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14 hours ago

'Kemi Badenoch you might wanna sit down for this one' - Kneecap to release new song after member charged with terror offence

"We believe this charge against Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh is an example of political policing, and we will vehemently defend ourselves against it."
London politics
#ir35
#chagos-islands
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

High court judge blocks UK from concluding Chagos Islands deal

High court judge blocks UK government from finalizing deal to transfer Chagos Islands to Mauritius, citing legal concerns.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Chagos deal paused by last-minute legal action

High Court judge issues injunction preventing UK government from finalizing Chagos Islands negotiations.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

High court judge blocks UK from concluding Chagos Islands deal

High court judge blocks UK government from finalizing deal to transfer Chagos Islands to Mauritius, citing legal concerns.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Chagos deal paused by last-minute legal action

High Court judge issues injunction preventing UK government from finalizing Chagos Islands negotiations.
#israel
UK news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Campaigners take UK to court over export of F-35 components to Israel

UK faces legal challenge over F-35 components exported to Israel amid Gaza conflict.
Al-Haq and GLAN argue UK government breaches international law by allowing these exports.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

UK sent Israel thousands of military items despite export ban, study finds

UK firms continued to export military items to Israel despite a suspension of licenses, raising ethical concerns about compliance with arms export guidelines.
UK news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Campaigners take UK to court over export of F-35 components to Israel

UK faces legal challenge over F-35 components exported to Israel amid Gaza conflict.
Al-Haq and GLAN argue UK government breaches international law by allowing these exports.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

UK sent Israel thousands of military items despite export ban, study finds

UK firms continued to export military items to Israel despite a suspension of licenses, raising ethical concerns about compliance with arms export guidelines.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Teachers and doctors in England to receive 4% pay rise, ministers announce

Teachers in England will receive a 4% pay rise, while other NHS workers will see a 3.6% increase.
#fiscal-policy
fromMail Online
1 day ago

How does chemical castration work? Step-by-step guide to the process

'They lower testosterone levels and result in reduced physiological signs of sexual arousal - fewer erections, less frequent ejaculation,' explained Belinda Winder, Professor of Forensic Psychology at Nottingham Trent University.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Major parking change could benefit millions of drivers

The National Parking Platform aims to simplify parking for British drivers by allowing payments through one app instead of multiple applications, reducing frustration.
UK politics
#brexit
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Business secretary says critics of UK-India trade deal confused' and British workers are not being undercut' UK politics live

A major UK-India trade deal has been announced, garnering cross-party support despite some criticisms.
Trade is seen as beneficial for both countries, enhancing economic ties.
Europe politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Brussels hails UK deal as 'new chapter' - but much is yet to be written

The new UK-EU agreement marks a significant shift towards normalized relations post-Brexit, addressing crucial areas like trade and defense.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Chris Mason: EU deal a reminder of an uneasy relationship

The UK government has limited its options in post-Brexit negotiations, creating dissatisfaction among various groups that view the changes differently.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Business secretary says critics of UK-India trade deal confused' and British workers are not being undercut' UK politics live

A major UK-India trade deal has been announced, garnering cross-party support despite some criticisms.
Trade is seen as beneficial for both countries, enhancing economic ties.
Europe politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Brussels hails UK deal as 'new chapter' - but much is yet to be written

The new UK-EU agreement marks a significant shift towards normalized relations post-Brexit, addressing crucial areas like trade and defense.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Chris Mason: EU deal a reminder of an uneasy relationship

The UK government has limited its options in post-Brexit negotiations, creating dissatisfaction among various groups that view the changes differently.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

What does government's sentencing review mean for prisons?

The UK justice system is undergoing major reforms for sentencing and incarceration to address overcrowding and its consequences.
#economic-growth
#labour-party
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Labour first minister says party's MPs not standing up for Wales

First Minister Eluned Morgan criticized Welsh Labour MPs for failing to defend Wales against UK government cuts and tax increases.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Labour first minister says party's MPs not standing up for Wales

First Minister Eluned Morgan criticized Welsh Labour MPs for failing to defend Wales against UK government cuts and tax increases.
#immigration
UK news
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 week ago

UK government outlines plan to surveil migrants with eVisa data | Computer Weekly

UK government introduces eVisa system to enhance immigration enforcement and border security.
UK news
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 week ago

UK government outlines plan to surveil migrants with eVisa data | Computer Weekly

UK government introduces eVisa system to enhance immigration enforcement and border security.
fromHomebuilding
2 days ago

Would you volunteer? Government launches new 'Dad's Army' Home Guard to protect power plants and pipelines

Protecting the UK's critical infrastructure is vital to national security and economic stability. The Home Guard initiative will bolster our ability to defend key facilities, including those essential for energy supply, against emerging threats.
UK politics
#human-rights
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Hundreds of Islamic State fighters living in the UK must face justice'

The fight for justice against returning Islamic State fighters in the UK is critical and requires government action.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Is Britain breaking international law over Israel to avoid offending Trump? We may find out in court this week | Yasmine Ahmed

The British government's defense of arms exports to Israel amid humanitarian crises in Gaza highlights serious legal and ethical concerns.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Hundreds of Islamic State fighters living in the UK must face justice'

The fight for justice against returning Islamic State fighters in the UK is critical and requires government action.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Is Britain breaking international law over Israel to avoid offending Trump? We may find out in court this week | Yasmine Ahmed

The British government's defense of arms exports to Israel amid humanitarian crises in Gaza highlights serious legal and ethical concerns.
#copyright
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Peers demand more protection from AI for creatives

The House of Lords continues to oppose the government's Data Bill regarding copyright protections for artists against AI exploitation.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Peers demand more protection from AI for creatives

The House of Lords continues to oppose the government's Data Bill regarding copyright protections for artists against AI exploitation.
#cyber-security
Information security
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 weeks ago

Preparing for post quantum computing will be more difficult than the millenium bug | Computer Weekly

UK organizations must prepare for post-quantum computing, a complex task anticipated to be greater than preparation for the millennium bug.
EU data protection
fromIT Pro
4 days ago

Criminal records, financial data exposed in cyber attack on Legal Aid Agency

The UK's Legal Aid Agency suffered a cyber attack, exposing a significant amount of personal data of legal aid applicants.
Information security
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 weeks ago

Preparing for post quantum computing will be more difficult than the millenium bug | Computer Weekly

UK organizations must prepare for post-quantum computing, a complex task anticipated to be greater than preparation for the millennium bug.
EU data protection
fromIT Pro
4 days ago

Criminal records, financial data exposed in cyber attack on Legal Aid Agency

The UK's Legal Aid Agency suffered a cyber attack, exposing a significant amount of personal data of legal aid applicants.
#natwest
#cryptocurrency
UK news
fromeuronews
1 week ago

UK to allow foreign states to own 15% stake in British newspapers

UK to allow 15% foreign state ownership in newspapers, balancing investment needs with concerns over media influence.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Britain's aid cuts will be catastrophic for women and girls | Letters

The UK government is jeopardizing women's support programs, undermining long-term progress and violating its values of inclusion and solidarity.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Delay farmer inheritance tax changes to allow for better formulation', say MPs

The Efra committee has urged the government to delay proposed changes to inheritance tax for farmers, advocating for more time to formulate effective policies.
UK politics
#national-audit-office
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Asylum accommodation costs set to triple, says watchdog

The cost of asylum seeker accommodation is projected to be £15.3 billion, significantly higher than previous estimates.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Asylum accommodation costs set to triple, says watchdog

The cost of asylum seeker accommodation is projected to be £15.3 billion, significantly higher than previous estimates.
#prison-reform
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 week ago

Openreach connects first customers under Project Gigabit partnership | Computer Weekly

The UK's leading broadband provider Openreach has connected the first premises in 38 different communities in 'hard-to-reach remote and rural locations' across the country.
London startup
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Having risked my life in war zones for the BBC, I know this: cuts to the World Service will be disastrous | Martin Bell

The UK government cuts to foreign aid and the BBC World Service threaten the livelihoods of millions globally.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

No evidence of genocide in Gaza, UK lawyers say in arms export case

The UK government asserts there is no evidence of genocide or targeting of civilians in Gaza, defending its arms exports to Israel.
UK news
fromBBC News
1 week ago

Asylum hotel firms vow to hand back some profits

The rising cost of asylum accommodation, primarily due to hotel usage, raises concerns for UK ministers.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Government bans early work of Botticelli from being exported out of UK

The UK government has placed a temporary export bar on Botticelli's 'The Virgin and Child Enthroned', valued at 10.2 million, allowing time for its acquisition by a UK institution.
UK news
#immigration-policy
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago
UK politics

Starmer's migration speech completely different' to Enoch Powell's, says Yvette Cooper

Yvette Cooper defends the Prime Minister's immigration rhetoric amid comparisons to Enoch Powell, highlighting the importance of controlled immigration alongside recognizing migrant contributions.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago
UK news

Care providers say overseas worker crackdown 'short-sighted'

The government is halting overseas recruitment of care workers, exacerbating existing staffing crises in social care without resolving underlying issues.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Starmer's migration speech completely different' to Enoch Powell's, says Yvette Cooper

Yvette Cooper defends the Prime Minister's immigration rhetoric amid comparisons to Enoch Powell, highlighting the importance of controlled immigration alongside recognizing migrant contributions.
#climate-change
OMG science
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Real-world geoengineering experiments revealed by UK agency

The UK government is funding global geoengineering experiments to gather data on climate interventions as Earth approaches critical tipping points.
Roam Research
fromMail Online
2 weeks ago

What we know about the government agency planning to dim the sun

Aria is a secretive UK agency funding geoengineering projects such as Marine Cloud Brightening to combat climate change.
OMG science
fromMail Online
2 weeks ago

Is THIS how to stop global warming? Scientists plan to dim the SUN

The UK is investing £57 million in geoengineering projects to combat climate change, raising concerns about the efficacy and risks of such interventions.
OMG science
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Real-world geoengineering experiments revealed by UK agency

The UK government is funding global geoengineering experiments to gather data on climate interventions as Earth approaches critical tipping points.
Roam Research
fromMail Online
2 weeks ago

What we know about the government agency planning to dim the sun

Aria is a secretive UK agency funding geoengineering projects such as Marine Cloud Brightening to combat climate change.
OMG science
fromMail Online
2 weeks ago

Is THIS how to stop global warming? Scientists plan to dim the SUN

The UK is investing £57 million in geoengineering projects to combat climate change, raising concerns about the efficacy and risks of such interventions.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 week ago

Immigration reforms welcomed, but APSCO advises there is a need for collaboration with industry experts - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The UK must compete for skilled talent in essential sectors, and while government reforms are on the table, their effectiveness needs thorough examination.
UK news
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 week ago

Procurement act must quickly deliver for SMEs - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Only 20% of public sector procurement spending went to SMEs in 2024, despite total spending with SMEs increasing to £45.4b from £42.4b in 2023.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Potential role for Chinese firm in key UK windfarm attracts government scrutiny

"The project will deliver electricity to oil and gas platforms, replacing power currently generated by gas and diesel turbines, and provide electricity to the UK grid."
UK news
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Plan to fast-track appeals of some UK asylum seekers could face legal backlash

The UK government’s plan to fast-track asylum seeker appeals may face legal challenges due to potential discrimination concerns under the ECHR.
#environmental-policy
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Labour not protecting people, economy and homes from climate crisis, watchdog says

The UK government's inaction on climate crisis risks severe economic and environmental consequences.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Labour not protecting people, economy and homes from climate crisis, watchdog says

The UK government's inaction on climate crisis risks severe economic and environmental consequences.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Ministers have maxed out' health service funding, says NHS England boss

The NHS will not receive significant funding increases due to tight public finances, requiring a focus on delivering better value and productivity.
fromTheregister
2 weeks ago

Britain wants in on drawing US scientists fleeing Trump

The EU recently launched a €500 million ($566 million) plan to pull in scientists from abroad, with France pledging another €100 million ($113 million) to help.
UK news
#russia
#queen-elizabeth-ii
#journalism
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago
UK news

Backlash after minister says UK could sell arms to India as war with Pakistan looms

The UK government is open to arms sales to India amid rising tensions with Pakistan.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago
UK politics

Pubs and bars cleared to extend opening hours on VE Day

The Independent provides essential journalism free from paywalls, covering critical issues like reproductive rights, climate change, and democracy.
The UK government has extended pub hours to commemorate the 80th anniversary of VE Day, honoring historical significance.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Blow to clean energy drive as major windfarm ditched

Orsted's cancellation of the Hornsea 4 wind farm raises concerns over the viability of the UK's clean energy targets.
UK politics
fromTheartnewspaper
2 weeks ago

What would abolishing the UK's department for culture mean for the arts?

The UK may consider abolishing the DCMS, impacting the arts and culture sector significantly.
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 weeks ago

London cladding scandal: Sadiq Khan hails 'significant step' in making other tall buildings safer

Efforts to improve fire safety in high-rise buildings with unsafe cladding in London have gained momentum with a new remediation partnership.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

UK falling behind on tackling microplastic pollution, scientists say

UK is lagging in international responses to microplastics pollution.
Urgent action needed to create a roadmap for reducing microplastics in the environment.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Starmer ignored nuclear watchdog when he blamed regulations for delays

Keir Starmer's nuclear revival plan contradicts the Office for Nuclear Regulation's warnings about misattributing delays to regulations.
UK news
fromCoinDesk
5 months ago

UK to Draft a Regulatory Framework for Crypto, Stablecoins Early Next Year

The U.K. is set to implement a regulatory framework for crypto to resolve ongoing industry uncertainties.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

104-year-old VE Day pilot pleads with veterans' minister to double defence spending

104-year-old WWII pilot Colin Bell criticizes UK defense spending plans, advocating for a rise to 5% of GDP.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Ministers reconsider changes to UK copyright law ahead of vote

Ministers are reconsidering copyright law changes in response to artist concerns, moving away from an opt-out system for AI use of copyrighted work.
UK news
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago

Prince Harry loses final bid for taxpayer-funded UK security

Prince Harry lost his appeal for taxpayer-funded security, facing a significant setback in his efforts to regain protection.
The court ruling adds pressure on Harry and Meghan, impacting their connection to the UK.
fromComputerWeekly.com
3 weeks ago

Government and Ofcom disagree about scope of Online Safety Act | Computer Weekly

Mark Bunting, the director of online safety strategy delivery at Ofcom, noted that while the OSA created an advisory committee on disinformation, it lacks provisions addressing disinformation directly.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Fathers urged to join world's first 'Dad strike' to protest Britain's 'rubbish' statutory paternity leave

The UK's rubbish paternity leave system means from the day our kids arrive most fathers are forced to make an impossible choice between going out to work and provide for our families, and providing them with the one thing that matters most, our presence.
NYC parents
fromComputerWeekly.com
3 weeks ago

Government bags 200 bids from local authorities wanting AI growth zones in their areas | Computer Weekly

The AI growth zones initiative, aimed at making AI technologies more pervasive across the UK, seeks sites with strong power connections and fast-tracked planning approvals.
London startup
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Police and prosecutors' details shared with Israel during UK protests inquiry, papers suggest

UK government shared counter-terrorism contacts with Israeli embassy, raising foreign interference concerns in ongoing prosecution matters.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Whitehall officials pushing for the Open to return to Trump-owned Turnberry'

"The government is doing everything it can to get close to Trump. One concrete thing is that the Department for Culture, Media and Sport has been involved in pushing for the Open to return to Trump-owned Turnberry."
UK politics
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