Politics
UK Government Approves Tidal Stream Energy Project in Pentland Firth
The major project in the world's most powerful tidal waters will contribute to a more predictable renewable…
Latest News
The newest reporting and analysis, updated as stories are published.
Politics
UK Floods Cost £4.2 Billion in 2025 as Climate Change Amplifies Extreme Weather
Insurance industry data shows UK flood losses setting a new annual record as rainfall patterns intensify under…
Education
Teachers’ Pay Award Confirmed at 4% for 2026/27 as Unions Warn of Retention Crisis
The below-inflation settlement for English schools is accepted by some unions but condemned by others as inadequate…
Education
Special Educational Needs Crisis Deepens as Council EHCP Waiting Lists Grow
Families are waiting over a year for Education, Health and Care Plans as under-resourced councils struggle to…
Education
School Uniform Legislation: Government Pushes Back Against House of Lords Amendments
Parliament considers changes to school uniform rules following Lords proposals to require schools to publish the cost…
Economy
Plastic Packaging Reduction Targets Toughened Under Government Circular Economy Plan
New requirements will accelerate the reduction of unnecessary plastic in food packaging, with manufacturers facing mandatory targets…
Education
PE in Schools Push: MPs Call for Physical Activity to Return to the Curriculum Core
A new parliamentary report argues that declining physical activity among young people is a public health emergency…
Education
Oxford Beats Cambridge in Men’s Boat Race as Women’s Goes to Oxford Too
A notable double for Oxford on the Thames, with the women's crew claiming their first victory since…
Economy
North Sea Oilfield Extensions Approved Amid Climate Transition Debate
The government authorised several new production extensions in the North Sea, defending the decision as necessary for…
Politics
UK Cyber Threats at Record Level as Iranian Hackers Target Critical Infrastructure
GCHQ's National Cyber Security Centre reports a surge in state-sponsored attacks on energy, water and communications networks…
Economy
UK Artificial Intelligence Safety Institute Expands as International Competition Intensifies
The government is doubling the Institute's headcount and budget as the US and China accelerate their own…
Health
Tube Strike Disruption: London Underground Action Planned for Late April
Drivers plan strike action on four days over two weeks, affecting millions of commuters and hospital patients…
