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Man given Musk's brain chip in UK trial says it 'feels magical'
One of the first people in the UK to use Elon Musk's brain chip says it "feels magical" and believes it could transform the lives of those with severe paralysis.
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 12:31:00 +0000
One of the first people in the UK to use Elon Musk's brain chip says it "feels magical" and believes it could transform the lives of those with severe paralysis.
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 12:31:00 +0000
Santander UK to shut 44 branches - is yours affected?
Santander has announced plans to close 44 bank branches, placing almost 300 jobs at risk.
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 07:14:00 +0000
Santander has announced plans to close 44 bank branches, placing almost 300 jobs at risk.
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 07:14:00 +0000
Driverless cars are coming to London 'this year'
Driverless cars are coming to London – some time this year.
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 21:23:00 +0000
Driverless cars are coming to London – some time this year.
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 21:23:00 +0000
US plans to check tourists' social media 'putting people off travel'
A third of international travellers say they are less likely to visit the US if proposals to scrutinise social media accounts are brought in, according to a survey.
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 15:08:00 +0000
A third of international travellers say they are less likely to visit the US if proposals to scrutinise social media accounts are brought in, according to a survey.
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 15:08:00 +0000
Changes announced for 'devalued' school suspensions
More pupils suspended for bad behaviour will have to stay in school under supervision, rather than being sent home, in a bid to curb learning loss and reduce exposure to phones and social media.
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 17:34:00 +0000
More pupils suspended for bad behaviour will have to stay in school under supervision, rather than being sent home, in a bid to curb learning loss and reduce exposure to phones and social media.
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 17:34:00 +0000
The 10-year passport rule that's seen Britons turned away from flights | Money newsletter
For months now, stories have been emerging about holidaymakers being turned away from their flights due to having invalid passports.
Tue, 13 May 2025 13:06:00 +0100
For months now, stories have been emerging about holidaymakers being turned away from their flights due to having invalid passports.
Tue, 13 May 2025 13:06:00 +0100
Gang jailed over guns and drug operation able to making 'tens of thousands' of pills per hour
Four members of an organised crime gang have been jailed after an investigation into a multi-million-pound firearms and drugs operation.
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 17:33:00 +0000
Four members of an organised crime gang have been jailed after an investigation into a multi-million-pound firearms and drugs operation.
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 17:33:00 +0000
Former Spandau Ballet singer found guilty of rape
Former Spandau Ballet frontman Ross Davidson has been found guilty of rape and attempted rape.
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 17:44:00 +0000
Former Spandau Ballet frontman Ross Davidson has been found guilty of rape and attempted rape.
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 17:44:00 +0000
Man jailed for violently shaking baby to death and attempting to cover it up
A man has been jailed for life for the murder of a six-month-old baby after violently shaking the child, leaving him with a fatal brain injury and lying to cover up what happened.
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 20:35:00 +0000
A man has been jailed for life for the murder of a six-month-old baby after violently shaking the child, leaving him with a fatal brain injury and lying to cover up what happened.
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 20:35:00 +0000
Tributes paid to army officer killed in training exercise
Tributes have been paid to a British Army officer who was killed during a training exercise on Sunday.
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 19:00:00 +0000
Tributes have been paid to a British Army officer who was killed during a training exercise on Sunday.
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 19:00:00 +0000
