Threshold prevented 1,100 households entering homelessness

The maker of the iconic triangular-shaped almond-and-honey-laced chocolate bar, Toblerone, has announced its decision to discontinue the product in the UK after nearly sixty years. This decision places Toblerone alongside other discontinued favorites like Mars Delight, Cadbury Dream, and Rowntree’s Texan in the confectionery graveyard. The bar has long been a staple in supermarkets and airport duty-free shops but will no longer be available in the UK market. Full Article

Dee Chantelle, a trans woman and director of the Zodiac bar in London, found her identity and support within the LGBTQ+ community after performing at The WayOutClub in Camden. Following a recent Supreme Court ruling that redefined the legal definition of a woman, she emphasizes the importance of trans-inclusive spaces, as more than half of London’s LGBTQ+ venues have closed in recent years. Jeremy Joseph, owner of G-A-Y clubs, expresses concern over the ruling's implications...

SummaryA £1.5bn funding initiative has been launched to transform a hospital into the UK's first neighbourhood designed specifically for aging individuals to thrive. This innovative project aims to serve as a national testbed for comprehensive health and social care, featuring adaptable hi-tech homes, transportation options, a village green, and a social calendar aimed at reducing isolation. The initiative represents a significant shift in planning for environments conducive to healthy aging, promoting well-being within the community....

SummaryJonathan Brearley, the head of Britain’s energy regulator, has urged for an end to polarisation and a shift towards an ‘honest conversation’ regarding zonal pricing in the electricity market. This call comes amid a growing dispute over plans to reform the electricity market, with a significant decision expected in the coming weeks on whether to replace the current single electricity market with multiple market zones, each having its own price structure. Brearley’s appeal highlights the...

Retailers and food producers call for reduced checks on food importsMore than a dozen of Britain's leading retailers and food producers, including Marks & Spencer, J Sainsbury, and Asda, are urging the EU to reduce checks on food and drink shipments across the Channel and Irish Sea, claiming these checks are costing the industry billions of pounds. In anticipation of a summit on May 19 aimed at "resetting" trade relations post-Brexit, they advocate for a...

The Houses of Parliament has launched a limited edition Toby jug of Prime Minister Keir Starmer, priced at £35, which has sparked mixed reactions regarding its resemblance to the PM. Many collectors have humorously noted that the jug appears to resemble TV pundit Piers Morgan instead of Starmer, with only 1,500 pieces available worldwide, each handmade in Stoke-on-Trent. In addition to the jug, the gift shop offers a variety of political memorabilia, including plush toys...