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The next Bank of England interest rate decision is due on Thursday 18 June 2026. Bank Rate is currently 3.75%, and mortgage, savings and borrowing customers should check the official MPC statement before acting.
The Met Police says its agreement with Apple is aimed at making stolen phones harder to reactivate and resell. Users still need to lock devices, keep anti-theft features switched on and report thefts quickly.
NHS England’s first corridor care dataset recorded an average of 2,241 patients a day in emergency department corridor care in May, plus 669 in similar hospital settings elsewhere. The figures offer a new national baseline, but the data is experimental and comes with important caveats.
The one-off MenB vaccine programme covers Year 13 pupils and under-25s starting university or some residential further education for the first time. NHS public information says the offer starts from 20 July 2026, with two doses needed for protection.
The England interim report says recorded ADHD and autism diagnoses and referrals have risen, but it does not yet make recommendations. Here is what the latest GOV.UK update means for people waiting for assessment or support.
The Premier League says the 2026/27 fixtures will be released at 10:00 BST on Friday 19 June 2026. The season is due to start on Saturday 22 August, with the official schedule available through the league website and app.
NHS England says eligible men with early, low or intermediate-risk prostate cancer will be offered SABR radiotherapy, a more targeted treatment usually given in five doses. Patients should ask their specialist team whether it is suitable for their diagnosis and treatment plan.
The government wants device-level nudity blocking on children’s smartphones and tablets. The plan is not law yet, but tech firms have been given three months to act before ministers consider legislation.
England Women will enter the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup play-offs after finishing second behind Spain in their qualifying group. The draw will decide the Lionesses’ two-legged route towards Brazil.
Nationwide has started paying its 2026 Fairer Share payment to eligible members. Here is who qualifies for the £100, when it should arrive and what to check if it is missing.
Learner drivers now face tighter DVSA rules when booking, moving or cancelling a car driving test. The changes include a two-change limit, restrictions on moving to nearby test centres and a ban on using unofficial services that scan for appointments.
