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Renewable vs. non-renewable power generation across the region (updated every 30 minutes)
Renewables includes biomass(18.3%), nuclear(0.6%), solar(0.4%) and wind(34.4%). Excludes imports
Five "Overlooked" Hacks To Avoid Driving Lesson Scams In 2025
According to research from Lloyds Bank, driving lesson and test scams have skyrocketed by 92% in the last six months. Nationwide searches for ‘driving lessons’ have also risen by 1,207% in the last seven days, highlighting the growing need for caution before booking.
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NASA Picture of the Day: SuperCam Target on Ma'az
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What's the sound of one laser zapping? There's no need to consult a Zen master to find out, just listen to the first acoustic recording of laser shots on Mars. On Mars Rover Perseverance mission sol 12 (March 2, 2021) the SuperCam instrument atop the rover's mast zapped a rock dubbed Ma'az 30 times from a range of about 3.1 meters. Its microphone recorded the soft staccato popping sounds of the rapid series of SuperCam laser zaps.
Asteroid Flybys Over the next 7 Days
NameDateMin Dia. (m)Max Dia. (m)Rel. Velocity (mph)Miss Distance (miles)
(2021 PS2)22nd Mar26559425,6946,292,082
618350 (2021 PS2)22nd Mar26759725,6946,292,225
(2001 TC45)24th Mar33775551,43728,216,371
152754 (1999 GS6)25th Mar36581625,45511,363,649
(2016 BC14)25th Mar16937842,08141,623,234
(2014 TN17)26th Mar13029148,0193,164,305
Spusu Mobile Continues Price Freeze Throughout 2025
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As most UK mobile operators prepare to raise their prices this April, SIM-only mobile provider spusu, which joined the UK market in 2023, has committed to protecting its customers from mid-contract price increases. As a result, the company has announced the continuation of its price freeze throughout 2025. This applies to both new and existing customers of its SIM-only plans.
1:00 AM 18th March 2025
Tech Will Be A Game Changer For Stroke Survival - New Landmark Report
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Use of technology such as prehospital video triage (PVT) could transform stroke care and boost survival rates of the UK’s fourth leading cause of death, according to the Stroke Association’s new report which comes ahead of the Government’s 10 Year Health Plan. The Stroke Association has launched its report called Unlocking potential: a bold vision for stroke care in England.
1:00 AM 17th March 2025
With More Than A Third Of Phone Users Out Of Contract Expert’s Seven Tips On How To Secure The Best New Deal
Jane Hawkes
Consumer Expert
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Our consumer expert has advised people to check their mobile phone contracts after it emerged more than one third of pay-monthly mobile phone customers are out of contract. According to reports over the weekend, the regulator Ofcom estimates that 37 per cent of all phone users are in line for new deals.
1:00 AM 1st March 2025
Rising Concern Over Mobile Phone Theft: How To Protect Your Device
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Mobile phone theft in the UK is surging at an alarming rate, with new figures revealing a sharp rise in incidents that show no sign of slowing. According to recent Freedom of Information (FOI) figures, obtained by The Independent, at least 83,900 mobile phone thefts between July 2023 and 2024, nearly doubling the 45,800 reported over the previous five years.
1:00 AM 22nd February 2025
Opinion
AI In Education Takes Centre Stage In Leeds
The conversation around AI in education is heating up, and Leeds is right in the centre of thediscussion. The University of Leeds, a long-standing innovator in AI, recently hosted education leaders from across the UK to explore the future of ethical AI in higher education.
11:58 AM 24th February 2025
Does Your Business Need To Embrace Cloud Native?
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At software conferences or tech meetups, the term 'Cloud Native' is thrown around like confetti. Along with it comes an avalanche of buzzwords: containers, orchestration, microservices. But what does it all really mean for your business? Let's cut through the jargon and explore why Cloud Native has become such a hot topic – and more importantly, whether it's right for you.
1:00 AM 15th February 2025
Out Of Sight, Out Of Mind: How To Beat Phone Distractions Behind The Wheel
In January 2025, rapper Stormzy was banned from driving for nine months after being caught using his phone at the wheel. Although drivers are four times more likely to be involved in a crash while using their phone, many still find the distraction all too tempting. In this article, SIM-only mobile provider spusu offers its advice for a safer driving experience.
1:00 AM 8th February 2025
The Expert’s Checklist For Shopping Refurbished Smartphones
Buying a refurbished smartphone can be a budget-friendly choice for upgrading your device while being kind to the environment. Doing a little research helps to ensure you’re getting a device that’s reliable and worth the investment. Shing Pang, CEO of Mobile Federation has provided a comprehensive guide on what to consider when purchasing a refurbished device.
1:00 AM 8th February 2025
Flu And COVID-19 Surveillance Report Published - 9 January 2025
Weekly national influenza and COVID-19 report, COVID-19 activity, seasonal flu and other seasonal respiratory illnesses.
5:36 PM 9th January 2025
Flu And COVID-19 Surveillance Report Published - 3 January 2025
Weekly national influenza and COVID-19 report, COVID-19 activity, seasonal flu and other seasonal respiratory illnesses.
11:42 AM 4th January 2025
Possible Science And Technology Breakthroughs In 2025
Richard Trinder
Managing Editor
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2024 has been a tumultuous year for developments in Science and Technology across a multitude of different disciplines. Next year looks certain to continue the explosion with huge breakthroughs poised to hit the mainstream in space research, quantum computing and the much-discussed and, I think, under-hyped area of Artificial Intelligence.
1:00 AM 1st January 2025
AI-Driven Scams Are Targeting Christmas Shoppers With Fake Discounts
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As the Christmas shopping season is in full swing, AI is revolutionising industries and enhancing productivity but it is also fueling a concerning trend: discount fraud. Coupon company Voucherbox warn of the ways cybercriminals are leveraging cutting-edge AI tools to create shockingly realistic fake websites, emails, and discount offers to dupe consumers.
1:02 PM 23rd December 2024
Flu And COVID-19 Surveillance Report Published - 19 December 2024
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Weekly national influenza and COVID-19 report, COVID-19 activity, seasonal flu and other seasonal respiratory illnesses.
9:10 PM 19th December 2024
Advice Accepted On Spring 2025 COVID-19 Vaccination Programme
The government has accepted advice from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) for the spring 2025 COVID-19 vaccination programme.
3:57 PM 12th December 2024
Flu And COVID-19 Surveillance Report Published - 12 December 2024
Weekly national influenza and COVID-19 report, COVID-19 activity, seasonal flu and other seasonal respiratory illnesses.
3:43 PM 12th December 2024
Hepatitis C Infections In People Who Inject Drugs Fall
Chronic hepatitis C infections have fallen in people who inject drugs in the last 6 years.
10:17 AM 11th December 2024
Only Those With A High IQ Can Crack These Tricky Tech Brainteasers
Only the cleverest and most determined problem-solvers can quickly crack these tricky, technology themed brainteasers, created by the global engineering experts at RS. On average it takes just under one minute to solve both puzzles, which were designed specifically for World Computer Literacy Day, which is on 2nd December.
1:01 AM 7th December 2024
Flu And COVID-19 Surveillance Report Published - 5 December 2024
Weekly national influenza and COVID-19 report, COVID-19 activity, seasonal flu and other seasonal respiratory illnesses.
4:56 PM 5th December 2024
Diversity Must Improve In Medical Device Testing
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The current approach to medical device trials systematically excludes large segments of the population. Women, ethnic minorities, elderly patients, and those with rare conditions are routinely underrepresented in clinical trials. This isn't just an issue of fairness – it's a matter of life and death.
1:01 AM 30th November 2024
Take The Stress Out Of Travelling This Christmas
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Whether you’re travelling to visit family and friends or jetting off on a Christmas getaway, there can be lots to prepare before you can enjoy Christmas festivities. You might have planned your packing and wrapped your gifts, but have you thought about how to get the most out of your phone during your travels?
1:00 AM 30th November 2024
Flu And COVID-19 Surveillance Report Published - 28 November 2024
Weekly national influenza and COVID-19 report, COVID-19 activity, seasonal flu and other seasonal respiratory illnesses.
4:58 PM 28th November 2024
Flu And COVID-19 Surveillance Report Published - 21 November 2024
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Weekly national influenza and COVID-19 report, COVID-19 activity, seasonal flu and other seasonal respiratory illnesses.
8:30 AM 23rd November 2024
What Could The Safer Phones Bill Mean For Young People?
In October 2024, a Labour MP introduced the Safer Phones Bill with the aim to protect children from the negative impacts of excessive screen time and addictive mobile apps. However, parliamentary procedures mean that, even if it’s passed, the new regulations may take years to come into effect.
1:00 AM 23rd November 2024
Flu And COVID-19 Surveillance Report Published - 14 November 2024
Weekly national influenza and COVID-19 report, COVID-19 activity, seasonal flu and other seasonal respiratory illnesses.
5:53 PM 15th November 2024
MHRA Approves Adapted Nuvaxovid JN.1 COVID-19 Vaccine For Adults And Children Aged 12 Plus
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has approved an adapted version of the Nuvaxovid COVID-19 vaccine that targets the Omicron JN.1 COVID-19 subvariant.
5:47 PM 15th November 2024
Anti-Bullying Week 2024: Tips To Limit Cyberbullying
According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), an estimated 847,000 children experienced bullying online in the last year. Anti-bullying Week, taking place between November 11 and 15, aims to raise awareness of bullying in both physical and digital spaces, and to highlight ways of preventing it.
2:00 AM 9th November 2024
Armstrong Watson Launches New Cyber Security Solutions Service
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Accountancy and business advisory firm, Armstrong Watson, has announced the launch of its new Cyber Security Solutions service. This innovative service is designed to help businesses navigate the complex landscape of cyber risk and enhance their cyber security measures.
1:00 AM 8th November 2024
Flu And COVID-19 Surveillance Report Published - 7 November 2024
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Weekly national influenza and COVID-19 report, COVID-19 activity, seasonal flu and other seasonal respiratory illnesses.
5:51 PM 7th November 2024
Latest Update On Cases Of Clade Ib Mpox
One further case of Clade Ib mpox has been detected in a household contact of the first case, the UK Health Security Agency (UKSHA) can confirm. This brings the total number of confirmed cases to 4, all of which belong to the same household. The patient is currently under specialist care at Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust in London. The risk to the UK population remains low.
10:21 AM 7th November 2024
RSV Vaccine Could Reduce Antibiotic Prescribing
RSV infections lead to 640,000 antibiotic prescriptions a year, new analysis from UKHSA, Imperial College London and Oxford Population Health has found.
4:28 PM 5th November 2024
Flu And COVID-19 Surveillance Report Published - 31 October 2024
Weekly national influenza and COVID-19 report, COVID-19 activity, seasonal flu and other seasonal respiratory illnesses.
9:07 PM 31st October 2024
Finance Expert Warns Rising Phone Scams Following £1,500 Loss Over A Call
In a sobering reminder that fraudsters can target anyone, a victim’s Reddit post detailing a recent phone scam that cost them £1,500 has gone viral. The incident reveals how easily even the most cautious individuals can fall prey to sophisticated social engineering tactics.
12:00 AM 26th October 2024
Flu And COVID-19 Surveillance Report Published - 25 October 2024
Weekly national influenza and COVID-19 report, COVID-19 activity, seasonal flu and other seasonal respiratory illnesses.
6:00 PM 25th October 2024
UK Satellites To Boost Maritime Security On Track For 2025 Launch
A satellite developed by the UK business Horizon Technologies is on schedule for launch in mid-2025.
4:18 PM 22nd October 2024
Traditional Customer Service: If It Ain’t Broke, Don’t Fix It
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Whether you consider them friend or foe, chatbots are expected to be the main customer service method for a quarter of businesses by 2027. While a useful tool for many businesses, customers are yet to warm to these invisible bots — and for good reason.
12:00 AM 19th October 2024
Crack The Code - Can You Find The Right Number Pattern?
A new brainteaser is challenging readers to crack the safe by findings the correct number pattern. Be careful though, as numbers can’t be repeated and just a third of readers manage to crack the code in the correct order. Cybersecurity company boxxe have put together this puzzling brainteaser, which makes you work out the missing code.
12:00 AM 19th October 2024
New Data Shows Liver Cancer Cases Continue To Rise In England
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Liver Cancer UK, part of the British Liver Trust, is calling for urgent action as NHS data published this week reveals a 5.4% increase in liver cancer incidence across England. The new data shows that new cases of liver cancer grew from 7,672 in 2020 to 8,085 in 2022 which included 4,700 new cases in males and 3,385 in females.
10:29 AM 18th October 2024
Flu And COVID-19 Surveillance Report Published - 17 October 2024
Weekly national influenza and COVID-19 report, COVID-19 activity, seasonal flu and other seasonal respiratory illnesses.
9:55 PM 17th October 2024
Flu And COVID-19 Surveillance Report Published - 10 October 2024
Weekly national influenza and COVID-19 report, COVID-19 activity, seasonal flu and other seasonal respiratory illnesses.
6:12 PM 10th October 2024
Cyber Security Month: Puzzle Challenges You To Find The Matching Fingerprints
With Cyber Security Month 2024 which is October now upon us, software solutions provider – Nsoft – has put together this security brainteaser to put your eyes and mind to the test. Can you spot the two matching digital fingerprints? The record to beat is 16 seconds! How long did it take you?
12:00 AM 5th October 2024
18,000 Flu-Related Deaths In Past 2 Winters As Jab Uptake Falls
UKHSA with DHSC and NHS launch Get Winter Strong campaign to remind those at risk to get their vaccinations to fight off the onslaught of winter viruses.
3:20 PM 30th September 2024
The Worst Places To Connect To Public Wi-Fi: Restaurants/Coffee Shops
Around 100 million people in Europe travel for business purposes each year, and many employees will inevitably be connecting to public Wi-Fi at some point during their trip. In light of this, how can you ensure employees are working securely whilst connected to public Wi-Fi? Cloud based application security company, Indusface explains the worst places to connect to public Wi-Fi, detailing the cyber security risks and red flags to look out for.
12:00 AM 28th September 2024
New Support For Semiconductor Firms To Grow, Powering Growth In £10 Billion UK Industry
Support for semiconductor scale-ups announced as Lord Vallance kicks off a stakeholder forum ahead of the G7 Semiconductors Points of Contact group in Cambridge.
7:14 AM 26th September 2024
The Worst Data Security Practices When Working Remotely
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With approximately 44% of workers in Great Britain engaging in some form of remote or hybrid work, remote work is becoming increasingly common. With this in mind, experts at Kiteworks, a company that unifies, tracks, controls, and secures sensitive content communications with a Private Content Network, have highlighted remote work cybersecurity risks and how organisations can ensure data security and compliance when employees work remotely.
12:00 AM 21st September 2024
What’s In Store With iOS 18
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For some, September marks the beginning of Pumpkin Spice season. For others, the month is marked by another, tech-based fruit. As Apple launches its highly anticipated iPhone 16, alongside its latest software update, it promises exciting change. Here, SIM-only mobile provider spusu, explores the must-use features of iOS 18.
12:00 AM 21st September 2024
Fruquintinib Approved To Treat Adult Patients With Metastatic Colorectal Cancer
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has today, 20 September, approved the new medicine fruquintinib (Fruzaqla) to treat adult patients with metastatic colorectal cancer (CRC). It is used when other treatments have not worked.
3:46 PM 20th September 2024
Igaming Psychologist Expert Shares Essential Tips To Help With Igaming Addictions
Search volume for 'How to beat gambling addiction' has soared by 5,000% worldwide in the last 30 days, highlighting the increased levels of addiction in the industry, as well as the ongoing responsibility iGaming platforms have in promoting responsible practices.
12:00 AM 14th September 2024
New Top Ten Research Priorities Unveiled To Tackle Sepsis: Groundbreaking UK Initiative Seeks To Save Lives
A major breakthrough in the fight against sepsis, one of the UK's most deadly health threats, has been announced. A newly established UK partnership between charity Sepsis Research FEAT and the James Lind Alliance has identified the top ten research priorities that will shape the future of sepsis treatment and care, with the goal of saving tens of thousands of lives each year.
12:00 AM 13th September 2024
Money Saving Hacks For Your Mobile Plan
According to data from Uswitch, owners of the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max will spend, on average, £1,610.83 on their total phone bill. With nine out of ten people owning a smartphone, the costs of a mobile phone plan can soon add up. For UK Savings Week, running from September 9 to 15, mobile provider spusu explores the opportunities to save money on your mobile phone contract.
12:00 AM 7th September 2024
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