UK News Daily UK Launches Fund for Food Waste, UK Launches Lungs in a Box, Business Leaders Demand Social Housing Funding, Experts Advocate Self-Referral X-Rays, and more...
Dec 27, 2024
The UK has launched a £15M fund to tackle food waste and hunger, aiming for significant impact by 2025. A groundbreaking 'Lungs in a Box' transplant program promises to revolutionize organ donation for COPD patients. Business leaders are calling for increased social housing funding to address the escalating rental crisis. Experts advocate for self-referral chest X-rays to enhance early lung cancer detection, potentially improving survival rates. Additionally, the podcast highlights the multifaceted role of the UK Armed Forces in ceremonial functions and humanitarian efforts.
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Royal Christmas Service
- King Charles and Queen Camilla led the Christmas service, marking a return for Kate Middleton after cancer treatment.
- The service highlighted community spirit and featured performances by an intergenerational choir and ballet.
Mild Christmas Weather
- The UK experienced mild Christmas weather, with temperatures above average.
- A yellow weather warning for wind was in effect, causing travel disruptions, particularly at Hollyhead Port.
RFDEW Trials
- The UK successfully tested a Radio Frequency Directed Energy Weapon (RFDEW) to disable drones.
- The system uses radio waves and costs approximately 10 pence per shot.