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Record £585m Paid in UK Weather Damage Claims

British insurers paid a record £585 million in 2024 for weather-related damage to homes and businesses due to record rainfall and 12 named storms, exceeding the 2022 record by £77 million and 2023 by £127 million; the average home insurance premium increased by £55 to £395, and over 100,000 new home...

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Climate Action
dailymail.co.uk
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Self-Healing Asphalt Offers Solution to UK's Pothole Crisis

Scientists have developed self-healing asphalt using AI and biomass, a sustainable solution to Britain's £16 billion pothole crisis, capable of repairing microcracks within an hour; trials show it reduces the need for human intervention and increases road durability.

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
forbes.com
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Federal Prison Camp Closures Highlight Need for Community-Based Alternatives

The Bureau of Prisons is closing seven federal prison camps due to high costs and security issues related to rampant contraband, specifically cell phones; expanding community-based alternatives like halfway houses and home confinement is proposed as a more effective and cost-efficient solution.

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UK Government Cuts Drax Subsidy, Saving Consumers £170 Million Annually

The UK government will cut Drax power station's subsidy by half from 2027, saving consumers £170 million annually, as the plant's role in the power system is reduced, while its wood pellet sustainability increases to 100% under a new deal.

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Affordable and Clean Energy
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Trump's New Tariffs Prompt EU Retaliation Plans

Trump announced new tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, prompting a cautious response from the EU, which is prepared to retaliate with pre-established counter-measures, unlike in 2018, aiming to protect European businesses and consumers.

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Trump Announces New Steel and Aluminum Tariffs

President Donald Trump announced 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports to the US, starting this Monday, significantly impacting Canada, its main supplier, and other major suppliers such as Brazil, Mexico, and South Korea, prompting global economic concerns and retaliatory threats.

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theguardian.com
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Elliott Investment Stake Sends BP Shares Soaring

BP's shares surged 8%—its biggest jump since 2020—after activist investor Elliott Investment Management took a stake, prompting speculation of strategic changes, including board shakeups and a potential return to focusing more on fossil fuels.

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UK Job Market Crisis: Millions Unemployed Amidst AI and Economic Downturn

The UK job market is experiencing a severe downturn, with 1.57 million unemployed between September and November 2024, and millions more economically inactive; highly skilled individuals face intense competition and low wages, while AI and economic uncertainty contribute to reduced vacancies.

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Meta Cuts 3,600 Jobs Amidst AI Hiring Push

Meta is cutting approximately 3,600 jobs (5% of its workforce) globally today, primarily through performance-based terminations, while simultaneously expanding its AI engineering teams, reflecting an industry-wide shift towards specialized talent acquisition.

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Bird Flu Outbreak Causes Soaring Egg Prices in the US

The highly pathogenic avian influenza virus has killed over 40 million egg-laying hens in the US, causing a 14% price increase in eggs from November to December and a projected 20% increase this year, leading to nationwide shortages and impacting both farmers and consumers.

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Zero Hunger
welt.de
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Trump Imposes Steel and Aluminum Tariffs, EU Threatens Retaliation

US President Donald Trump imposed 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, prompting retaliatory threats from the EU and concern from Germany, despite Thyssenkrupp, Germany's largest steel producer, anticipating minimal impact due to its low US export volume.

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Scholz and Merz Clash on Fiscal Policy in German Election Debate

In a televised debate, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and challenger Friedrich Merz clashed over fiscal policy, with Merz leading in polls, making a post-election coalition between the Union and SPD likely, potentially excluding Scholz. Disagreements centered on the debt brake, tax cuts, and Bürgerge...

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