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Pothole claims up 90% in three years, says RAC (Mon, 29 Dec 2025 11:24:38 GMT)
Research from the motoring group also finds that only one in four claims results in a payout.
Many new UK drone users must take theory test before flying outside (Mon, 29 Dec 2025 00:02:30 GMT)
The Civil Aviation Authority reckons up to half a million people in the UK may be impacted by its new requirements.
Boss of Everyman cinema chain departs weeks after profit warning (Mon, 29 Dec 2025 12:48:15 GMT)
The upmarket cinema chain faces a leadership shake-up weeks after it cut its revenue forecasts.
HS2 goal to be running by 2033 'cannot be met' (Mon, 29 Dec 2025 07:09:17 GMT)
HS2 CEO Mark Wild advises the government that the 2029/2033 opening schedule is not achievable.
James Bond game 007 First Light delayed to May 2026 (Mon, 29 Dec 2025 10:22:44 GMT)
Dexter Original Sin actor Patrick Gibson will star as the British spy when the game releases on 27 May.
Why are young people leaving to work abroad? (Mon, 29 Dec 2025 00:02:52 GMT)
Three young Britons explain why they are building their futures overseas.
Earliest coin minted in Scotland saved for the nation after 900 years (Mon, 29 Dec 2025 06:10:48 GMT)
The medieval David I silver coin, discovered in a wooded area in Midlothian, has been dated to the second half of the 1130s.
Late shopper rush drives Boxing Day sales traffic (Sun, 28 Dec 2025 12:37:26 GMT)
Figures suggest the surge in post-Christmas shoppers was the strongest in a decade.
Will 'guest beer' rules support small Scottish breweries ? (Sun, 28 Dec 2025 09:17:35 GMT)
New rules mean that tenant pubs owned by bigger breweries can now sell a guest beer made by a small independent producer.
Is texting behind the wheel of a self-driving Tesla crazy? (Sat, 27 Dec 2025 00:30:14 GMT)
Elon Musk says Tesla's automated software will allow its passengers to text in certain conditions.
Don't rule out EU customs union, TUC boss tells Starmer (Sat, 27 Dec 2025 01:44:39 GMT)
Trade unionist Paul Nowak says he wants to see the "closest possible" economic relationship with the EU.
Treasury to cover Bayeux Tapestry for estimated £800m (Sat, 27 Dec 2025 10:47:17 GMT)
The huge embroidery will be covered under the government's indemnity scheme when it travels to the UK.
US judge blocks detention of British social media campaigner (Fri, 26 Dec 2025 18:43:51 GMT)
Imran Ahmed was among five people accused of seeking to "coerce" US firms into censoring free speech.
Busiest ever Christmas Eve for air travel, says civil aviation body (Wed, 24 Dec 2025 14:21:57 GMT)
Passengers travelling on Christmas Eve are forecast to be the highest on record.
BP sells stake in motor oil arm Castrol for $6bn (Wed, 24 Dec 2025 11:15:42 GMT)
BP has sold a 65% stake in its motor lubricant arm Castrol to US-based investment firm Stonepeak.
Rivalries and rumours: How the new order of the Murdoch dynasty is playing out (Wed, 24 Dec 2025 01:25:13 GMT)
Family feuds and strategic change are redefining who holds power inside the Murdoch empire.
US economy grows at fastest pace in two years (Tue, 23 Dec 2025 15:56:57 GMT)
Strong consumer spending helps the US economy grow at a faster rate than expected.
Major fires still a risk under 'spineless' new safety law, construction boss warns (Wed, 24 Dec 2025 06:00:10 GMT)
David Jones believes it will permit too many risks, but the government calls it a proportionate approach.
Government waters down inheritance tax plan for farms (Tue, 23 Dec 2025 17:29:09 GMT)
The government has now said it will lift the intended threshold from £1m to £2.5m.
Bet365 boss pay package rises to £280m (Tue, 23 Dec 2025 11:39:05 GMT)
Denise Coates, the founder and chief executive of Bet365, is consistently one of Britain's highest-paid bosses.
Boxing Day shopping falls flat once again (Fri, 26 Dec 2025 16:26:38 GMT)
Although shoppers are still bargain-hunting, fewer people headed to the high streets and shopping centres compared with last year.
UK social media campaigners among five denied US visas (Wed, 24 Dec 2025 15:09:56 GMT)
The Trump administration bans five people who have called for tech regulation from entering the country.
TikTok removes AI weight loss ads from fake Boots account (Tue, 23 Dec 2025 09:23:51 GMT)
The adverts for prescription-only drugs showed healthcare professionals impersonating the British retailer.
Our son can't come home for Christmas after insulation mould took over (Tue, 23 Dec 2025 07:44:32 GMT)
Mr and Mrs Wadley's 19-year-old son has asthma and cannot come home for Christmas due to mould all over the walls.
Who are the frontrunners for the top Fed job? (Tue, 23 Dec 2025 06:01:14 GMT)
Donald Trump is due to name a new leader of the Federal Reserve at a tricky moment.
Amazon blocks 1,800 job applications from suspected North Korean agents (Tue, 23 Dec 2025 02:49:45 GMT)
The firm’s chief security officer said North Koreans tried to apply for remote working IT jobs using stolen or fake identities.
The showers and baths keeping data centre tech cool (Tue, 23 Dec 2025 00:04:45 GMT)
Finding greener ways to keep giant new data centres cool is a challenge.
Why Croatia's capital wants to hold Europe's best Christmas market (Mon, 22 Dec 2025 01:05:38 GMT)
The festive events help to put cities on the map and attract millions of tourists.
Will tech trump tradition at bakers and biscuit makers? (Fri, 19 Dec 2025 00:07:27 GMT)
Introducing robots and automation to the food industry involves extra hurdles.
Should more be done to tackle 'ghost jobs', vacancies that don't exist? (Thu, 18 Dec 2025 00:00:37 GMT)
Companies are advertising vacancies that have already been filled or might not have ever existed.
