UK chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, with his 2023 Autumn Statement.
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National insurance cuts and business investment were all included, as was the pensions triple lock. But our experts saw some omissions.
Florence Bell made an incredible contribution to science but was almost forgotten.
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In the academic world, researchers are rewarded for publishing frequently. Not only is this affecting research quality but it is also hindering female scientists.
UK chancellor Jeremy Hunt.
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Live blog: all the announcements from Chancellor Jeremy Hunt and instant reaction from experts.
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ISAs, benefits and mortgage support are all rumoured to be mentioned in chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s next autumn statement.
Artist’s impression of Theia colliding with the Earth billions of years ago.
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The Moon was formed when it collided with Earth billions of years ago.
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New research finds fresh water losses are concentrated in South America, most of Africa and much of Australia.
Another reason to be fearful.
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So you thought raising interest rates brought down inflation? The reality is a bit more debatable.
GPs could “prescribe” activities to a child or teen with the aim of improving health and wellbeing.
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Social prescribing programmes could provide children and adolescents much needed opportunities to socialise and be active.
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SMEs could help the UK maintain its position as a climate change champion and ensure a long-term future for all businesses, large or small
Perspective view of a lobate scarp on Mercury named Carnegie Rupes, colour-coded according to surface altitude. The crater near the middle is nearly 40 km across.
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Mercury has shrunk by7 km. Most of this happened long ago, but now we have evidence that it continues.
Scotland’s CAVForth self-driving bus service began in May 2023, serving a 14-mile route that crosses the Forth Road Bridge on the outskirts of Edinburgh.
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Amid bus route cuts and rail strikes, can the answer to our future public transport needs be found in the hi-tech prototypes being trialled around the UK?
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People with disabilities are concerned about breaking down or having accidents when alone in driverless cars.
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Missions to asteroids are opening up the secrets of the Solar System
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Two recommendations for making menopause work for women at work.
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An economist explains why new official figures have eased the gloom surrounding the UK economy, but haven’t fully dispelled all fears.
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Could spherical metallic fragments be from a nuclear test?
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Using urine in pregnancy testing dates as far back as ancient Egypt.
The harsher verdicts imposed on two child mothers shows why the UK’s law of infanticide remains so important, more than a century after it was introduced
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Sea ice extent in July 2023 has been around 10% below last year’s record low for the month.
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The potential gains may be great, but the risks of softer regulation are pretty big too.