Tech Life – Smell the future – BBC Sounds
The future, it seems, is not just something we see and hear, but something we will soon be able to smell. In a fascinating exploration of cutting-edge technology, BBC Sounds’…
PFAS measures in Jersey ‘could cost £210m and mean higher bills’
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, often dubbed "forever chemicals" due to their extraordinary resistance to degradation in the environment, have become a focal point of public health concern. These synthetic compounds…
Burnham tells cabinet to tackle living costs at first meeting
However, the nascent government immediately faced scrutiny over its funding strategy for this flagship policy. Burnham’s plan to finance the VAT reduction by scrapping Sir Keir Starmer’s proposed digital ID…
Trump: 50% tariffs response to Canada’s treatment of US farmers
The President’s directive targets a broad spectrum of Canadian exports, encompassing everything from raw materials and agricultural products to manufactured goods and finished products. While specific product categories were not…
Record number of osprey chicks at Cumbria nature reserve.
A momentous achievement in conservation has unfolded at Foulshaw Moss Nature Reserve in Cumbria, where birdwatchers and conservationists are celebrating a record-breaking season for ospreys. Five healthy osprey chicks, a…
Brazil’s Amazon sees sharp decline of area burned in 2025
According to the latest report from MapBiomas, a collaborative network of NGOs, universities, and technology companies monitoring land use in Brazil, approximately 12.7 million hectares were burned across the entire…
VAT to be cut from electricity bills in October.
The government has officially announced a significant reduction in Value Added Tax (VAT) on household electricity bills, a move spearheaded by new Prime Minister Andy Burnham as a core component…
Hosepipe ban in force for millions of households – is your area affected?
The concept of drought lacks a singular, universal definition, yet it fundamentally originates from a prolonged period of insufficient rainfall, leading to detrimental impacts on ecosystems, agricultural productivity, and the…
Whitehall officials offered move to No 10 North in Manchester
The proposed recruitment plan, outlined in the comprehensive "Re:State blueprint," envisions a rapid build-up of staff, targeting approximately 300 employees within an ambitious 18-month timeframe. This new workforce will be…
UK borrows less than expected in June but public finances remain a challenge
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) reported that public sector net borrowing – the crucial difference between government spending and its income from taxes and other sources – stood at…

Andy Burnham doesn’t rule out tax rises to fix social care
Hosepipe ban in force for millions of households – is your area affected?
More than half of England officially in drought – Environment Agency
Care system needs fixing before new assisted dying debate, says PM
Data centres could pay hundreds of millions in deposits for power demands
Jodrell Bank cuts disappointing gamble, Sky at Night host says
Endangered Amur tiger cubs born at Longleat in conservation boost.
Jay Clayton Confirmed as Trump’s New Director of National Intelligence
Burnham has no scope to increase borrowing, think tank warns
Iran launches ‘attempted surprise attack’ on American forces in Middle East, US military says


































































































