UK needs ‘cultural shift’ over heatwaves, says British Red Cross Scientists have described heat as a silent killer and one of the most lethal aspects of rising global temperatures The Independent UK · Aug 10, 2023
UK allocates £13m to boost use of artificial intelligence in healthcare Funding will support 22 projects spanning universities and NHS trusts across the UK The Independent UK · Aug 10, 2023
Online bookshop hits £3 million for independent sellers The bookshop’s next goal is to increase online sales for the independent sellers five-fold by 2028. The Independent UK · Aug 9, 2023
£13m allocated for research into use of artificial intelligence in healthcare The funding will support 22 projects spanning universities and NHS trusts across the UK. The Independent UK · Aug 9, 2023
Chance to find ‘a piece of history’ in your change as new 50p coins rolled out Five million 50 pence pieces celebrating the King’s coronation will enter circulation across post offices and UK bank branches, the Royal Mint said. The Independent UK · Aug 9, 2023
In memoriam: Sex Pistols album artist Jamie Reid (1947 – 2023) Jamie Reid was best known for his bold album artwork for the Sex Pistols Wallpaper · Aug 9, 2023
Labour accuses government of losing £250bn from value of UK assets Rachel Reeves says Tory bond black hole ‘will land working people with another astronomical bill’ The Guardian - UK · Aug 9, 2023
Labour says losses to Treasury bond fund costing £8,900 for every UK household Figures show the Treasury fund, devised to capitalise on the Bank of England’s quantitative easing programme, has eroded over the past three years. The Independent UK · Aug 9, 2023
Ice cream van helps dogs stay cool serving up frozen treats An ice cream van serving frozen treats for dogs is touring the UK, helping the nation’s pets stay cool The Independent UK · Aug 9, 2023
The best holiday destinations in the UK, according to new research A study of 2,000 parents revealed the top 20 places to go for a brilliant holiday on home turf The Independent UK · Aug 9, 2023
Netflix's most-watched movies list this week is hot garbage, watch these 4 films instead Jackie Chan's new action film is the most-watched movie on Netflix this past week, but critics say it's an absolute flop. TechRadar · Aug 9, 2023
The Fantasies Kids Have About Future Race Cars When asked what they thought motorsports might look like in 2043, children predicted that they would leap over one another. Zenger · Aug 9, 2023
Donaldson denies DUP split over Windsor Framework The party continues to deliberate on whether to end its ongoing blockade of devolution in Northern Ireland in protest at internal UK trade barriers. The Independent UK · Aug 9, 2023
WHO declares ‘Eris’ Covid strain a variant of interest as cases rise globally Health risk of EG.5, which is related to Omicron subvariant, judged to be low but may drive larger wave of infections The Guardian - UK · Aug 9, 2023
The Guardian - UK · Aug 9, 2023 Hacked UK voter data could be used to target disinformation, warn experts Data from Electoral Commission breach could allow rogue actors to create AI-generated messages in effort to manipulate elections
The Guardian - UK · Aug 9, 2023 Universities must treat students better, says UK father whose son killed himself Mark Winfield says Brunel University London should and could have done more for his son Jos, who was struggling with his mental health
The National (Scotland) · Aug 9, 2023 Poll reveals dramatic difference in how people view Scottish and UK Governments THE Scottish Government is viewed as three times more competent than the UK Government, according to a new poll.
The Independent UK · Aug 9, 2023 Alternatives should be looked at if Stormont not restored by autumn – Varadkar The Irish premier said Northern Ireland has gone too long without devolved government during a visit to Belfast.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 9, 2023 Birds Eye owner sees sharp rise in sales after raising prices 18% Profits at food group surged even as sales volumes fell, adding fuel to accusations of ‘greedflation’
The Guardian - UK · Aug 9, 2023 Tell us: what’s your experience with buy now, pay later schemes in the UK? We want to hear from people using companies like Klarna and Clearpay and if they worry about debt issues
The National (Scotland) · Aug 9, 2023 Scotland's fishing industry dealt blow as post-Brexit export scheme pulled A TRIAL system designed to limit post-Brexit paperwork for fish exporters has been halted in a blow to Scotland’s salmon industry.
The Conversation · Aug 9, 2023 Sending UK asylum seekers to Ascension Island is a legal non-starter – if the government really is planning to do it As part of attempts to prevent people crossing the English Channel in small boats, the UK government has been briefing the press that it is considering sending arrivals to Ascension Island – a remote piece of land in the Atlantic Ocean inhabited by fewer than 900 people. This idea was…
The Conversation · Aug 9, 2023 Bats are avoiding solar farms and scientists aren’t sure why As our planet continues to warm, the need for renewable energy is becoming increasingly urgent. Almost half of the UK’s electricity now comes from renewable sources. And solar accounts for one-fifth of the energy capacity installed since 2019.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 9, 2023 Germany arranges supply of 30 Leopard 1 tanks for Ukraine Arms firm Rheinmetall to refurbish vehicles following military aid package announced at Nato summit
Guitar World · Aug 9, 2023 Chris Rea is an underrated blues-pop force – his soulful slide playing is well worth investigating Inspired by the blues greats, the UK singer-songwriter developed a melodic open E slide style that’s very much his own