Birmingham binman faked injury, caught as bouncer
A Birmingham City Council bin worker was forced to resign after being secretly filmed working as a pub bouncer while claiming a work injury left him in a wheelchair.
A Birmingham City Council bin worker was forced to resign after being secretly filmed working as a pub bouncer while claiming a work injury left him in a wheelchair.
Sheffield software firm IntelliAM AI secures £250,000 in new contracts with major building product manufacturers, marking strategic expansion from FMCG sector.
Sheffield innovator TUBR seals a £154,000 angel investment to accelerate its machine learning platform for food retailers, enabling smarter staffing and waste reduction. Discover how this investment fuels growth.
Queen's Brian May reveals plans for a virtual concert featuring the original lineup. Could Freddie Mercury return digitally? Discover the future of live music.
Nearly 7,000 Lancashire secondary students explore AI, cybersecurity and robotics through innovative MEGA Hubs programme. Discover how this initiative bridges the digital skills gap.
Birmingham will host Life Sciences Week 2026 from Sept 21-25. The event unites biotech, pharma, and academia leaders. Book your place now to join the UK's premier life sciences gathering.
Leeds-based Uniphy has secured £3m funding to develop its intuitive 'smart surface' technology for vehicles, offering a safer alternative to touchscreens. Discover how this innovation is set to transform our interaction with machines.
Next implements AI 'Thruvision' technology detecting stolen goods hidden in clothing. The system uses body heat detection and has already reduced theft in warehouses. #RetailSecurity
Sky launches incredible Black Friday deal on Apple MacBook Air for only £2 upfront and £17 monthly. Limited time offer on premium laptop with M2 chip.
Gosforth's RMT Technology secures a major national IT contract with nuclear specialist Cyclife UK, part of EDF Group, leading to the creation of new jobs across the UK.
CS Connected, Wales' compound semiconductor cluster, celebrates its 10th anniversary with ambitious plans to create 6,000 high-skilled jobs and reach £1bn in revenue by 2030. Discover how this tech hub is transforming South Wales.
Bell Lax Solicitors in Sutton Coldfield enters administration, resulting in redundancies. Discover the impact on the West Midlands legal sector and the reasons behind the collapse.
Tesco trials AI shelf-edge cameras in Manchester to monitor stock and deter theft. Shoppers are divided over the new technology. Discover the full story and share your views.
East Yorkshire's Premier Modular has been appointed to a £1bn NHS framework, positioning it to deliver vital modular buildings for healthcare and public services across the UK.
A Wednesbury medical centre will become one of the UK's first pharmacies to use robotic technology for dispensing prescriptions, serving hundreds of new homes planned for Friar Park. Discover how this innovation will transform local healthcare services.
Exploring the emotional impact of AI technology that animates old family photos. Should we embrace digital resurrection or let memories rest? Share your thoughts.
Sunderland's Moralbox has raised £550,000 to scale its AI-powered training and compliance platform, helping high-risk industries manage workforce skills in real-time. Discover their growth plans.
Defence giant Babcock reports a 19% profit rise to £201.1m, driven by nuclear and marine sectors. The FTSE-100 firm confirms it's on track to meet full-year targets. Read more.
Bristol startup Emm's high-tech menstrual cup raises £6.8m. The wearable device tracks flow and cycle data, launching in the UK in 2026. Discover the future of women's health tech.
The Renters' Rights Act becomes law, banning Section 21 evictions and introducing major protections for England's 11 million tenants. Discover how the rental landscape has changed.
University of Liverpool unveils £100m AI centre set to create 900 jobs and boost UK economy by £400m. Discover how this innovation hub will transform materials research.
Octopus Energy secures £100m funding to create over 1,000 homes with no energy bills for 5-10 years through innovative green technology. Discover how this world-first initiative tackles fuel poverty.
The UK's largest biochar facility opens in Wiltshire, set to remove 18,500 tonnes of CO2 annually. A major step for climate tech and green jobs. Read more.
Newcastle University spin-out InvenireX has secured a £2 million investment to accelerate its pioneering technology for early disease detection. Discover how this could transform healthcare.
Pink Storage's Birmingham site is now illuminated by 60,000 programmable LEDs, enhancing security and creating a unique interactive experience. Discover how this tech is redefining UK self storage.
Middletons Steakhouse & Grill rescued from administration by its shareholders, safeguarding all 159 jobs across its seven restaurants in England. Read the full story.
Jaylee Garner from Rhoose wins a silver Wales Care Award for transforming the lives of people with disabilities. Discover how her unique approach makes miracles happen.
The AA's innovative new app uses GPS technology to pinpoint stranded motorists' exact locations, dramatically speeding up rescue times. Available on iOS and Android.
Bristol tech firm Matter, a 2025 Earthshot Prize finalist, secures investment from Inter IKEA to scale its microplastic filtration technology, aiming to prevent 15,000 tonnes of ocean pollution.
An Essex couple ditched their gas boiler for a revolutionary heating system, cutting their energy bills from £375 to just £40. Discover how this green tech works.