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Residents and businesses across North Yorkshire’s rural communities are now benefiting from faster and more reliable mobile internet, following the latest wave of government-funded 4G upgrades under the UK’s Shared Rural Network (SRN) programme. The upgrades, which have gone live in Hawes and surrounding areas including Hardraw, Appersett, Snaizeholme and Sedbusk, form part of the £1.3 billion national programme to tackle patchy mobile coverage in remote parts of the UK. Previously, the area’s mobile masts...

More than 50 private schools across England have announced closures so far this year, following the introduction of Labour’s 20% VAT on school fees in January 2025. The policy, aimed at raising funds for public services, has hit school budgets and family finances hard, with many parents now unable to afford private education. The impact is being felt across the sector, including prep schools, sixth-form colleges, and specialist schools supporting pupils with special educational needs...

Google Digital Garage has joined forces with international tech consultancy AND Digital to launch a new suite of AI and digital skills training courses designed to help small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) stay competitive in an increasingly digital world. Launched this summer, the trainer-led programme focuses on equipping UK businesses with practical, in-demand skills in Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing, Data, and essential human skills like leadership and problem-solving. Drawing on AND Digital’s proven expertise in...

Ukraine has entered one of the most delicate moments in its post-Maidan reform era. On July 22, 2025, Parliament passed — and the President signed the very same day — a law expanding the powers of the Prosecutor General’s Office over the country’s key anti-corruption bodies: the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAPO). Within hours, Kyiv and other cities saw the largest demonstrations since Russia’s full-scale invasion: protesters...

After a three-month quest and more than 30 burgers tasted across East Anglia, the winner is in and it’s none other than Jack’s Burgers in Southwold. What started as a bit of a fun food journey quickly turned into a serious mission: track down the absolute best burger in Suffolk. From Norwich to Ipswich, beach towns to backstreets, we tried everything which included double stacks, smash burgers and all different types of buns, as well...

A gentle sigh, a cup of tea cooling beside the keyboard, and one big question: could an online space still feel warm after all these years? That moment of hesitation is familiar to anyone returning to, or entering, digital dating. SameAgeDates positions itself as a calm alternative, framing every exchange as a chance to feel noticed rather than hurried along a carousel of profiles. Below you will find a detailed SameAgeDates review, its strengths, and...

UAE’s World’s Safest Country Ranking Creates ‘Safety Premium’ in Real Estate Market, Reports NOVVI Properties As the United Arab Emirates is named the world’s safest country in mid-2025, Dubai-based real estate leader NOVVI Properties reports that this top-tier security status has become a primary driver of the nation’s booming property market. The designation is creating a tangible “safety premium,” attracting a wave of global investors and residents who prioritize security alongside financial returns, fueling record-breaking...

In the ocean of choices, novice traders continually view cryptocurrency as an investment facility, aiming to preserve and uplift their financial situation over time. As time passes, a great number of brokers embark on considering the potential of crypto trading. Let’s explore five proficient trading strategies within the digital asset market. What is the Essence of Cryptocurrency Trading? In today’s versatile trading landscape, crypto trading expands fast across the globe. A universal triad of factors...

Four Cymru has announced a strategic partnership with Wales Tech Week 2025, the country’s leading international tech summit, to champion Welsh innovation, talent and ambition on the world stage. Taking place from 24–26 November 2025 at the ICC Wales in Newport, the event will bring together technology pioneers, investors, policymakers and industry leaders from across the globe to connect, collaborate and do business. Organised by Technology Connected, Wales Tech Week positions the nation as a...

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is facing renewed pressure to impose VAT on private healthcare, with former Labour leader Lord Neil Kinnock calling for the move as a means of raising billions in extra funding for the NHS. With Labour’s autumn Budget on the horizon and mounting fiscal pressures following recent U-turns on welfare reform and winter fuel payments, Kinnock has urged the government to remove the VAT exemption currently enjoyed by private healthcare providers. “Introducing VAT...