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Government drops plans for mandatory digital ID to work in UK

There will still be digital checks on those starting a new job, but people will not need to hold a digital ID.

UK secures record supply of offshore wind projects

The government needs to significantly boost its capacity of offshore wind projects if it is to meet its clean power targets.

First UK Town of Culture competition searches for 'unique stories'

The event is part the government's effort to "restore pride in communities" and showcase local communities.

First leukaemia patient to get new form of treatment on NHS says it is 'very sci-fi'

Oscar Murphy has an aggressive form of the blood cancer and is the first to get CAR-T therapy in the UK.

Chef 'not embarrassed' by one-star hygiene rating at Michelin-starred restaurant

Chef patron Gareth Ward says his standards "never drop below 100%" at two-Michelin-starred Ynyshir.