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Government introduces bill to remove restrictions on Catholic and Jewish prime ministers
The government has tabled legislation to repeal 19th-century laws that prevent prime ministers of Catholic or Jewish faith from advising on…
Metropolitan Police make 187 arrests in crackdown on e-bike crime in Westminster
Between February and July, officers carried out targeted patrols to address a rise in robberies and thefts involving e-bikes and mopeds. Th…
Archaeologists discover evidence of the 1066 Battle of Stamford Bridge near Low Catton
Metal detectorists have unearthed 11th-century weaponry, including spearheads and mail armour, near an old Roman bridge a mile south of the…
Pubs and shops in England and Wales to accept digital ID apps for age verification
Customers in England and Wales can now use government-approved digital ID apps to prove their age when buying alcohol. By using a scannable…
Rail passengers gain automatic right to switch operators during cancellations
From 20 September, passengers with a cancelled train will be able to use their ticket on another operator's service without extra cost. Thi…
Rail passengers to use alternative operators for free following cancellations
From 20 September 2026, passengers whose trains are cancelled can board another operator's service at no extra cost. This change removes th…
Construction team hits major milestone in RAF Brize Norton runway upgrade
VolkerFitzpatrick has removed over 42,250m³ of material as part of the £180 million project to replace the three-kilometre runway at RAF Br…
Chef Tim Bilton receives cancer all-clear seven years after being given 12 months to live
After being diagnosed with stage four cancer in 2013 and given a one-year prognosis, chef Tim Bilton has been told he is now cancer-free fo…
New battery-electric trains to cut journey times across Yorkshire and the North
Transpennine Express will introduce 29 new Adessia Stream trains by 2034, cutting journey times between major northern cities by up to 14 m…
Patients in England to access pharmacy treatment for five additional common conditions
Pharmacists in England are expanding their services to include on-the-spot treatment for migraines, acne, scabies, ear infections, and bloc…
England's pharmacies to offer treatment for five additional common conditions
Patients in England will soon be able to visit their local chemist for on-the-spot treatment for conditions including migraines, acne, and …
New allergy safety guidelines introduced in English schools following Benedict Blythe's death
Following the death of five-year-old Benedict Blythe from an allergic reaction, new government guidelines now require all state-funded scho…