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University of Cambridge researchers to use lunar orbit to study the early universe
A team from the University of Cambridge is developing a suitcase-sized satellite, CosmoCube, to detect radio signals from the early univers…
145 mobile phone masts upgraded across the UK to improve rural connectivity
The UK government's Shared Rural Network programme has upgraded 145 existing mobile masts to provide 4G coverage from all four major networ…
UK semiconductor firms raise £237m in funding so far this year
UK semiconductor companies have secured £237.4m in investment during 2026, already surpassing the total raised throughout the entirety of 2…
Amy Hunt wins 200m gold at European Championships as Dina Asher-Smith takes bronze
Amy Hunt has secured her second gold medal of the European Championships, finishing the 200m final in a season's best time of 22.19 seconds…
House sparrow populations show signs of recovery after decades of decline
After a long-term loss of 30 million birds, house sparrow numbers in the UK are finally beginning to stabilise. While further conservation …
UK economy grows by 0.4% between April and June
The UK economy saw a 0.4% increase in growth during the second quarter, with businesses reporting that warmer weather and sporting events h…
Maternal RSV vaccine programme halves newborn intensive care admissions
New data from the UK Health Security Agency shows that intensive care admissions for infants under six months old with RSV have fallen by 5…
UK students achieve record-breaking A-level results as university places confirmed
Students across the UK have secured record-high A-level grades, with Northern Ireland leading the way as 30.7% of entries achieved A or A* …
UK business investment grows by 1.7% in the second quarter of 2026
Business investment in the UK rose by 1.7% between April and June, surpassing market expectations and marking the strongest growth since ea…
Angharad Evans wins 100m breaststroke gold with a new British record
Angharad Evans secured her first European Championship gold in Paris, finishing the 100m breaststroke in one minute and 4.87 seconds. This …
Government announces £50m investment to boost UK critical minerals supply chains
The government has launched a £50 million funding programme to support the extraction, processing, and recycling of critical minerals used …
UK becomes first in Europe to approve daily weight-loss pill Foundayo
The MHRA has authorised the use of Foundayo, a daily pill for treating obesity and type 2 diabetes, making the UK the first European countr…