Driverless cars could be on UK roads by the end of 2026, the transport secretary has said. Mark Harper claimed the technology would boost road safety and make it easier for disabled people to travel independently. But critics argue if the tech
Owen Jones has been accused of writing a “silly” article in which he says climate activists are being persecuted and silenced. The Left-wing commentator wrote that 2023 has seen a worldwide “onslaught” against those who protest for more action to address the
The Christmas getaway chaos is set to continue on Friday, December 22, as the backlog from the suspension of the cross-Channel rail services begins to clear and the weather remains unsettled. An unexpected strike by the Eurotunnel French site staff on Thursday
Britons have been told not to travel as Storm Pia’s gale-force winds sweep the UK today, with weather warnings in place for several dozen areas. The storm – named by the Danish met office earlier this week – is one of several
The Christmas shopping rush headed into full swing this weekend as tourists and shoppers visited central London to soak up the festive atmosphere. Drawing crowds into central London meant a heaving mass of shoppers found themselves at a standstill just outside entrances
Electric vehicles (EVs) are becoming more popular and affordable, but they still face some challenges, such as limited range, battery size, and charging infrastructure. However, what if there was a way to charge your EV while driving, without the need for plugging
The Met Office has issued an urgent 18-hour weather warning for snow and ice in the UK tonight. The yellow alert – which lasts form 5pm tonight until 11am tomorrow morning, covers six regions of Britain. Residents of Yorkshire and Humber and
Welsh politicians faced fresh fury for spending more than £30 million on changing the speed limit to 20mph when “the NHS is dying”. Wales became the first nation in the UK to adopt 20mph as the default limit on restricted roads –
Students attending a Swindon college were evacuated this afternoon after police confirmed the discovery of a “suspicious package” on campus. New College Swindon confirmed that people were evacuated from its North Star campus at around 1pm today after the item was found,
Roads could be laid on the Moon by using lasers to melt lunar soil into a more solid, layered substance on which lunar rovers can be driven without kicking up clouds of harmful dust. This is the conclusion of an international team