Scientists in Britain say ancient humans may have learned to make fire far earlier than previously believed, after uncovering evidence that deliberate fire-setting took place in what is now eastern England around 400,000 years ago

Britain’s Labour government, under Chancellor Rachel Reeves, is set to deliver its second budget since July 2024. Facing public criticism and economic slowdown, Reeves plans new tax measures to plug holes in public finances and stabilize the UK economy amid faltering growth