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UK police are testing the world's first nitrous oxide breathalyser in Southern England, marking a breakthrough in cracking down on drug-driving and improving road safety.

The British Business Bank commits £1M to support female founders via Angel Academe's EIS fund, but female CEOs in mid-market firms are at an eight-year low, indicating stalled progress in gender equality.

Recent local elections in England show growing fragmentation, with smaller parties like Reform UK, the Lib Dems, and the Greens challenging Labour and the Conservatives. Analysts predict a more unpredictable general election.

The shifting British political landscape as Reform UK gains, Labour faces turmoil, and Blair's paradox of power and popularity grows. Implications for Starmer and mainstream parties.

Three teenage boys in Hampshire avoided jail after filming rapes of two girls. The lenient sentences have sparked public outrage and debate over youth justice

The UK's landmark trade deal with the Gulf Cooperation Council eliminates £580M in tariffs, boosting the economy by £3.7B annually. Explore the benefits for British businesses and workers.

Ensure your pension savings reach the right beneficiaries by updating nomination forms. Martin Lewis highlights the crucial need for regular reviews, especially after life changes, to avoid financial mishaps.

A murder investigation is underway after London bus driver Sergei Krajev died following a violent attack, prompting calls for better protection for transport workers.

Radio Caroline mistakenly aired a King Charles death announcement after a computer error, amid renewed attention to his cancer treatment updates.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer celebrated Arsenal's Premier League win amid Labour's election losses and internal party unrest, drawing attention to his leadership challenges.

Britain's HS2 rail project could cost up to £102 billion, with services delayed until 2039, as ministers blamed Conservatives for soaring costs and setbacks.

The Pensions Commission warns that millions in the UK are under-saving for retirement, risking financial hardship. Low- and middle-income earners are particularly vulnerable.

Prince William plans to sell 20% of the Duchy of Cornwall to fund housing and environmental projects, marking a shift towards social impact and sustainability for the historic estate.

A 22-year-old Israeli man was attacked in Golders Green for speaking Hebrew. The assault, treated as a hate crime, has heightened fears in the Jewish community

The UK government has announced a £40.6 million investment to upgrade heat networks, aiming to lower energy costs and support clean energy initiatives across England and Wales.

BBC Panorama reveals allegations of abuse and systemic failures on Married at First Sight UK, prompting legal action against the production company. Channel 4 has removed the show from its platforms.

Despite airline industry struggles, Ryanair remains confident about Europe's fuel supply but warns fares could rise if the Strait of Hormuz stays closed.

A BBC investigation uncovers how TikTok is used by teenage thieves in the UK to flaunt stolen motorcycles, leaving victims frustrated and helpless as police struggle to take effective action.

Protests in London saw counter-protesters chant for Tommy Robinson to be shot, sparking outrage. The Metropolitan Police deployed extensive resources to manage the demonstrations, resulting in multiple arrests

Channel 4 has pulled episodes of 'Married at First Sight UK' following serious allegations by former participants, raising concerns about safeguarding standards in reality TV production.

Katie Price's husband Lee Andrews is reported missing in Dubai as police investigate claims of kidnapping and unverified villa sightings.

Tommy Robinson's 'Unite the Kingdom' rally in London featured Islamophobic acts, including a cellist draped in bacon, sparking condemnation and political tensions.

Katie Price is deeply concerned after her husband, Lee Andrews, vanished following a disturbing video call. Authorities in Dubai have found no record of his detention [videos]

A neo-Nazi group in Scotland uses mixed martial arts and fitness training to radicalise young Scots, masking extremist ideologies under the guise of physical improvement and fraternity

The Flying Scotsman returns to Nottinghamshire's Great Central Railway, revisiting tracks it last served in the 1950s.

Mick Jagger and Eric Clapton successfully opposed a 29-storey tower in west London, preserving historic views along the Thames.

London experienced a tense weekend as rival protests drew tens of thousands, prompting a massive police operation to prevent clashes amid heightened security concerns.

American influencer Melissa Rein Lively is set to appear in court for allegedly attacking a family in London with pepper spray, alongside her partner facing racially aggravated charges.

Prince Harry discusses the rise of antisemitism in the UK, reflecting on his past mistakes and urging unity against prejudice. His statements received mixed reactions from supporters and critics.