Business & Economy
Former Northeye Prison Housing Plan Lets Tiles Take Charge
The former HMP Northeye site goes to Homes England, where old cells may begin browsing kitchen tiles.
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UK Politics & Public Life
London Tribunal Backlog Gets 30 Rooms And A Queue
London’s new tribunal centre has 30 hearing rooms, 40 chambers and a backlog that has clearly booked ahead.
Science & Technology
Government Tells Platforms No One Gets A Free Pass, Then Opens A Consultation
Government action on child online safety promises platform accountability, faster powers and an extremely British amount of process.
Business & Economy
Scotland Sends Trade Mission To Indo Pacific With Enough Whisky To Open Several Doors
Scotland's Indo Pacific mission carries exports, strategic optimism and a suitcase apparently qualified to negotiate with several doors.
Science & Technology
Army Gets SONUS Five Years Early And Hears The Tea Break
SONUS reaches the Army five years early, offering lighter equipment, faster deployment and a highly sensitive ear for the kettle.
Travel & Transport
Forestry Commission Gives Trees A Timetable And Councils A New Excuse
New Forestry Commission woodland guidance helps councils manage trees, which are delighted to discover planning has finally caught up.
Science & Technology
Crew 12 Launch Sends Tea Into Orbit And Panic
The Crew 12 launch heads towards the space station while humanity continues its oldest technical challenge, finding the missing teabags.
Business & Economy
Treasury Appoints Adviser To Put Economy In A Folder
Professor Brian Bell becomes the Treasury’s new Chief Economic Adviser, giving Britain another expert to place beside the national graph.
Culture & Entertainment
Government Launches Radio Review Before Anyone Touches FM
A UK radio review will consider FM, digital listening and AI, giving Britain time to consult the dial before anyone touches it.
Travel & Transport
Thames May Get Bathing Status While London Consults The Wetness
The Thames may get a bathing site, provided London first completes the traditional British ritual of consulting everyone about getting wet.