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Wikimedia Sues U.K. Over Online Safety Act, Citing Threats to Wikipedia's Integrity

The Wikimedia Foundation is suing the U.K. government over the Online Safety Act, claiming its categorization system could force Wikipedia to implement strict content moderation measures, threatening user privacy and platform integrity. The foundation seeks clarification on the Act's definition of c...

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UK Government Scraps Child Sexual Abuse Compensation Scheme

The UK government scrapped a promised national compensation scheme for child sexual abuse victims due to cost concerns, leaving survivors like Marie, who suffered abuse at Greenfield House Convent, without recourse, despite recommendations from the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse (IICSA)...

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UK Government Takes Control of British Steel to Avert Collapse

The UK government took temporary control of British Steel on Saturday, saving 3,500 jobs and preventing the closure of its loss-making blast furnaces after negotiations with the Chinese owner, Jingye Group, failed, amid global pressures and US tariffs.

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Prince Harry Appeals UK Security Downgrade Ruling

Prince Harry is appealing a UK High Court decision to downgrade his security detail during UK visits, arguing the Home Office failed to follow proper procedures and jeopardizes his family's safety; the Home Office counters the change reflects his altered royal status and foreign residence.

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UK Loses Bid to Keep Apple Legal Battle Secret

The Investigatory Powers Tribunal rejected the UK Home Office's attempt to keep secret its legal battle with Apple over a technical capability notice demanding access to Apple's Advanced Data Protection service, which Apple subsequently pulled from the UK.

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Welsh Public Services Face £65m Shortfall Due to UK Treasury's Barnett Formula Calculation

Welsh public services face a shortfall of up to £65 million due to the UK Treasury's use of the Barnett formula in calculating reimbursement for the recent National Insurance increase, despite the Chancellor's assurance of covering public sector costs; Welsh Finance Secretary Mark Drakeford called t...

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UK Government Deploys Passkeys to Enhance Cybersecurity

The UK government is rolling out passkeys, a passwordless login system, to enhance cybersecurity and user experience across government departments and the private sector, aiming to reduce the risk of cyberattacks and save users time.

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UK Government Appeals Court Ruling on Sean Brown Murder Inquiry

The UK government is appealing a court ruling that ordered a public inquiry into the 1997 murder of Sean Brown, a GAA official killed by loyalists, causing outrage among his family who accuse the government of disrespect and lack of communication; intelligence links over 25 people, including state a...

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Wales's Agricultural Funding Cut Under New UK Formula

The UK government's shift to a population-based funding model for Welsh agriculture, implemented via the Barnett formula, will reduce Wales's agricultural funding from 9.2% to 5.2%, impacting the rural economy; Wales has more farms per capita than England. This decision, despite the Welsh government...

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250 Asylum Seekers Sue UK Government Over Manston Center Abuses

At least 250 asylum seekers are suing the UK government over unlawful detention and human rights abuses at Manston asylum center between June and November 2022, where they faced dangerously overcrowded conditions, outbreaks of infectious diseases, and reports of assault, with one death resulting fro...

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Court Orders UK Inquiry into 1997 Murder of GAA Official Sean Brown

The UK Court of Appeal ruled the government's refusal to hold a public inquiry into the 1997 Loyalist Volunteer Force murder of GAA official Sean Brown unlawful, ordering the Northern Ireland Secretary to reconsider within four weeks due to intelligence linking state agents to the killing.

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Labour's Internal Dissent Undermines Starmer's Leadership

Keir Starmer's leadership of the Labour party is facing significant internal dissent due to unpopular policy decisions, a perceived lack of strategic vision, and poor communication, raising concerns about the party's future prospects.

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