Be.EV, one of Britain’s fastest-growing ultra-rapid electric-vehicle charging networks, has announced a major price cut that halves the cost of fast charging and sets a new benchmark for affordability in the public-charging sector. The company’s new 39p per kilowatt-hour (kWh) tariff makes Be.EV one of the first charge-point operators to offer public ultra-rapid charging cheaper than refuelling with petrol or ...

Thousands of UK businesses are being urged to come forward after a £2 billion collective legal action was launched against Microsoft, alleging that the tech giant overcharged customers who used its Windows Server software on rival cloud platforms such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Google Cloud, and Alibaba Cloud. The case, filed in the UK’s Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT), has ...

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has confirmed for the first time that tax rises and spending cuts are both being considered for next month’s Budget, acknowledging the scale of the fiscal black hole confronting her new government. Speaking to Sky News in her first interview since receiving the Office for Budget Responsibility’s (OBR) draft report, Reeves said: “Of course, we’re looking at ...

Today marks the High Court deadline for PPE Medpro to repay £121.9 million to the UK government over a defective PPE contract awarded during the Covid-19 pandemic — but with the company now in administration and holding assets of just £666,000, there is little expectation the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) will see the full amount returned. The ...

More than 6 billion people are now online, and social media has officially become a “supermajority” medium, according to the new Digital 2026 report from Meltwater and We Are Social. The annual global study — now spanning more than 700 pages — shows how deeply the internet and social media are embedded in modern life, from how people discover brands ...

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Sophia Rosing’s story is one built on resilience, discipline, and community spirit. Growing up as the youngest in a large family, she learned quickly how to adapt, share, and stand strong. From soccer fields to cheerleading practice, her early years were full of energy, teamwork, and lessons that carried forward into her adult life. “My family always taught me that ...

Instagram is introducing a PG-13-style content rating system to give parents greater control over what teenagers see on the platform, Meta has announced. The change marks one of the company’s most sweeping efforts yet to align social-media content moderation with the kind of age guidance familiar from the cinema. All users under 18 will automatically be placed into a “13+” ...

In today’s job market, employers want more than enthusiasm. They want professionals who can analyse data, manage teams, and deliver results. Postgraduate study can build those career-ready skills, preparing individuals for leadership and specialist roles in industries ranging from healthcare to technology. Institutions like the Walbrook Institute London reflect this change. Their postgraduate pathways go beyond classroom knowledge. They are ...

Britain’s renewable electricity generation hit a new record for the third quarter of 2025, with wind and solar output combining to deliver the country’s cleanest power mix on record, according to the latest data from Montel Analytics. In the three months to the end of September, total renewable output — including wind, solar, hydro and biomass — reached 31.9 terawatt ...