Study finds horses' whinny includes a whistle.
Researchers found the high-pitched component of a horse's whinny comes from a whistle-like mechanism in the voice box, while the low tones arise from vibrating tissues in the larynx.
Daily Briefing (United Kingdom) — 2026-02-24
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GPs get £3,000 bonus to maximise weight loss drug prescriptions
NHS England will pay a one-off £3,000 incentive under the GP contract to practices that prescribe the maximum number of eligible patients the weight‑loss drug Mounjaro; current access is limited to people with a BMI over 40 plus certain health conditions and will be widened to BMI over 35 next year.
Make a Difference Awards 2026 opens nominations for local heroes
The BBC has launched the 2026 Make a Difference Awards and opened nominations, with entries closing at 17:00 GMT on 31 March and winners to be announced at events in September.
Specialist SEND support announced for every school and community
The government announced a £4 billion package to expand specialist support for children with additional needs, including a £1.6bn Inclusive Mainstream Fund and a £1.8bn 'Experts at Hand' service over three years.
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- UK Special Envoy for Post-Holocaust Issues: terms of reference published.Politicsgov.uk
- 6,500 additional teachers delivery plan targets secondary, special and college staffing.Businessgov.uk
- Lily Collins to play Audrey Hepburn in film about Breakfast at Tiffany'sArts & EntertainmentThe Guardian
- Boong wins Bafta for film from ManipurArts & EntertainmentBBC
- Team GB at the 2026 Winter Olympics achieves three golds in five-medal haulSportsBBC
- Open iftar at King's College Cambridge brings people togetherArts & EntertainmentBBC
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