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UK to End North Sea Oil Windfall Tax, Ban New Drilling Licenses

The UK government announced plans to end the windfall tax on North Sea oil and gas from 2030, replacing it with a price-linked system, and to ban new drilling licenses, aiming for a transition to clean energy by 2050, prompting mixed reactions from unions and environmental groups.

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Climate Action
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UK Introduces Mandatory ETA for German Travelers

Starting October 2nd, 2023, German citizens traveling to the UK require an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) costing roughly twelve euros, submitted via an online application including passport details and photos, impacting tourism and travel planning.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Co-op Admits to 107 Competition Breaches, Hindering Rival Supermarkets

The Co-op supermarket chain admitted to 107 breaches of a UK competition order that prevents supermarkets from blocking rivals from opening nearby locations across England, Scotland and Wales, impacting consumer choice and potentially leading to higher prices for shoppers.

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Mother Charged with Murder of Toddler Daughter

Alice Mackey, 42, was charged with murdering her two-year-old daughter, Annabel, whose body was discovered in a pond near their Hampshire home in September 2023; Mackey appeared in court and was remanded in custody.

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No Poverty
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Latin Program Axed: Disadvantaged Students Face Wider Education Gap

The UK government's cancellation of a \£4 million Latin teaching program in state schools has sparked controversy, with academics citing its importance for disadvantaged students and highlighting regional disparities in access to classical subjects, while the government points to budget constraints.

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Quality Education
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Belfast Factory to Supply 5,000 Missiles to Ukraine in £1.6bn Deal

The Thales missile factory in Belfast will supply 5,000 air defense missiles to Ukraine in a deal worth up to £1.6bn, creating 200 jobs; this follows a previous £162m order and involves a Ukrainian partner for manufacturing launchers and command vehicles.

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UK's Wealthiest Contribute Disproportionately to Climate Change Despite Green Investments

A University of Bath study found that while Britain's wealthiest 10% are more likely to invest in green technologies and support climate policies, their high consumption habits and underestimation of their carbon footprint significantly exacerbate climate change, creating a contradiction between int...

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Climate Action
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UK ETA Mandatory for European Travelers Starting April 2025

Starting April 2, 2025, all European Union citizens (excluding Ireland) require a €12 UK Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) for entry, following a January 2025 expansion to 50+ countries, impacting 1.1 million applicants by year-end 2024. Applications are available since March 5th, 2025.

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Co-op Admits to Over 100 Competition Rule Breaches

The UK's Co-op supermarket chain admitted to over 100 breaches of a 2010 competition rule prohibiting the use of restrictive clauses to block rival supermarkets from opening nearby, resulting in the rewriting of 104 agreements and the resolution of four more by the Competition and Markets Authority ...

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UK Report Highlights Disparities Between Young Men and Women

A Centre for Social Justice report reveals that young men in the UK aged 16-24 are significantly underperforming compared to their female peers in education, employment, and mental health, highlighting a need for improved support systems and positive role models.

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Gender Equality
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Starmer Unveils Four-Point Plan for Ukraine, Seeking US-Backed Peace Deal

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced a four-point plan to aid Ukraine, including continued military and financial support, a 'coalition of the willing' to pressure Russia, and ensuring Ukraine's sovereignty in any peace deal, following a summit with 18 leaders including Zelensky.

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Rotherham Child Sex Abuse: Two Men Found Guilty of Rape

Two men were found guilty of multiple rapes of two teenage girls who were residents of a Rotherham children's home between 2010 and 2011, highlighting the ongoing impact of Operation Stovewood's investigation into child sexual exploitation in the town.

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Gender Equality

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