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UK students achieve record-breaking A-level results as university places confirmed
Students across the UK have secured record-high A-level grades, with Northern Ireland leading the way as 30.7% of entries achieved A or A* …
UK business investment grows by 1.7% in the second quarter of 2026
Business investment in the UK rose by 1.7% between April and June, surpassing market expectations and marking the strongest growth since ea…
Angharad Evans wins 100m breaststroke gold with a new British record
Angharad Evans secured her first European Championship gold in Paris, finishing the 100m breaststroke in one minute and 4.87 seconds. This …
Government announces £50m investment to boost UK critical minerals supply chains
The government has launched a £50 million funding programme to support the extraction, processing, and recycling of critical minerals used …
UK becomes first in Europe to approve daily weight-loss pill Foundayo
The MHRA has authorised the use of Foundayo, a daily pill for treating obesity and type 2 diabetes, making the UK the first European countr…
Katie Shanahan wins 200m backstroke gold at European Aquatics Championships
Katie Shanahan has secured the gold medal in the 200m backstroke at the European Aquatics Championships in Paris. By setting a new British …
Households living near new electricity pylons to receive £2,500 in bill discounts
The UK Government is launching a scheme to provide £2,500 in electricity bill discounts to households located within 500 metres of new or u…
Paid paternity leave for police officers in England and Wales to double
The Home Secretary has increased paid paternity and adoption leave for police officers from one week to two, ensuring parity with maternity…
Government invests £130 million in zero-emission vehicle technology to support 1,800 jobs
The UK government is providing £130 million in funding to support the development of new zero-emission vehicle technologies, including self…
Final Jackal 3 vehicle delivered to the British Army
Babcock and Supacat have completed the delivery of 123 Jackal 3 and Extenda vehicles to the British Army. These high-mobility platforms are…
Three community groups using sport and movement to tackle loneliness
Groups like Sport in Mind and the Bluetits Chill Swimmers are using physical activity to help people build connection and routine. By prior…
Consumer confidence reaches 21-month high as summer spending rises
Consumer confidence has hit its highest level in nearly two years, driven by increased job security and a rise in discretionary spending. A…