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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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NHS Rolls Out New Drug for Rare Childhood Epilepsy

The NHS is providing fenfluramine, a new drug, to hundreds of children aged two and over in England with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (LGS), a severe, rare form of epilepsy, to improve their quality of life by reducing seizures; it's the first non-cannabis-based treatment for LGS approved by NICE.

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Record-High Norovirus Cases Strain England's Hospitals

England's hospitals are experiencing record-high norovirus levels, with 1,160 beds filled daily last week—a 22% increase from the previous week, adding pressure to an already strained NHS battling winter illnesses.

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UK Inflation Hits Nearly Year-High at 3%, Dampening Rate Cut Hopes

UK inflation unexpectedly rose to 3% in January, the highest in nearly a year, exceeding forecasts and driven by increased transport, food, and private school fees; this reduces the likelihood of immediate interest rate cuts.

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Council Tax Hikes Hit 90% of English Councils

Most English councils plan to raise council tax by 4.99% from April, with six exceptions exceeding this due to financial hardship; this disproportionately affects low-income households.

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Badenoch Breaks Silence on Trump-Zelenskyy Dispute, UK's Ukraine Support Fractures

Kemi Badenoch, UK Tory leader, responded to Donald Trump's criticism of President Zelenskyy, condemning Trump's statement that Zelenskyy is a dictator while agreeing that Europe should increase its support for Ukraine; this follows previous statements from Boris Johnson and Ed Davey, revealing poten...

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Sudanese Army Advances on Khartoum Amid Brutal Conflict

In Sudan's capital, the Sudanese army is reclaiming Khartoum North and advancing on Khartoum, battling the RSF militia after almost two years of war that has killed tens of thousands of civilians; the army's offensive is driven by grassroots support to end the RSF's deadly occupation.

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Amazon Takes Creative Control of James Bond Franchise

Amazon MGM Studios now holds creative control of the James Bond franchise, a joint venture with current owners Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson, who will retain intellectual property rights. The deal follows the release of "No Time To Die" and speculation about the future of the franchise.

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Delta Offers $30,000 to Passengers After Toronto Plane Crash

A Delta subsidiary plane crashed at Toronto's Pearson Airport on Monday, injuring passengers who are each being offered $30,000 by the airline. The cause is unknown but passengers described being sideways and upside down; all 80 passengers evacuated with no fatalities, despite the plane catching fir...

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Philippine Village Offers Mosquito Bounty Amid Dengue Fever Surge

A Philippine village is offering a bounty for mosquitoes amid a 40% surge in dengue fever cases this year, reaching at least 28,234 by February 1st, following an outbreak with 10 deaths in a nearby city, prompting this unusual community-based response to supplement clean-up efforts and public health...

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UK Inflation Surges, but Bank of England to Continue Rate Cuts

UK inflation hit 3% in January, surpassing forecasts and the Bank of England's target, driven by airfares and school fees; despite this, the Bank is expected to continue cutting interest rates due to weak economic growth.

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UK Faces 70mph Winds and Heavy Rain Friday

Parts of the UK face dangerous conditions and travel disruption on Friday due to strong winds up to 70mph and heavy rain, prompting yellow weather warnings with potential power cuts and flooding.

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Thames Water Secures £3 Billion Loan to Avoid Collapse

The High Court approved a £3 billion loan for Thames Water, the UK's largest water company, preventing its imminent collapse and averting nationalization; however, the loan includes significant fees and a high interest rate, and its success depends on a debt restructuring plan.

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