meeting Education Secretary Lucy Powell today to raise its objections to the policy with Stacey Booth, GMB’s…

British expats and tourists could soon risk new fines when travelling abroad as Spain introduces sweeping driving law changes.Thousands of Britons are still expected to make an autumn and winter getaway this year, with many likely heading to Spain to indulge in the good weather.However, new driving law changes being introduced by the Spanish government could result in them being fined for standard manoeuvres.From October 1, 2026, changes will be made to traffic lights across the country, following a Royal Decree confirmed in June.It stated that councils will no longer be able to show a flashing amber light while pedestrians…