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Positive news
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Posting positive news stories, to remind you how much good there is in the world. Follow to help balance out the negative slant of your news feed. (Uk- focused)
BBC News - UK economy grew by 0.3% in November, beating forecasts - BBC News
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UK economy grew by 0.3% in November, beating forecasts
The economy was boosted by a rebound in car production and from the services sector.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 15, 2026 at 8:34 AM
Stronger parental leave rights to give millions of working families the “security they deserve” - GOV.UK share.google/V5rCBUXhX03O...
Stronger parental leave rights to give millions of working families the “security they deserve”
New day one rights to parental leave set to enter force from April.
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January 13, 2026 at 8:18 AM
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Last year, we reached the lowest per capita homicide rate in recorded history - not by chance, but as a result of our tough action on violent crime and our preventative approach.

We’re on the right path. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Sorry, Trump and Farage – London is no lawless ‘warzone’. Violent crime is lower than ever | Sadiq Khan
Reform’s new candidate for mayor claims people pity Londoners for living in an unsafe capital. But the evidence is clear: we’re making our streets safer, says mayor of London Sadiq Khan
www.theguardian.com
January 12, 2026 at 8:15 AM
BBC News - Children in Gaza return to school after years without formal education
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Gaza children return to school after years without formal education
Most of the schools in the territory have been damaged or destroyed during the war, Unicef says.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 8, 2026 at 8:23 AM
BBC News - GCSE results will be available online this summer
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GCSE results will be available online this summer
Year 11 students will have a digital record of their results on an app for future use.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 8, 2026 at 8:16 AM
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Banks Notch Higher Fees From Green Bonds Than Fossil Fuel Debt

Wall Street’s biggest banks made more money financing green projects than they did from working with fossil fuel companies for a fourth straight year
Banks Notch Higher Fees From Green Bonds Than Fossil Fuel Debt
Wall Street’s biggest banks made more money financing green projects than they did from working with fossil fuel companies for a fourth straight year, even as they faced ongoing pressure to pull back from the business.
www.bloomberg.com
January 5, 2026 at 8:32 AM
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The electric vehicle revolution is still on course – don’t let your loathing of Elon Musk stop you joining up | Zoe Williams
The electric vehicle revolution is still on course – don’t let your loathing of Elon Musk stop you joining up | Zoe Williams
Other firms are taking advantage of Tesla’s sales slump, while technological advances mean that glitches are being left in the rear-view mirror, says Guardian columnist Zoe Williams
www.theguardian.com
January 4, 2026 at 11:33 AM
BBC News - Record year for wind and solar electricity in Great Britain in 2025
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Record year for wind and solar electricity in Great Britain in 2025
Wind, solar and other renewables hit a new high last year but the government is still some way off its clean power target.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 3, 2026 at 9:10 AM
BBC News - Chickenpox vaccines for children on NHS starts across UK - BBC News
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Chickenpox vaccines for children on NHS starts across UK
For the first time, children will be offered vaccination on the NHS against the common infection which, in rare cases, can be very serious.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 2, 2026 at 8:24 AM
Happy new year. Here's a list of 25 good news stories from 2025. mashable.com/article/2025...
2025 as told in 25 good news stories
Don't count humanity out yet.
mashable.com
January 1, 2026 at 9:08 AM
BBC News - Colchester boy given £1.8m drug has new lease of life - BBC News
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Colchester boy given £1.8m drug has new lease of life
Five-year-old Edward can walk independently, his mum says, and she hopes he will lead a happy life.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 31, 2025 at 9:00 AM
BBC News - Flu cases falling ahead of Christmas, experts say - BBC News
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Flu cases falling ahead of Christmas, experts say
UK health agency says drop is encouraging news, but warns flu could still bounce back in new year.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 24, 2025 at 10:57 PM
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"The RSPCA said the ban could be a 'real game-changer' and it would work with the government on writing the legislation." ~AA

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Puppy farm ban promised in plans to improve animal welfare
The government says its animal welfare strategy will bring
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December 22, 2025 at 9:23 AM
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Car industry set to meet 2024 EV sales target, analysis finds

UK car industry is on course to meet the Government’s electric vehicle sales requirement this year despite some manufacturers complaining it is too tough, according to new analysis.
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Car industry set to meet 2024 EV sales target, analysis finds
A think tank said this is because the zero-emission vehicle mandate takes into account credits from selling low-emission petrol and diesel cars.
www.independent.co.uk
December 22, 2025 at 11:13 AM
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In case you missed this week's fantastic news - or need a reminder that good things do still happen!

https://www.bestforbritain.org/uk_to_rejoin_erasmus
Horizons broadened for young Brits as UK to rejoin Erasmus
The government is set to announce tomorrow that the UK will rejoin the Erasmus+ scheme from January 2027 according to reports.
www.bestforbritain.org
December 21, 2025 at 11:50 AM
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92% of the global economy is decoupling emissions from growth

Analysis finds that between 2015, when the Paris Agreement was signed, and 2023, economies responsible for 92% of global GDP have absolutely or relatively decoupled CO2 emissions from growth.
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92% of the global economy is decoupling emissions from growth
Analysis finds that between 2015 and 2023, economies responsible for 92% of global GDP have absolutely or relatively decoupled CO2 emissions from growth.
eciu.net
December 21, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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Science has named the seemingly unstoppable growth of renewable energy worldwide as the 2025 Breakthrough of the Year.

Learn more about this year's #BOTY and other big advances in science: https://scim.ag/493Tpgx
December 18, 2025 at 7:05 PM
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Thousands watch as Sun rises over Stonehenge on winter solstice - BBC News
Thousands watch as Sun rises over Stonehenge on winter solstice
In the northern hemisphere, it's the shortest day and the longest night of the year.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 21, 2025 at 8:28 AM
BBC News - Why this month's inflation figure may be good news for you - BBC News
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Why this month's inflation figure may be good news for you
The rate of inflation, which charts the rising cost of living, has slowed - driven partly by essentials.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 18, 2025 at 10:53 AM