USAA Puts Money Back in Members’ Pockets with Ways to Save, Strengthen Budgets
Wednesday 18 Feb 2026

USAA Puts Money Back in Members’ Pockets with Ways to Save, Strengthen Budgets


Association is Reducing Auto Premiums, Offering No-Interest Government Shutdown Loans, and Returning a Historic $3.8 Billion to Members

USAA News
Train services to be reinstated between Exeter and Copplestone, but line to Barnstaple remains suspended due to ongoing adverse weather conditions
Wednesday 18 Feb 2026

Train services to be reinstated between Exeter and Copplestone, but line to Barnstaple remains suspended due to ongoing adverse weather conditions


Train services to Barnstaple will continue to be suspended until at least Tuesday 24 February because of high water levels as a result of last month's named storms and ongoing adverse weather conditions. Train services are, however, being reinstated to Copplestone from tomorrow (Thursday) subject to weather conditions.  

Network Rail Media Centre
SSSC Registered – a qualified workforce: Michael’s story
Wednesday 18 Feb 2026

SSSC Registered – a qualified workforce: Michael’s story


Michael is a home care coordinator with Fife Council’s care at home services. Initially anxious about completing a qualification, Michael is now working towards his second one. Today he shares his experience.

Scottish Social Services News
NBA® 2K26 Season 5: Celebrate College Basketball Heating Up with All-New College Themed Content
Wednesday 18 Feb 2026

NBA® 2K26 Season 5: Celebrate College Basketball Heating Up with All-New College Themed Content


Season 5 debuts this Friday, February 20, featuring all-new college themed content from 16 storied schools across MyTEAM and MyCAREER

2K Newsroom
NBA® 2K26 Season 5: Celebrate College Basketball Heating Up with All-New College Themed Content
Wednesday 18 Feb 2026

NBA® 2K26 Season 5: Celebrate College Basketball Heating Up with All-New College Themed Content


Season 5 debuts this Friday, February 20, featuring all-new college themed content from 16 storied schools across MyTEAM and MyCAREER

2K News
NBA® 2K26 Season 5: Celebrate College Basketball Heating Up with All-New College Themed Content
Wednesday 18 Feb 2026

NBA® 2K26 Season 5: Celebrate College Basketball Heating Up with All-New College Themed Content


Season 5 debuts this Friday, February 20, featuring all-new college themed content from 16 storied schools across MyTEAM and MyCAREER

2K News
Shining success of Lancashire's children and young people in care crowned at prestigious awards
Wednesday 18 Feb 2026

Shining success of Lancashire's children and young people in care crowned at prestigious awards


The shining achievements of children and young people who experience care in Lancashire have been praised at a celebratory awards event.

Lancashire County Council News
"A chance to do something just for me" – 13-year-old carer on the importance of short breaks
Wednesday 18 Feb 2026

"A chance to do something just for me" – 13-year-old carer on the importance of short breaks


Celyn Lloyd-Taylor, aged 13 from Cwmbran, took a well-earned break from his daily caring responsibilities this week to gorge walk in the Bannau Brycheiniog National Park.

Welsh Government News
Moray Flag Letters Patent unveiled at Moray Council HQ
Wednesday 18 Feb 2026

Moray Flag Letters Patent unveiled at Moray Council HQ


Moray Council has hosted the official unveiling of the Letters Patent for the Moray Flag, marking a significant milestone in the flag’s journey from community competition to formally recognised symbol.

Moray Council News
Want to Work at the Most Iconic Music Festival in the World? Allied Universal Hiring For Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival
Wednesday 18 Feb 2026

Want to Work at the Most Iconic Music Festival in the World? Allied Universal Hiring For Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival


Allied Universal News
Going the extra mile: How E.ON’s heat engineers are going above and beyond to make new energy work for everyone
Wednesday 18 Feb 2026

Going the extra mile: How E.ON’s heat engineers are going above and beyond to make new energy work for everyone


At E.ON, we believe making new energy work for everyone means more than just delivering reliable, sustainable energy – it’s about caring for the people and communities we serve.

E.ON News
More new council homes coming soon to Hackney
Wednesday 18 Feb 2026

More new council homes coming soon to Hackney


Hoxton and Haggerston will get 136 brand new Council homes after councillors gave planning permission for homes at Buckland Court, Cropley Court, Fellows Court and Weymouth Court.

Hackney Council News
UK policing assessing allegations in US DoJ Epstein files
Wednesday 18 Feb 2026

UK policing assessing allegations in US DoJ Epstein files


Latest statements and updates on national co-ordination group.

National Police Chiefs' Council (NPCC)
£2.2m to help Welsh SMEs boost productivity and sales
Wednesday 18 Feb 2026

£2.2m to help Welsh SMEs boost productivity and sales


Small and medium-sized manufacturers across Wales will now have access to funding to modernise their businesses and boost sales through £2.2m of new investment.

Welsh Government News
Islington Youth Council elects new Young Mayor and other leading roles
Wednesday 18 Feb 2026

Islington Youth Council elects new Young Mayor and other leading roles


Islington Youth Council’s new Young Mayor has been announced as Zackariya Yahya, following an election by the borough’s youth councillors for leading roles.

Islington Council News
Nursery place application deadline approaching
Wednesday 18 Feb 2026

Nursery place application deadline approaching


Parents/guardians of children in Pembrokeshire born between 01/09/2023 – 31/08/2024 are invited to apply for a Nursery school place for January, April and September 2027 by the closing date of 30th April 2026.

PembrokeshireCC News
SSSC Registered – a qualified workforce: Andrew’s story
Wednesday 18 Feb 2026

SSSC Registered – a qualified workforce: Andrew’s story


Andrew is the SVQ and career pathways manager and centre contact for Falkirk Council. He tells us more about his role in supporting people gain their qualifications and the valuable role people receiving care can play in the worker gaining their qualification.

Scottish Social Services News
North East Ambulance Service cuts carbon and waste to protect patient health and our region’s future
Wednesday 18 Feb 2026

North East Ambulance Service cuts carbon and waste to protect patient health and our region’s future


NE Ambulance Service News
New project explores how electric vehicles could help disabled people stay connected during power outages
Wednesday 18 Feb 2026

New project explores how electric vehicles could help disabled people stay connected during power outages


  • Motability Operations is delivering Power Wheels, an Ofgem-funded innovation project focused on disabled and medically dependent households in the North East.
  • The project will explore how electric vehicle batteries could provide temporary backup power to help keep essential medical equipment running during power cuts.
  • Learnings from Power Wheels will help inform how similar approaches could be developed safely and implemented across the UK. 
Motability Operations News
Train services resume between New Malden and Twickenham after four-day line closure for upgrades
Wednesday 18 Feb 2026

Train services resume between New Malden and Twickenham after four-day line closure for upgrades


Train services are running between New Malden and Twickenham in south west London again after Network Rail engineers carried out four days of improvements to the railway.

Network Rail Media Centre
Cameras rolled out and higher fines considered in fly-tipping crackdown
Wednesday 18 Feb 2026

Cameras rolled out and higher fines considered in fly-tipping crackdown


Funding for new surveillance cameras and a review into fixed penalties for fly-tipping are part of a tougher stance being taken by the Welsh Government to tackle illegal dumping.

Welsh Government News