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Government funding boost for pubs acting as community hubs
A new £3m grant scheme is supporting independent pubs to diversify their services, such as hosting village stores, cafes, and community gro…
Blind parents can now feel their unborn babies through 3D-printed scan models
A new pilot scheme from the charity Guide Dogs is providing blind expectant parents with tactile 3D models of their baby scans. By allowing…
Tesco removes 114 additives from own-label products to reduce ultra-processed foods
Tesco has banned or restricted 114 food additives across its own-brand range in response to growing customer concerns about ultra-processed…
RNLI receives surge in donations following public support for its lifesaving work
The Royal National Lifeboat Institution has seen a significant rise in donations after its crews faced intimidation for rescuing asylum see…
UK economy grows by 0.4% in July as AI services drive unexpected expansion
The UK economy saw an unexpected 0.4% increase in GDP during July, surpassing forecasts of zero growth. This expansion was largely driven b…
UK economy grows by 0.4% in July, exceeding expectations
The UK economy saw a 0.4% increase in GDP during July, surpassing forecasts of zero growth. This rise was driven largely by the services se…
Prince William, Harry Kane and Alan Shearer launch campaign to prevent suicide through sport
The Prince of Wales is launching the On Your Side project, which uses the reach of sporting organisations to encourage people to have diffi…
All 20 Premier League clubs launch suicide prevention campaign
Every Premier League club is participating in the Together Against Suicide initiative, which provides safe spaces at stadiums for supporter…
UK retailers to offer 100,000 work placements for young people
More than 40 retailers, including John Lewis and M&S, are partnering with the DWP to provide short-term placements for 18- to 24-year-olds …
University of Exeter researchers launch three-year project to study UK shark species
Scientists are partnering with anglers to track the movements and habits of porbeagle, tope, and blue sharks in British waters. By combinin…
UK business equity investment grows by 26 per cent in the first half of 2026
UK businesses secured £14.4 billion in equity investment during the first half of the year, marking a 26 per cent increase on the previous …
Sainsbury’s invests £1.5m to support school breakfast clubs and food pantries
Sainsbury’s is providing £1.5 million to help schools across the UK fund breakfast clubs, food pantries, and kitchen upgrades. This investm…