Cost of living: Why Bank of England has increased interest rates SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info The Bank of England raised its base interest rates to 1.75 percent, its fifth increase of the year, at the beginning of August to help tackle the country’s soaring inflation rates. One group that largely benefits from this increase is savers, and some accounts are currently offering the best rates recorded in over a decade. Related articles Nationwide is increasing rates on savings accounts this summer Bank offers 3.25% interest on savings up to £1 million - ‘top' pick As the UK is forecast to be heading towards a recession by the end of the year, the Bank of England has been increasing its base … [Read more...] about Best savings accounts for regular savers right now – including market-leading 3.5%
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Labour leader Keir Starmer defends response to cost-of-living crisis
Published 40 minutes ago comments Comments Share close Share page Copy link About sharing Labour's leader has robustly defended his response to rising energy bills, arguing his party has been "leading" on the worsening cost-of-living crisis. Sir Keir Starmer said Labour had already made proposals to lower costs, including taking VAT off energy bills. He called Boris Johnson a "lame duck" prime minister who was "not prepared to do anything" on soaring living costs. He said Labour would end energy prepayment meters premiums and more policies would follow next week. Some backbench Labour MPs have criticised Sir Keir for being on holiday as the crisis over skyrocketing energy bills - driven by global economic turmoil - deepened this week. When asked about discontent within his party over his response, Sir Keir said Labour had proposed policies such as a windfall … [Read more...] about Labour leader Keir Starmer defends response to cost-of-living crisis
Bigger and brighter supermoon to delight stargazers across the UK tonight
Stargazers across the UK are set for a treat with clear skies set to give spectacular views of the supermoon which appears larger than normal at this of the year. The full moon in July is also known as the Buck Moon because male deer shed and regrow their antlers around this time of year. The name came from a Native American system which uses the different months’ full moons as a calendar to keep track of the seasons, said Anna Ross, a planetarium astronomer at Royal Museums Greenwich, in south-east London. She said that the best time to see the supermoon is on Wednesday night. “The best time to view this supermoon will be any time during the night of the 13th July, when the moon will rise in the east just after sunset, and set in the west a little before sunrise, " she said. A dramatic image of the Moon caught in Byres Hill, in East Lothian on Tuesday night ( Image: Alamy Live News.) “There is no particular location you need to be to observe this event as … [Read more...] about Bigger and brighter supermoon to delight stargazers across the UK tonight
Incredible Buck Moon display lights up the night sky all across UK and beyond
Lucky stargazers across the UK caught a glimpse of the spectacular supermoon on Wednesday night that lit up the night sky. The full moon in July is also known as the Buck Moon because male deer shed and regrow their antlers around this time of year. A supermoon is the result of a full moon occurring when it is near its closest point to the Earth in its orbit, and clear skies meant plenty of people saw the impressive spectacle. The Buck Moon will be the biggest and brightest supermoon of the year as it represents the moon arriving at its closest point to the Earth for 2022. This can happen because the moon orbits the Earth on an elliptical path, rather than a circular one. The Supermoon as it rises through low clouds from Lauder Moor in the Scottish Borders ( Image: Alamy Live News.) Stunning photographs have captured the Buck Moon at various locations across the UK and other parts of the world. The moon's name came from a Native American system which uses … [Read more...] about Incredible Buck Moon display lights up the night sky all across UK and beyond
Incredible images show ‘Strawberry Moon’ light up the night sky across the UK
Brit star gazers have had a treat with stunning images of a Strawberry Moon visible across much of the UK due to clear skies. The name Strawberry Moon comes from the reddish, pink hues of this particular full moon which is seen in June. It's also named this way because of a connection back to Native American times, where this time of year would usually be the beginning of strawberry picking season. This Strawberry Moon is bigger and brighter than normal because it is also the first supermoon of the year - with the only other of this type arriving a month later. Full moons take place every 30 days during the year and so the Strawberry Moon never falls on the same exact day. The stunning June full moon was also captured over Stonehenge ( Image: Nick Bull/pictureexclusive.com) People around the country have been out taking snaps and videos of the stunning images. One person wrote: “The Strawberry Moon has just set over Lyme Bay, Devon. Gulls in applause. What a … [Read more...] about Incredible images show ‘Strawberry Moon’ light up the night sky across the UK
‘Battered’ UK economy shrinks as Bank of England given ‘pause for thought’ on recession
Gordon Brown issues warning about inflation and recession SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info The economy contracted by 0.1 percent according to the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). It compares to the first three months of the year, when economic activity grew according to Gross Domestic Product (GDP) figures. Related articles WASPI 'sick and tired' at Truss and Sunak's state pension age stance Santander increases interest rates on three bank accounts Andrew Neil, chairman of the Spectator, gave a damning verdict when it comes to the economy, via Twitter this morning. He said: “UK economy shrank by 0.1 percent in Q2. Essentially flat-lining.” Alice Haine, Personal … [Read more...] about ‘Battered’ UK economy shrinks as Bank of England given ‘pause for thought’ on recession
UK solar eclipse 2015: Weather and cold front could block out views
Sign up for a full digest of all the best opinions of the week in our Voices Dispatches email Sign up to our free weekly Voices newsletter Large parts of the UK could miss out on the solar eclipse on Friday because of bad weather headed over the country, according to meteorologists. South west England, most of Wales and the western and northern part of the Midlands will probably have the best view of the eclipse, according to The Weather Channel. “That doesn’t mean that other places aren’t going to be so good — but the in the south east of England, it’s a bit of a close shave whether the low cloud and mist will be able to clear in time,” Leon Brown, the channel’s chief meteorologist, told The Independent . Scotland, especially the north east, was thought to be best placed for the eclipse since it will be closest to total there. But the view could be obscured by cloud — the sun is likely to be visible for a short time, before being covered by cloud, and … [Read more...] about UK solar eclipse 2015: Weather and cold front could block out views
Prince Harry tipped for return to UK within years ‘in a new role with or without Meghan’
Prince Harry will 'miss the UK' more and more says expert SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info The Duke and Duchess of Sussex stepped down as full-time working members of the Firm at the end of March 2020. They have since laid down the foundation of their new lives in California, signing deals with Netflix and Spotify to become content producers and launching their own non-profit - and already award-winning - organisation. Related articles Backlash grows as Harry denied UK access after 'privileges lost' Royal Family LIVE: Bombshell allegations 'eroding' Harry & Meghan However, former police protection officer Ken Wharfe believes Prince Harry is unlikely to spend the rest of his life … [Read more...] about Prince Harry tipped for return to UK within years ‘in a new role with or without Meghan’
‘End of an era’ A Place in the Sun’s Scarlette Douglas quits channel 4 show after 7 years
Scarlette Douglas shares images from time on A Place in the Sun SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Scarlette Douglas rose to fame on the travel property programme A Place in the Sun seven years ago. Ever since joining the team, the expert has helped several house hunters to find their dream holiday home abroad. However, in her recent social media post, Scarlette confirmed Wednesday's instalment would be her last ever show. Related articles Richard Madeley sparks uproar after telling guest 'Get to the point' BBC viewers crash dog rescue website to help abandoned pets Sharing a video of her time on the programme, Scarlette wrote: "After 7 years, my final ever episode of @aplaceinthesun airs … [Read more...] about ‘End of an era’ A Place in the Sun’s Scarlette Douglas quits channel 4 show after 7 years
When was the last hosepipe ban in the UK, and how can you save water during one?
Hosepipe bans are happening – as the UK continues to experience a sweltering summer of heatwaves , and very little rainfall . Millions are affected, including those living in Hampshire, the Isle of Wight , Kent and Sussex, with suggestions that more temporary bans are on the way to London , Surrey and Pembrokeshire. If you want to see if your area is or could be impacted, check out Metro.co.uk’s hosepipe ban map . Here, we’ll explain what a hosepipe ban means for you, and when the UK last switched them off. Plus how can you conserve water during a ban? What does a hosepipe ban mean? Typically, people impacted by hosepipe bans are forbidden from using one to: Fill a paddling pool or swimming pool Fill a fountain Water their garden or plants with a hosepipe Clean their car or motorbike with a hosepipe Clean their home’s walls or windows with a hosepipe Clean paths, patios or other outdoor surfaces with a hosepipe Fill a pond Clean a boat. … [Read more...] about When was the last hosepipe ban in the UK, and how can you save water during one?