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UK charity Hope Spring installs borehole providing clean water to 400 people in Nigeria
A new borehole in the Osun State community of Ido-Osun is providing safe drinking water to over 400 residents, ending their reliance on con…
Nationwide reduces selected mortgage rates by up to 0.25%
Nationwide has lowered fixed-rate mortgage products for first-time buyers, home movers, and those looking to remortgage. These reductions f…
Everywhere At Once festival brings major artists to small UK grassroots venues
With over 2,000 acts performing in local clubs this weekend, the Music Venue Trust is hosting the Everywhere At Once festival to showcase t…
King Charles becomes first monarch to publish tax payments
King Charles has voluntarily disclosed his tax payments for the first time, revealing contributions of over £30 million since his accession…
Tesco to offer free breakfasts to Armed Forces personnel and veterans on 28 June
To mark Armed Forces Day, Tesco is providing a free hot breakfast to serving military personnel and veterans at 335 of its cafes across the…
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…