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NHS in England to provide first drug designed to help multiple sclerosis patients walk
Fampridine, a medication that boosts nerve signals to improve mobility, is now available on the NHS in England for up to 5,000 people each …
Plug-in solar panels to become legal in the UK from 27 August
New legislation coming into effect on 27 August will allow households to install approved plug-in solar kits directly into wall sockets. By…
Ministry of Defence awards £708m contract to accelerate UK combat air manufacturing
The government has extended its contract with BAE Systems to advance the development of next-generation combat air technologies, including …
Bus fares in England to be capped at £2 from January
The government is returning the bus fare cap to £2 across England starting in January to assist with rising living costs. The measure aims …
Government to roll out £2 bus fare cap nationally following Greater Manchester success
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced that the £2 single fare cap, a key feature of Greater Manchester's Bee Network, will be extended …
Single bus fares across England to be capped at £2 from January
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced a nationwide £2 cap on single bus fares throughout 2027, reversing a previous increase. The measu…
Prime Minister announces £850m tax cut on electricity bills
The new government has confirmed an £850m reduction in electricity taxes as part of its first major policy announcement. This move aims to …
UK biotech venture investment reaches five-year high of over £2bn
UK biotech companies secured £2.11bn in equity financing during the second quarter of 2026, marking the sector's strongest performance in f…
Volunteer pilots spot remote wildfires from the air to speed up emergency response
Pilots from the charity Civil Air Support have identified two wildfires in Hampshire and Cornwall while on routine flights. By alerting eme…
Prime Minister Andy Burnham announces six-month VAT cut on electricity bills
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced that VAT on electricity bills will be removed for six months starting 1 October to help household…
New eco-friendly asthma inhaler approved for use in the UK
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency has authorised a version of the Clenil Modulite inhaler that uses a low-carbon prop…
Commercial aircraft deliveries reach eight-year high as global order backlog hits record levels
The UK trade association ADS reports that 673 commercial aircraft were delivered in the first half of 2026, a 13% increase on the previous …