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Katie Shanahan wins 200m backstroke gold at European Aquatics Championships
Katie Shanahan has secured the gold medal in the 200m backstroke at the European Aquatics Championships in Paris. By setting a new British …
Households living near new electricity pylons to receive £2,500 in bill discounts
The UK Government is launching a scheme to provide £2,500 in electricity bill discounts to households located within 500 metres of new or u…
Paid paternity leave for police officers in England and Wales to double
The Home Secretary has increased paid paternity and adoption leave for police officers from one week to two, ensuring parity with maternity…
Government invests £130 million in zero-emission vehicle technology to support 1,800 jobs
The UK government is providing £130 million in funding to support the development of new zero-emission vehicle technologies, including self…
Final Jackal 3 vehicle delivered to the British Army
Babcock and Supacat have completed the delivery of 123 Jackal 3 and Extenda vehicles to the British Army. These high-mobility platforms are…
Three community groups using sport and movement to tackle loneliness
Groups like Sport in Mind and the Bluetits Chill Swimmers are using physical activity to help people build connection and routine. By prior…
Consumer confidence reaches 21-month high as summer spending rises
Consumer confidence has hit its highest level in nearly two years, driven by increased job security and a rise in discretionary spending. A…
Thirty-three automotive projects receive £47m in government funding
The government has awarded over £47m to 33 automotive projects as part of the DRIVE35 programme, which aims to support the transition to ze…
Team GB relay teams win two gold medals at the European Aquatics Championships
The British men's and women's 4x200m freestyle relay teams both secured gold on the opening day of the European Aquatics Championships in P…
Daily weight-loss pill approved for use in the UK
The UK has become the first country in Europe to approve Foundayo, a daily pill designed to treat obesity and type 2 diabetes. While it is …
Cambridge Aerospace raises $300mn to scale production of missile and drone interceptors
The British defence start-up has secured $300mn in funding to increase the manufacturing of its Starhammer and Skyhammer interceptor system…
Birdwatching grows in popularity among Gen Z
New research shows that nearly 750,000 young people in the UK now regularly go birdwatching, marking a 1,088% increase since 2018. This shi…