2025 Sees Record Wind and Solar Electricity in Great Britain
Great Britain achieved a new milestone in renewable energy in 2025, producing record levels of electricity from wind and solar, according to provisional data from the National Energy System Operator…
Free Emergency Beds Open for Rough Sleepers Amid Freezing Weather
Free emergency beds are now available for rough sleepers as freezing nights hit southern England. Many local councils have activated the Severe Weather Emergency Protocol (SWEP). This provides free emergency…
Heavy Snow and High Winds Disrupt Travel Across Scotland
Scotland is dealing with serious travel disruptions as heavy snow and strong winds hit the north and central parts of the country. Ferry services are delayed, and many roads have…
UK Crypto Users Now Must Share Account Details with HMRC
Starting 1 January, anyone buying or selling cryptocurrency in the UK must share their account details with HMRC. If they don’t, they could face penalties. This is part of a…
China Taxes Condoms, Cuts Childcare Costs to Encourage More Babies
s introduced a 13% sales tax on contraceptives, including condoms and birth control pills, starting January 1. At the same time, childcare services will be tax-free as part of efforts…
Defence Sector Struggles to Attract Skilled Workers as Demand Grows
Why the UK Defence Industry Is Facing a Talent Shortage Earlier this year, the Ministry of Defence announced a £1bn investment in AI-powered battlefield systems and created a new Cyber…
Why Phones, Laptops, and PCs May Cost More in 2026
AI Growth Is Pushing Demand Higher Artificial intelligence plays a big role in this price increase. AI systems operate through large data centres that require massive amounts of memory to…
US Cuts Proposed Tariffs on Italian Pasta Imports
Italian Pasta Avoids Heavy US Import Taxes Italian pasta exports to the United States have received major relief after the US government reduced steep tariffs it had planned to impose…
BYD Surpasses Tesla to Become the World’s Top Electric Vehicle Seller
China’s electric vehicle maker BYD has officially overtaken Tesla to become the world’s largest seller of electric cars. This marks the first time the American company has lost its global…
Aurora Culpo Announces Pregnancy With Fiancé Zac, Expecting Baby No. 3
Aurora Culpo has shared exciting personal news. The influencer and podcast host is pregnant and expecting her third child. This will be her first baby with her fiancé, Zac. Aurora,…
