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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 Trust Fined £1.6m Over Baby Deaths

The Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH) NHS Trust was fined £1.6 million after admitting failures in care leading to the deaths of three babies in 2021; inadequate communication, lack of care escalation, and incomplete information sharing were cited as contributing factors.

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Palestinian Family Granted UK Residency After Appeal

A Palestinian family whose home was destroyed in the Gaza conflict was granted the right to live in the UK after a successful appeal under Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights, despite an initial rejection under the Ukraine Family Scheme; the ruling is considered case-specific and do...

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Heathrow Announces Multibillion-Pound Expansion Amidst Third Runway Debate

Heathrow Airport announced a multibillion-pound expansion plan to improve existing infrastructure and increase capacity before the potential building of a third runway, funded by shareholders, with airlines and customers covering the expanded services costs; however, the plan faces criticism and unc...

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England's "SEND Lottery": Unequal Support for Children with Special Needs

A new report by the Education Policy Institute (EPI) reveals a "SEND lottery" in English schools, with children frequently absent, changing schools, or living in heavily academised areas less likely to receive SEND support, highlighting systemic issues and urging mandatory teacher training on SEND a...

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High Court Ruling Cripples UK Police's Ability to Dismiss Misconduct Accused Officers

A High Court ruling prevents UK police from dismissing officers by removing their vetting clearance, significantly hindering efforts to remove officers accused of misconduct, as exemplified by the case of Sergeant Lino Di Maria, whose vetting was revoked following rape allegations that were ultimate...

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British Couple Found Dead in Rural France: Multiple Lines of Inquiry Opened

A British couple, Andrew and Dawn Searle, were found dead in their rural French home; the wife with head injuries and scattered jewelry outside, the husband hanged and gagged inside; investigators are exploring various possibilities including Mr. Searle's past as a financial crime investigator.

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XPENG Enters UK EV Market, Exploiting Tariff-Free Access

XPENG Motors, a Chinese EV manufacturer, launched its G6 model in the UK this month, aiming to leverage British consumer openness to new technologies and the absence of EU tariffs on Chinese EVs; the G6, priced competitively against Tesla's Model Y, is expected to significantly impact the UK premium...

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Missouri Sues Starbucks Over DEI Policies, Alleging Discrimination

Missouri sued Starbucks, claiming its DEI policies caused higher prices and longer wait times due to discriminatory hiring practices, prompting a broader debate on corporate DEI initiatives.

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Trump Imposes 25% Tariffs on All Steel and Aluminum Imports

President Trump signed proclamations on March 4th, 2024, imposing 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports into the US, removing prior exceptions, aiming to boost domestic manufacturing despite international criticism and potential negative consequences for US manufacturers.

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UK Government Faces HS2 "Bat Tunnel" Dilemma

The UK government faces intense criticism over the £100 million HS2 bat tunnel in Buckinghamshire, highlighting a conflict between infrastructure development and environmental regulations; currently, there's no clear solution to prevent similar projects, potentially leading to political and legal ch...

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Climate Action
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Rubiales Claims Hermoso Consented to Post-Match Kiss

In a Madrid court, Luis Rubiales, former head of the Spanish Football Federation, claimed Jennifer Hermoso consented to a kiss after Spain's Women's World Cup win, asserting he asked for permission and citing her enthusiastic hug. He denies coercion charges and says he apologized.

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Labour Suspends 13 Officials Over Offensive WhatsApp Messages

Following an investigation into a WhatsApp group containing offensive messages, the Labour Party suspended 11 councillors, two MPs, and Health Minister Andrew Gwynne, highlighting the party's commitment to addressing discriminatory behavior.

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