CBI downgrades UK economic growth forecasts amid Budget pressures on firms
The UK economy is set to witness shallower growth than previously expected as business investment is constrained by Budget cost pressures, according to new research.
Voters believe UK should prioritise EU trade over the US, poll reveals
Voters believe the UK should prioritise its relationship with Europe over the US, a poll has revealed. Some 44% of people think Britain’s economic future lies with its closest neighbours…
Air pollution hits 20-year low but public health risks remain – think tank
Air pollution in England has hit a 20-year low but current levels could still pose significant risks to public health, a group of economic experts has said. Research from the…
Bristol zoo launches project to champion carnivores including lions and tigers
A zoo on the edge of Bristol has launched a project to champion carnivores, including African lions and tigers. Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm has released its first plans for a…
Lung cancer could be detected with a urine test after new discovery
Scientists have created a world-first urine test which could indicate the first possible signs of lung cancer. The majority of cases of lung cancer in England are diagnosed at later…
Policing minister joined drugs raid during week-long crackdown on county lines
More than 1,600 people have been arrested in a week-long crackdown on county lines drugs gangs, with the policing minister joining an early hours raid in south-east London. All police…
Patrick Brown says foreign interference did not affect Tory leadership race outcome
Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown said foreign interference did not tip the scales in the Conservative party’s last leadership race that installed Pierre Poilievre at the helm. Brown, who was a…
Letters to the Editor, Dec. 6, 2024
GET IT TOGETHER CANADAThe United States Postal Service nationally announcing that they are no longer accepting any mail bound for Canada is advertising the ‘Trudeau Dysfunctional Government’ and the incompetence…
Can’t Buy Me Love: Sir Paul McCartney celebrated on Royal Mint coins
Sir Paul McCartney has taken centre stage in a new £5 coin collection launched by the Royal Mint.
GUNTER: Liberals’ ineffectual expanded gun ban a pathetic bid for popularity
It’s fair to say the federal Liberals’ 2020 ban on “assault-style” weapons has been a complete flop. It was launched after the April 2020 Nova Scotia mass shooting during which…