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UK households warned 'keep doors and windows shut' as swarms of bug sweep England
Birmingham Live
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July 1, 2025
Millions of UK households are being warned to close their windows as swarms of a bug sweep the UK. Flying Ant Day, it is an annual event when millions of winged male and female ants fly out of their colonies to mate in the air. Experts told the...
UK slams Israel for 'inhumane' aid delivery system in Gaza
The National News
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Britain on Monday condemned Israel’s new aid delivery system in Gaza as “inhumane,” referencing reports of hundreds of Palestinians killed while attempting to access food and humanitarian supplies. “The suffering in Gaza is appalling and cannot...
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UK: ‘Starmtroopers’ in rebellion, can Starmer steer welfare overhaul package through key vote?
Firstpost
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July 1, 2025
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer marks his first year in office this week, facing a rebellion within his own Labour Party over welfare reforms, as well as a sluggish economy and low approval ratings. It’s a stark contrast to the landslide...
Britannia Share Price Live Updates: Britannia's Stock Performance Update
The Economic Times
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July 1, 2025
Stay updated with the Britannia Stock Liveblog, your one-stop destination for real-time information and analysis of a leading stock. Explore the latest updates on Britannia stock, including: Last traded price 5766.5, Market capitalization:...
Tech giants propose under-skin tracking and AI policing in radical justice overhaul
Business Matters
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July 1, 2025
According to minutes seen by The Guardian, representatives from over two dozen technology firms met with Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood and Prisons Minister James Timpson in London last month. The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) is seeking...
British overseas territories miss final deadline to crack down on ‘dirty money’
The Guardian
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July 1, 2025
The UK is edging towards a constitutional showdown with some of its overseas territories after offshore financial havens missed a final deadline to introduce corporate transparency measures aimed at cracking down on “dirty money”. Five overseas...
Brits to get digital driving licenses as new app launches – all you need to know
Daily Star
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July 1, 2025
Sophie Huskisson Political Correspondent and Adam Cailler Senior reporter and Reddit team lead 07:17, 01 Jul 2025Updated 07:17, 01 Jul 2025 Brits can now get smartphone alerts for weather warnings, new bank holidays or election dates thanks to a...
UK sells off amphibious capability to Pakistan
Naval Technology
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June 30, 2025
The UK has sold three previously decommissioned Landing Craft Air Cushion (Light) (LCAC(L)) hovercraft to the Pakistan Navy, following the completion of a refurbishment process ahead of the transfer. According to a 30 June release from the UK’s...
UK entry-level job vacancies drop 32% since ChatGPT launch: Report
ETHRWorld EMEA
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July 1, 2025
The UK’s entry-level job market has seen a 32% decline since the launch of ChatGPT in late 2022, as employers increasingly turn to AI to streamline operations and reduce staffing, according to new data from job search platform Adzuna. The share of...
UK’s Events Industry Alliance calls for a Mutual Recognition Agreement with the EU on business events
EN
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July 1, 2025
The Events Industry Alliance (EIA) is launching a campaign, 1 July, urging UK and EU policymakers to prioritise the establishment of a Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) for the business events sector in future trade discussions. The UK’s business...
UK drivers hit with speed limiters as new EU rule rolled out
Yorkshire Live
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July 1, 2025
A new EU regulation on speed limiters is now affecting UK drivers as well. The rule mandates that all new cars and vans sold in the EU must come equipped with an automatic speed limiter to address speeding issues. Despite the UK no longer being an...
UK doubles funding for farm inspections to tackle agricultural pollution
Open Access Government
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July 1, 2025
To address growing concerns about agricultural pollution, the UK government has announced a substantial increase in funding for the Environment Agency’s farm inspections. This move is part of a broader strategy to support farmers in adopting...
Science The Telegraph World’s biggest piece of ‘Mars rock’ to sell for up to $4m
Yahoo News
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The biggest piece of Mars on Earth is going on sale and is set to become the most expensive space rock in the world. The 54lb Martian rock is expected to sell for between $2 million and $4 million (£1.5 million and £2.9 million) when it goes up...
UK entry-level jobs in decline since launch of ChatGPT according to new research
The Mirror
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July 1, 2025
Gen Z’s fondness for ChatGPT may be about to sour as the chatbot has been linked to the disappearance of vital post-grad positions. New research suggests new entry-level jobs have fallen by a third since the launch of ChatGPT - leaving recent...
UK could be set for stunning once in a decade Northern Lights display this month
The Hexham Courant
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Increasing numbers of displays have been spotted, with more of the country able to take in the spectacular sights. The Aurora Borealis stunned the nation last year, with dazzling light displays being visible as far south as Dorset, Essex,...
Amey added to Northern Ireland engineering services framework
Consultancy.org
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July 1, 2025
Professional services firm Amey has expanded its footprint in the rail engineering space. The firm has been awarded a place on Translink’s Professional Services Framework – a four-year programme in Northern Ireland worth £40 million. Responsible...
Ministers Unite to Launch Northern Ireland’s Careers Action Plan 2025 -2028
FE News
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July 1, 2025
Northern Ireland’s Economy Minister, Dr Caoimhe Archibald, and Education Minister, Paul Givan, have jointly unveiled the Careers Action Plan 2025–2028, a landmark three-year initiative designed to enhance careers education and guidance for people...
Tech firms suggested placing trackers under offenders’ skin at meeting with justice secretary
The Guardian
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July 1, 2025
Tracking devices inserted under offenders’ skin, robots assigned to contain prisoners and driverless vehicles used to transport them were among the measures proposed by technology companies to ministers who are gathering ideas to tackle the crisis...
HMRC warning for millions of UK households after allowance cut to £500
Birmingham Live
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July 1, 2025
A warning has been issued to anyone in an investment club after a key allowance was axed to just £500. A warning has been issued to UK households trying to take advantage of investment clubs in the UK amid the Cost of Living crisis. Mike...
EXCLUSIVE: British Business Bank launches initiative for emerging female investors
UK Tech News
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July 1, 2025
The British Business Bank has unveiled a new Open Office Hours initiative for emerging or potential female investors considering making an application to one of the bank’s equity programmes. The Emerging Female Investor Open Office Hours...