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GCHQ Data Breach: Student Pleads Guilty to National Security Risk

Hasaan Arshad, a 25-year-old GCHQ placement student, pleaded guilty to endangering national security by transferring top-secret data, including employee names and a crucial tool, to his personal devices; the breach, discovered in 2022, involved accessing information from a secure workstation using h...

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UK, US Leaders Discuss Trade Deal Amidst Tariff Concerns

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and US President Donald Trump held a productive phone call on Sunday to discuss the ongoing negotiations for a UK-US economic prosperity agreement, aiming to avoid US tariffs on the UK and potentially including the repeal of the UK digital services tax.

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International Summit on Illegal Immigration Aims to Dismantle Trafficking Networks

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer convened a summit in London with approximately 40 countries to address the rising issue of illegal immigration, particularly the influx of over 157,000 migrants via the English Channel in the past seven years, aiming for international cooperation to dismantle human tra...

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UK ETA Mandatory for German Travelers Starting April 2nd

Starting April 2nd, 2024, German citizens traveling to the UK without a visa require a new Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA), costing approximately 12 Euros initially, applied for via an app; airlines will deny boarding to those without one.

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Long Covid Clinical Trial Aids Patient's Return to Work

A clinical trial at Glenfield Hospital in Leicester helped a 64-year-old woman with long Covid return to work after an eight-week exercise program that improved her fitness and reduced fatigue; the study involved 181 patients and showed improvements in exercise capacity and immune function, but a la...

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Iran Threatens UK, US Forces After Trump's Warning

Following President Trump's letter to Iran's Supreme Leader warning of military action, Iran threatened to attack British and US forces on Diego Garcia Island should the US attack Iran; the US responded by deploying B-2 stealth bombers and other aircraft to Diego Garcia.

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Deliveroo's £3 Million Profit: Couriers' Cost

Deliveroo reported its first annual profit of £3 million, attributed to reduced courier pay and benefits following a 2023 UK Supreme Court ruling reclassifying riders as independent contractors, despite dangerous working conditions and high accident rates among couriers.

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London Tenants Win £263,555 Rent Repayment from 'Rogue Landlord'

A London tribunal ordered billionaire John Christodoulou to repay £263,555.68 to 46 tenants of two Hackney buildings due to unlicensed and unsafe conditions, highlighting the vulnerability of renters to exploitative landlords.

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Electric Air Taxis Coming to the U.K. via Joby and Virgin Atlantic Partnership

Joby Aviation and Virgin Atlantic are partnering to launch electric air taxis in the U.K., offering a sustainable and efficient travel option with five-seat aircraft capable of 200 mph speeds and a 100-mile range.

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Edible Soap Campaign Highlights UK Hygiene Poverty

To combat hygiene poverty in the UK, The Goodwash Company and The Hygiene Bank launched an edible beans-on-toast soap, with profits supporting their petition to reduce the 20% VAT on hygiene products, impacting an estimated 4.2 million adults.

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dailymail.co.uk
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UK Disability Benefits Surge Outpaces Other Rich Nations

The UK's health and disability benefit costs are rising far faster than in other rich nations, increasing by over 25% between 2019 and 2023, despite government reforms aimed at saving £4.8 billion by 2029-30; a cost of living crisis and job center staff shortages are contributing factors.

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£7.5m Western Forest Project Announced to Boost UK Tree Cover and Economy

The UK government is investing £7.5m in a new western forest across three counties and Bristol, aiming to increase England's tree cover (currently 12.8%) and boost local economies while benefitting species like the Bechstein's bat.

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