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One driving offence blamed for 12 per cent surge in penalty points9:53 Figures revealed drivers in Britain received 9.61 million points in 2024, up from 8.55 million during 2023 The tiny African nation of Lesotho had victories in its HIV fight. Then, the US aid cuts came9:53 In the wake of massive U.S. cuts to foreign aid, the tiny country of Lesotho in southern Africa faces deep uncertainty and worry over its HIV-positive residents Chancellor facing further Budget challenges after muted economic growth9:53 The ONS said GDP rose by 0.1% in August and fell by 0.1% in July, in a revision to the previous estimate for no growth. New wearable UV detector can monitor exposure and prevent sunburn9:53 Prolonged exposure to UVA accelerates skin ageing and increases the risk of cancer, but this wearable device could signal when it hits dangerous levels Premier Inn sales slip in UK despite boost from Oasis gigs9:53 Hospitality group Whitbread said it shaved millions of pounds off of its cost base in a bid to mitigate higher labour costs and food inflation. |