UK's energy crisis is all set to worsen the country's cost of living crisis. With winter coming close and an energy price increase due in October, inflation levels in the country might break all records.

United Kingdom's cost of living crisis worsens with an energy price increase

As per reports, UK has registered 95% more covid deaths compared to 2021. While Wales and England have recorded biggest increase in deaths, only north-west UK witnessed decrease in covid deaths.

UK registers 95% more covid deaths compared to 2021

Despite UK government's plan to deport illegal migrants to Rwanda, number of people crossing the English Channel to make their way to Britain has not dropped. Around 1300 migrants crossed the English Channel in small boats on Monday.

UK sees record migrant crossings despite Rwanda plan

For the UK's Prime Ministerial race, the 2 Tory Leadership contenders, Sunak and Truss took part in 10th Hustings. Both of the leaders vowed to reset ties with EU. While Sunak pitched values like patriotism, family and hard work, Truss vowed to end ban on new grammar schools.

UK Tory leadership race: Sunak and Truss take part in 10th Hustings; vows to reset ties with EU

According to new projections from Citibank, inflation in the United Kingdom is on track to exceed 18% in January 2023, while the retail prices index inflation rate would soar to 21%.

Citibank predicts 18.6% inflation for UK in January 2023

Britain's prime ministerial candidate Rishi Sunak said he wants to change the UK-India relationship to make it a more two-way exchange that opens up easy access to UK students and companies in India.

I want to change UK-India relationship to make it more two-way: Rishi Sunak

The entire continent of Europe is up in arms once again. Russia and its state-owned energy giant Gazprom has announced that the all-important Nord Stream 1 gas pipeline will remain shut down for three days for 'routine maintenance', starting August 31.

Gazprom's halt of Nord Stream 1 pipeline plunges Europe into a gas crisis

Cost of living prices in the UK is expected to get worse. An economist predicts that the UK's consumer price inflation would surpass 18% in January 2023.

United Kingdom to face worst inflation in almost 50 years

British Airways on Monday announced that it will cut back on the number of flights scheduled at London’s busiest airport, Heathrow, over the winter as the aviation industry continues to experience staffing challenges in the face of a surge in demand for travel worldwide.

British Airways to cut 10,000 flights at Heathrow airport, plans to do 290 roundtrips every day this winter

Authorities in Jerusalem, New York, and London have recently discovered signs that the Polio virus is spreading there. Watch this video to find out how the oral vaccine for Polio is linked to these recent cases.

Is oral vaccine of Polio linked to recent cases in  the US, UK, Israel?

The United Kingdom is enduring a summer of action. Workers from different sectors in the country have launched strikes, demanding pay increases to offset soaring food and energy price hikes.

UK: Rail, tube and bus workers stage walkout, call for higher pay amid inflation

With 12 days to go until voting closes for the UK's Prime Ministerial race, the 2 Tory Leadership contenders are attacking each other in their last push for votes. Rishi Sunak has criticised Liz Truss' economic plans saying she cannot afford tax cuts.

Tory Leadership Race: Truss hints direct financial help, Sunak promises reduction of vat

Decades high inflation and soaring cost of inflation, United Kingdom has been reeling with strikes across various industries demanding higher pay following the rail strikes.

UK: Workers of Felixstowe port go on an 8 day strike, 2000 employees stage a walkout

Millions in Britain are braving for a much colder winter as sky-high energy prices are set to make it unaffordable for the majority to heat their homes. To provide an alternative, Britain's libraries and museums have stepped up, dubbing themselves as 'warm havens'.

Museums and libraries to turn 'warm havens' in the UK to reduce winter deaths

Over 1,900 workers of Britain’s busiest container port will begin their eight-day strike on Sunday (August 21), their union and shipping companies have warned that the strike could have a negative impact on the supply and trade chain of the country.

After bus and rail workers, Felixstowe port staff to begin their eight-day strike

British Prime Minister-hopeful Rishi Sunak is trailing Foreign Secretary Liz Truss in the race to 10 Downing Street. Critics suggest Sunak is too rich to be PM, he's too out of touch with reality. Is Sunak too rich or too brown to be British PM? Listen in to Palki Sharma.

Gravitas: Why Rishi Sunak is not winning the race to 10 Downing Street

United Kingdom is suffering from a price rise that is highest in 40 years. The consumer sentiment in the UK has fallen to its lowest level since 1974.

UK consumer sentiments hit record low

UK rail passengers face another day of disruption as strikes bring London transport to a halt. As per reports, train services are paralysed again as cost of living crisis & inflation cause another rail strike.

London mayor expresses frustration over strike causing serious impact on businesses

The National Health Service has raised an alarm saying arising number of people will fall sick and the public's health overall will worsen if the government doesn't limit planned energy price rises.

Britain: NHS raises alarm on rising energy bills, labour urges MPs to return to the parliament

As double-digit inflation eats away at salaries, the rail and bus employees' strike on Friday brought London's transportation system to a complete halt. This is only the latest in a summer-long series of labour market battles.

Pay-related strikes bring London's transport network to a halt

Cineworld Group (CINE.L), the world's second-largest cinema chain operator, is preparing to file for bankruptcy, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday, just days after warning that a lack of blockbusters would hit its liquidity in the near term.

Cineworld shares slump on report Regal-owner is preparing bankruptcy filing

UK rail passengers face another day of disruption and only 20% of rail services ran on Thursday. As per reports, train services are paralysed again as cost of living crisis & inflation cause another rail strike.

UK: Railway unions stage fresh strikes; train services paralysed again

Inflation in UK has surged to a new 40-year high and it's now in double digits. Britain is facing rising food prices, worsening cost of living crisis and the prospect of a recession. While businesses bear the brunt of high inflation, households are also adversely affected, take a look at our next report.

UK inflation hits 40-year high, financial worries are affecting people's mental health

A man detained at Queen Elizabeth's Windsor Castle home on Christmas Day in 2021 wearing a mask and holding a crossbow told security "I am here to kill the queen", a British court heard on Wednesday.

UK crossbow intruder wanted 'to kill queen'

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