Finance
UK Inflation Falls to 2.1% in March — Closest to Target in Four Years
Falling energy prices and easing food inflation drove CPI to its lowest level since 2022, increasing pressure…
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Tech
Electric Vehicle Sales Hit Record 42% of New Car Market in March 2026
March's record EV share reflects both the ZEV mandate and a significant reduction in average EV prices,…
Tech
Electric Vehicle Sales Hit Record 42% of New Car Market in March 2026
March's record EV share reflects both the ZEV mandate and a significant reduction in average EV prices,…
Education
The History of London: From Roman Londinium to Global Megacity
Two thousand years of one city: how a Roman river crossing became the capital of an empire,…
Politics
Scottish Independence Polling Reaches 52% in Favour — Highest Since 2021
Rising support for independence is driven by younger voters and those who voted Remain in the 2016…
Politics
Scottish Independence Polling Reaches 52% in Favour — Highest Since 2021
Rising support for independence is driven by younger voters and those who voted Remain in the 2016…
Health
Council Tax Rises 2026: Which Councils Are Increasing Bills
A full breakdown of which councils are raising bills in 2026 and what it means for households.
Politics
Government Unveils AI Regulation Framework as Tech Firms Warn of Brain Drain
The framework creates binding rules for the highest-risk AI applications while preserving regulatory flexibility — but critics…
Education
Scottish Independence: A Complete History of the Movement from 1707 to Today
From the Act of Union in 1707 to the 2014 referendum and beyond — the full story…
Education
UK Wages Rise 5.2% as Labour Market Stays Resilient Despite Employer NI Rise
Average earnings growth of 5.2% comfortably outpaces inflation, but the Bank of England warns sustained wage growth…
Finance
Cost of Living April 2026: Energy Bills Fall but Rents Hit New Record High
The latest data shows a clear divergence: homeowners are feeling the cost of living pressure ease while…
Finance
UK Mortgage Rates 2026: When Will They Fall and What to Do Now
With base rate cuts continuing, mortgage rates are falling. Here is what borrowers need to know.
