Barclays published a short guide called 'Savvy ways to save without noticing' that lists five simple saving methods, including a 'vanishing £2 coin' jar idea, daily penny transfers, smaller ATM withdrawals, and breaking goals into milestones.
Sega confirmed the physical Nintendo Switch 2 edition of Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds will include the full base game on cartridge and the box art lacks the Game-Key Card logo; the release is dated March 26, 2026, with pre-orders priced at $69.99 / £64.99.
The Government awarded 8.4GW of offshore wind across six projects in a recent auction, with an average strike price of £91 per MWh; officials said the schemes could power about 12 million homes and attract around £22 billion of private investment.
The UK awarded 8.4GW in its largest offshore wind auction, which the government says could power about 12 million homes and secure an average price of £90.91/MWh; critics warn taxpayer-backed guarantees and grid limits could raise household levies in coming years.
The first NHS patient to receive CAR-T therapy (obe-cel) for adult B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukaemia was treated at Manchester Royal Infirmary after NICE approval; he received two intravenous doses, ten days apart. The approval extends access to adults with relapsed or refractory B-cell ALL and is expected to benefit about 50 patients a year.
Four NHS trusts in Surrey and Kent have declared critical incidents after A&E departments saw large increases in patients linked to flu, norovirus and staff sickness; hospitals say emergency care remains available but waits and bed delays are likely.
Foyle Hospice said its Christmas Day swim on the Swilly brought together people of all ages and raised funds to support local palliative and end-of-life care.
Two wind farm projects off the Welsh coast have received UK government funding to supply the national grid; officials say the developments could support up to 7,000 jobs and include Wales' first floating offshore wind farm, Erebus.
Inverclyde Community Food Network is seeking volunteer drivers to collect and deliver surplus supermarket food to local groups, and will hold a Q&A session on January 21 at Branchton Community Centre.
The RSPCA Isle of Wight is running free drop-in welfare clinics for cats, rabbits and guinea pigs at the Island Animal Centre near Rookley, offering grooming and basic health checks; low-cost microchipping is available for £10.
