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UK ‘could become ideal red wine producer’ due to rising temperatures from climate changeThe UK could become a leading producer of red wine due to rising temperatures from climate change, a new study claims.Research on climate resilience in the UK wine sector suggested rising heat will affect grapes and could make Britain a key player in the production of high-quality wine.
Inflation soars to double figures in biggest jump in 40 years amid cost of living crisisThe rate of Consumer Prices Index (CPI) inflation rose to 10.1% in July, up from 9.4% in June, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said.It means inflation in Britain remains at the highest level since February 1982.
State pension to breach £200 a week mark for first timeSoaring inflation will push payments up by £1,000 a year due to triple lock rulesPensioners will be largely sheltered from the cost of living crisis next year as the state pension guarantees them an inflation-matched increase in income, while younger working households will bear the full brunt of rising prices, experts have warned.
Liz Truss has refused to enshrine animal welfare in trade deals, says ministerGeorge Eustice says rival Rishi Sunak has made clear there will be no compromise on welfare standards
Backlash as man named Scotland’s first period dignity officer: ‘This feels like a joke’Dundee man Jason Grant will discuss issues facing menstruating women and women with the menopause in his new role
Google fixes fifth Chrome zero-day bug exploited this yearThe security update is currently rolling out for Windows, Mac and Linux. Users who have automatic updates turned on should receive it in the coming days/weeks.To perform the update now, head to the browser’s settings, select “About Chrome” and let the browser’s internal checker scan for available updates. After the download is complete, restart the program to apply the security update.Because the latest Google Chrome update fixes a flaw already exploited by threat actors, it is recommended switch to the latest version of the browser as soon as possible.
QuoteState pension to breach £200 a week mark for first timeSoaring inflation will push payments up by £1,000 a year due to triple lock rulesPensioners will be largely sheltered from the cost of living crisis next year as the state pension guarantees them an inflation-matched increase in income, while younger working households will bear the full brunt of rising prices, experts have warned.