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Five-year review launched for UK seafarer training syllabus
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency says future syllabus changes will be reflected in electronic training records and digital assessments.
Consultation opens on Cloughton gas permit plan
The Environment Agency is seeking views on a draft decision to grant an environmental permit for a temporary exploration wellsite near Burniston.
Railcard change to extend half-price fares
From 17 August, 16-17 Saver railcards will last a full year from purchase rather than expiring when holders turn 18.
Government fund backs UK AI chip firm OLIX
The London-based company, with offices in Bristol, has received Sovereign AI backing as part of a nine-figure fundraise announced on 30 July.
New Zealand beat Jamaica to win Commonwealth netball gold
The Silver Ferns defeated Jamaica 56-48 in the Glasgow final to secure their first Commonwealth Games netball title since 2010.
National Grid launches £5m youth jobs fund
The Power Within Employability Fund is due to support up to 1,000 young people a year across the UK from the first half of next year.
Melanie Woods wins David Dixon Award in Glasgow
The Scottish wheelchair racer was named outstanding athlete of Glasgow 2026 after two T54 golds and her response to a voided 1500m race.
Giannis Antoniou wins Cyprus’s first Glasgow gold
The Cypriot judoka beat Australia’s Kayhan Ozcicek-Takagi by waza-ari in the men’s over-100kg final at the SEC Centre.
Emma Finucane wins fourth Glasgow gold for Wales
The 23-year-old won the keirin at the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome to become the most successful Welsh woman in Commonwealth Games history.
India dominate day-nine Commonwealth boxing finals
Commonwealth Sport reported that Indian finalists converted a series of medal opportunities during the closing stages of the boxing competition at Glasgow’s SEC Centre.
Cornwall seaweed surveys uncover species new to science
Natural England says maerl bed surveys found rare and previously unconfirmed seaweeds, including a tiny red species identified through DNA sequencing.
Emma Finucane wins Commonwealth sprint gold for Wales
The Welsh cyclist took the women’s individual sprint title in Glasgow, with England’s Sophie Capewell second and Rhian Edmunds adding bronze for Wales.
Free August bus travel begins for under-16s in England
The summer offer covers most local buses and forms part of wider government savings for families during the school holidays.
Anna Morris wins pursuit gold with Games record
The Welsh rider took the women’s 4000m individual pursuit title at the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome, with England’s Josie Knight second and Scotland’s Erin Boothman third.
Shaharuddin sets Commonwealth C1 time-trial record
Malaysia's Mohamad Yusof Hafizi Shaharuddin recorded 1:14.547 in the men's C1 1000m time trial at the Sir Chris Hoy velodrome.
Shaharuddin sets Commonwealth C1 race against the clock record
Malaysia's Mohamad Yusof Hafizi Shaharuddin recorded 1:14.547 in the men's C1 1000m event at the Sir Chris Hoy velodrome.
Gordon Allan breaks Commonwealth para-cycling record
The Australian recorded 1:11.282 in the men's C2 1000m time trial, setting a Games benchmark while taking silver in Glasgow.
David Dixon Award criteria put conduct alongside medals
Commonwealth Sport says the award is judged on sporting performance, fair play and contribution to the team before being presented at the Closing Ceremony.
Jamaica make Commonwealth boxing history in Glasgow finals
A landmark Jamaican performance came at the SEC Centre as medals were decided in the Commonwealth Games boxing finals programme.
Gemma Stevenson appointed trade commissioner for Middle East and Pakistan
She will also become His Majesty’s Consul General to Dubai and the Northern Emirates when she takes up the role in September.
Chancellor confirms Budget will be held on 28 October
John Healey said his first Budget would be built on fiscal discipline and would move money and power out of Westminster into communities across Britain.
Prime Minister discusses trade and security with Narendra Modi
The UK and Indian leaders discussed the UK-India partnership, technology co-operation, the Middle East and the Strait of Hormuz.
Toby Howarth approved as next Bishop of Leeds
The King has approved the nomination of the Bishop of Bradford to succeed Nicholas Baines following his retirement.