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NHS offers free flu vaccines to household members of immunosuppressed people
People living with someone who has a weakened immune system can now receive a free NHS flu vaccine to help provide an extra layer of protec…
Maya Jama donates £83,500 to Action for Children after Celebrity Traitors appearance
Presenter Maya Jama has donated the £83,500 prize fund she would have won on Celebrity Traitors to the charity Action for Children. Drawing…
Romesh Ranganathan and Sebastian Croft win The Celebrity Traitors, donating £83,000 to charity
Comedian Romesh Ranganathan and actor Sebastian Croft have won the second series of The Celebrity Traitors after successfully identifying t…
Why some children carry blue, teal or purple pumpkins this Halloween
Trick-or-treaters may carry coloured buckets to signal specific needs to neighbours. A blue pumpkin often indicates a child with autism, wh…
Eating fruit and vegetable scraps could help bridge the UK's fibre gap
Researchers at King's College London have found that discarded parts like watermelon rinds and pineapple cores are rich sources of dietary …
DVLA updates online service for drivers reporting medical conditions
The DVLA has expanded its online portal to cover over 1,600 health conditions, allowing drivers to report multiple issues and track their a…
Government and Rolls-Royce agree £2.5bn programme to develop new jet engines in the UK
The government and Rolls-Royce have launched a £2.5 billion joint programme to develop cleaner, more efficient jet engines for single-aisle…
Lifetime ISA penalty reduced for first-time buyers purchasing homes over £450,000
The Chancellor has announced a reduction in the Lifetime ISA withdrawal penalty from 25% to 20% for those buying homes priced above the pre…
New UK-wide restrictions on vape sales and marketing come into force
The government has introduced new rules to curb youth vaping, including a ban on nicotine-free vapes and nicotine pouches for those under 1…
Government to cut public EV charging costs, saving drivers £150 a year
The government has announced plans to lower public electric vehicle charging costs, aiming to save the average driver £150 annually. This m…
New UK laws restrict the sale of vaping and nicotine products to under-18s
New regulations now prohibit the sale of vaping and nicotine products to anyone under 18 across the UK, while also making it an offence for…
Mayors to gain control of local tax revenues in fiscal devolution plan
The Chancellor has announced a new roadmap that will allow mayors to retain a portion of business rates and income tax, ending the need for…