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Temporary VAT cut reduces costs for family days out and cinema trips this summer
The government has introduced a temporary reduction in VAT from 20% to 5% on family-friendly activities, including theme parks, zoos, and c…
Nationwide expands 'Safe Spaces' initiative to 42 additional branches
Nationwide is introducing Safe Spaces across 42 former Virgin Money branches, bringing its total number of support sites to 475. These faci…
City & Guilds cancels plans to offshore hundreds of UK jobs to Greece
The vocational training body has scrapped proposals to cut 400 UK roles and move them to Greece following negotiations with the union Unite…
Urban parks reduce pollution and lower temperatures in surrounding neighbourhoods
New research shows that city parks lower air temperatures and reduce particle pollution up to 300 metres beyond their boundaries. These fin…
Honeybees create specialised food to ensure larvae receive a balanced diet
Researchers have found that honeybees blend pollen to provide their larvae with essential amino acids, adjusting their intake when specific…
New workplace savings scheme launches to help 400,000 employees build emergency funds
The National Coalition for Workplace Savings has launched a programme across sectors including retail, transport, and the public sector to …
Martin Lewis confirms law change to protect people from aggressive council tax debt collection
New legislation arriving next April will introduce a 63-day breathing space before councils can escalate debt collection to bailiffs. This …
LNER introduces 'Ask for Angela' safety scheme across its trains and stations
LNER has become the first UK train operator to adopt the 'Ask for Angela' initiative, allowing passengers to discreetly signal for help if …
Lidl increases entry-level pay to £13.45 across all UK stores
Lidl has raised its entry-level hourly wage to £13.45, with rates increasing further based on length of service. This change, which represe…
Study suggests ibuprofen may be more effective than paracetamol for period pain
A study of 211 million supermarket transactions found that many shoppers choose paracetamol for period pain, despite experts suggesting ibu…
Japanese firms to invest £18bn in UK infrastructure and offshore wind
Japanese companies have committed £18bn to support UK infrastructure and offshore wind projects. This investment aims to bolster domestic e…
Royal Marines board Russian shadow fleet oil tanker in the English Channel
Royal Marine Commandos and National Crime Agency officers have intercepted and boarded the Russian tanker Smyrtos in the English Channel. T…