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British businesses can now donate office equipment and surplus stock to charities without paying extra VAT, removing a tax barrier that previously discouraged corporate giving. The timing couldn't be better as UK charity donations dropped £1.4 billion last year.
Despite major policy reversals, three-quarters of America's expected clean energy growth is still on track through 2035. A new MIT study reveals renewable power's momentum may be too strong to stop.
Over 30 leading charities are pushing the UK government to stop forcing people with terminal illnesses to repeatedly prove they're still sick. The proposed changes would grant permanent disability benefits to those with progressive, life-limiting conditions.
Parents convicted of child abuse will soon be monitored like sex offenders under a new UK register. The change comes after Paula Hudgell fought for stronger protections following her adopted son's horrific abuse.
Shoshana Walter's investigative stories about pregnant women and drug testing led New Jersey to reform its policies. Her new book exposes how unregulated rehab centers exploit vulnerable people seeking help.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham is fast-tracking new rules to end sneaky subscription renewals and fake discounts, putting money back in people's pockets. The changes could save UK households £14 every month.
Pet owners across the UK will finally see clear pricing before treatments after new government reforms tackle rising veterinary costs. The changes aim to end surprise bills and restore trust in an industry where fees have jumped twice as fast as inflation.
Energy company executives in the UK could lose their bonuses if they harm customers, under new reforms giving regulators real teeth for the first time. The changes mean consumers will get faster compensation and executives will finally face personal consequences for breaking rules.
After national champion Dev Kumar Meena faced hours of delays and fines for carrying his equipment, his story is pushing Indian Railways to create clearer rules for athletes. The 20-year-old's experience highlights a gap that affects countless competitors across the country.
Apple and Google have agreed to major app store changes in the UK to promote fair competition after regulators found they had an "effective duopoly." The reforms will help 400,000 jobs and boost the UK's largest app economy in Europe.
Celebrity nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar reminds us that 15 years of wellness trends haven't changed one truth: traditional foods and simple habits beat every fad diet. She's pushing back against Instagram influencers and calling for policy changes that actually improve public health.
When Banaz Mahmod contacted police five times begging for help before her death in 2006, officers failed to protect her. Two decades later, her story has revolutionized how 23,000 UK officers are trained to recognize and prevent honor-based violence.
The UK government is studying ways to keep children safer online, including looking at Australia's groundbreaking social media age restrictions. Ministers want to learn what works best before making changes that could help millions of families.
Despite major policy shifts in 2025, clean energy investment is on track to reach $180 billion in 2026, surpassing last year's record. Markets adapted quickly, showing that smart capital finds opportunity even during uncertainty.
Thousands of UK residents are being invited to spend just 15 minutes helping scientists track how butterflies are responding to climate change. The nationwide Big Butterfly Count runs through August 9, turning everyday nature lovers into citizen scientists.
Starting January 2027, British and European students can study across borders again after the UK rejoined Erasmus+, Europe's transformative education exchange program. More than 100,000 young people will gain life-changing opportunities to learn, work, and grow abroad.
Starting in 2028, every new home built in the UK will come equipped with rooftop solar panels and heat pumps instead of gas heating. The government says the move will slash energy bills and boost the country's energy independence.
Rape survivors in the UK will now receive free legal support throughout the entire criminal justice process, helping them understand their rights and challenge invasive information requests. The £6 million program aims to shift focus from scrutinizing victims to investigating suspects.
British businesses can now donate goods to charities without paying tax, removing a barrier that discouraged corporate giving. The change comes as charity donations have dropped by £1.4 billion in just one year.
A new competition is rewarding British farmers who are cutting emissions and inspiring others to fight climate change. The Carbon Farmer of the Year contest opens this March, backed by the Farm Carbon Toolkit and HSBC UK.
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