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🚐 Curious about the future of rural transport?

Orkney is trialling a zero-emission autonomous shuttle linking the harbour and airport—aiming to cut car trips and boost accessibility.

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https://bigupbritain.co.uk/2026/02/02/orkney-leads-uk-push-for-driverless-rural-shuttle-technology/
Orkney Leads UK Push for Driverless Rural Shuttle Technology - Big Up Britain
🇬🇧 Orkney Hosts Community Trial to Shape Britain’s Autonomous Shuttle Future Orkney residents are being invited to participate in a live demonstration of
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February 2, 2026 at 6:00 PM
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💡 Find the cheapest fuel near you

Fuel-Finder UK compares prices at over 8,000 stations, updating hourly to help you save money. No ads, no tracking—just accurate data. 🚗…

https://bigupbritain.co.uk/2026/02/02/british-built-fuel-finder-app-launches-to-guide-uk-motorists-to-the-cheapest-fuel/
British-Built Fuel-Finder App Launches to Guide UK Motorists to the Cheapest Fuel - Big Up Britain
🇬🇧 A new web app called Fuel-Finder has launched to help UK drivers find the cheapest petrol and diesel at fuel stations across the country. Built
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February 2, 2026 at 3:00 PM
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February 2, 2026 at 2:59 PM
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📈 Big plans for UK growth

The National Wealth Fund aims to drive over £100bn into the UK economy by 2031, supporting clean energy, regional investment, and key industries.

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https://bigupbritain.co.uk/2026/02/02/national-wealth-fund-sets-course-to-drive-100bn-into-uk-growth/
National Wealth Fund Sets Course to Drive £100bn+ into UK Growth - Big Up Britain
🇬🇧 The UK’s National Wealth Fund (NWF) has published a new strategic plan to drive more than £100 billion of investment into the UK economy over the next
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February 2, 2026 at 11:00 AM
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🎨 Big news from Crayola!

The company is investing millions in the UK and Ireland over the next three years, aiming to double its business and fuel local job growth — 23 new roles already created…

https://bigupbritain.co.uk/2026/02/02/crayola-colours-uk-growth-with-multimillion-pound-investment/
Crayola Colours UK Growth with Multimillion-Pound Investment - Big Up Britain
🇬🇧 Crayola’s Positive UK Investment Boost US art and stationery giant Crayola has announced a significant multimillion-pound investment in the United Kingdom
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February 2, 2026 at 9:00 AM
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🌍 Scotland is going global!

Scottish businesses secured £23 million in new orders after a recent trade expo in Japan, boosting exports across key sectors like whisky, renewables, and tech.…

https://bigupbritain.co.uk/2026/02/01/scotlands-global-trade-boost-23-million-in-orders-after-japan-expo/
Scotland’s Global Trade Boost: £23 Million in Orders After Japan Expo - Big Up Britain
🇬🇧 A new Scottish Government update highlights how Scotland is successfully expanding its international trade footprint, with recent overseas engagement
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February 1, 2026 at 10:00 PM
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🌱 Farming meets the future!

£21.5 million is backing 15 UK projects to help farms cut emissions and boost productivity—with innovations like low-emissions fertilisers and vitamin D-rich tomatoes.…

https://bigupbritain.co.uk/2026/02/01/from-fields-to-the-future-21-5m-drives-uk-farm-innovation/
From Fields to the Future: £21.5m Drives UK Farm Innovation - Big Up Britain
🇬🇧 The UK Government has announced a new £21.5 million investment to back 15 agricultural innovation projects across England, aimed at helping farms cut
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February 1, 2026 at 7:00 PM
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🚀 New doors open for UK space innovation!

With £3.9M in UK Space Agency support, the new Airbus Launchpad in Stevenage gives start-ups free access to labs, testing areas, and expert guidan…

https://bigupbritain.co.uk/2026/02/01/new-space-facility-signals-growing-confidence-in-uk-space-industry/
New Space Facility Signals Growing Confidence in UK Space Industry - Big Up Britain
🇬🇧 UK Space SME Facility Opens with Government Backing to Boost Industry Growth A new facility designed to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)
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February 1, 2026 at 12:00 PM
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🏘️ Fresh energy for our high streets!

The UK government is investing £150 million to revive struggling town centres—supporting local shops, reopening empty units, and enhancing neglected spaces.

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https://bigupbritain.co.uk/2026/02/01/150m-fund-to-breathe-new-life-into-uk-high-streets/
£150m Fund to Breathe New Life into UK High Streets - Big Up Britain
🇬🇧 Government Invests in High Streets to Restore Community Pride The UK government has announced a new £150 million fund designed to help revitalise high
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February 1, 2026 at 11:00 AM
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🌟 London just got a little more playful!

Pop Mart, the maker of Labubu collectibles, is opening its European HQ in London—plus 7 new UK stores and over 150 new jobs on the way.

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https://bigupbritain.co.uk/2026/02/01/labubu-maker-picks-london-for-european-hq/
Labubu Maker Picks London for European HQ - Big Up Britain
🇬🇧 London Gets a Little Cuter as Labubu maker plants its European flag in our capital city. China’s quirky collectible toy maker Pop Mart, best known for its
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February 1, 2026 at 10:00 AM
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📍 Big news for Lanarkshire!

The region is set to become the UK’s newest AI Growth Zone, with over 3,400 jobs and £8.2 billion in private investment coming its way.

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https://bigupbritain.co.uk/2026/01/31/thousands-of-jobs-expected-as-lanarkshire-becomes-ai-growth-zone/
Thousands of Jobs Expected as Lanarkshire Becomes AI Growth Zone - Big Up Britain
🇬🇧 Lanarkshire Named Latest UK AI Growth Zone, Bringing Jobs and Investment to Scotland The Scottish county of Lanarkshire has been designated as the UK’s
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January 31, 2026 at 8:00 PM
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📈 FTSE 100 hits its longest winning streak in 12+ years, closing higher for seven straight months. Strong banking performance and a weaker pound are driving gains.

See what it means for the UK economy…

https://bigupbritain.co.uk/2026/01/31/ftse-100-hits-longest-winning-streak-in-over-a-decade/
FTSE 100 Hits Longest Winning Streak in Over a Decade - Big Up Britain
🇬🇧 London’s benchmark stock index has recently achieved its longest monthly winning streak in more than 12 years, marking a rare period of sustained gains
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January 31, 2026 at 6:00 PM
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🚗 Big news for Liverpool!

Chinese manufacturer Chery Commercial Vehicle is setting up its first European HQ in the city, boosting local jobs and innovation in electric vehicle tech.

L…

https://bigupbritain.co.uk/2026/01/30/chinese-auto-giant-chooses-liverpool-for-first-european-headquarters/
Chinese Auto Giant Chooses Liverpool for First European Headquarters - Big Up Britain
🇬🇧 Chinese automotive manufacturer Chery Commercial Vehicle (CCV) has announced that it will establish its first European headquarters in Liverpool, marking
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January 30, 2026 at 3:00 PM
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🌱 A forest begins with a single tree... or 250!

Volunteers in the New Forest have helped plant 250 young trees to boost biodiversity and support local wildlife. Every tree makes a difference.…

https://bigupbritain.co.uk/2026/01/30/new-forest-woodland-takes-root-with-250-trees-for-nature-recovery/
New Forest Woodland Takes Root with 250 Trees for Nature Recovery - Big Up Britain
🇬🇧 A new woodland site is beginning to take shape in the New Forest, following the planting of 250 young trees as part of a wider effort to support nature
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January 30, 2026 at 12:00 PM
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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
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🕊️ 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%.

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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
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🔬 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
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🎱 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
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👀 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.

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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
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🏍️ 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
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🌿 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
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🎓 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
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🚀 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
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💪 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