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France news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

Stalled talks force UK and France to extend Channel migrant deal

UK and France extend immigration deal for two months amid stalled negotiations, focusing on increased law enforcement and boat interceptions.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

This country has been our home': US family in UK threatened with detention over visa mix-up

An American family in the UK faces homelessness due to a rejected Home Office application for indefinite leave to remain.
Information security
fromTheregister
2 days ago

UK manufacturers under cyber fire with 80% reporting attacks

Nearly 80% of British manufacturers experienced a cyber incident in the past year, highlighting the critical need for improved cybersecurity measures.
London startup
fromComputerWeekly.com
3 days ago

CityFibre launches 8.5Gb service across wholesale multi-gig network | Computer Weekly

CityFibre launches an 8.5Gb product to enhance multi-gigabit broadband access for UK homes and businesses, supporting innovation and economic growth.
London music
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Jewish Leadership Council condemn Wireless festival for booking Kanye West to headline

The Jewish Leadership Council condemned Wireless festival for booking Kanye West due to his history of antisemitic behavior amid rising antisemitism in the UK.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Russia expels British diplomat over spying allegations

Russia expelled a British diplomat over alleged spying, escalating tensions in diplomatic relations between the UK and Russia.
France politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Fears of increased small boat Channel crossings as UK-French deal nears end

A new UK-France deal to curb small boat Channel crossings is delayed, raising concerns about increased smuggling activity.
fromIrish Independent
1 week ago

Wind farm operator to appeal 300,000 damages in far-reaching ruling on noise nuisance

Judge Emily Egan's ruling in 2024 was the first in Ireland or the UK to determine that wind turbine noise levels caused "unreasonable interference" with the enjoyment of properties.
Law
#weather
UK news
fromMail Online
1 week ago

Did YOU fall for 'Fool's Spring'? Brits baffled by freezing weather

The UK experiences 'Fool's Spring', a brief warm spell followed by a return to colder weather, particularly in March and April.
#apple
fromEngadget
1 week ago
Privacy technologies

Apple introduces age verification for iCloud accounts in the UK

Apple requires UK users to verify their age to access certain features, enhancing child safety protections.
fromNextgov.com
7 months ago
US politics

UK 'agreed to drop' backdoor encryption demand for Apple, DNI says

The UK has abandoned its demand for Apple to provide backdoor access to users' encrypted iCloud backups.
Apple
fromMail Online
1 week ago

Apple launches AGE CHECKS in UK: iPhone users must scan ID on 18+ apps

Apple has implemented age verification checks in the UK for accessing 18+ apps, requiring users to provide ID or credit card information.
Privacy technologies
fromEngadget
1 week ago

Apple introduces age verification for iCloud accounts in the UK

Apple requires UK users to verify their age to access certain features, enhancing child safety protections.
London startup
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Lily James, Andy Murray and a million Britons: padel's rise nears milestone

Padel's popularity in the UK surged to nearly a million players in 2025, driven by accessibility and celebrity endorsements.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

How UK councils plan to make streets safer for women and girls

New guidance aims to improve street safety for women in the UK after a survey shows high levels of fear walking at night.
Real estate
fromBusiness Matters
1 week ago

Singapore wealth fund targets 1bn takeover of UK self-storage chain

Singapore's sovereign wealth fund plans to acquire Access Self Storage for over £1 billion, highlighting ongoing interest in UK real estate despite economic volatility.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

British-Iranians in UK report safety concerns to authorities amid Iran war

There are people that have lived here for 40-plus years and there's never been any issues, and it's just all of a sudden we keep hearing every day about incidents involved with these pro-monarchists and their intimidation, Naghmeh Rajabi, a British-Iranian activist, said.
London politics
#iran
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago
World news

MoD condemns Iran missile strikes towards UK-US base as Britain dragged' into war

Iran launched missile strikes towards a US-UK military base in response to UK support for US operations against Iranian targets.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago
UK politics

Iran warns UK letting US use bases is 'participation in aggression'

Iran warns UK against US base usage, viewing it as participation in aggression and demands cessation of cooperation with the US.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Did Iran launch missiles at US-UK base on Diego Garcia? Here's what to know

UK condemns Iranian missile attack on Diego Garcia, while Iran denies involvement in the incident.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Iran not believed to have capability or intent to bomb Britain, says UK minister

Iran lacks the capability and intent to target the UK with missiles, according to a cabinet minister.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

MoD condemns Iran missile strikes towards UK-US base as Britain dragged' into war

Iran launched missile strikes towards a US-UK military base in response to UK support for US operations against Iranian targets.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Iran warns UK letting US use bases is 'participation in aggression'

Iran warns UK against US base usage, viewing it as participation in aggression and demands cessation of cooperation with the US.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Iranian man and Romanian woman charged following incident at UK nuclear naval base

An Iranian man and a Romanian woman were charged after attempting to enter a UK nuclear naval base.
#meningitis
Coronavirus
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Five questions that still need answering about the meningitis outbreak

Meningitis outbreak in the UK has affected 29 people, resulting in two deaths, with a super-spreader event linked to a nightclub.
Coronavirus
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Meningitis outbreak spreads to London as health bosses warn 'sporadic cases' could be seen around UK

Sporadic meningitis clusters may emerge in the UK due to travel from Kent, but they are expected to be containable.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

UK allows US to use bases to strike Iranian sites targeting Strait of Hormuz

Downing Street stated that ministers agreed to expand the targets for US operations to include protecting ships in the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial oil shipping route.
World news
London food
fromCN Traveller
2 weeks ago

This unexpected city has just been named the best place to live in the UK

Norwich is named the best place to live in the UK for 2026, praised for its creativity, affordability, and welcoming atmosphere.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Child poverty figures in the UK expected to be revised down

the UK's child poverty rate in recent years will be revised down
UK politics
E-Commerce
fromSilicon Canals
1 month ago

Klarna Launches on Google Pay in the UK - Silicon Canals

Klarna is available on Google Pay in the UK, offering interest-free pay-in-3 installments and in-app purchase, delivery, return, and repayment management.
#tesla
fromBusiness Matters
3 months ago

Smart Ways to Handle Temporary Business Cash Shortages

Cash shortages can disrupt even well-managed companies, often at moments when stability matters most. A delayed client payment, a sudden drop in seasonal revenue or an unexpected opportunity requiring immediate capital can place pressure on operations long before traditional funding becomes available. For UK businesses trying to maintain continuity in challenging periods, strengthening cash flow management for small businesses becomes essential for avoiding disruption and preserving momentum.
Business
Remodel
fromBusiness Matters
4 months ago

Experts Pick the UK's Best Stairlift Companies in 2025

Prioritise quality, value and customer service when choosing a stairlift; Home Stairlifts, Stannah and Acorn are top UK options for 2025.
UK news
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

Google offers voluntary buyouts to UK employees

Google is offering voluntary exit packages to UK employees to improve efficiency and align the workforce with AI-focused priorities.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
4 months ago

Investa breaks 1 million as UK crowdfunding market shows fresh momentum - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

"The response since we launched early access has been fantastic and is already mirroring our remarkable first round,"
Fundraising
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
5 months ago

UK unveils first memorial honoring LGBTQ+ veterans who served under anti-gay ban - LGBTQ Nation

A memorial at the National Memorial Arboretum honors LGBTQ+ military service members and remembers those persecuted under the UK's military ban, which lasted until 2000.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
5 months ago

Gap is to return back to the high street - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Due to market dynamics in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland, we shared with our team today that we are proposing to close all company-operated Gap Specialty and Gap Outlet stores in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland in a phased manner from the end of August through the end of September 2021. We are thoughtfully moving through the consultation process with our European team, and we will provide support and transition assistance for our colleagues as we look to wind down stores.
Fashion & style
fromMail Online
6 months ago

Disney+ hikes UK prices again - as furious users vow to CANCEL

It's one of the most popular streaming services, with more than seven million subscribers in the UK alone. But despite being owned by a multi-billion-dollar company, Disney+ is hiking its prices yet again. The streaming giant has quietly bumped up the price of one of its subscription tiers in the UK by an extra £10 per year. Angry customers took to social media to complain about Disney's latest price hike, which comes a year after it started charging people to share passwords.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
6 months ago

Taxi driver saves passengers from falling tree

"As we came round the bend we just saw this tree, literally falling in front of us. My instinct was that if I was to brake heavily I would hit the main parts of the tree, so in that split second I decided to accelerate. "I was doing maybe 45mph when we hit the tree," Mr Williams said, describing the weather as "damp, but not windy". "I couldn't see the tree or the branches, the windscreen shattered so badly. All I saw was a white light."
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago

Rise in energy prices leaves 1m UK households behind on bills

The Resolution Foundation thinktank found that the number of customers in energy debt has increased and the size of their debts has risen. It found that between 2012 and 2024 the average gas and electricity debts more than doubled to 1,400 and 1,600, respectively, from an average of approximately 500. The number of customers behind on their electricity bills, with no repayment plan, has more than tripled from 300,000 in 2012 to more than 1m at the end of last year, the report found.
Miscellaneous
Miscellaneous
fromIrish Independent
6 months ago

Irish Government warns border county residents they may get UK's emergency mobile phone alert on Sunday

A UK-wide emergency alert drill will test 4G/5G phones on 7 September, triggering a siren, vibration and a message stating the alert is a drill.
fromComputerWeekly.com
7 months ago

US says UK has agreed to drop encryption 'back door' demands against Apple | Computer Weekly

The decision led Apple to withdraw its Advance Data Protection (ADP) service from UK customers, stating "we have never built a backdoor or master key to any of our products or services and we never will."
US politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
7 months ago

London weather: Hurricane Erin set to bring 'wet and windy' conditions next week

The remnants of Hurricane Erin are expected to bring wet and blustery conditions to London next week, along with threats of heavy downpours and life-threatening rip currents.
UK news
fromwww.standard.co.uk
7 months ago

Man charged with north London murder committed 18 months ago after France extradition

Arlind Hashani, 22, was detained in Paris on Wednesday, July 30 before being returned to the UK after being extradited in connection with a murder case.
UK news
UK news
fromDataBreaches.Net
7 months ago

Thousands more Afghans affected by second data breach, ministers say - DataBreaches.Net

A data breach involving a subcontractor has compromised sensitive information of up to 3,700 Afghan individuals in the UK.
Miscellaneous
fromBusiness Matters
7 months ago

UK prices for Mounjaro weight-loss jab to rise by up to 170% after Trump pressure on drugmakers

Eli Lilly will increase Mounjaro prices in the UK by up to 170% from September, influenced by US price pressure.
Travel
fromBusiness Insider
7 months ago

We retired early to see the world - but fast travel made life feel stressful again

Fast travel is exhausting and unsustainable, reminding travelers of the benefits of a slower pace.
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago

A great way of getting under the skin of a city': the rise of urban treasure hunts

Treasure hunts in the UK are rapidly growing in popularity, engaging participants in unique urban adventures that combine exploration, teamwork, and problem-solving in city settings.
Travel
UK politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
7 months ago

Starmer hosts Ukraine's Zelenskyy ahead of high-stakes Trump-Putin meeting

The UK is prepared to escalate pressure on Russia and potentially impose new sanctions over its war in Ukraine.
Digital life
fromBusiness Matters
7 months ago

Crypto Payrolls: Could Paying Staff in Digital Currency Catch On in the UK?

The concept of payroll in cryptocurrency is emerging, appealing to younger workforces favoring flexibility and efficiency.
Mobile UX
fromwww.independent.co.uk
7 months ago

I stole 3k-a-day in high street shoplifting sprees it became an addiction'

Cullan Mais, a notorious UK shoplifter, stole over £3 million worth of goods, driven by an addiction to theft and drugs.
#antisemitism
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
7 months ago

Police braced for further violence as more anti migrant hotel protests planned

Police prepare for increased protests and possible disorder related to anti-migrant sentiments and pro-Palestine demonstrations across the UK.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago

The real danger in this permacrisis is not the political drama: it's the risk that nothing changes | Nesrine Malik

A new political party in the UK has quickly gained 600,000 supporters, raising concerns over its impact on traditional parties and the political landscape.
fromMail Online
8 months ago

Spike in searches for VPNs as porn users try get around new checks

'Under the new rules any sites fail to do the checks, Ofcom can impose fines and in very serious cases apply for a court order to prevent the site or app from being available.'
Privacy professionals
London
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 months ago

The sorest my legs have ever been': hordes to descend on Hackney for litter-picking world cup

Spogomi, a competitive litter-picking sport from Japan, encourages public cleanup through gamified teamwork in the UK.
UK news
fromMail Online
8 months ago

Britain's porn crackdown begins TOMORROW

Online porn sites in the UK must implement age checks to prevent underage access starting July 25, 2023.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
8 months ago

India PM Modi in UK to sign 'landmark' trade deal with Starmer

India and the UK are set to announce a landmark free trade deal to cut tariffs and boost bilateral trade.
UK news
fromBusiness Insider
8 months ago

The UK reportedly plans to woo the ultra-rich back with a new 'golden visa.' Analysts say the damage may already be done.

The UK is considering reinstating its 'golden visa' plan to attract wealthy investors amid concerns of outflow of millionaires.
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 months ago

Indian prime minister makes UK state visit to sign landmark trade deal

This landmark free trade agreement between India and the UK marks a significant post-Brexit deal for Britain and furthers India's global economic partnerships.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 months ago

EU and UK lower price cap on Russian oil in bid to curb Kremlin's war on Ukraine

The EU has agreed to lower the cap on seaborne oil exports to $47.60 from $60 a barrel as part of one of the strongest sanctions packages against Russia to date.
Europe politics
Travel
fromMail Online
8 months ago

The UK's most breathtaking coastline has 'views to rival Malibu'

St. Ives has been named the most breathtaking coastal destination in the UK, with stunning views that rival Malibu.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
8 months ago

Teenager pleads guilty to plotting gun attack and travelling to Somalia

Muhammad Billal pleaded guilty to planning a gun attack and attempting to travel to Somalia for terrorism.
fromThe Local Germany
8 months ago

Today in Germany: A roundup of the latest news on Friday

Germany and the UK signed landmark deals aimed at enhancing defense ties and combating migrant smuggling. These agreements are part of Chancellor Friedrich Merz's first official visit to the UK.
Germany news
#germany
fromwww.independent.co.uk
8 months ago

Mapped: Where might the UK's fourth heatwave of the summer hit?

Forecasters are warning that regions in the east and southeast of England may experience a heatwave, potentially marking the fourth such event this summer.
UK news
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