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Chancellor John Healey to scrap gas standing charges for 23 million homes
Chancellor John Healey has announced plans to remove fixed daily gas standing charges, a move set to save the average household around £45 …
New government-backed loan scheme helps households fund solar panels and heat pumps
The Warm Home Loans scheme now offers interest-free or low-interest loans of up to £35,000 to help households install heat pumps, solar pan…
New network of robotics hubs to support UK surgery and agriculture
A new £40 million network of Robotics Adoption Hubs is launching across the UK to help businesses and public services integrate new technol…
Government commits £7m to feasibility study for a potential Northern Olympic Games
The Government has announced £7 million in funding to assess the viability of hosting an Olympic and Paralympic Games in the North of Engla…
Busted guitarist James Bourne recovers after brother donates kidney
After being told he had only a few years to live due to a serious health condition, Busted musician James Bourne has undergone a successful…
Harry Kane becomes the first English player to win the Ballon d'Or since 2001
Harry Kane has been named the world's best player at the Ballon d'Or ceremony, becoming the first Englishman to receive the honour in over …
Government to abolish 'cliff-edge' rule for unpaid carers' allowance
The Chancellor is set to replace the current earnings threshold for carer's allowance with a new digital taper system in the upcoming budge…
E.ON Next applies £150 energy bill discount to 565,000 households
E.ON Next has begun applying the government-backed £150 Warm Home Discount to the accounts of over half a million customers. This credit is…
Preliminary design review for SSN-AUKUS submarine programme completed ahead of schedule
The design review for the new SSN-AUKUS submarine, which locks in the vessel's configuration, was completed in July 2026 rather than the pl…
Government to double homelessness funding to £900m to tackle rough sleeping
The Prime Minister has announced an additional £432m in funding to address rough sleeping across England, bringing the total commitment to …
TransPennine Express introduces 'Baby on Board' badges to help expectant mothers
TransPennine Express is rolling out 'Baby on Board' badges across its network to help pregnant passengers signal that they may need a seat.…
National Wealth Fund mobilises £68 billion to support 83,000 jobs across the UK
The National Wealth Fund has helped direct £68 billion into infrastructure and industry, supporting 83,000 jobs through 90 different invest…