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Over 15,000 knives removed from UK streets through national surrender scheme
More than 15,000 knives and bladed weapons have been handed into anonymous surrender bins and mobile units over the past year. By providing…
Plug-in solar panel systems become legal for UK households on 27 August
New regulations will allow homeowners to plug approved solar systems directly into a standard three-pin socket, removing the need for compl…
UK scientists trial fridge-free vaccines to reduce global wastage
UK researchers have successfully tested a vaccine that does not require refrigeration, potentially preventing the loss of the half of all v…
Hummingbird hawk-moth sightings rise across the UK this summer
After only eight recorded sightings in 2021, the hummingbird hawk-moth has been spotted in gardens across the country in much higher number…
Great British Energy invests in Naked Energy to boost UK solar-thermal manufacturing
Great British Energy is leading an £8.875m funding round for Naked Energy to establish a new automated manufacturing facility in the UK. Th…
Network Rail completes £23 million upgrade to the Severn Tunnel
Engineers have finished a 16-day project to install a new overhead line system in the Severn Tunnel, designed to withstand the corrosive sa…
UK manufacturing sector records ninth consecutive month of growth
The latest S&P Global UK Manufacturing PMI registered 51.9 in July, marking nine months of sustained expansion across the sector. With prod…
Half-price rail travel extended to 18-year-olds
The Department for Transport is extending the 16-17 Saver railcard so it remains valid until a passenger turns 19. This change ensures that…
Half-price rail travel extended to 18-year-olds
The Department for Transport is extending the 16-17 Saver railcard to include 18-year-olds, allowing them to purchase half-price train tick…
16-17 Saver railcard rules change to allow travel discounts for 18-year-olds
From 17 August, the 16-17 Saver railcard will remain valid for a full year from the date of purchase, even if the holder turns 18 during th…
UK aerospace exports rise as Emirates SkyCargo reports 300% growth in urgent shipments
Emirates SkyCargo transported nearly 500 tonnes of aircraft parts from the UK to global markets in the first half of 2026. The company saw …
UK manufacturing output reaches two-year high as growth continues for ninth month
Manufacturing activity has increased for the ninth consecutive month, with production levels now at their highest point in nearly two years…