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A variable rate mortgage holder says ‘the whole thing is a scam’ as the Bank of England pushed up interest rates to 5% on Thursday (Aaron Chown/PA)
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The whole thing is a scam, says variable rate mortgage holder on interest hike

The Bank of England hiked the base interest rate for the 13th time in a row on Thursday in a move set to cause more pain for mortgage holders.
Jun 23, 2023
UK

Freestyle footballer achieves seventh Guinness World Record aboard cruise ship

Liv Cooke said inspiring children is the ‘most important’ thing for her.
Jun 22, 2023
Money

Mortgage repayments leave people fearing they ‘won’t have anymore money’

One person told PA: “We’ve had to cut back on everything – no eating out, we’re not buying clothes or really doing anything social anymore.”
Jun 20, 2023
UK

Man with neurological condition ‘elated and emotional’ after summitting Snowdon

Ben Spencer summited and descended Snowdon in around 16-and-a-half hours on Wednesday.
Jun 17, 2023
UK

Teenager in Ukraine achieves second contortion world record despite ongoing war

Sofia Tepla completed 21 contortion roll push-ups on March 11, in Kyiv, Ukraine, at the age of 12.
Jun 15, 2023
UK

Cricketers share excitement and hopes to inspire next generation ahead of Ashes

This summer will see the Men and Women’s Ashes run side-by-side.
Jun 13, 2023
UK

Veteran running Africa ultra-marathon to raise funds for military rehabilitation

Parts of the run will take place on Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest free-standing mountain in the world.
Jun 12, 2023
UK

First person to swim from England to Isle of Man hoping for World Records spot

Adam Diver completed the 32-mile feat in three days.
Jun 8, 2023
Health

Man given gift of life by mother thanks to live liver transplant

Connor Meyrick received 65% of his mother Michelle’s liver during a 12-hour operation at London’s Royal Free Hospital in March.
Jun 6, 2023
UK

It’s Pride every day at our football club, says co-chair of Arsenal LGBT+ group

Carl Fearn will attend the Pride parade in London on July 1 with other members of Arsenal’s Gaygooners.
Jun 5, 2023
UK

Blind veteran with terminal cancer completes bucket list wish to skydive

The skydive took place on May 28 and Mark Pile said the experience was “everything I could have hoped for”.
Jun 2, 2023
UK

Blind councillor to take part in first triathlon in bid to inspire others

The Blenheim Palace Triathlon takes place from June 3 to 4.
Jun 2, 2023
UK

Goats from ZSL conservation zoos to race each other in charity challenge

The month long event which launches on June 1 will see participants walk, cycle or swim a combined 40,075km.
May 31, 2023
UK

Unexpected donation from Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney delights fundraisers

The pair who co-own Wrexham AFC left the comment ‘Up The Town’ on the JustGiving page.
May 31, 2023
UK

Boy, six, climbs 12 UK mountains ‘to help poorly children go on holiday’

Oscar Burrow has summited 12 of the highest mountains in the UK over the course of nine months.
May 30, 2023
UK

Orphaned fox cub abandoned on roadside with ‘help me’ note

The cub is under the care of staff at an RSPCA wildlife centre

May 28, 2023
UK

Artist who embroiders landscapes hopes to spark renewed care for environment

Taylor Brooker has embroidered landscapes for just under two years.
May 28, 2023
UK

Deaf footballer celebrates reaching World Cup team fundraising target

Claire Stancliffe said hitting the £50,000 goal within 12 days had been ‘unbelievable’.
May 23, 2023
Music

Typewriter artist ‘pleasantly surprised’ Burna Boy liked his depiction of him

James Cook’s depiction of singer Burna Boy took between 60 to 70 hours to create.
May 23, 2023
UK

Deaf footballer thanks Lineker for ‘amazing’ support for fundraiser

Claire Stancliffe told the PA news agency that support from the public has been ‘lovely’.
May 22, 2023
UK

Cornwall students fundraising for ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ US Lego competition trip

The team from Penpol School have been invited to represent Britain in the First Lego League, being held in Massachusetts.
May 18, 2023