Wednesday, February 25, 2026

Not even potholes will hold up self-driving cars, UK firm predicts

Wayve says it's confident all cars will one day be autonomous, as it announced more than a £1bn in additional investment.

Tuesday, February 24, 2026

Reddit fined £14m for 'concerning' child age check failings

The UK's data watchdog said the failings meant children could be exposed to harmful material online.

Trump Organization unveils plan for 'Australia's tallest building'

The tower will be built on Queensland's Gold Coast and be 335 metres high, taller than the Shard in London.

Everything you need to know about the new school uniform law

New guidelines have been issued by the Department of Education in the wake of law changes on uniforms.

Monday, February 23, 2026

Are you cut out for living and working in Antarctica?

Jobs are available on the icy continent for chefs, plumbers, carpenters and even hairdressers.

Unlicensed betting firms face sponsorship ban

Gambling firms not licensed in the UK could be banned from sponsoring British sports teams - including Premier League clubs - as part of a government crackdown.

Sunday, February 22, 2026

MPs to discuss inquiry into trade envoy role after Andrew arrest

A cross-party committee will also look into the appointment and accountability of UK trade envoys.

KFC, Nando's, and others ditch chicken welfare pledge

Wingstop, Burger King, and others have walked away from an industry commitment to avoid using fast-growing chickens

Funding approved to reduce cold deaths

Citizens Advice's Warm and Well scheme in North Yorkshire will receive the money over three years.

Bill Gates pulls out of India's AI summit over Epstein files controversy

The Gates Foundation said the decision was made to "ensure the focus remains on the summit's key priorities".