Wilko brand set to be bought by The Range in £5m deal
The Range will own the Wilko brand and website and could choose to sell some of its products in its shops. Source: BBC News
What is the UK inflation rate and why is it so high?
The rate at which prices are rising fell to 6.8% in the year to July, down from 7.9% in June. Food inflation on items like milk, bread and cereals has also come down, although remains high – at 14.9%. What does inflation mean? Inflation is the increase in the price of something over time. If […]
Man arrested after girl attacked by bully XL dog in Birmingham
A 60-year-old man has been arrested after an 11-year-old girl suffered serious injuries. Source: BBC News
MTV VMAs 2023: Taylor Swift and Shakira are the big award winners
Shakira crowd-surfs her way to a lifetime achievement award, while Swift wins artist of the year. Source: BBC News
BP boss Bernard Looney resigns over past relationships with colleagues
He steered the firm through a tumultuous period, with his tenure coinciding with pandemic lockdowns, when demand for oil and gas dropped sharply. Just months into his chief executive role, he told staff BP planned to cut 10,000 jobs due to the pandemic. Source: BBC News
Ukraine launches missile attack on Crimea, Russia says
Ten missiles and three unmanned boats were used to attack the home of Russia’s Black Sea fleet, Moscow says. Source: BBC News
Libya floods: Flooded city buries its dead in mass graves
At least 10,000 people are still missing after a catastrophic dam burst which took 2,300 lives. Source: BBC News
Universities reliant on overseas students – report
As university is now a very significant financial commitment for students, the OfS also needs to hold providers to account – and consider tougher consequences – to ensure prospective students receive clear information on their course, its long-term costs and the amount of online and in-person learning, the report says. Source: BBC News
Cannabis climbdown misled NHS patients – campaigners
Fewer than five patients have been prescribed whole-cannabis medicine, despite it becoming legal in 2018. Source: BBC News
Scotland 1-3 England: How you rated the players from Hampden Park friendly
Jude Bellingham was the star of the show as England cruised to a 3-1 friendly win over Scotland at Hampden Park. Goals from Phil Foden, Bellingham and Harry Kane led the visitors past Steve Clarke’s side, with the only blemish for Gareth Southgate’s team coming in the form of an unfortunate Harry Maguire own goal. […]