The UK's full new state pension will rise by 8.5% to £221.20 per week from April 2024, equating to £11,502 annually. This increase, tied to the 'triple lock' mechanism, arrives as many individuals face an uncertain retirement income, with a significant proportion unaware of their projected state pension.
The Metropolitan Police has intensified its demands on technology companies, particularly Apple, to render stolen mobile phones unusable. This move aims to curb the international trade in illicit devices, which currently offers substantial profit to organised crime.
A panel of veterinary professionals has called for a ban on the widespread sale of common spot-on flea and tick treatments in the UK, citing severe environmental damage from their active ingredients. They argue for restricting sales to veterinary practices and ending routine, year-round preventative applications.
