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Free NHS meningitis jab available for some teenagers – what you need to know
BBC News The meningitis outbreak that happened in Kent in March has been described as unprecedented and explosive. Within weeks, in Kent, there were 29 confirmed or suspected cases and two deaths. That’s why the new, one-off campaign is being launched – to help protect those at greatest risk and hopefully prevent something like this […]
Almost £200,000 of fuel stolen from UK forecourts every day since Iran war began
BBC News UK drivers have stolen almost £200,000 of fuel from petrol stations on average every day since the Iran war broke out and sent prices soaring, according to industry analysis. Incidents of fuel being taken from forecourts without payment have risen by a fifth in the five months since 28 February, figures from Forecourt […]
At least five Al Fayed survivors confirmed as modern slavery victims
BBC News At least five women who were abused by former Harrods owner Mohamed Al Fayed have been formally recognised by the Home Office as victims of modern slavery. The BBC revealed in April that Rachel Louw, who has waived her right to anonymity, had become the first woman known to receive such a decision. […]
Newspaper headlines: Police warn on early release and ‘le rip-off’
BBC News A range of stories feature on Monday’s front pages. “Police warn early release will force patrol cuts,” reads the headline of the Daily Telegraph. It reports a senior officer is suggesting there will be fewer neighbourhood officers as the government’s early release of some inmates in England and Wales creates extra pressure for […]
Trump says new talks with Iran to begin on Monday
BBC News US President Donald Trump has said new talks with Iran will begin on Monday, after calling off what he said would have been “massive” strikes on the country. “They knew the extent of the attack because they saw it forming,” he told reporters on board Air Force One. “We’re talking to them in […]
The change that may help you get a mortgage as a first-time buyer
BBC News Reckless mortgage lending was blamed for the financial crisis of 2008, which brought some banks to their knees and saw people lose their homes. In 2014, the business secretary of the time, Vince Cable, said he was appalled that some mortgage providers were lending five times a mortgage applicant’s income, suggesting a stable […]
Liverpool: Andoni Iraola has plenty to ponder after tale of two halves in Leeds friendly
BBC News On the flight home from Chicago, as he reflects on the 4-2 loss to Leeds that ended Liverpool‘s United States tour, manager Andoni Iraola will have plenty to think about. The first-half display was arguably the best since the Spaniard took charge, but the second was categorically their worst as they conceded four […]
Xbox price hikes in Europe are wild and now I’m worried about Project Helix
Digital Trends Microsoft has just made Xbox consoles considerably more expensive across Europe and the UK, only weeks after announcing a similar increase in the US. The 512GB Xbox Series S now costs €499.99, while the 1TB model has climbed to €599.99. The digital Xbox Series X will set buyers back €749.99, and the disc […]

