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UK grants consent for 450MW Nottinghamshire solar project

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero approved the Steeple Renewables Project, which also includes a proposed 150MW battery storage system.

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  • The project is proposed for Nottinghamshire, according to the UK government announcement.
  • Steeple Solar Farm Limited submitted its application on 14 May 2025; it was accepted for examination on 11 June 2025.
Why it matters

The consent decision allows the proposed solar and battery project to proceed through the development process.

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World/4 hr agoRead30 sec

UK prime minister and Zelenskyy agree to meet in coming days

The UK government says the leaders discussed sanctions on Russia and called for an immediate energy ceasefire.

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  • The UK government said the prime minister pledged further UK sanctions and action against Russia.
  • The leaders agreed to meet in person in the coming days, according to the UK government.
Why it matters

The announcement sets out the UK government’s position on sanctions and an energy ceasefire.

What’s next

The leaders are expected to meet in the coming days, the UK government said.

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Politics/15 hr agoRead30 sec

Northern Ireland secretary makes order over Drumcree parade

The UK government says the secretary acted under Section 11 after reviewing a PSNI determination and failing to secure a local agreement.

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  • The secretary considered a Section 9 request from the PSNI chief constable, according to the government statement.
  • The statement says the secretary hosted several negotiation rounds at Hillsborough Castle last week and remained in contact with both sides.
Why it matters

The order follows an unresolved dispute between the Portadown District Loyal Orange Lodge and Garvaghy Road residents, the government says.

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NEA presents 2026 Jazz Masters tribute concert in Los Angeles

The agency says the free concert took place Sept. 15 at Walt Disney Concert Hall.

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  • The NEA says the event honored Carmen Lundy, Airto Moreira, Patrice Rushen and jazz advocacy recipient Rhonda Hamilton.
Why it matters

The concert recognized the 2026 NEA Jazz Masters, according to the agency.

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Justice Department updates emergency scheduling actions for 7-OH and related substances

The department says revised thresholds would distinguish concentrated formulations from products more consistent with botanical kratom.

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  • The DEA is issuing two new Notices of Intent, based on updated scientific information and recommendations from HHS.
  • HHS recommended Schedule I control when 7-OH and MGPI exceed specified concentration thresholds or meet a specified ratio condition.
Why it matters

The proposed thresholds could affect which products are subject to emergency scheduling.

What’s next

The source does not specify the next procedural steps or timing.

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Yorkshire enters drought status, Environment Agency says

The agency cited low reservoir and river levels despite recent rain.

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  • The declaration followed prolonged dry weather status in late July.
  • The agency said central, southern and eastern England were also in drought status.
Why it matters

The agency said officials are checking water companies’ compliance with drought plans.

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Business/4 hr agoRead30 sec

Kuwait buys £370 million UK-made air defence system

The UK government says the contract with MARSS Systems will create 100 UK jobs, with production based in Bristol.

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  • The government says MARSS will provide and integrate radars, jammers and interceptors with its AI-enabled NiDAR command-and-control platform
Why it matters

The announcement links the defence contract to planned UK manufacturing and engineering jobs.

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World/5 hr agoRead30 sec

UK and Japan set science and technology priorities at Tokyo meeting

A joint statement says the 13th bilateral committee meeting took place on October 9, 2026.

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  • The UK government says the committee met in Tokyo and focused on science, technology and innovation cooperation.
Why it matters

The statement records a bilateral effort to coordinate science, technology and innovation cooperation.

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UK government says most teenagers support vocational learning reforms

The government says 84% back options combining practical technical learning with core academic subjects for 14-year-olds.

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  • The UK government says its plans include Vocational GCSEs, announced two weeks before its news release.
  • The government says V Levels are due to launch in September 2027 for students aged 16 to 19.
Why it matters

The proposals would expand vocational options alongside academic subjects, according to the government.

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Science/22 hr agoRead30 sec

UK urges bird keepers to strengthen avian flu precautions

The government says a highly pathogenic avian influenza case was confirmed in Scotland last week and warns that risk may rise as migratory waterfowl return.

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  • The UK Government urges poultry farmers and pet bird keepers to review and improve biosecurity.
  • It says avian influenza continues to circulate in wild birds and has spread to kept birds across Europe.
Why it matters

The government says biosecurity can help protect kept birds and reduce the risk of infection entering those populations.

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