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Rolls-Royce doubles engine time on wing following £1 billion investment
Rolls-Royce has achieved a 100% improvement in the time its modern Trent engines remain on aircraft between scheduled maintenance visits. T…
Digital pay-as-you-go rail ticketing expands across Yorkshire and the East Midlands
The government has lifted the participant cap on its digital rail ticketing trial, allowing unlimited passengers on selected Northern and E…
UK munitions manufacturing jobs increase by 50 per cent to rebuild domestic supply
The number of jobs in British weapons and ammunition manufacturing has risen by 2,000, bringing the total to 5,900. This expansion aims to …
Morrisons launches new apprenticeship scheme to help young people start retail careers
Morrisons has introduced the Proper Jobs: Fresh Start Programme, a two-year scheme offering paid work experience and training in areas such…
Government invests £28m in long-duration energy storage projects
The UK has launched the Ultra-Long Duration Energy Storage Challenge to fund new battery technologies and underground hydrogen storage. The…
UK start-up raises £5m to help the Royal Navy track Russian submarines
A British start-up has secured £5m in funding to develop advanced underwater sensor technology for the Royal Navy. The system will assist i…
Personalised mRNA vaccine shows promise in preventing skin cancer recurrence
A phase three trial has found that a personalised vaccine, used alongside existing immunotherapy, helps prevent melanoma from returning aft…
UK exhibitions sector generated £11.7 billion for the economy in 2025
New research from the Events Industry Alliance shows that 1,154 exhibitions held across the UK last year supported 127,000 jobs and £11.7 b…
Morrisons launches 1,000 apprenticeships to train new retail and craft specialists
Morrisons is introducing 1,000 new apprenticeships through its Fresh Start programme, offering training in retail leadership and traditiona…
UK cities become unexpected havens for threatened wildflowers
Urban environments are providing a vital refuge for native plants as intensive farming and rural development continue to reduce countryside…
Ron Bailey: The campaigner behind 16 new laws and 25 legislative changes
Over a 40-year career, Ron Bailey has transitioned from direct action and squatting to becoming one of the UK's most effective parliamentar…
Wetherspoons bans music and phone calls on speakers across all 792 pubs
Wetherspoons has introduced a ban on playing music or taking calls on speakerphone across its 792 venues following customer feedback. The c…