UK government invests £30m in Shetland spaceport
The UK government has announced £30m in funding for SaxaVord Spaceport in Shetland, which is expected to unlock additional private investment for the facility’s expansion and operations.
Somerset cider makers left with very few apples after heatwaves
Somerset’s cider orchards have suffered severely from prolonged drought conditions, with many producers reporting crops reduced to a fraction of normal yields, forcing difficult decisions about future production.
Trump strikes new drug pricing deals with nine midsized drugmakers
President Trump announced new drug pricing deals with nine pharmaceutical companies, bringing the total to 26 firms representing approximately 90% of the domestic pharmaceutical market.
Households warned gas price spike could pile fresh pressure on energy bills
UK households face warnings of higher winter energy bills as European countries rush to replenish natural gas stores amid geopolitical tensions affecting global supply routes.
Is India’s internet boom running into an undersea problem?
India’s digital economy depends heavily on undersea cables concentrated in one coastal area, creating vulnerability risks and exposing gaps in the country’s submarine infrastructure.
‘Astronomical’ fuel price surge hits farmers in UK and US
Farmers in the UK and US face sharp fuel price increases driven by Middle East tensions, Russian export bans, and crude oil surges, with diesel costs rising 10-14p per litre in days.