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UK and Switzerland scrap roaming charges and open e-gates for British travellers
The UK has signed a new trade deal with Switzerland that will remove mobile roaming charges for tourists and professionals travelling between the two countries, and allow British p…
Source: BBC.co.uk
Scotland offers free meningitis B vaccine to students and teenagers at higher risk
Young people in Scotland are being offered a free meningitis B vaccine through drop-in clinics set up by health boards around the country. The time-limited programme targets older…
Source: BBC.co.uk
Rare floodplain meadow donated to wildlife trust for restoration
A six-hectare floodplain meadow on the banks of the River Nene in Northamptonshire has been donated to the Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire by t…
Source: BBC.co.uk
£250m funding boost announced to protect Jewish communities across England
Police forces across England are to receive £251 million in new funding to help protect Jewish communities following a rise in antisemitic attacks, the government has announced. T…
Source: BBC.co.uk
British Army invests £2bn in AI-powered training system
The Ministry of Defence has signed a £2 billion contract to modernise British Army training using artificial intelligence, advanced analytics and virtual environments. The new sys…
Source: BBC.co.uk
Battery storage scheme approved to support Scottish renewable energy
A large battery energy storage system near Thurso in Caithness has been approved by the Scottish government, helping renewable energy projects operate with more flexibility. The R…
Source: BBC.co.uk
King and Queen to open Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games
King Charles and Queen Camilla will attend the opening ceremony of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games on 23 July at the OVO Hydro. The Royal couple will join athletes, officials,…
Source: BBC.co.uk
Toy shops host swap events to help World Cup sticker collectors complete albums
Shops like The Entertainer are hosting swap events to help families complete their 2026 Panini World Cup sticker albums in a safe and friendly environment. With 48 teams in this e…
Source: BBC.co.uk
How a 40-year project helped save little terns
A record 700 little tern nests have been recorded on Norfolk beaches this year, thanks to a conservation project that has protected the threatened species for 40 years. Little ter…
Source: BBC.co.uk
UK government launches crackdown on child-friendly vape marketing
The UK government has unveiled plans to stop vapes being marketed to children through plain packaging, restrictions on flavour names and keeping products out of sight in shops. Un…
Source: BBC.co.uk
First wild beaver born in Staffordshire for more than 400 years
A wild beaver has been born in Staffordshire for the first time in more than four centuries, Staffordshire Wildlife Trust has confirmed. The trust described it as a groundbreaking…
Source: BBC.co.uk
Life of Sizewell B extended by another 20 years
A nuclear power plant on the Suffolk coast will produce electricity for a further 20 years after a deal was reached between its owner EDF and the government. Sizewell B, near Leis…
Source: BBC.co.uk
Disability Benefits System in England and Wales to Be Redrawn, Review Will Find
A landmark government review of personal independence payments will conclude that disability benefits in England and Wales are "not fit for purpose" and that the entire assessment…
Source: TheGuardian.com
Historic Leith Theatre Removed From UK Theatres at Risk Register
Leith Theatre is one of only two UK venues removed from this year's Theatres at Risk Register, the BBC reported. The list is published annually by The Theatres Trust, the advisory…
Source: BBC.co.uk
Double Gold Medallist Olivia Breen Named Captain of Team Wales for Glasgow Games
Double Commonwealth Games gold medallist Olivia Breen has been named captain of Team Wales for the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, the BBC reported. The 29-year-old will lead a t…
Source: BBC.co.uk
Weight-loss medication users shift spending towards healthier groceries
More than two million people in the UK are now using weight-loss medications such as Wegovy and Mounjaro, and research suggests these drugs are reshaping household shopping habits…
Source: BBC.co.uk
Government unveils £15 billion plan to modernise NHS facilities
The government has announced a ten-year investment programme designed to rebuild and modernise NHS buildings across England, with capital funding rising to £15 billion by 2029/30.…
Source: GOV.uk
Multi-Agency Operation Tackles Rogue Parking Firms Near Gatwick Airport
A multi-agency operation has been working to crack down on fraudulent parking operators around Gatwick Airport, the BBC reported. The operation brought together teams from the air…
Source: BBC.co.uk
Autistic Women Share Their Stories to Fill Decades-Long Knowledge Gap
Women diagnosed with autism in adulthood are writing books to shed light on lives spent masking their condition, the BBC reported. Alex Morgan, 62, discovered she was autistic thr…
Source: BBC.co.uk
Five-year-old to scoot 6.8km for friend with rare genetic condition
A five-year-old girl from Snodland in Kent is taking on a scooter challenge to raise money for her friend who lives with a rare genetic condition, the BBC reported. Rosie first me…
Source: BBC.co.uk
Derbyshire Officer Praised for Bravery in Saving Self-Harming Man's Life
A Derbyshire police officer has been commended for tremendous bravery after removing her protective vest to squeeze through a narrow gap and save a man who was self-harming, the BB…
Source: BBC.co.uk
Cheltenham woman finds new career after psychosis through NHS support scheme
A Cheltenham woman who was sectioned after experiencing psychosis says she has never been happier since securing full-time work through an NHS-backed employment programme. Rachel…
Source: BBC.co.uk
Teesside Grandma, 90, Thoroughly Enjoys Helicopter Ride Over Her Village
A 90-year-old grandmother from Kirk Merrington, near Spennymoor, has fulfilled a long-held dream by taking a helicopter ride over her village, the BBC reported. Joan Airey receive…
Source: BBC.co.uk
Blind Students Embrace Ballroom Dancing After Strictly Winner's Triumph
Visually-impaired students at the Royal National College for the Blind in Hereford have taken up ballroom dance classes inspired by Chris McCausland's 2024 Strictly Come Dancing vi…
Source: BBC.co.uk