Wednesday January 21, 2026
Snap settles social media addiction lawsuit ahead of trial
TikTok, YouTube and Meta remain defendants in the case, which is due to kick off next week.
Tuesday January 20, 2026
UK homes to get £15bn for solar and green tech to cut energy bills
The government has announced the details of its long-awaited Warm Homes Plan which promises to cut energy bills.
Cow astonishes scientists with rare use of tools
The discovery suggests cows may have far greater cognitive abilities than previously assumed.
UK consulting on bringing in social media ban for under 16s
The government said it expected schools to be "phone-free by default" as a result of the announcement.
How would a social media ban for under-16s work?
BBC technology editor Zoe Kleinman explains.
Water companies to face regular MOT-style checks in industry shake-up
The government says the industry will have "nowhere to hide", but campaigners say the reforms do not go far enough.
Hidden cameras reveal what hedgehogs really get up to after dark
Hedgehogs are surprisingly common in UK gardens, with food a powerful attraction, say scientists.
Are 'tech dense' farms the future of farming?
A host of technology is on offer to farmers, promising to raise farming yields and lower food prices.
Monday January 19, 2026
Council commits to demolition costs on eroding coast
Four homes in the village have been torn down this winter alone, with more potentially at risk.
How crypto criminals stole $700 million from people - often using age-old tricks
As crypto wealth continues to grow, criminals are mixing sophisticated hacks with deception, and in some cases, real life violence.
