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Long term plan needed for UKs green industries
The UK must harness its competitive advantage in green industries to reach net zero and reverse manufacturing decline, a report has said..
Swift Eras tour 1bn boost to UK economy
Taylor Swifts upcoming Eras tour will provide a £997 million boost to the UK economy, according to a report..
440000 hours of sewage released along England coast
More than 440,000 hours of sewage was released along Englands coastline in 2023, with thousands of spills taking place close to bathing spots, analysis shows..
New hospitals beset by delay and indecision
The Governments flagship programme to build 40 new hospitals has been marred by delay, indecision and soaring costs, health leaders have warned..
Willoughby and Deeley congratulating new dad Ant McPartlin
Holly Willoughby and Cat Deeley were among the stars congratulating TV presenter Anthony McPartlin and his wife Anne-Marie Corbett after they welcomed their first child..
Olly Alexander upbeat after Eurovision
Olly Alexander said he has experienced a lot of love after representing the UK in the Eurovision Song Contest..
Man City 2 0 victory over Spurs
Manchester City went within one game of being crowned champions after Erling Haalands brace gave them a 2-0 victory over Tottenham in the Premier League..
Google rebuilds search engine around AI
Google has unveiled an array of new AI-powered products, including new video and image creation tools, as well as starting to rebuild its search engine around generative AI, powered by the firms Gemini AI model..
King unveils official portrait
The King has unveiled the first completed official portrait of himself since the coronation, which includes one detail Charles suggested should be added..
Put insect flour in foods to tackle disgust factor
Incorporating flour made from insects into processed foods could help people in the UK overcome their reluctance to eat them, a study has suggested..
Women to protest over confidentiality clauses
Women will stage a protest on Tuesday against confidentiality clauses being used against mothers across the UK..
Anti obesity jab cuts risk of heart attack
Anti-obesity jabs could reduce the risk of heart attacks, strokes or heart failure in obese people regardless of the amount of weight they lose while on the drug, according to a study..
Billie Eilish debuts new track snippet
A snippet of a new track from the latest Billie Eilish album has been released on the trailer for hit Netflix series Heartstopper..
Sunak Starmer win would embolden Putin
Rishi Sunak warned giving Sir Keir Starmer the keys to No 10 would leave the country less safe and embolden Russias Vladimir Putin, in an early indication of bitter general election battles to come..
Arsenal take title race to final day
Arsenal returned to the top of the Premier League after a 1-0 win at Manchester United..
Happy Valley and Top Boy win at the TV Baftas
British dramas Happy Valley, Top Boy and The Sixth Commandment were the big winners at the Bafta Television Awards..
Universal credit claimants must look for more work
Universal credit claimants working less than 18 hours a week will from today have to look for more work..
Burnley boss Vincent Kompany already plotting Premier League return after relegation confirmed
Kompany not sulking after Clarets relegation confirmed.
TV stars gear up for Bafta Awards 2024
Final series of Happy Valley in running for top accolades.
David Cameron guards against halting arms exports to Israel
Foreign Secretary insists banning weapons to Israel not a wise path.
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