Hen cages and pig farrowing crates face ban in England
At the heart of the reforms is the proposed end to the use of hen cages, a move that will see England transition away from systems that confine laying hens.…
Starmer backs down in farm tax row – but why now?
The government’s recent and partial U-turn on what had been widely condemned as the "farms tax" arrived like an unexpected Christmas present for the agricultural sector, particularly those who had…
Flu outbreak: How are hospitals in your area affected?
Hospitals across the United Kingdom are currently grappling with a significant surge in influenza cases this winter, placing considerable strain on healthcare services and frontline staff. This escalating situation necessitates…
Vince Zampella, Call of Duty co-creator, dies in California car crash.
Vince Zampella, a towering figure in the video game industry and the visionary co-creator of the immensely popular "Call of Duty" franchise, tragically died in a severe car accident in…
Boxing Day sales fall flat once again
By 3pm on Boxing Day, preliminary data from MRI Software revealed a noticeable decline in physical retail activity across the UK. Visits to high streets were down 1.5% compared to…
2025 likely to be UK’s hottest year on record, says Met Office
Rising temperatures in the UK are poised to become "the new normal," a leading government climate adviser has warned, calling for urgent and extensive preparations to mitigate the escalating impacts…
Mutated H3N2 flu virus is circulating – should you buy a vaccine this year?
Flu has arrived early this winter, accompanied by a new, mutated strain of the H3N2 virus, a subtype of seasonal influenza A. While some are colloquially referring to it as…
Government waters down farm inheritance tax plan
The original plan, first announced in Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ Budget last year, had aimed to impose a 20% tax on inherited agricultural assets exceeding £1 million, effective from April 2026.…
Flu cases falling ahead of Christmas, experts say
To monitor flu rates, the UKHSA employs a multi-faceted approach, meticulously analyzing data from various sources. This includes systematic sample testing conducted within hospital settings and across a broad network…
BBC Inside Science – BBC Sounds.
The BBC’s commitment to illuminating the frontiers of human knowledge finds one of its most compelling expressions in "BBC Inside Science," a cornerstone programme on BBC Radio 4 and an…
















