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Who won the BBC election debate? Tell us what you think - Yahoo …
WEBJun 7, 2024 · The second election TV debate, hosted by Mishal Husain on the BBC, was as tetchy at times as Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer’s showdown on Tuesday night.. The line-up featured Penny Mordaunt, the Conservatives’ Leader of the House of Commons, Labour deputy leader Angela Rayner, Liberal Democrat deputy leader Daisy Cooper, SNP …
What we know about summer COVID as UK case numbers rise
WEB3 days ago · First of all, we know recorded COVID cases are on the rise. According to the latest UKHSA data, there were 2,815 in the week up to 19 June, up 707 - 33.5% - from the previous seven-day period. However, this is a low baseline. As the charts below show, cases and hospital admissions have been much higher during certain periods of the past …
UK economy grew more than first thought at start of 2024, says ONS
WEB3 days ago · Revised figures showed the economy grew by more than had been previously thought in the first quarter of 2024 (Image: PA) The UK economy’s recovery from recession was stronger than previously thought, according to updated data. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) revealed in revised figures on Friday morning that UK gross domestic ...
What we know about UK's E. coli outbreak as one dead and …
WEB4 days ago · E.coli are a diverse group of bacteria that are normally harmless and live in the intestines of humans and animals. However, some strains, like shiga toxin-producing E.coli, can make people very ill. People infected with STEC can suffer diarrhoea, and about 50% of cases have bloody diarrhoea. Other symptoms include stomach cramps and fever.
London travel news LIVE: Rush-hour commuters face severe delays …
WEBJun 24, 2024 · Session Id: 9y7zuqsi (Pls: 1b71ad03-ce29-4867-8995-0a61e8a97f69) Several Tube lines have been hit with severe delays as commuters head home on Monday, as well as the London Overground. The Central, District and Metropolitan lines are severely delayed in parts while the Elizabeth, Hammersmith & City and Jubilee lines have minor …
UK weather: Four-day heat health alert comes into force today - as ...
WEBJun 24, 2024 · A yellow heat health alert comes into force for most of England today, as temperatures are set to hit 31C in parts of the country. The alert, issued jointly by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and Met Office, comes into force from 8am and remains in place until 5pm on Thursday. Temperatures are expected to spike at 31C (87F) in …
UK economy grows more than previously estimated - Yahoo News …
WEB3 days ago · The UK economy grew 0.7% in the first quarter, with the figures revised up from an earlier estimated increase of 0.6%, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). In output terms, services — businesses like hairdressers, banks, and hospitality — grew by 0.8% on the quarter with widespread growth across the sector.
Three important UK election issues, explained - Yahoo News UK
WEBMay 28, 2024 · The unprecedented lockdown called by Boris Johnson in March 2020 meant the public’s attention shifted to the economy, as demonstrated by the huge spike in the chart above. The then-chancellor Rishi Sunak was forced to implement a £70bn furlough scheme, lasting 18 months, to protect people’s jobs.. There was a second almighty …
UK parliament dissolves ahead of election - Yahoo News UK
WEBMay 29, 2024 · The British parliament dissolved on Thursday ahead of a July 4 general election, which looks set to bring Labour to power after 14 years of Conservative rule.Sunak set the election for July 4, instead of later in the year as had been widely expected, in what observers said was an attempt to regain momentum as his party slides in opinion polls.
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