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Ed Sheeran expands his foundation's music programme to the island of Ireland
The Ed Sheeran Foundation is launching North South Sounds 2026, a project bringing together 50 young musicians from Belfast and Cork for a …
Regional mayors to receive share of income tax in shift of power from Westminster
The government is introducing a new funding model that allows regional mayors to retain a portion of income tax and business rates generate…
Morrisons brings back free breakfast offer for all customers during summer holidays
Morrisons has partnered with Kellogg's to provide free breakfast packs in its cafes nationwide until 6 September. By offering a simple meal…
Royal Fleet Auxiliary crews accept new pay and leave agreement
Seafarers in the Royal Fleet Auxiliary have accepted a new pay deal that includes a 4.5% rise and improved leave arrangements for time spen…
Plug-in balcony solar panels to be available for UK households from 27 August
New legislation will allow households to purchase and install plug-in solar panels that connect directly to a standard wall socket. This ch…
UK government approves 1.2 GW of new solar capacity across three major projects
Planning consent has been granted for three large-scale solar farms in Lincolnshire, East Yorkshire, and West Cumbria, which will all featu…
Limiting sugar intake in the first two years of life linked to lower dementia risk
A study of 65,000 people has found that those who experienced sugar rationing during early childhood had a significantly lower risk of deve…
Hummingbird hawk-moth sightings increase across the UK
A combination of hot weather and strong winds has brought a surge of hummingbird hawk-moths from continental Europe and North Africa to UK …
UK open banking reaches one billion payments milestone
The UK's open banking system has processed over one billion payments and 100 billion API calls since its launch eight years ago. This growt…
UK food inflation falls for the sixth month in a row
Food inflation dropped to 2.2% in July as retailers offered discounts on snacks and drinks during the World Cup. This steady decline sugges…
Homes England’s National Housing Bank agrees £35m in deals to support 2,500 new homes
The National Housing Bank has finalised three infrastructure and development loans for projects in Salford, Bromley, and Ludlow. These inve…
UK energy software firms raise £1bn as investment accelerates
UK companies developing energy software have secured nearly £1bn in funding over the last decade, with investment activity rising sharply s…