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🆘 Help in seconds, even as a stranger

The MYQER tool lets anyone scan a QR code to access life-saving allergy info instantly. In emergencies, every second matters.

Learn how it works and who it…

https://bigupbritain.co.uk/2026/01/30/british-innovation-myqer-helps-strangers-save-lives-in-seconds/
British innovation MYQER helps strangers save lives in seconds - Big Up Britain
🇬🇧 A British-built digital safety tool is helping people respond faster and more confidently during medical emergencies when every second counts. MYQER (My
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January 30, 2026 at 10:00 AM
🕊️ Big drop in UK homicides

England and Wales recorded 499 homicides in the year to Sept 2025 — the lowest in nearly 50 years. Knife-related killings fell by 23%.

See the full report ➡️

https://bigupbritain.co.uk/2026/01/29/uk-homicides-at-their-lowest-in-nearly-50-years/
UK Homicides at Their Lowest in Nearly 50 Years - Big Up Britain
🇬🇧 The latest data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show a significant decline in homicides in England and Wales, reaching their lowest level in
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January 29, 2026 at 8:00 PM
🔬 A gentler way to check heart health

UK scientists have developed a safer, non-invasive method using MRI scans to assess heart failure—no catheter needed. This could help more patients get…

https://bigupbritain.co.uk/2026/01/29/british-science-finds-safer-way-to-assess-heart-failure-using-mri/
British Science Finds Safer Way to Assess Heart Failure Using MRI - Big Up Britain
🇬🇧 Good news for heart patients and anyone who dreads invasive tests: researchers in the UK have made a breakthrough that could change how doctors assess
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January 29, 2026 at 4:00 PM
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January 29, 2026 at 3:37 PM
🎱 Small cue, big records!

At just 2 years and 261 days old, Jude Owens became the youngest ever to make a snooker double pot—and he didn’t stop there.

See how this toddler made history 👉

https://bigupbritain.co.uk/2026/01/29/british-toddler-pockets-two-guinness-world-records/
British Toddler Pockets Two Guinness World Records - Big Up Britain
🇬🇧 Imagine being under three years old and already a two-time Guinness World Record holder. Well, that’s exactly what Jude Owens, a pint-sized snooker whiz
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January 29, 2026 at 2:00 PM
👀 Meet Spot: the robot dog helping clean up one of the UK’s most hazardous nuclear sites.

At Sellafield, these four-legged machines cut human risk while improving safety and efficiency.

Learn more 👉

https://bigupbritain.co.uk/2026/01/29/robot-dogs-transform-sellafield-nuclear-clean-up/
Robot Dogs Transform Sellafield Nuclear Clean-up - Big Up Britain
🇬🇧 Sellafield Ltd, responsible for cleaning up one of the UK’s most complex nuclear sites, is using four-legged robots to speed up decommissioning work while
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January 29, 2026 at 12:00 PM
🏍️ British engineering on a roll!

Coventry-based Maeving just secured £11 million to expand electric motorcycle manufacturing—using 75% UK-made parts.

Explore how this boosts British jo…

https://bigupbritain.co.uk/2026/01/29/made-in-britain-11m-investment-powers-uk-electric-motorcycle-maker/
Made in Britain: £11m Investment Powers UK Electric Motorcycle Maker - Big Up Britain
🇬🇧 Coventry-based Maeving, the UK’s only electric motorcycle manufacturer, has just secured a major £11 million investment to grow its business and help
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January 29, 2026 at 8:00 AM
🌿 Wildlife is coming home to East London!

White storks will return in autumn 2026, followed by beavers in 2027 at Eastbrookend Country Park. 🦢 See rewilding up close—plan a visit and get inspired by…

https://bigupbritain.co.uk/2026/01/28/big-feathers-and-bigger-tails-storks-and-beavers-are-back/
Big Feathers and Bigger Tails: Storks and beavers are back! - Big Up Britain
🇬🇧 East London is about to get a lot more charming and wildlife-rich thanks to an exciting new nature comeback. A project called Rewilding East London is
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January 28, 2026 at 7:00 PM
🎓 Learn AI skills—for free!

The UK government is offering all adults free online AI training, aiming to upskill 10 million workers by 2030. Most courses take under 20 minutes.

Start learning today…

https://bigupbritain.co.uk/2026/01/28/no-fees-no-barriers-uk-offers-free-ai-training-for-all/
No Fees, No Barriers: UK Offers Free AI Training for All - Big Up Britain
🇬🇧 The UK government has expanded its national AI skills programme so that every adult in Britain can now access free training in artificial intelligence.
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January 28, 2026 at 4:00 PM
🚀 Big plans for Britain's tech future!

A new high-tech hub near the M5 in Gloucestershire could create up to 12,000 skilled jobs, backed by £70 million in government funding.

📍Learn more:

https://bigupbritain.co.uk/2026/01/28/12000-jobs-promise-as-britain-builds-its-own-silicon-valley/
12,000 Jobs Promise as Britain Builds Its Own Silicon Valley - Big Up Britain
🇬🇧 Britain is set to take a bold step forward in its innovation journey with major investment backing for a new technology hub near Junction 10 of the M5
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January 28, 2026 at 3:00 PM
💪 Step by step, Lucie inspires!

After losing her leg at 19, Lucie Maguire climbed Whitby’s 199 steps on one leg to mark 5 years since her accident and raise funds for trauma support.

Read m…

https://bigupbritain.co.uk/2026/01/28/lucie-conquers-whitbys-199-steps-in-powerful-charity-challenge/
Lucie Conquers Whitby’s 199 Steps in Powerful Charity Challenge - Big Up Britain
🇬🇧 A young woman who suffered life-changing injuries five years ago has completed a challenging charity climb up Whitby’s famous 199 steps. Lucie Maguire,
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January 28, 2026 at 2:00 PM
👨‍⚕️ Robot doctors are on the move!

A new NHS pilot uses AI and robotics to spot lung cancer signs as small as 6mm—cutting wait times and boosting accuracy.

See how the tech works 👉

https://bigupbritain.co.uk/2026/01/28/robot-doctors-join-the-nhs-in-race-to-catch-lung-cancer-early/
Robot Doctors Join the NHS in Race to Catch Lung Cancer Early - Big Up Britain
🇬🇧 The NHS has launched a trailblazing new pilot that brings together artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced robotics to help detect lung cancer earlier
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January 28, 2026 at 12:00 PM
🚛 Big news for greener freight!

The UK’s first public charging hubs for electric HGVs are now live at Baldock and Exeter, with ultra-rapid, drive-through bays built for real-world lorry use.

Learn more 👉

https://bigupbritain.co.uk/2026/01/28/two-more-ehgv-charging-hubs-launch-in-the-uk/
The first public eHGV charging hubs launch in the UK - Big Up Britain
🇬🇧 Last week we reported on the first eHGV megawatt charger opening and now this week the UK’s transition to zero-emission freight took another major leap
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January 28, 2026 at 7:00 AM
🎶 Time to get singing!

The BBC has launched its biggest music education drive in 10 years, offering free singing resources for 11–14s across the UK via BBC Bitesize.

Explore the toolkit and join…

https://bigupbritain.co.uk/2026/01/27/get-singing-bbcs-biggest-music-education-push-in-a-decade/
Get Singing: BBC’s Biggest Music Education Push in a Decade - Big Up Britain
🇬🇧 The BBC has today launched BBC Get Singing, an exciting new nationwide music education initiative designed to inspire collective singing among young
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January 27, 2026 at 9:00 PM
🔋 A world-first in Devon!

RheEnergise's HD Hydro® project is now running at full power—delivering clean energy more efficiently using a fluid 2.5x denser than water.

Learn more a…

https://bigupbritain.co.uk/2026/01/27/british-energy-innovation-reaches-key-milestone-with-world-first-hd-hydro/
British Energy Innovation Reaches Key Milestone with World-First HD Hydro - Big Up Britain
🇬🇧 RheEnergise, the innovative UK energy storage company, has celebrated a significant achievement with its first High-Density Hydro® (HD Hydro) project in
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January 27, 2026 at 3:00 PM
🚀 Big boost for UK AI!

Cambridge’s DAWN supercomputer is getting 6x more powerful thanks to a £36M investment—offering free access to UK researchers and start-ups.

Explore what this means for inno…

https://bigupbritain.co.uk/2026/01/26/new-era-for-uk-ai-as-cambridge-computing-capacity-soars/
New Era for UK AI as Cambridge Computing Capacity Soars - Big Up Britain
🇬🇧 The UK’s AI research landscape is set to get a major lift with a £36 million government investment to supercharge one of the country’s most powerful
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January 26, 2026 at 6:00 PM
📈 UK business activity is off to a strong start in 2026!

The PMI rose to 53.9 in January — the highest in 21 months — signalling steady growth across services and manufacturing.

Read more here…

https://bigupbritain.co.uk/2026/01/26/uk-business-growth-hits-21-month-high-as-2026-begins-strong/
UK Business Growth Hits 21-Month High as 2026 Begins Strong - Big Up Britain
🇬🇧 UK Business Confidence Soars as Growth Hits 21-Month High UK private sector firms started 2026 on a strong note, with the S&P Global Flash UK
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January 26, 2026 at 3:00 PM
🔍 Lost and found after 220 years!

A long-missing 1803 portrait of Robert Burns by Sir Henry Raeburn has returned to Edinburgh, now on display at the National Galleries Scotland.

Don’t miss…

https://bigupbritain.co.uk/2026/01/26/lost-for-220-years-robert-burns-forgotten-portrait-returns-home/
Lost for 220 Years - Robert Burns’ Forgotten Portrait Returns Home - Big Up Britain
🇬🇧 In a remarkable cultural discovery, a long-lost portrait of Scotland’s national poet, Robert Burns, painted by the esteemed Scottish artist Sir Henry
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January 26, 2026 at 1:00 PM
👀 See the change for yourself

UK cities are becoming greener and more people-friendly. Birmingham’s Digbeth, for example, swapped five lanes of traffic for trees and wider pavements.

Watch th…

https://bigupbritain.co.uk/2026/01/25/the-evidence-is-on-street-view-britains-cities-are-improving/
The Evidence Is on Street View: Britain’s Cities Are Improving - Big Up Britain
🇬🇧 Across the UK, towns and cities are being quietly reshaped – made greener, safer and more people-friendly. While these improvements often happen
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January 25, 2026 at 9:00 PM
🚀 Blake’s 7 is making a comeback!

The cult British sci-fi series from the late '70s is being revived by Emmy-nominated director Peter Hoar. Ready to board the Liberator again?

👉 Read more:

https://bigupbritain.co.uk/2026/01/24/avon-calling-cult-british-scifi-blakes-7-is-back/
Avon calling! Cult British SciFi Blakes 7 is back! - Big Up Britain
🇬🇧 Calling all sci-fi lovers Blake’s 7, the cult British space opera that captured imaginations in the late ’70s and early ’80s, is officially being revived
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January 24, 2026 at 6:00 PM
✈️ Faster security, fewer hassles!

Heathrow is now the world's first mega-hub to scrap liquid limits, thanks to £1B in new CT scanner tech. Passengers can keep liquids and laptops in their bags.…

https://bigupbritain.co.uk/2026/01/24/heathrow-becomes-worlds-first-mega-hub-to-ditch-liquid-limits/
Heathrow Becomes World’s First Mega-Hub to Ditch Liquid Limits - Big Up Britain
🇬🇧 State-of-the-Art Scanners Deliver Faster, Smoother Security Heathrow Airport has completed a landmark £1 billion technology upgrade that places the UK at
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January 24, 2026 at 1:00 PM
From lifeless to thriving 🌊
The Thames, once declared ‘biologically dead’ in the 1950s, now supports growing wildlife thanks to better water quality and habitat restoration. Learn how far the…

https://bigupbritain.co.uk/2026/01/24/from-biologically-dead-to-bursting-with-life-the-thames-comeback/
From ‘Biologically Dead’ to Bursting with Life: The Thames’ Comeback - Big Up Britain
🇬🇧 The River Thames is entering 2026 with renewed vitality, according to the latest health assessment by the Zoological Society of London (ZSL). Once
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January 24, 2026 at 8:01 AM
🎬 Britain at the Oscars!

British talent is behind some of 2026’s biggest Oscar contenders, with Hamnet earning nods in multiple major categories, including Best Picture. 🇬🇧

Explore th…

https://bigupbritain.co.uk/2026/01/23/british-films-and-creatives-make-their-mark-as-2026-oscar-nominees/
British Films and Creatives Make Their Mark as 2026 Oscar Nominees - Big Up Britain
🇬🇧 Big Up Britain: British Films and Talent Take Centre Stage at the 2026 Oscars British cinema may not dominate every headline at this year’s Oscars, but
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January 23, 2026 at 8:22 PM
UK Retail Sales Finish 2025 on a High 📈https://bigupbritain.co.uk/2026/01/23/uk-retail-sales-finish-2025-on-a-high/
UK Retail Sales Finish 2025 on a High - Big Up Britain
UK shoppers helped deliver a welcome boost to the retail sector at the end of 2025, with new figures showing sales rose in December and finished the year
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January 23, 2026 at 6:58 PM