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New draft bill proposes five-year prison sentences for conversion practices in England and Wales
The government has published a draft bill to ban practices that aim to change a person's sexual orientation or gender identity, with offend…
Sephora introduces global 'quiet hours' to create calmer shopping environments
Sephora is rolling out quiet hours across its global stores, turning down music and adjusting screens to better accommodate neurodivergent …
Octopus Energy offers customers incentives to reduce power usage during peak evening hours
Over 1.2 million Octopus Energy customers were invited to lower their electricity consumption between 7.30pm and 8.30pm to help stabilise t…
Sephora introduces 'quiet hours' globally to support neurodivergent shoppers
Sephora is rolling out quiet hours across its global stores, involving lower music volumes and adjusted screen lighting to create a calmer …
Explorer Scouts introduce new badges for AI and digital skills
The Scout movement has launched new badges in content creation, digital communication and online safety for 14- to 18-year-olds following c…
Macmillan Cancer Support to train 50,000 extra professionals in major care expansion
With 1.7 million people in the UK facing daily challenges following a cancer diagnosis, Macmillan is launching a significant expansion of i…
Major UK attractions and restaurant chains cut prices following temporary VAT reduction
A new government scheme has introduced a temporary VAT cut for family attractions, cinemas, and children's meals at various national chains…
King Charles meets the Afghan women's cricket team currently in exile
King Charles hosted the Afghan women's cricket team at Clarence House, offering support to the players who have fled the Taliban's ban on w…
Tesco launches Clubcard access for 16 and 17-year-olds
Tesco has introduced a digital Clubcard for 16 and 17-year-olds, allowing younger shoppers to access loyalty prices and collect points for …
Euclid telescope captures detailed image of 60 million stars in the Milky Way's centre
The European Space Agency's Euclid telescope has produced the most detailed image of the Milky Way's galactic bulge to date, capturing over…
Teplizumab to be available on the NHS to delay type 1 diabetes
The NHS in England and Wales is rolling out teplizumab, an immunotherapy drug capable of delaying the onset of type 1 diabetes by an averag…
Aldi extends price freeze on baby formula until the end of 2026
Aldi has confirmed that its Mamia First Infant Milk will remain at £6.99 for the remainder of 2026. By maintaining this price, the retailer…