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Parthenon Sculpture Return: Deal Still Distant, Says British Museum

Negotiations to return the Parthenon Sculptures to Greece are ongoing, but a deal is not close, according to British Museum chairman George Osborne, who noted that a long-term loan is being explored while a permanent transfer is legally impossible.

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Vodafone-Three Merger Approved in UK, Creating Largest Mobile Network

The UK's Competition and Markets Authority approved the merger of Vodafone and Three, creating the UK's largest mobile network operator with almost 30 million customers, despite initial concerns about reduced competition; the merger includes a £11 billion investment to improve the 5G network and pri...

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England's School Absenteeism Crisis Deepens

England's school attendance crisis shows 158,000 children missed at least half their classes last year, with persistently high absence rates in several regions, fueled by "flexi-schooling" and pandemic impacts, creating a fragmented education system.

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Quality Education
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Harry and Meghan: No Return to UK

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have stated they will not return to the UK to raise their children, citing security and lifestyle preferences, while Meghan sent a Christmas message to a UK charity event.

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UK Streaming Market Saturation Challenges Newcomers

Morgan Burtwistle, a popular UK streamer known as Angry Ginge, discusses the increasing difficulty for newcomers to break into online streaming due to market saturation and the growing perception of it as a lucrative career path. He advises starting small, focusing on passion, and maintaining consis...

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Reduced Inequality
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Starbucks Offers Free Drinks to NHS Staff in UK

Starbucks is giving away free tall drinks to NHS staff in the UK on Thursday, December 15th, 2023, at participating locations using a valid NHS staff ID, as part of a five-year partnership with NHS Charities Together; the company is also sending festive treats to 10 ambulance stations and providing ...

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UK Bans Unhealthy Food Ads, But Loopholes Remain

Starting October 2025, the UK will ban unhealthy food advertising on television before 9 pm and online, targeting specific high-fat, sugar, or salt products based on a government scoring system; however, ads not featuring these products will remain unaffected, creating potential loopholes.

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Unsustainable EV Sales Growth in UK Masks ZEV Mandate Challenges

Despite November's record high of 25.1% EV sales in the UK, driven by £4 billion in manufacturer discounts, the industry struggles to meet government ZEV mandate targets due to weak private buyer demand, potentially requiring policy adjustments.

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UK Shifts Stance on Parthenon Sculptures

Following UK Prime Minister Sunak's cancellation of a meeting with the Greek Prime Minister due to the Parthenon Sculptures issue, the recent meeting between the Greek Prime Minister and UK Labour leader Keir Starmer signified a shift in British policy, with Starmer stating that the UK government wi...

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East London Over-60s Rowing Group to Compete in National Championships

Over 400 people aged over 60, some of whom were initially unable to walk unaided, from a Romford-based group called Cool Rowings are competing in the British Rowing Indoor Championships in Birmingham this weekend, demonstrating the positive impact of physical activity on older adults' health and wel...

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Pink Floyd's "The Wall" Returns to U.K. Top 10

Pink Floyd's "The Wall" re-enters the top 10 of the U.K.'s Official Rock & Metal Albums chart at No. 10, while "The Dark Side of the Moon" remains in the top 5, highlighting the band's continued success in the U.K. market despite the albums' age.

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£75 Million Tax Hike Threatens Scottish Charities

The UK government's planned increase in employer National Insurance contributions will cost Scottish charities an estimated £75 million, potentially forcing service cuts and job losses across hospices, homelessness organizations, and social care providers, who warn of turning away patients and clien...

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