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That's according to the charity, Age UK Council tax would need to be hiked by 10% on average next year if social care is to “stand still”, according to a charity calling for an urgent central government cash injection. Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s decisions in the autumn spending review will determine whether social care services “wither and die”, stand still or get stronger, Age UK warned. Money the Government is planning […]

That's according to the UEFA referees’ chief, Roberto Rosetti UEFA’s referees’ chief believes the wording of the offside law needs to be improved in the wake of Kylian Mbappe’s controversial winner in Sunday’s Nations League final. The France striker was in an offside position but was played onside after Spain defender Eric Garcia stretched to intercept a through-ball from Theo Hernandez and made slight contact. Spanish players remonstrated with English […]

They are the first F1 team to become a signatory of the UN Sports for Climate Action Framework Williams Racing has launched a new Sustainability Strategy with the goal to be ‘climate positive’ by 2030. The UK-based Formula 1 team says the plan has been developed over the past year in collaboration with experts, and has five key pillars: Climate Action, Biodiversity Stewardship, Sustainable Innovation, Industry Access for All and […]

That's according to the property website, Zoopla Homes across Britain have added £49,257 to their value over the past five years on average, according to a property website. The total value of homes has risen by 20% – or £1.6 trillion – in the past five years, Zoopla said. More than a third (£550 billion) of the £1.6 trillion increase has been recorded in the past year alone. And there […]

That's according to a new report from The Scottish Chambers of Commerce Scotland’s economic recovery has been kick-started by the end of Covid-19 restrictions in August, a new report has found. The Scottish Chambers of Commerce (SCC) quarterly economic indicator report found an increase in confidence across all sectors in the third quarter of this year. But uncertainty continues across businesses, with worries over the energy crisis potentially pushing prices […]

Shortages at petrol stations remain “serious” due to fuel not being delivered where it is needed, retailers have warned. Brian Madderson, chairman of the Petrol Retailers Association, claimed a “large majority” of forecourts did not know when they would receive their next delivery. He said: “There are many reports of wet sites quickly going dry because the continuity of tankers remains out of kilter with orders. “The situation in London […]

Insulate Britain demonstrators burned their court orders banning their road-blocking protests outside the Royal Courts of Justice as a High Court judge extended the injunctions until the end of next month. Members of the Extinction Rebellion offshoot have repeatedly blocked major roads, including the M25 and the M4, since September 13. In response, National Highways has been granted three injunctions banning the demonstrations on the M25, around the Port of […]

The number of hate crimes recorded by police in England and Wales has hit its highest level on record, with a 12% rise in racially motivated incidents, official figures show. There were 124,091 hate crimes recorded in the year to March 2021, according to Home Office statistics. This comprises 92,052 race hate crimes, 6,377 religious hate crimes, 18,596 sexual-orientation hate crimes, 9,943 disability hate crimes and 2,799 transgender hate crimes. […]

Wales secured a precious World Cup qualifying victory over Estonia as Kieffer Moore gave them a 1-0 win in Tallinn Cardiff striker Moore – who was later booked and will be suspended for next month’s home game against Belarus – prodded home from close range after 12 minutes. In the race for a runners-up spot behind Belgium, and the March play-off places that comes with it, Wales stay third in […]