Lift safety warning as its claimed capacity limits ‘have not risen with obesity’
The safety of lifts in buildings across the UK could be compromised, as manufacturers have reportedly failed to adapt to…
Risk of drought in UK grows after unusually dry start to spring
The risk of drought is rising after an unusually dry start to spring has pushed river flow, groundwater and reservoir…
Private jet travel should be restricted amid fuel shortage fears, majority of Brits say
The majority of the British public supports restricting private jet travel to over potential fuel shortages, a new poll suggests…
Jewish student bullied at school urges Starmer to introduce lessons to combat antisemitism
A 16-year-old Jewish student has urged the government to make lessons to combat antisemitism mandatory after suffering from bullying and…
E-bikes blamed as UK fire brigades see 147% rise in lithium-ion battery fires in three years
A “worrying” surge in fires caused by lithium-ion batteries exploding into flames has resulted in fire brigades tackling such fires…
Arctic winds to bring midweek cold snap and frost to UK
Those hoping for a warm and sunny May may have to wait a little longer as an Arctic air movement…
How first-time buyers could be hardest hit by Iran war mortgage turmoil
The average lifespan of a mortgage product on the market significantly extended in early May, offering some respite to borrowers…
Warning climate change could threaten Britain’s beloved cup of tea
The familiar comfort of a British cuppa is under threat, with campaigners warning that climate change could soon deliver a…
‘Cost of rent day’ looms for English renters as income swallowed by soaring housing costs
Renters across England are currently reaching their “cost of rent day”, a stark financial milestone where the equivalent of over…
Army parachutes team onto remote island to help British suspected hantavirus case
A specialist team of army and medical personnel have been parachuted on to the British overseas territory Tristan da Cunha…