2025

UK HEADLINES

Government Launches Great British Energy – New publicly owned company begins with a mandate to accelerate national renewable power projects. NHS Largest Ever GP Expansion – New workforce plan commits to accelerated recruitment and retention to reduce appointment waiting times. Rail Reform Bill Introduces Great British Railways – Sweeping changes begin the transition toward a unified, publicly coordinated rail system. Major Flooding Hits Northern England After Winter Storms – Emergency services respond to widespread river surges and transport disruption across Yorkshire and Cumbria. UK Rolls Out New Digital Services Tax Framework – Updated rules aim to prevent double taxation while aligning with international digital-economy agreements. Scottish Government Revives Independence – First Minister lays out fresh roadmap following election results and shifting public sentiment.

INTERNATIONAL HEADLINES

NASA and JAXA Confirm Discovery of New Potentially Habitable Exoplanet – Space telescopes detect an Earth-sized world in a temperate orbit, sparking renewed interest in life-search missions. Global Plastic Treaty Finalised by 175 Nations – Countries agree to the first legally binding international plan to curb single-use plastics and overhaul waste systems by 2035. China and India Reach Landmark Border De-escalation Pact – Military disengagement along key Himalayan flashpoints ends years of high-risk standoffs. World Health Organisation Approves First Fully AI-Designed Drug – The breakthrough medication becomes a milestone for machine-learning-driven biomedical research. Record Heatwaves Strike Across Three Continents – Europe, North America, and Asia experience unprecedented temperatures, prompting mass evacuations and energy shortages. Global Economic Forum Warns of Slowing Post-Pandemic Recovery – New analyses highlight widening inequality, fragile supply chains, and pressure on developing economies.