Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced a £2.5 billion government investment aimed at strengthening the UK’s position in quantum computing and artificial intelligence (AI) sectors, with the goal of preventing leading British technology companies and researchers from relocating abroad to seek better financial opportunities. Speaking to the BBC, Reeves emphasized the importance of reversing the trend… Continue reading Reeves vows to stop UK tech from 'drifting abroad'
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Prince William joins Greg James on Comic Relief bike ride
Radio 1’s Greg James received an unexpected boost during his ambitious 630-mile tandem bicycle ride when Prince William chose to join him for a part of the journey. Greg, who has been cycling through England, Wales, and Scotland as part of a challenge covering 1,000 kilometers, was five days into his eight-day trek when the… Continue reading Prince William joins Greg James on Comic Relief bike ride
Police officer tells inquiry how he shot Glasgow hotel attacker
A police officer has recounted during a fatal accident inquiry how he fatally shot an asylum seeker who attacked him with a knife inside a Glasgow hotel. The incident occurred in June 2020 at the Park Inn hotel, where 28-year-old Badreddin Abdullah Adam Bosh stabbed five individuals, including a police constable. At Glasgow Sheriff Court,… Continue reading Police officer tells inquiry how he shot Glasgow hotel attacker
Hundreds of jobs at risk at Bentley in Crewe
Luxury automaker Bentley has announced that up to 275 jobs are at risk as the company undertakes efficiency measures. This development coincides with the release of Bentley’s 2025 financial results, which mark a seventh consecutive year of profitability for the Crewe-based firm. Despite its continued financial success, the company highlighted ongoing investments at its Pyms… Continue reading Hundreds of jobs at risk at Bentley in Crewe
Typical new mortgage costs soar £788 a year in two weeks
New data has revealed that the cost of taking out a typical mortgage today has increased by £788 annually compared to the period before the Iran conflict began. This calculation is based on a 25-year mortgage of £250,000 with an average two-year fixed interest rate currently at 5.28%. According to financial information service Moneyfacts, lenders… Continue reading Typical new mortgage costs soar £788 a year in two weeks
Gerry Adams takes the stand over claims he had role in IRA bombings
Gerry Adams has taken the witness stand in a civil lawsuit currently underway in London, where he faces allegations connecting him to key IRA bombing operations in England. The trial, now in its sixth day at the High Court and presided over by Mr Justice Swift, follows testimonies from eleven witnesses supporting the claimants’ case.… Continue reading Gerry Adams takes the stand over claims he had role in IRA bombings
Woman, 18, not shortlisted for job at estate agents as 'car is too old'
An 18-year-old from Burton Joyce, Nottinghamshire, has expressed frustration after being informed that her application for a trainee lettings negotiator role was rejected due to her car being considered too old. Alanah Thompson French applied for the position at haart in Nottingham in December 2025 but was told her 2014 Citroen C1 did not meet… Continue reading Woman, 18, not shortlisted for job at estate agents as 'car is too old'
Former sub postmaster Parmod Kalia dies awaiting compensation
Parmod Kalia, a former sub-postmaster from Orpington, south-east London, has passed away at the age of 67 without receiving full compensation following his wrongful conviction during the Post Office Horizon IT scandal. Having managed his branch for 11 years, Kalia was accused of theft and subsequently spent six months in prison. Although his conviction was… Continue reading Former sub postmaster Parmod Kalia dies awaiting compensation
Glasgow Central Station to partially reopen after huge blaze
Glasgow Central Station is set to reopen partially on Wednesday, resuming limited services for both ScotRail and cross-border trains. This development comes after the station has been closed since Sunday, 8 March, when a significant fire led to the partial collapse of a nearby building on Union Street. Despite the reopening, the main entrance on… Continue reading Glasgow Central Station to partially reopen after huge blaze
What are the symptoms of meningitis and is there a vaccine?
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has confirmed that the recent meningitis outbreak in Kent involves the Meningitis B strain, a serious infection affecting the protective membranes around the brain and spinal cord. Tragically, two individuals have died as a result: an 18-year-old schoolgirl from Faversham named Juliette, and a 21-year-old student attending the University… Continue reading What are the symptoms of meningitis and is there a vaccine?