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Government confirms 55bn boost for science and tech research and development

Climate science and AI safety are among the sectors receiving funding as part of a £55 billion boost for research and development (R and D), the Government has said.

Around 500 million of UK energy bill debt to be written off says regulator

Up to £500 million of household energy bill debt is set to be written off as part of a new relief scheme, the energy regulator has announced.

Critically endangered spider found for first time in 40 years on Isle of Wight

A critically endangered spider has been rediscovered on the Isle of Wight after being unseen in the UK for 40 years.

Tom Daley feels fortunate to present new knitting show after diving retirement

Tom Daley has said he feels “so fortunate” to present new Channel 4 knitting show Game Of Wool following his retirement from diving.

Man charged with murder after triple Uxbridge stabbing

A 22-year-old man has been charged with murder after a triple stabbing in Uxbridge

Luke Littler misses Players Championship in Wigan after being caught in traffic

Luke Littler missed Wednesday’s Players Championship event in Wigan after a traffic jam caused the world number two to be late for registration.

Youth guilty of murdering 16 year old in knife attack at New Years Eve fireworks

A teenager has been found guilty of fatally stabbing a 16-year-old boy in the neck as high jinks turned to tragedy at a New Year’s Eve fireworks event.

Uxbridge stabbing victim saved by neighbours with baseball bats

A man stabbed in an attack that left a dog walker dead was saved by his next door neighbours who rushed out armed with baseball bats to fend off the knifeman.

David Attenborough backs bid to save vast upland estate for nature and nation

Sir David Attenborough is championing a bid by conservationists to raise £30 million to secure a vast upland estate in Northumberland for nature and the nation.

Morning after pill available for free in pharmacies across England

Women will be able to get the morning-after pill free of charge in pharmacies across England from today.

Breath test could revolutionise pancreatic cancer care

A new pancreatic cancer breath test could “revolutionise” care for patients, experts have said.

Netanyahu orders Israeli army to carry out powerful strikes in Gaza

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he has ordered the army to immediately carry out “powerful strikes” in Gaza.

Child dies after hazardous materials incident at London flat

A child has died following a “hazardous materials” incident at a flat in east London, the London Fire Brigade (LFB) has said.

Chris Brown allowed to return to US as bail conditions changed

R and B singer Chris Brown will be allowed to return to the United States as he awaits trial for an alleged bottle attack at a London nightclub in 2023.

Reforms Kruger vows to change Civil Service code to ban woke agenda

A Reform UK government would change the Civil Service code to ban non-party political activism that has led to a “woke agenda that has infected so much of Whitehall”, an MP of the party has said.

One dead and two injured in senseless stabbing

An Afghan national has been arrested after a man was stabbed to death and two other people, including a 14-year-old boy, were injured in a “senseless act of violence” in west London.

Fawlty Towers actress Prunella Scales dies aged 93 family announces

Prunella Scales, best known for her role as Sybil in Fawlty Towers, has died at the age of 93, her family has said.

Rio to become Earthshot City as it prepares to host environmental awards

Rio de Janeiro is to become a “vibrant hub of climate action” as the Brazilian city prepares to host the Prince of Wales’ Earthshot Prize ceremony, organisers said.

EasyJet to donate uniforms to charity which helps children living in poverty

Airline easyJet is to donate thousands of crew uniforms, saying it wants to support families struggling to deal with the cost of school clothing.

NHS worker resorts to bake sales in bid to raise 120000 for cancer treatment

A woman with a deadly cancer has been fundraising for life-extending treatment through bake sales.