Rail upgrade ‘will actually happen’ after delays, Reeves says
The multibillion-pound Northern Powerhouse Rail scheme is designed to revolutionise travel, promising faster journeys, more frequent and reliable train services, and substantial upgrades to both existing lines and new infrastructure.…
2025 likely to be UK’s hottest year on record, says Met Office
The United Kingdom is on the precipice of a grim new climate milestone, with the Met Office projecting that 2025 is set to become the warmest year since records began,…
Thetford dig unearths Iron Age war trumpet and boar standard.
A truly astonishing discovery near Thetford, Norfolk, has electrified the archaeological world, bringing to light two of the most exceptionally rare Iron Age artefacts ever found in Europe. A team…
No power or water and -19C: Kyiv seeks relief from Russian strikes and cold
At a suburban Kyiv railway station, two carriages painted in the distinctive blue and white livery of Ukrainian Railways sit stoically on the main platform, their diesel engines humming a…
Global temperatures dip in 2025 but more heat records on way, scientists warn
Despite the natural cooling effect provided by La Niña, 2025 remained significantly warmer than any year a mere decade ago. This stark reality underscores the pervasive and accelerating impact of…
Government drops plans for mandatory digital ID to work in UK
This decision marks a notable departure from the government’s initial hardline stance just last year. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer had previously outlined the policy with unequivocal clarity, telling an…
Honey, I shrunk the data centres: Is small the new big?
The monolithic data centre, a colossal monument to digital computation, might one day be dwarfed by the pocket-sized power of the smartphone, according to Perplexity CEO Aravind Srinivas. In a…
UK secures record supply of offshore wind but price rises
The United Kingdom has achieved a significant milestone in its ambitious drive towards clean energy, awarding contracts for a record volume of offshore wind projects. These new developments, spanning England,…
First leukaemia patient to get pioneering drug on NHS says it is ‘very sci-fi’.
The advent of CAR-T therapy, a revolutionary "living drug," on the National Health Service (NHS) marks a monumental leap forward in the fight against aggressive blood cancers, with Oscar Murphy,…
Iran protests: More than 2,000 people reported killed as Trump says ‘help is on its way’
More than 2,000 people have been killed during a violent crackdown by security forces on protests in Iran, a human rights group has stated, as President Trump promised Iranians that…
















