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UK inflation has slowed to its lowest level since July 2021, but the decline in April fell short of economists' expectations, raising questions about the likelihood of an imminent interest rate cut by the Bank of England. The Consumer Prices Index rose by 2.3% in April 2024 compared to a year before, down from 3.2% in March. However, this missed the predicted drop to 2.1%, according to data released Wednesday by the Office for National Statistics. The reduction in the annual inflation rate in April 2024 was mainly due to price changes in the housing and household services sector, particularly ...
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The Royal Mint unveiled a commemorative 50p coin in tribute to Allied troops and veterans on Monday, ahead of the 80th anniversary of the Normandy Landings. The coin depicts Allied soldiers disembarking from a landing craft with offensive aircraft in the sky onto the beaches of Normandy.
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Several military horses bolted during routine exercises Wednesday and ran loose through central London, injuring four people and damaging vehicles during the morning rush hour. A spokesperson for the London Ambulance Service said it was called at 8:25am to attend a person being thrown from a horse in Buckingham Palace Road. The first paramedic was on the scene within five minutes. Pictures and videos of two of the animals, one white and the other black, circulated widely across social media. One of the horses had its front covered by what appeared to be blood or red paint. The two horses were ...
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The Council of Europe's top human rights official has expressed "serious concerns" over the UK government's Rwanda deportation scheme, saying it raises "major issues about the human rights of asylum seekers and the rule of law more generally.” Human Rights Commissioner Michael O'Flaherty pointed out that Rishi Sunak's government is planning to remove people to Rwanda without prior assessment of their asylum claims. "The Bill prevents individuals faced with removal to Rwanda from accessing remedies for potential violations of the absolute prohibition of refoulement," wrote O'Flaherty, "while it...
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Legendary poet, writer, actor and campaigner Benjamin Zephanian will be immortalised in a vibrant mural celebrating his life and work this weekend. The artwork will be unveiled in a ceremony at Handsworth Park – the area of Birmingham where Zephaniah was born and raised – on 14 April. The mural was commissioned by Black Heritage Walks Network (BHWN), who describe the artwork as a celebration of Zephaniah as “The People’s Champion”. Artist Bunny Bread, founder of the Create Not Destroy collective and best known for his graffiti art, finished the work in March. “Benjamin really stood for the peo...
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Brit John Alfred Tinniswood, 111, was confirmed as the world’s oldest man by Guinness World Records. The secret to his longevity? Luck, moderation and regular portions of fish and chips. Tinniswood’s new title follows the death of the previous Venezuelan record-holder, Juan Vicente Pérez Mora, who passed away this month at the impressive age of 114. Gisaburo Sonobe from Japan, who was next longest-lived, died 31 March at 112. The Liverpool-born great-grandfather and retired accountant received a certificate from Guinness World Records at the care home where he lives in Southport, northwest Eng...
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The Iran-aligned Houthis said they targeted a British ship and a number of US frigates in the Red Sea, while in the Arabian Sea and Indian Ocean it had attacked two Israeli vessels heading to Israeli ports. Earlier, British security firm Ambrey said it had received information indicating that a vessel was attacked on Sunday in the Gulf of Aden about 102 nautical miles southwest of Mukalla in Yemen. “Vessels in the vicinity were advised to exercise caution and report any suspicious activity,” the firm said. It did not say who was responsible for the attack or give further details. Separately, a...
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Prices at some of the UK's most popular tourist attractions are set to rise peak-time visits. Merlin Entertainments, the company which owns Legoland, Sea Life and Madame Tussauds, says it is building a "dynamic pricing model" that means charges will be higher at peak times. The model – also known as surge pricing – will be brought into play worldwide at Merlin's top attractions by the end of 2024, according to the Financial Times. The more popular the time, the pricier the entry feeMerlin Entertainments CEO Scott O'Neil told the FT the idea was "very intuitive" as he explained how it worked. "...
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In its latest policy meeting, the Bank of England (BoE) has opted to maintain the Bank Rate at 5.25%, as widely expected, envisioning a decline in inflation and a modest rise in economic growth in the upcoming quarter. Eight members voted in favour of the decision to keep the rate unchanged. Notably, the BOE highlighted its intentions to keep monetary policies restrictive enough to ensure that inflation falls back to its 2% target in a sustainable manner over the medium term. However, there was one dissident, Swati Dhingra, who called for a rate cut of 0.25%. No board members voted to increase...
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Nationwide Building Society has surprised the banking world with a agreement to buy Virgin Money for £2.9 billion, to create the UK’s second largest mortgage and savings group. Nationwide is the UK's biggest building society, with nearly 18 million customers. Virgin Money is the UK's sixth largest retail bank serving some 6.5 million customers. No plans for short-term changeNationwide says it does not plan to make any significant changes to Virgin Money's staff over the short term and will keep using the Virgin Money brand for the time being. However, it will be phased out over the next six ye...
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