5 important things happening in the UK today

Here are 5 important things happening in the UK today – 25 July 2025.

Streeting promises minimum disruption as doctors’ strike begins: Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Wes Streeting has promised to keep NHS services operational during a five-day strike by resident doctors in England. The public have been urged to continue seeking NHS care and attend appointments as normal unless told otherwise. [BBC]
Samaritans to close 100 branches: Samaritans has announced it will close at least 100 branches across the UK and Ireland. This move comes as part of a new strategy to consolidate volunteers into more centralised regional hubs, with some voicing concern that the charity is moving to a call-centre-style operating model. [Guardian]
Anxious British householders prioritise saving: British households are prioritising saving more than at any time since the 2008 financial crisis, new data shows. Britons who are able to put money aside are building contingency funds to grapple with gloomy domestic economic conditions and the threats posed by a rising cost of living. [Financial Times].
Trump to open Scottish golf course during visit: US President Donald Trump will open a golf course in Aberdeenshire and visit his existing golf course in South Ayrshire during his upcoming visit to Scotland. The US president will also meet Prime Minister Keir Starmer to discuss trade while he is in the UK. [BBC]
On Friday, Oil was trading higher at $69.75. The pound is trading at £1.35 to the dollar, £1.15 to the euro and £9.65 to the yuan.