Protest-hit post-Brexit sustainable farming scheme goes live
The SFS represents a significant departure from the previous system, which primarily allocated subsidies based on the amount of land owned. Instead, it introduces a framework where financial support is…
Maduro says Venezuela open to US talks on drug trafficking
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has signaled a potential shift in diplomatic engagement, stating on Thursday that he is open to dialogue with the United States concerning drug trafficking and oil,…
Alpacas, buses and pints: Five laws you may have missed in 2025
New protections for llamas vulnerable to dog attacks Among the more surprising, yet no less significant, legislative developments of 2025 is the enhanced protection afforded to alpacas and llamas from…
What is chickenpox and who can get the NHS vaccine?
Young children in the UK are now being offered protection against chickenpox on the NHS for the first time, marking a significant advancement in childhood immunisation programmes. This highly contagious…
Why everything from your phone to your PC may get pricier in 2026
The cost of a vast array of essential electronic devices, from the smartphones in our pockets to the personal computers on our desks and even critical medical equipment, is poised…
China’s BYD set to overtake Tesla as world’s top EV seller
On Thursday, BYD, an acronym for "Build Your Dreams," disclosed a remarkable surge in its 2023 sales, with battery-powered car deliveries soaring by almost 28% to an impressive total of…
Should the NHS really use magic mushrooms to treat mental health?
The great debate about whether the NHS should use magic mushrooms to treat mental health is unfolding against a backdrop of increasing mental health challenges and a growing appetite for…
Chickenpox vaccines for children on NHS starts across UK
The National Health Service (NHS) in the United Kingdom has officially launched its comprehensive chickenpox vaccination programme for children, marking a significant public health milestone. This initiative, which began on…
Tech Life – Chatbots changing minds – BBC Sounds
A groundbreaking episode of BBC Sounds’ "Tech Life" delves into the increasingly potent influence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) chatbots, revealing a startling capability to subtly alter human perceptions, even when…
Tony Blair said devolution lanced the boil of separatism in Wales
During this critical cabinet meeting, Blair unequivocally rejected proposals to grant full law-making powers to the Welsh Assembly, arguing forcefully that voters in both Wales and Scotland displayed "no appetite"…

Russia hits Ukrainian train shortly after Boris Johnson and top European officials leave station
Trump: US president says he will remove all Irish whiskey tariffs as he ends two-day visit
First ministers of Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland to meet in Cardiff
Nepal floods: The Himalayas are melting faster – and India’s economy is ‘at risk’
Swedish party blocs tied after Sunday vote, projections say
‘Culture shift’ needed in how UK does business, Andy Burnham urges.
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
St Aubin residents to meet officials over dredging concerns
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