Number of young people not in education, employment or training falls below one million in the UK
Between April and June 2026, 981,000 young people were in this situation, 30,000 fewer than in the previous quarter.
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Simple new test detects womb cancer without painful examinations
In a study of 1,864 women, the test identified more than 80% of cancers and was 98.8% reliable at ruling out the disease.
England approves drug that extends the lives of patients with advanced breast cancer
Having rejected it in 2024, the medicines appraisal body has recommended Enhertu for the public health service.
Reading for pleasure linked to a healthier brain, say Cambridge scientists
The studies brought together link reading to a lower risk of dementia, better mental health and greater empathy.
High-mileage electric cars fail MOTs less often than petrol cars
An analysis of 47.4 million tests in the UK found that electric cars stand up better to the passing years.
Tern colonies recover in England, with a record season
At least 126 pairs of little terns nested on Long Nanny beach, more than double the previous record.
Wind and solar saved the UK £5.9 billion in imported gas
In 2026, wind turbines and solar panels produced a record 41% of Britain's electricity.
Floating scarecrows more than halve the number of seabirds caught in fishing nets
A two-year trial in Cornwall showed that a kite shaped like a bird of prey cut accidental catches by 71%.
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