The NHS is facing increasing challenges as urgent repair costs for hospitals have tripled over the past decade, with the backlog rising to £2.7 billion, due to infrastructure failings that have significantly reduced bed capacity and raised concerns over patient safety and the risk of service disruptions.
Scientists are raising concerns about the potential risks posed by artificial intelligence, with specific worries that AI-enabled appliances, such as fridges, might exhibit dangerous behaviour if they malfunction or become unpredictable.
The UK has pledged £4 million to support the pursuit of those responsible for severe breaches of human rights in Ukraine, boosting efforts to bring justice through international legal processes.
Kemi Badenoch has expressed intense dissatisfaction with broadcast executives for allegedly giving excessive media attention to Nigel Farage, escalating tensions by criticising the platform provided to the Reform UK leader and challenging claims regarding his political influence.
A recent investigation reveals that over 1.5 million children in the UK are attending schools in serious disrepair due to years of neglect in infrastructure investment, prompting urgent calls for the government to address the hazardous conditions threatening student safety and learning environments.
Families planning holidays abroad may face higher costs due to Labour’s proposed increase in air passenger duty, potentially resulting in an additional £400 expense for long-haul flights.
Nigel Farage has expressed confidence that support from a US billionaire could significantly bolster the Reform party’s campaign against the Conservative Party, indicating that financial backing will play a vital role in upcoming political battles.
The PM is mourning the loss of his brother, Nick, who passed away at 60 after battling cancer, prompting heartfelt tributes to his courage and character.
Investor demand has soared, pushing corporate debt sales to a record $8tn as borrowing costs decrease, issuance accelerates, and market participants anticipate further activity.
Millions of households will soon have access to grants and cheap loans for installing solar panels and batteries, as part of a £6.6bn government initiative aimed at supporting the clean energy transition and reducing carbon emissions by 2030.