Rent tops £1,000 a month in more areas – find out where

Renters across Britain are now facing an average cost of at least £1,000 a month for a new tenancy in more than half of all local authority areas, according to…

Sam Altman backs Anthropic in AI battlefield row with Pentagon

In a candid internal memo circulated to OpenAI staff, which the BBC has reviewed, Altman articulated his solidarity with Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei, confirming that OpenAI adheres to identical ethical…

Energy prices: SSE Airtricity to reduce gas tariff by 8% from April

The reduction translates into tangible savings for households and small enterprises. A typical household residing in the greater Belfast and west gas network areas, managing their account with a credit…

Data tool to spot Cambridgeshire families due financial support

The initiative represents a proactive shift in welfare provision, moving away from reactive crisis management towards early intervention and preventative support. Alison Whelan, a key figure from Cambridgeshire County Council,…

Young people out of work, training and education edges closer to one million

Official estimates released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) reveal that between October and December 2025, a staggering 957,000 young people in the UK were classified as NEET. This…

Royal Mail bosses to be called to Parliament over letter delivery failures

Royal Mail executives are set to face a grilling in Parliament, summoned to provide urgent answers regarding widespread and persistent failures in the firm’s letter delivery service. The Business and…

Ark Wildlife Park at ‘breaking point’ over rising monthly bills

The monthly expenditure of £40,000 is not merely a number; it represents a complex web of essential services and resources required to maintain a safe, healthy, and stimulating environment for…

Gucci criticised for ‘AI slop’ images ahead of major fashion show

The core of the criticism stems from a perceived dissonance between Gucci’s brand identity, which proudly champions "creativity and Italian craftsmanship," and its decision to employ artificial intelligence for marketing…

Energy bills to fall in April in price cap change and charges shake-up.

Typical household energy bills are set to decrease by 7% starting in April, a welcome announcement from the energy regulator Ofgem, following a significant shake-up in charges introduced by the…

ETA: What is the UK’s new travel system and how are dual nationals affected?

A significant shift in how international visitors access the United Kingdom has come into full effect, with the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) system now a mandatory requirement for citizens of…