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‘Elsinore,’ ‘I See Buildings Fall Like Lightning’ and ‘Animol’ Lead British Independent Film Awards Nominations
‘Elsinore’ leads the 2026 British Independent Film Awards with 12 nominations, followed by ‘I See Buildings Fall Like Lightning’ with eight and Ashley Walters’ directorial debut ‘Animol’ with seven.
Cost of balancing Great Britain’s power grid reaches nearly £50m a day
Great Britain’s power grid balancing costs reached nearly £50m on a single day as transmission bottlenecks forced wind farms offline, with monthly costs hitting record highs.
Race to rearm: Telford gun hall brings tank barrel production back to the UK
The UK has opened a factory in Telford to resume domestic production of tank and artillery barrels, ending a 20-year reliance on foreign suppliers following Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
Private Parking Code of Practice: Will it end ‘rip-off’ charges?
The UK government has introduced a statutory Private Parking Code of Practice to regulate parking charges, following cases where drivers faced excessive fees for minor violations.
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Xbox Series X price hiked by £170 due to rising memory chip costs
Microsoft has raised Xbox Series X prices by £170 and Series S prices by roughly 43%, citing rising memory and storage chip costs as the primary reason for the increases.
Are Americans ready to embrace tiny ‘cars’? These companies think so
Auto manufacturers including Stellantis are introducing low-speed electric vehicles priced around $15,000, betting Americans will embrace smaller, affordable transportation options amid ongoing auto industry affordability challenges.
Price of olive oil expected to rise again as European crops feel the heat
European crop production faces significant declines due to extreme heat and drought, with olive oil prices expected to rise again as growers struggle with climate-driven challenges across the continent.
UK plastic manufacturer could face legal action over toxic emissions
The UK Environment Agency is considering legal action against a plastic manufacturer in northern England over emissions of benzene, a carcinogenic chemical, with levels rising significantly in recent years.
Trump accuses oil companies of ‘making too much money’ from his war on Iran
Trump criticized major oil companies for excessive profits from energy market disruption caused by his war on Iran, calling on them to reduce consumer prices.
Why Texas is betting ‘Y’all Street’ can take on Wall Street
Goldman Sachs is building an 800,000-square-foot Dallas campus planned to open in 2028, symbolizing Wall Street’s expansion into Texas as major financial firms pursue lucrative clients relocating to the state.
Calls for UK bank tax to fund cost of living help as HSBC profits hit £7.5bn
HSBC reported £7.5bn in quarterly profits, prompting campaigners to renew calls for a UK bank windfall tax that could raise £19bn to fund cost of living measures.
The real reason child vaccination rates are falling
Childhood vaccination rates across Britain have fallen significantly over the past 15 years, dropping from 89% to 81% for four-in-one jabs and from 88% to 84% for MMR doses.
Artificial intelligence: Why firms are struggling to set prices
Major technology firms face challenges pricing AI services due to unpredictable token consumption, fluctuating costs, and difficulty forecasting usage patterns for customers over multi-year contracts.
What will happen when a SpaceX rocket collides with the Moon?
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket upper stage is expected to collide with the Moon on August 5, traveling at approximately 5,400 mph and creating a crater over 50 feet wide.
Fresh US-Iran talks are ‘last chance’ for Tehran to avoid war escalating, Trump says
Donald Trump stated that ongoing negotiations between the US and Iran represent the “last chance” for Tehran to reach a deal and prevent military escalation, while Iranian officials denied that talks have commenced.
South Africa anti-immigration protests: The stories of a Nigerian and Ghanaian who left
Thousands of foreign nationals have fled South Africa this year following anti-immigration protests, with some experiencing harassment despite holding legal residency status, straining continental relations.