United KingdomAmmonia Pollution Hot Spots Found Near UK Factory Farms, Residents Report Health Impact
New data has identified ammonia air pollution hot spots in parts of the UK with the highest concentration of industrial chicken and pig farms. Residents living nearby report eye irritation and difficulty breathing from t...
United KingdomGoogle Uses AI to Fight Back Against AI-Powered Spam and Scams
Artificial intelligence is increasingly being exploited by spammers and scammers to generate online fraud at scale, but Google is deploying its own AI tools to detect and combat the threat. The development highlights an ...
United KingdomHow Workplaces Can Better Support Employees on the Autism Spectrum
The Independent outlines practical steps employers can take to make meetings and work environments more inclusive for employees on the autism spectrum. The piece focuses on reducing social friction and embracing neurodiv...
United KingdomOver 10,000 US troops enforcing Iran blockade as Hegseth faces scrutiny
More than 10,000 American troops are participating in a blockade of Iranian ports, with 13 ships having turned around without confrontation, according to the US military. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has drawn criticis...
United KingdomOrphaned baby monkey Yuji finds comfort in stuffed toy companion
Yuji, a six-week-old patas monkey in Mexico, has formed a bond with a plush stuffed dog, clinging to it daily for comfort. The story highlights the emotional needs of young primates separated from their mothers....
United Kingdom15,000 drivers granted right to pursue Arnold Clark data breach claim
Lord Sandison ruled that around 15,000 drivers can bring group proceedings at the Court of Session in Scotland following a 2022 data breach at Arnold Clark. The decision allows claimants to collectively pursue legal acti...
United KingdomA&E visits hit record-high - partly driven by meningitis outbreak
NHS waiting lists have fallen, but the number of A&E visits has reached a new high, according to The Independent....
United KingdomTesco ‘doing whatever we can’ to keep prices affordable amid Iran war
The supermarket group plans to make a further £500m in cost savings....
United KingdomUkraine-Russia war latest: Child among 16 killed as Putin’s forces attack Kyiv and other cities overnight
Major attacks by Russian forces have resulted in significant casualties, according to The Independent....
United KingdomEasyJet: Iran war causing ‘near-term uncertainty on fuel costs and customer demand’
The airline expects to report a half-year headline loss before tax of between £540m and £560m, according to The Independent....
United KingdomExam board fined after A-level and AS-level students issued wrong grades
Ofqual has fined the exam board for failing to ensure paper content was fit for purpose....
United KingdomNine universities launch legal action against government over student loan error
The universities have condemned the ‘abrupt’ decision to make students repay maintenance loans....
United KingdomEasyJet shares drop 9% as it suffers £25m higher fuel bill from Middle East war
The airline expects to report a half-year headline loss before tax of between £540m and £560m, according to The Independent....
United KingdomMeghan Markle speaks about being 'most trolled person in the world'
The Duchess of Sussex, alongside Prince Harry, addressed young people in Melbourne about the harms of social media. Meghan described herself as the most trolled person in the world during the appearance....
United KingdomThe remote town that wants more traffic wardens as just two parking fines issued in three years
The town has been without dedicated traffic wardens since 2013, and is seeking additional enforcement....
United KingdomUK economy showed surprise 0.5% growth before Iran war
ONS figures for February suggest Britain was gaining momentum before conflict dashed hopes of recovery, but Reuters reports that this has been reversed since then....
United KingdomStormont ministers to discuss fuel cost pressures
The issue will be raised in the context of ongoing talks at the executive about a multi-year budget....
United Kingdom'No estate agent will touch our home due to HS2'
A resident near a construction site for the HS2 project says she fears her property's value has been severely impacted....
United KingdomPakistan's Army Chief Meets Iranian Officials in Tehran
Pakistan's army chief is meeting with Iranian officials in Tehran to ease Middle East tensions and arrange U.S.-Iran negotiations. The move comes as Asian stocks are mostly higher due to expectations of an extension of a...
United KingdomShakespeare's 'missing' London home mapped by researchers
A Shakespeare expert has identified the location and size of a property the playwright purchased in 1613. The discovery helps fill a gap in the historical record of Shakespeare's life and property holdings....