Kraken has become one of the largest residential virtual power plants globally by orchestrating over 2GW of power from half a million domestic devices, including EVs and home batteries, optimising energy use for a greener, more resilient grid while saving consumers over $200 million annually. Kraken has reached a significant…

The Civil Engineers’ Club is organising a discounted bouldering event at EustonWall, London’s premier climbing centre, aimed at encouraging participation among members and enthusiasts with a focus on safety and community engagement. The Civil Engineers’ Club is hosting a subsidised bouldering event designed to promote the sport among its members…

Mayor Sadiq Khan’s proposals to build on London’s Green Belt face strong criticism from environmental experts and opposition voices, who warn that sacrificing protected green spaces will worsen the city’s heatwave risks and undermine climate resilience efforts. Mayor Sadiq Khan’s recent suggestion that parts of London’s Green Belt could be…

Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew unveils a £50-60 million project to restore and decarbonise the iconic Palm House and Waterlily House, aiming to transform them into the UK’s first net-zero heritage glasshouses while enhancing conservation and accessibility. The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, is set to embark on an ambitious £50-60 million…

Proposals to let English councils retain more local taxes offer an illusion of financial empowerment but risk worsening service delivery without addressing chronic underfunding and regional inequalities, experts warn. Allowing councils in England to administer and retain a greater share of locally generated taxes might seem like a step toward…

Facing three wildfires within hours, the London Fire Brigade has upgraded training and equipment to battle the growing risk posed by prolonged dry weather and extreme heat, while urging public vigilance to prevent further blazes in the capital’s vulnerable green spaces. On a recent Monday evening, the London Fire Brigade…

A Birmingham man’s fight against an advanced facial basal cell carcinoma exposes NHS treatment rigidities and denied access to a groundbreaking drug, as his family demands urgent policy reform amid pandemic-related care disruptions.A 70-year-old man from Birmingham is confronting a devastating battle against a malignant facial tumour that has been…

Over 30 London areas have become hotspots for theft and anti-social behaviour amid rising violence and ineffective police responses, revealing a widening gap between official statistics and residents’ experiences. More than 30 locations across London have been flagged as hotspots for anti-social behaviour, theft, and street crime—a clear sign that…

Despite a 15% funding increase, the education system’s ability to support children with special educational needs and disabilities remains stretched, with delays in securing EHCPs and calls for urgent reform amid a projected £3.4bn shortfall by 2028. The education of children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) remains a…

A landmark UK ruling requires a woman to pay half the costs of her ex-husband’s £160,000 gender reassignment surgery from their shared assets, reflecting legal recognition of gender-affirming treatment as essential healthcare rather than elective spending. A UK judge has ruled that a woman must pay half of her ex-husband’s…

A group of four girls stole nearly £2,000 worth of high-end perfumes from a Mile End pharmacy in a bold theft captured on CCTV, highlighting a rising trend of organised retail crime targeting small businesses amid growing community unease and limited police response. In a shocking incident at a small…

Turner Prize winner Jasleen Kaur strengthens ties to her Glasgow origins with a new mural near her childhood Gurdwara, highlighting her commitment to public art and accessible state-funded education amid her rising international profile. Jasleen Kaur, the Glasgow-born artist who won the Turner Prize in 2024, continues to strengthen her…