UK Manufacturing Hits 15-Month High in December 2025
UK manufacturing activity reached a 15-month peak in December 2025, with the PMI at 50.6. Discover the drivers behind this tentative recovery and the challenges that remain for 2026.
UK manufacturing activity reached a 15-month peak in December 2025, with the PMI at 50.6. Discover the drivers behind this tentative recovery and the challenges that remain for 2026.
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A new UK rehabilitation scheme uses nutrition and cooking courses to fight alcohol addiction. Participants report better health and sustained sobriety. Read how 'Nourish the New You' is changing recovery.
Douglas Baldwin, a 100-year-old WW2 veteran captured in Normandy and held as a POW, has died in Luton. A 'family man' remembered for his warmth and spirit.
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Health Secretary Wes Streeting warns the NHS's busiest period will follow the final day of junior doctors' strikes. He calls the BMA's stance 'hardline' while defending his own tough negotiation position.
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A US Army veteran and legal permanent resident has been detained by ICE in Georgia, sparking outrage and legal action. Read the full story on the fight to stop his deportation.
Survivors of the devastating Los Angeles wildfire face a sombre Christmas in temporary housing, with many still awaiting permanent homes and grappling with trauma.
An 88-year-old army veteran forced to work five days a week will finally retire after strangers donated over £1.3 million. Read the heartwarming story of community support.
England's ambitious landscape recovery scheme faces low uptake as new contracts allow termination with just one year's notice and funding is slashed. Conservationists warn of a major step back for wildlife.
Ed Bambas, an 88-year-old US army veteran working full-time in a supermarket, has been gifted over £1.2m to retire after his financial struggles went viral online. Read the heartwarming story.
A rare, James Bond-inspired Fabergé egg pendant has been recovered by police six days after a suspect swallowed it. The £14,250 jewel was monitored until it passed naturally.
The AA's updated app uses GPS to locate stranded members instantly, promising quicker patrol arrival. Explore how this tech upgrade changes breakdown cover and keeps drivers safer.
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Tributes pour in for Brian Hayes, the legendary BBC radio presenter known for his sharp wit and commanding voice, who has passed away at 88. Read about his remarkable career.
HSBC appoints Brendan Nelson as chair after a turbulent search. The move follows a major leadership reshuffle and a strategic pivot towards Asia. Read the full story.