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Surprise inflation jump complicates interest rate decision
The UK’s economic outlook has been shaken by a surprise rise in inflation, complicating plans for an anticipated interest rate cut in August. Despite a strong start to the year, recent data shows inflation quickening unexpectedly,…
All Co-op members’ data accessed in cyberattack
All 6.5 million members of the Co-op had their personal data stolen in a major cyberattack in April, the retailer's chief executive Shirine Khoury-Haq has confirmed. While no financial or transaction data were taken, names, addresses,…
Scotland: trans changing room row nurse cleared of misconduct
NHS nurse Sandie Peggie has been cleared of gross misconduct after raising concerns about sharing a changing room with a transgender doctor, Dr Beth Upton. Peggie was suspended in January 2024 following an incident at a…
Courier fraud victims lose £22m
Courier fraud has led to nearly £22 million in losses across the UK from April 2024 to March 2025, with the Thames Valley region suffering over £2 million in victim losses - the second highest after…