Drax CEO: Britain needs reliable energy whatever the weather October 30, 2026 Britain’s future economic growth and leadership in industries like artificial intelligence depend critically on securing reliable, affordable energy infrastructure and making better use of existing assets, says Will Gardiner Britain needs stronger growth, and the investment and jobs that come with it. The UK has the talent, technology and ambition to become a world leader [...]
Which is the London Underground’s most haunted station? October 30, 2026 Which is the Underground’s most haunted Tube station? James Ford offers the definitive countdown of the top three.
Britain’s oldest brewery unveils £15m plan to move to new site October 29, 2026 Britain’s oldest brewery is to sell off land and move to a new site, in a £15m investment plan that seeks to safeguard the future of its operations. Shepherd Neame, which is based in Faversham, Kent where it has been brewing ale since the 17th century, intends to put much of its existing footprint in [...]
Eastern City BID launches campaign to ‘shape future of the Square Mile’ October 29, 2026 Eastern City BID seeks a second five-year term to expand greening, culture and public spaces across the Square Mile—learn more and vote.
Rising welfare bill set to ‘swallow’ stealth tax revenue October 29, 2026 Rising benefit costs will “swallow” all the revenue from frozen tax thresholds that are dragging millions of workers into paying higher rates, analysis has found. The Centre for Social Justice has said that the £33bn increase in benefits spending between 2027 and 2032 will broadly match a rise in projected receipts from frozen income tax [...]
England captain Itoje lands Snoop Dogg-linked sponsorship deal October 29, 2026 England captain Maro Itoje has signed a deal with Swansea City sponsor AG1 ahead of next month’s Nations Championship at Twickenham. The Saracens forward has penned a two-year agreement to become an athlete ambassador for the wellness brand, which makes drinks supplements. The lock joins actor Hugh Jackman, racing driver Sir Lewis Hamilton and sprinter [...]
This Budget ignored all of Britain’s biggest problems October 29, 2026 The benefits bill, the lack of growth, our inadequate defence programme: the Budget had nothing to offer for Britain's biggest issues.
Millions face ID checks under UK social media ban as Ofcom warns of loopholes October 29, 2026 Millions of British social media users could be forced to verify their age using passports or facial scans under new proposals from Ofcom, as the regulator prepares to enforce the government’s ban on under-16s. The watchdog on Thursday identified four methods it considers sufficiently reliable to determine whether users are aged 16 or over, ahead [...]
AviadoBio Presents New Preclinical Data Validating the vMiX™ Platform for AVB-406 in Alzheimer’s Disease and for AVB-SNCA in Parkinson’s Disease at ESGCT 2026 October 29, 2026 Single intravenous dose of AVB-406 maintained MAPT mRNA knockdown and reduced total tau protein by 84% at six months with no adverse clinical signs First preclinical data for AVB-SNCA show up to 80% SNCA knockdown in human neurons, supporting development as a one-time therapy for synucleinopathies
Natwest and Nationwide set for biggest profit hit from Healey’s bank tax raid October 29, 2026 Natwest, Nationwide and Lloyds are set to feel the biggest hit to profit from John Healey’s bank tax raid, analysts have said. The trio of British banks, which have a larger domestic focus than their peers HSBC and Barclays, are the most exposed to Healey’s doubling of the surcharge, according to analysts at RBC. The [...]