Two experienced healthcare professionals have launched one of the UK's few Care Quality Commission-registered, nurse-led menopause services, offering women rapid access to expert care at affordable prices.

Overall YouGov/Centre for Economics and Business Research (Cebr) consumer confidence index did not move in September. Household finance measures for the past 30 days (-0.5) and next 12 months (-3.3) fell Confidence in house prices rose in the short-term (+3.1), as did outlook (+0.9). Workers were more confident about their job security over September (+1.0), and more optimistic looking forward (+0.5)

The latest research from nationwide cash buying company and quick sale specialists, Springbok Properties, has found that sellers could face a tougher time finding a buyer, as government plans to force them to list known issues with their homes risk deterring almost half of potential purchasers, a move that would see half of potential buyers bypass their home, with 94% stating they would offer b…

Reliance on in-car technology is making us worse behind the wheel, say two-fifths of drivers in new AA Driving School research. Older drivers were the least likely to think this (36% of over 65’s) and those aged 25-34 were the most likely (51%), perhaps indicating confidence in driving skills and with using these features increases with experience.

34% of drivers believe enforcement is not strong enough. Only 4% say enforcement is too strict. “Enforcement alone isn’t the answer” – AA head of roads policy

UK rural insurer NFU Mutual is urging people not to be complacent and to take action to prevent damage before Storm Amy brings dangerous winds to much of the UK this Friday and Saturday. The storm will bring gusts of up to 90mph in parts of Scotland and 70mph in the North of England, Northern Ireland and Wales, potentially wreaking havoc on properties and businesses and putting lives at risk.

Staying in touch with older loved ones, whether they live nearby or far away, is important. But getting hold of them isn’t always easy. As our gadgets get smarter, it’s more important than ever that seniors can navigate them confidently.

With energy bills set to increase today by 2%, the British Gas Energy Trust has re-opened its largest energy debt fund and is urging people in energy debt to seek support. The British Gas Energy Support Fund (ESF) offers grants to British Gas customers with up to £2,000 of debt on credit or prepayment meter accounts.

The construction of two major projects to capture carbon from cement production and waste incineration are a critical milestone in the nation’s emissions reduction journey, says Offshore Energies UK. The schemes in Flintshire, North Wales, and Cheshire will secure 500 jobs and will involve storing carbon emissions captured from a range of industries deep below the seabed.

The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) says the UK must tackle its status as the sick man of the G7 if it wants to grow the economy.    Businesses want to see a major shake-up of the UK’s approach to ill-health which is excluding people from work and hobbling the economy.

One of the few remaining Morecambe Bay Prawners, or ‘nobbies’ as they are more affectionately known, is to have a new permanent home in Morecambe following the award of a £4,000 grant from Morecambe Town Council. At its height a fleet of around 100 Prawners fished the Bay out of Morecambe, including the 32-ft long Spray.

His Majesty The King welcomed HMS Agamemnon into the Royal Navy, in a ceremony at BAE Systems in Barrow-in-Furness yesterday before conferring Royal status on the Port of Barrow. In a separate ceremony led by the Defence Secretary, steel was cut on the fourth and final Dreadnought Class submarine, King George VI, marking the start of its construction.

On the brink of becoming law, the Government last week rejected the majority of amendments put forward by the House of Lords, which would have mitigated the severity of some of the amendments. Property professionals, landlords and tenants are poised to navigate this once-in-a-generation overhaul of housing legislation.

HeadlinesOverall YouGov/Cebr consumer confidence index moved by -0.1 points Confidence in house prices fell retrospectively (-1.5) and looking forward (-2.3) Perceptions of household finances over the past 30 days saw little movement (+0.1), but improved for the forward-looking measure (+1.8) Retrospective business activity measures fell (-0.7), b…

Commenting on today’s data from the Office for National Statistics that showed the annual rate of CPI inflation holding at 3.8% in August 2025, unchanged from July, Anna Leach, Chief Economist at the Institute of Directors, said: “Inflation has stabilised this month, broadly as expected, with rising food and restaurant prices offset by easing seasonal airfare costs.

The AA Driving School now predicts one third of all driving tests will be taken in an automatic car in 2026/27. The latest data from the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) shows a consistent rise in the number of automatic tests conducted. In 2012/13, just 6.1% of all driving tests were taken in automatics.

A new youth engagement initiative has given young people the chance to share their views on the UK’s plans for a Geological Disposal Facility (GDF) - the safe, secure, and long-term solution for the most hazardous radioactive waste. This has been vital in sparking lively and constructive discussions about the country’s long-term approach to managing nuclear waste.

The National Centre for Universities and Business (NCUB) warns that the UK’s attractiveness as a destination for life sciences and R&D investment is under threat.

The experiences of Cumbrian farmer, Andrew Jackson (58), who has lived with ME/CFS for more than 13 years, has been captured and displayed in an evocative photography exhibition at the iconic Oxo Tower Wharf on London’s South Bank (24 September – 28 September 2025).

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) UK Residential Survey for August 2025 reveals a continued slowdown in housing market activity, with buyer demand, sales, and new listings all under pressure.

Dogs Trust warns of the dangers of conkers and acorns to dogs as the UK heads into autumn. Dog owners should stay vigilant during autumn walks, especially in conker-heavy areas. Conkers can cause your dog to become unwell within hours with symptoms like vomiting and diarrhoea - and can even be deadly.