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UK exhibitions sector generated £11.7 billion for the economy in 2025
New research from the Events Industry Alliance shows that 1,154 exhibitions held across the UK last year supported 127,000 jobs and £11.7 b…
Morrisons launches 1,000 apprenticeships to train new retail and craft specialists
Morrisons is introducing 1,000 new apprenticeships through its Fresh Start programme, offering training in retail leadership and traditiona…
UK cities become unexpected havens for threatened wildflowers
Urban environments are providing a vital refuge for native plants as intensive farming and rural development continue to reduce countryside…
Ron Bailey: The campaigner behind 16 new laws and 25 legislative changes
Over a 40-year career, Ron Bailey has transitioned from direct action and squatting to becoming one of the UK's most effective parliamentar…
Wetherspoons bans music and phone calls on speakers across all 792 pubs
Wetherspoons has introduced a ban on playing music or taking calls on speakerphone across its 792 venues following customer feedback. The c…
Disabled bus pass holders in England to receive 24-hour free travel from next April
The government has announced that disabled bus passes will be valid at all hours from April, removing the current restriction that limits f…
Disabled bus passengers in England to receive 24/7 free travel from April
The government is removing time restrictions on bus passes for disabled passengers, allowing for free travel at any time of day. This chang…
Disabled bus pass holders in England to gain 24-hour free travel from April
The government is removing the current 09:30 to 23:00 time restrictions on disabled bus passes, allowing cardholders to travel for free at …
Disabled bus pass holders in England to gain 24/7 free travel from April
From 1 April 2027, weekday time restrictions on disabled people's bus passes will be removed across England, allowing for free travel at an…
Disabled bus pass holders in England to gain 24/7 free travel from April
From 1 April 2027, the current weekday time restrictions on disabled bus passes will be removed, allowing for free travel at any time of da…
UK households earn £100 million from solar energy exports
Households using Octopus Energy have collectively earned nearly £100 million over the past year by selling surplus solar power back to the …
Government drops plans to relax affordable housing quotas for rural developers
Ministers have abandoned proposals to remove requirements for affordable homes on medium-sized development sites following widespread oppos…