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UK and Germany launch industrial tech corridor to boost manufacturing and AI
The UK and Germany have established an industrial tech corridor to connect technology firms with major manufacturers in sectors like aerosp…
Marine Conservation Society volunteers track thirty years of beach litter
Since 1994, volunteers have surveyed the same 100-metre stretches of British coastline to record every item of rubbish found. This consiste…
Google Maps to display live fuel prices for UK drivers
From Thursday, motorists can use Google Maps to compare real-time petrol and diesel prices at local forecourts using data from the governme…
National Grid completes 2.2km cable tunnel beneath the River Thames 49 days early
Engineers have finished boring a new 2.2km tunnel under the River Thames to house 400kV electricity cables between Kent and Essex. By finis…
Bell Integration partners with The Cyber Helpline to support victims of digital crime
Bell Integration has launched a year-long programme of volunteering and fundraising to support The Cyber Helpline, a charity that assists i…
British red meat exports reach £1.1bn following rise in US and Chinese demand
UK red meat exports grew by 15% in the first half of 2026, driven by a 71% increase in beef shipments to the US and strong demand for pork …
Eligibility for Disabled Persons Railcard expands to include more passengers
The Disabled Persons Railcard now covers people with long-term impairments, health conditions, or neurodivergence that significantly affect…
UK airports launch contactless border system to speed up passport control
UK airports are introducing a facial recognition system that allows travellers to pass through e-gates without presenting their physical pa…
UK secures largest share of new European defence manufacturing investment
The UK has attracted 34 of the 197 new defence manufacturing investments across Europe since the start of 2024, placing it ahead of Germany…
Rolls-Royce SMR partners with ŠKODA JS to manufacture reactor safety systems
Rolls-Royce SMR has selected Czech engineering firm ŠKODA JS to design and produce control rod drive mechanisms for its small modular react…
DWP changes benefit rules to ensure 325,000 claimants keep more of their earnings
The Department for Work and Pensions has updated rules for residents in supported or temporary housing to ensure they no longer face a drop…
New court measures require domestic abuse to be formally recorded in criminal cases
Courts are now required to create a formal record when domestic abuse is a factor in an offence, ensuring this information is shared across…