What are critical minerals, what are they used for and why do countries need them?

Countries worldwide are engaged in an accelerating race to secure the critical minerals and rare earth elements indispensable for powering modern society and the unfolding green revolution. These vital resources…

Top government figures to hand over private messages with Mandelson

The deepening scandal, which has gripped Westminster and dominated headlines, compelled Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to issue a public apology on Wednesday. Addressing the victims of convicted sex offender…

Cardiff dad who nearly lost his tongue due to cancer urges HPV awareness.

Anthony Perriam, a father of two from Cardiff, has shared his harrowing experience of battling cancer linked to the Human Papillomavirus (HPV), an ordeal that brought him perilously close to…

Making robots useful and affordable will need better motors

Actuators, the motion-activating components that enable robots to move, are the unsung heroes of the robotics world. These can range from linear (in-and-out) to rotary (spinning) mechanisms, forming the backbone…

Average house price tops £300,000 for first time, says Halifax

This latest surge represents a notable turnaround from previous months, with Halifax reporting a 0.7% increase in house prices last month. This reversed a 0.5% dip recorded in December, indicating…

BBC Inside Science – Where do forever chemicals come from? – BBC Sounds

The pressing issue of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS), widely known as "forever chemicals," recently took centre stage as the UK Government unveiled its inaugural strategy to combat their pervasive…

Increase and protect school funding for special needs, MPs urge

A cross-party group of MPs has issued a stark warning, urging the government to significantly increase and ringfence funding for special educational needs (SEND) provision to address the escalating demand…

Alton Towers to restrict disability pass for people with ADHD and anxiety

A controversial new policy set to be trialled at Alton Towers this February half-term will see some visitors with conditions such as ADHD, anxiety, and autism excluded from the theme…

Kwara state attack: Dozens of Muslims ‘massacred’ in Nigeria for refusing to join Boko Haram, says governor

Dozens of Muslims have reportedly been "massacred" in Nigeria’s western Kwara state after they refused to "surrender to extremists who preached a strange doctrine," according to the state’s governor. The…

Health warning over Cape Verde travel after stomach bug deaths

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued a stark warning to Britons planning holidays in Cape Verde, urging heightened vigilance after a concerning surge in gastrointestinal illnesses, including fatal…