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The United Kingdom is responding to a problem with waste-related fires, mainly associated with the improper recycling of lithium-ion batteries. Due to its exothermic nature in 2023, these batteries were connected to 1,200 and more fires in waste collection vehicles and recycling facilities. Such incidents produce damage to infrastructure and potential threats to workers and firefighters.

Disposable vapes, which contain lithium-ion batteries, are often treated as normal household waste yet they aren’t. When this waste is collected and accumulated in waste collection vehicles, the...

Leaders across the Great South West are urging businesses, trade bodies, civic and education organisations, investors and individuals to have their say in a vital Government consultation .

The consultation is critical to ensuring the region’s voice is heard on the national stage and in Westminster, whilst wider discussions on the future of devolution in the South West progress.

The Great South West was established by business, political and education leaders to make the case for the region - which covers Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Somerset and the Isles of Scilly - to ensure...

Online casinos in the United Kingdom have seen remarkable growth in recent years, attracting and engaging millions of players. According to Statista, the UK’s online gambling market is projected to reach a value of $13.78 billion by the end of 2024. The industry is expected to grow annually at a rate of 3.62%, with a projected market volume of $16.46 billion by 2029.

This growth is not happening by chance; it is driven by several key advancements in online casinos. Features such as mobile gaming, personalized experiences, faster and more secure transactions, and more have made...

Cybersecurity is not just the responsibility of IT professionals or large corporations. It's a shared responsibility that requires vigilance from everyone. From online banking to social media, from work emails to smart home devices, our digital footprint is expanding. Yet, with this convenience comes an often-overlooked danger: the threat of cyber attacks.

This isn't just scaremongering; it's a reality that affects millions worldwide every day. In the past year alone, over 33,600 online accounts were hacked in our region, according to Action Fraud. These aren't just numbers, they...