Amnesty bins installed at Birmingham hospitals after knives found.
Knife amnesty bins are being strategically installed outside major hospitals in Birmingham and Sutton Coldfield, a vital initiative prompted by the alarming discovery of weapons within hospital grounds. Health workers…
Businesses call to be included in any pub rates backtrack
The controversy surrounding business rates has been simmering for months, reaching a boiling point with landlords and pub owners vehemently criticising the impending hikes. This discontent escalated into a notable…
BBC Inside Science – How rare are Greenland’s rare earth elements? – BBC Sounds
The BBC Inside Science episode, broadcast on January 8th, 2026, delves into critical scientific and geopolitical subjects, from the mineral riches hidden beneath Greenland’s ice to the enigmatic links between…
OpenAI launches ChatGPT Health to review your medical records.
In a move poised to revolutionize personal health management and spark significant debate around data privacy, OpenAI has unveiled ChatGPT Health, a groundbreaking new feature designed to analyze users’ medical…
Government to water down business rate rise for pubs.
In a significant political and economic climbdown, the government is poised to announce a crucial rethink on the forthcoming increases to business rates bills for pubs across England within the…
Farm inheritance tax protestors told no more changes to proposals.
The government has declared that there will be no further modifications to its already adjusted proposals concerning farm inheritance tax, despite ongoing protests from the agricultural community. This firm stance…
How do cold health alerts work and what do the different levels mean?
Amber health alerts, signalling a significant impact on health and social care services due to cold weather, have been issued by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) across all of…
Footage shows violent clashes as Iran protests spread to more areas
Violent confrontations between anti-government demonstrators and security forces erupted across multiple locations in Iran on Wednesday, marking the 11th day of widespread unrest fueled by the nation’s escalating economic crisis.…
Great white sharks face extinction in Mediterranean, say researchers
Great white sharks (Carcharodon carcharias) are among more than 20 Mediterranean shark species afforded protection under stringent international law. This legal framework explicitly prohibits their capture, retention, transshipment, landing, transfer,…
Workers’ rights reforms will cost billions less after concessions, analysis shows
The initial £5 billion annual cost estimate, first reported earlier in the year, had sparked considerable debate and alarm within the corporate sector. This figure was largely driven by proposals…

Russia hits Ukrainian train shortly after Boris Johnson and top European officials leave station
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Trump downplays AI risks after dire expert warnings and calls to slow development down.
Deep-fried food banned under new school dinner rules in England
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