2025 likely to be UK’s hottest year on record, says Met Office
The Met Office’s analysis indicates that the average UK air temperature for 2025 is projected to reach approximately 10.05C. If this forecast holds true, it will narrowly surpass the current…
Assisted dying bill ‘no hope’ of passing unless Lords change approach, warns peer
It is now "very, very difficult" to see how the assisted dying bill could become law this year, a leading backer of the change has warned, stating that the legislation,…
Nature loss is a national security risk, intelligence groups warn
Authored by climate researcher Mark Poynting, the original insights underscored the UK’s profound reliance on crucial ecosystems worldwide, many of which are now deemed to be "on a pathway to…
Women’s health: ‘I needed a coil to ease the bleeding but just sat on a waiting list’
Elaine Gracey, 50, was prescribed a hormonal coil over three years ago to alleviate debilitatingly heavy and painful periods, a condition that has profoundly impacted her quality of life. Despite…
Niamey gunfire: Blasts heard near Niger airport
Sustained heavy gunfire and multiple loud explosions rocked the vicinity of Niger’s Diori Hamani International Airport in the capital, Niamey, in the early hours of Thursday, sending tremors of unease…
Oldest cave painting could rewrite origins of human creativity
What makes this particular hand stencil even more extraordinary is not just its age, but its artistic modification. Researchers observed that the red outline of the hand, initially a simple…
Do not always send suspended students home, government tells schools
Under the proposed changes, which will form part of broader reforms to the English school system, on-site suspensions are to be used specifically for pupils whose behaviour warrants removal from…
‘You don’t feel judged’: Why we buy more at self-service screens
On an industrial estate on the outskirts of Birkenhead on Merseyside, a UK company is quietly revolutionizing how we shop, driven by the subtle yet powerful forces of behavioural science.…
Tesla cuts car models in shift to robots and AI
In a significant strategic pivot that signals a potential redefinition of its core business, electric vehicle (EV) giant Tesla has announced a notable reduction in its car model offerings, a…
Why some Northern Ireland pubs are ‘getting it tight’ over rates
The genesis of these potentially crippling rate hikes lies in an extensive revaluation exercise dubbed ‘Reval 2026’, undertaken by Stormont’s Land and Property Services (LPS). This comprehensive assessment saw over…
















