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British media and telecommunications conglomerate

Sky Group Limited is a British media and telecommunications conglomerate, which is a subsidiary of the American conglomerate Comcast, and headquartered in Isleworth. It has operations in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Italy. Sky is Europe's largest media company and pay-TV broadcaster by revenue, with 23 million subscribers and more than 31,000 employees as of 2019. The company is primarily involved in satellite television, producing and broadcasting. The current CEO is Dana Strong.

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WH Smith Sells High Street Business for £76 Million

WH Smith sold its 233-year-old high street business with 480 stores and 5,000 employees to Modella Capital for £76 million, allowing it to focus on its more profitable travel retail arm; the high street business will be rebranded as TGJones.

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Machar's Arrest Sparks Fears of Renewed Civil War in South Sudan

South Sudan's opposition leader Riek Machar was arrested in Juba on Wednesday night, prompting fears of renewed civil war after recent clashes between his allies and government forces in the north, which left more than a dozen dead and prompted a UN warning.

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Scottish Hospital Power Outage Highlights NHS Infrastructure Risks

A 70-minute power outage at Forth Valley Royal Hospital in Scotland during Storm Eowyn in January caused by backup generator failure prompted concerns about patient safety and calls for improved NHS resilience. Despite disruptions to medical equipment, officials reported no patient harm.

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UK Considers Scrapping Tech Tax to Avoid US Tariffs

The UK government is considering scrapping a £800 million annual tax on tech giants' online revenue to potentially avoid US tariffs, prompting concerns from Labour MPs about the optics of this decision alongside recent benefit cuts.

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UK Benefit Cuts to Leave Lower-Income Households £500 Poorer

The Resolution Foundation projects that lower-income UK households will be £500 poorer annually due to benefit cuts and a weak economic outlook, impacting the poorest 50% over five years, a drop only surpassed by the early 1990s recession and the 2008 financial crisis.

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Trump's Car Tariffs Spark Global Trade War Retaliation

President Trump's 25% tariffs on car imports have prompted retaliatory actions in Canada, including boycotts of American products and menu changes in coffee shops. European and UK officials are exploring responses, aiming for negotiated solutions while prioritizing national interests, amid concerns ...

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WH Smith Sells High Street Business for £76 Million

WH Smith sold its 233-year-old high street business with 480 stores and 5,000 employees to Modella Capital for £76 million, allowing it to focus on its more profitable travel retail arm and resulting in an estimated £25 million net gain after costs. The high street business will be rebranded as TG J...

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England's Sewage Pollution Remains High Despite Investment

England's sewage spills decreased by 2.9% in 2024 compared to 2023, but their duration increased by 0.2%, totaling over 3.6 million hours, despite government investments and new legislation; investigations are underway into whether the government's cleanup plans are sufficient.

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EU Urges Citizens to Stockpile Supplies Amid Rising Crisis Threats

The European Union is urging its 450 million citizens to stockpile at least three days' worth of food, water, and other essential supplies due to increasing threats from cyberattacks, climate change, and disease, as announced by preparedness and crisis management commissioner Hadja Lahbib on Wednesd...

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Turkish Student Detained, Visa Revoked for Alleged Hamas Support

US immigration authorities detained and revoked the visa of Turkish doctoral student Rumeysa Ozturk, alleging support for Hamas following an article criticizing Tufts University's response to the Gaza conflict; her lawyer says no charges were filed and questions the legality of her transfer to Louis...

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Starmer Announces Increased Sanctions on Russia, Military Support for Ukraine Planned

Sir Keir Starmer announced increased sanctions on Russia, a meeting of UK, French, and German defense chiefs in Ukraine to discuss supporting Kyiv, and that parliament will have a say on long-term military plans; the business secretary discussed the challenges of potential US tariffs and the difficu...

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Six Dead in Egypt Submarine Disaster

Six Russian tourists died when their submarine, Sindbad, sank near Hurghada, Egypt, on March 27, while 39 others were rescued; the cause of the sinking is under investigation.

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