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EDF CFO Resigns Amidst Hinkley Point C Financial Crisis

EDF's chief financial officer resigned in March 2016 over disagreements about the financially risky Hinkley Point C nuclear power plant project in the UK, which is already significantly over budget and behind schedule, causing major concerns about EDF's financial stability.

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Affordable and Clean Energy
dailymail.co.uk
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Equal Pay Claims Threaten Dozens of UK Councils with Bankruptcy

The GMB union predicts that up to six more UK councils will face multimillion-pound equal pay settlements this year, following Birmingham City Council's bankruptcy declaration due to a £760 million equal pay claim, highlighting a systemic issue of sex discrimination in local authorities.

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Gender Equality
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Nubank Parent Considers UK Legal Domicile for Global Expansion

Nu Holdings, parent company of Latin American digital bank Nubank, is considering moving its legal headquarters to the UK to facilitate global expansion, including a potential entry into the US market, driven by a more favorable regulatory environment and strategic access to talent.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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UK-US Relations: Optimism and Concerns Amid Trump's Return

Ahead of Donald Trump's second inauguration, UK political figures offered mixed reactions; while Sir Keir Starmer emphasized the enduring UK-US alliance, others raised concerns about potential trade disputes and impacts on international relations.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Pensioner Air Fryer Scam in North Lincolnshire

Scammers are targeting pensioners in North Lincolnshire with fraudulent text messages demanding payment to receive free air fryers promised by the council as part of an energy efficiency scheme following the government's cancellation of winter fuel allowance for many.

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Zero Hunger
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Ofcom's New Rules Lead to Substantial Broadband and Phone Price Hikes

New Ofcom rules banning percentage-based price hikes on phone and broadband contracts have led to significant price increases of up to 15 percent for some consumers, impacting those on cheaper plans disproportionately.

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Reduced Inequality
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British Council's Financial Crisis Threatens Sale of Iconic Art Collection

Facing a £197 million debt from a pandemic loan and high interest payments, the British Council, a UK cultural organization, may sell half its £200 million art collection, impacting its global outreach and the UK's soft power.

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No Poverty
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Trump's Second Term: Immediate Global Impacts

Donald Trump's second term has already influenced global events: a Gaza ceasefire, UK's secret contingency planning, pressure for a Ukraine-Russia peace deal, Canada's political instability, and concerns about renewed trade tensions with China.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Southport Triple Murder: 18-Year-Old Pleads Guilty Amidst UK Riots

An 18-year-old man, Axel Rudakubana, pleaded guilty to murdering three girls and attempting to murder ten others during a dance class in Southport, England, last July; subsequent riots resulted in over 1200 arrests.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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NHS Cardiology Wait Times Force Man to Consider Private Treatment

77-year-old John Crockford from Bridlington faces a year-long wait for a cardiology appointment due to a backlog of 7.5 million patients within the NHS, forcing him to consider expensive private treatment to avoid potentially fatal delays.

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Good Health and Well-being
dailymail.co.uk
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UK to Use AI to Tackle Rising Pothole Costs

The UK government is using AI to predict potholes before they form, allocating £7 million to AI projects alongside £500 million for road maintenance in 2025-2026, while facing criticism for insufficient funding to tackle the estimated £16 billion pothole repair bill.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Santander Denies Plans to Exit UK Market

Banco Santander has denied reports that it is considering selling its UK operations, despite lower-than-expected returns for nearly two decades, emphasizing the UK's continued importance to its business and highlighting the complexities and regulatory challenges involved in a potential sale.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth

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