
Why Israel-Iran tensions might not raise prices at the pump as much as feared (for now)
The unexpected attack by Israel on Iran, a major oil-producing nation, may undermine anaemic global economic growth and hinder central banks ability to cope in an already uncertain market. Iran exports up to 2 million...

England is expanding free school meals – here’s what could happen if they were given to all children
The UK government has announced an extension of free school meals in England to all children whose parents receive universal credit, in order to address child hunger and poverty. The government claims that half a million...

The UK government confirmed in its June 2025 spending review that it will honour its manifesto pledge and not cut the 13.2 billion warm homes plan, as had been speculated. The money will be spent over the next four years,...

Wandering uteruses and far-reaching tubes: the surprising mobility of the female reproductive tract
The ancient wandering womb theory suggested that many ailments in women were caused by the uterus becoming dislodged and roaming the body in search of moisture. According to these theories, the uterus could roam freely...

Blinding lights: the hidden science behind gambling’s glow
Theres a reason casinos rarely have windows or clocks, theyre engineered to make you lose track of time. But what if its not just time youre losing? New research suggests that the lighting used in gambling environments...

Tracing the Drax family’s millions – a story of British landed gentry, slavery and sugar plantations
Rich British aristocratic families with a legacy of owning colonial slave plantations are often accused by campaigners that their wealth solely originates from these plantations. One frequent target of this criticism has...

Why your doctor may not have given you the best advice for your lower back pain
Treating lower back pain is enormously expensive. In the UK its estimated to cost the NHS around 3.2 billion a year. So, ensuring patients get the right treatment is critical. However, the guidance issued by the UKs...