The one measure that can tell us a lot about the state of the UK economy
A new year often brings with it the promise of fresh starts and renewed optimism. For the UK economy, the latest monthly figures present a complex picture, neither confirming a…
Record year for wind and solar electricity in Great Britain in 2025
Great Britain witnessed an unprecedented surge in renewable energy generation in 2025, with wind and solar power reaching record highs, according to comprehensive analysis by the BBC of provisional figures…
Prostate drug, abiraterone, to be offered to thousands in England
A groundbreaking, life-extending prostate cancer drug, abiraterone, is set to become widely available to thousands of men across England within weeks, marking a significant victory for patients and advocacy groups.…
Darlington hospital violated trans complaint nurses’ dignity, tribunal rules.
Hospital bosses have been found to have violated the dignity of a group of female nurses who raised concerns about a transgender woman using their single-sex changing room, an employment…
Ashley St Clair, mother of Elon Musk’s child, sues xAI over Grok deepfakes
Ashley St Clair, a prominent conservative influencer and author, and notably the mother of one of tech magnate Elon Musk’s children, has initiated legal action against Musk’s artificial intelligence company,…
Cats became our companions way later than you think
This delayed embrace of human companionship, in true feline style, sets cats apart from other domesticated animals like dogs, whose ties with humans stretch back tens of thousands of years.…
China and Canada announce tariffs relief after a high-stakes meeting.
In a significant recalibration of bilateral relations, Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney have jointly announced a substantial reduction in tariffs, signaling a potential reset in…
Should the NHS use magic mushrooms to treat mental health?
Larissa Hope, a former actress, firmly believes psilocybin was instrumental in navigating a severe mental health crisis during her adolescence. At just 17, while starring in the acclaimed TV drama…
Public sick of backstabbing, says Tory defector Jenrick’s replacement.
The Conservative Party’s newly appointed Shadow Justice Secretary, Nick Timothy, has starkly declared that the British public is "absolutely sick" of the relentless "backbiting and backstabbing" plaguing Westminster, a sentiment…
Use film-style age ratings to limit teens’ social media, say Lib Dems
The Liberal Democrats have unveiled a nuanced proposal to safeguard children online, suggesting the implementation of film-style age ratings to regulate social media access for minors. This innovative approach aims…

Crypto firm Binance covers 90% of losses after $6.3bn hack.
City of London leader named ‘most influential black Briton’.
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Mahmood expected to announce changes to rules around indefinite leave to remain.
Alder Hey hospital admits responsibility for Mold girl’s death
‘Fascinating’ rare beetle found in Wales again after three year search
Clashes erupt between police and protesters in Paris.
Soaring cost of Halloween treats spooks shoppers.
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Burnham ‘open’ to calls for slavery apology but rules out reparations.


































































































