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£15m plan will put books into the hands of 300,000 young children
A new England-wide programme will give up to 300,000 pre-school children greater access to books before they start school.
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Innovation
Cambridge AI vaccine gives complete bird flu protection in animal trials
A Cambridge-designed bird flu vaccine fully protected animals against diverse virus variants, outperforming government-stockpiled vaccines in trials.
8 November 2026
Energy
Coventry research centre to install Britain’s biggest solar thermal system
A £1.3m solar thermal project at the Manufacturing Technology Centre in Coventry will cut emissions and provide renewable heat and cooling.
8 November 2026
Transport
Bristol’s Brabazon station to bring passenger trains back to Henbury Line
Bristol Brabazon station will open in November 2026, reconnecting the Henbury Line and linking a major new development with the wider rail network.
7 November 2026
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Manufacturing
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Transport
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Health
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Innovation
AbbVie opens expanded Oxford research hub in £120m UK investment
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Health
NHS to trial blood tests that could spot cancer earlier
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