£28bn UK Grid Upgrade to Add £30 to Annual Bills
Ofgem greenlights a £28bn upgrade to Britain's gas and electricity networks. The investment, funded via bills, aims to boost grid capacity but will add around £30 per year to household costs by 2031.
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Jobs for the Boys: The System Everyone Hates (Except the Boys)
An exclusive look at the enduring 'jobs for the boys' culture in UK institutions. Why does this network persist, and who really benefits? Read our deep dive into the old boys' club.
Sydney Crime Raid: $12m Assets Seized, Six Arrested
NSW police have arrested six people and seized luxury cars worth millions, including a Rolls-Royce and Lamborghini, in a major organised crime operation. Read the full details.
Lehrmann loses appeal in defamation case
Bruce Lehrmann's appeal against a defamation ruling favouring Network Ten and Lisa Wilkinson has been dismissed by a full federal court bench. Read the full details of the judgment.
Bruce Lehrmann loses defamation appeal in Australia
Bruce Lehrmann's defamation appeal against Network Ten and Lisa Wilkinson has been dismissed. Read the full details and implications of this high-profile legal ruling.
Full list of TfL closures for December 2025
Plan your London travel this December with our complete guide to TfL closures affecting the Tube, Overground, and Elizabeth line. Check dates and alternative routes now.
Free winter car fixes to prevent breakdowns
Gareth Butterfield reveals five simple, no-cost checks to keep your car running in freezing conditions and avoid a winter breakdown. Essential reading for UK drivers.
4 Million Children Impacted by Family Economic Abuse
New research exposes how perpetrators steal children's money and control family finances, affecting millions. The government is urged to act. Read the full report.
Melbourne's £9.7bn Metro Tunnel Opens to Public
Melbourne's transformative Metro Tunnel has opened, adding five new stations and a crucial cross-city rail line. Discover how this £9.7bn project aims to end gridlock and reshape the city's future.
Avanti's 7am Manchester-London 'ghost train' saved
The 7am Avanti West Coast service from Manchester to London will carry passengers after a regulator U-turn. The sub-two-hour train, vital for business and hospital trips, had faced being axed.
Four charged in Sydney over satanic child abuse ring
Four men have been charged in Sydney over an alleged international network distributing satanic child sexual abuse material. Police detail the disturbing ritualistic themes involved.
Manchester 'Ghost Train' to Run Without Passengers
A controversial decision forces the 7am Avanti train from Manchester to London to run with only staff on board from December 15. Discover the impact on commuters.
Leeds station power outage causes major rail disruption
A major power outage at Leeds station has caused widespread cancellation of train services. Passengers are advised not to travel. Full details on affected operators and ticket info.
British Gas £1 radiator fix saves £45 on heating bills
British Gas reveals how bleeding radiators with a £1 key can boost heating efficiency by 15% and save £45 per radiator this winter. Simple steps to warmer homes.
From Grief to Grace: A London Grave Cleaning Story
After his father's death, Jay McGregor founded Graceful Graves, a professional grave cleaning service helping Londoners maintain their loved ones' final resting places. Discover how grief inspired a compassionate business.
Empty Manchester-London Train to Run for Five Months
Avanti's fastest 7am Manchester to London service is axed but will run empty for over 100 journeys. Discover why this decision is costing taxpayers and frustrating businesses.
Airbus A320 Software Crisis Affects 6,000 Jets
Thousands of Airbus A320 aircraft require emergency software updates after solar radiation caused flight control issues. UK passengers warned of potential disruption as global aviation responds.
Major London transport closures this weekend
Plan your journey: The Lioness line and DLR face severe disruption on Nov 29-30. Get the full list of closures and alternative travel advice here.
King's Cross architects unveil Liverpool Street alternative
John McAslan + Partners presents a heritage-friendly redevelopment plan for Liverpool Street Station, challenging Network Rail's controversial proposal. Discover the low-carbon alternative.
Soap Bubbles Reveal Optimal Road Network Solution
Discover how soap bubbles effortlessly solved a complex mathematical puzzle about connecting four towns with the shortest road system, beating human calculations.
Maths Puzzle: Are You Smarter Than a Soap Bubble?
Discover how soap bubbles reveal the solution to a classic maths puzzle about minimal road networks. Explore the new MathsWorld London and its interactive exhibits.
65p salt hack stops winter mould in your home
Discover the 65p kitchen staple that acts as a natural dehumidifier to combat winter mould. Expert tips for keeping your home dry and mould-free during freezing temperatures.
6 Lost Car Maintenance Skills from the 60s & 70s
Discover the 6 essential car maintenance skills most drivers possessed in the 60s and 70s that are now largely forgotten. How many do you know?
Christmas rail strikes announced by CrossCountry
CrossCountry rail workers will strike on four December dates over pay and staffing disputes, causing major Christmas travel disruption across the UK. Plan your journeys now.
Russia 'grooms' AI chatbots with propaganda surge
Security experts warn Russia is flooding the internet with 23,000 daily propaganda articles to manipulate AI chatbots like ChatGPT. Learn how this disinformation campaign works.
TfL Line Closures: London Travel Disruption
Essential guide to planned closures on London Overground, DLR, and Elizabeth line this weekend. Check your journey and find alternative routes now.
£30m boost for London bus network in three boroughs
Three London boroughs secure a multi-million pound funding boost to overhaul bus networks, aiming to cut journey times by up to 30%. Discover the planned improvements.
European Technology Network Launches to Save Tech Media
London entrepreneurs Ronan Chambers and Luke Knight launch European Technology Network, securing £150k funding to become Europe's answer to US tech podcasts. Discover their vision for European tech media.
FirstGroup defies DfT on open access rail expansion
FirstGroup is aggressively expanding its open access rail services, defying government warnings over network capacity and taxpayer cost. Discover the full story behind the clash.
40,000 New Homes Planned on UK Railway Land
Network Rail launches Platform4 to transform old railway sidings and yards into 40,000 new homes and commercial spaces across 47 towns and cities, creating transit-linked communities.
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