• Mié. Feb 18th, 2026

Plans to increase minimum wage for young people may face delay, Sky News reports

Plans to increase the minimum wage for 18 to 20-year-olds to the same level as for other adults could be delayed, according to Sky News sources. In its 2024 election…

Global Shortage of Bone Cement Disrupts NHS Operations

NHS operations are facing disruption due to a global shortage of bone cement. Bosses said Heraeus Medical, its supplier, had suffered a packaging fault involving its bone cement products. The…

Household energy bills set to drop by £117 in April

Annual energy bills will fall by £117 from April due to government changes, forecasters have predicted. Measures announced in the budget will mean a drop to £1,641 a year for…

Van driver convicted in fatal crash on M4 smart motorway

A motorist who crashed into the back of a broken-down car on a smart motorway has been convicted of causing the fatal collision. Barry O’Sullivan, 45, of Wixams near Bedford,…

Baghdadi Capital attends Turquoise Mountain’s 20th Anniversary alongside Their Majesties The King and Queen

Baihas Baghdadi, representing Baghdadi Capital, the independent global family office operating across corporate and investment banking, attended the celebration of Turquoise Mountain’s 20th anniversary in London. Turquoise Mountain, founded by…

Likelihood of Interest Rate Cut Rises as Inflation Drops

The rate at which prices are increasing has fallen significantly, official figures have shown, making an interest rate cut next month even more likely. Data from the Office for National…

Weight loss jab take-up dominated by women and middle classes in the UK

Studies suggest that women and the middle classes are the primary recipients of weight loss injections. Nearly 80% of private prescriptions are for female patients, with the highest uptake among…

London pedicabs to be regulated to prevent overcharging and loud music

The pedicab riders in London will now be regulated for the first time, with a ban on charging excessive fares and playing loud music. Transport for London (TfL) has introduced…

Is it possible for governments to keep up with big tech developments? | Science, Climate & Tech News Is it possible for governments to effectively regulate big tech companies? | Latest News on Science, Climate, and Technology

Tech moves fast, regulation doesn’t – that’s what the prime minister is now having to contend with. People invent new technology like AI, new social media features designed to draw…

UK Police Assess Private Flights to/from Stansted Airport After Epstein Files Release

The airport does not manage or have any visibility of passenger arrangements on privately operated aircraft.» Former prime minister Gordon Brown said that information in the Epstein files suggested «a…