Economy
England’s Ancient Woodlands Under Threat From Development Pressure, RSPB Warns
Conservation organisations say the cumulative impact of infrastructure projects, housing development and invasive species is eroding irreplaceable…
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Economy
Energy Bills Set for Further Rise as Gas Prices Remain Elevated Post-Ceasefire
Ofgem's price cap is expected to remain well above pre-war levels even if the Iran ceasefire holds,…
Health
Diabetes Rates in UK Reach Record High as Obesity and Ageing Combine
New NHS data shows over four million people are now diagnosed with diabetes in England, with type…
Finance
Bellway Shares Slump 18% as Iran War Tears Up Housing Market Outlook
The housebuilder's profit warning cited the collapse in mortgage market confidence as oil-driven inflation reversed rate cut…
Finance
Bank of England Holds Rates at 4.5% as Iran War Reverses Cut Timeline
The Monetary Policy Committee paused its easing cycle after the oil shock pushed inflation back above comfortable…
Politics
Deepfake Regulations Tightened as Electoral Integrity Concerns Mount
New provisions targeting AI-generated electoral disinformation were included in the Representation of the People Bill ahead of…
Education
Channel 4: Government Confirms Broadcaster Will Remain in Public Ownership
Ministers dropped plans to privatise Channel 4 that had been advanced by the previous government, confirming instead…
Finance
Buy-to-Let Landlords Selling at Record Rate as Sector Faces Multiple Pressures
Higher mortgage rates, increased regulatory requirements and tax changes have created an unprecedented wave of landlord exits…
Tech
Buy Now Pay Later Regulation Takes Effect as FCA Clamps Down on Consumer Credit
New Financial Conduct Authority rules require affordability checks and clearer disclosure for the deferred payment products used…
Finance
Arctic Ice Reaches Record Low Extent as Climate Scientists Issue Stark Warning
Sea ice in the Arctic Ocean reached its smallest February extent on record, accelerating concerns about feedback…
Economy
£50 Million Government Investment in UK Defence Drone Sector Announced
The funding is designed to accelerate domestic production capacity and reduce dependence on foreign suppliers for military…
Health
200,000 Patients Now on GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs as NHS Rolls Out Obesity Treatment
The expansion of GLP-1 prescribing has put extraordinary demand on the system, with 400,000 patients on waiting…
