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UK electric vehicle battery industry secures £7bn in new investment
The UK battery manufacturing sector has attracted over £7 billion in funding across 14 major projects, ranging from lithium extraction to g…
NHS approves life-extending breast cancer drug Enhertu for patients
The NHS has reversed its decision to deny access to Enhertu, a drug that offers additional time to women with incurable breast cancer. This…
Government launches £30m fund for community-owned renewable energy projects
A new £30m funding scheme will allow communities across the UK to build and manage their own clean energy sources, such as solar panels and…
Pharmaceutical companies commit nearly £2bn in new UK investment
The Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry reports that 13 companies have pledged almost £2bn in new funding since late 2025. T…
M&S launches £3.80 bakery surprise bags to reduce food waste
M&S has rolled out a new scheme across 350 stores where customers can purchase bags of surplus bakery items for £3.80. By offering goods wo…
Planning permission rules relaxed for cross-pavement EV charging
The government is removing the requirement for separate planning applications for approved cross-pavement charging solutions, making it eas…
Over 50,000 young people join the National Trust in record-breaking year
More than 50,000 adults aged 18 to 25 have signed up for National Trust membership over the past 12 months, marking a 26 per cent increase.…
McLaren Automotive to invest £500m in UK production and create 1,000 jobs
McLaren Automotive is expanding its UK manufacturing and engineering operations, including the development of a new vehicle assembly facili…
Employers to be required to hold face-to-face meetings for flexible working requests
Under new government reforms, employers must now sit down with staff to discuss flexible working requests and provide a clear justification…
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…
New British-made turbojet engine goes from concept to flight in under seven months
The Ministry of Defence and UK start-up Alloyed have developed a new family of digitally manufactured turbojet engines, with the first mode…
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…