Economy
The Monetary Policy Committee voted 7–2 to keep Bank Rate unchanged, citing softer wage growth, a steadier pound and a third straight downside surprise on CPI.
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Funding pulled forward to ease A&E waits and expand virtual ward capacity.
Halifax records the strongest quarterly rise since 2022.
Statutory footing for the AI Safety Institute and tiered duty of care.
Economy
Supermarket price wars and cheaper own-brand lines give British households real breathing room.
Transport
New signalling and longer platform sections promise 24-tph services by late 2027.
Weather
England and Wales brace for the first significant heatwave of the year.
Education
A 9% drop in non-EU applications threatens to widen funding gaps.
Sport
A Manchester derby on day one headlines the opening weekend of the new season.
Environment
A record share of zero-carbon electricity helped by strong North Sea wind.