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UK Expands Infected Blood Compensation Scheme

The UK government announced changes to its Infected Blood compensation scheme, increasing awards for around 1,000 people and allowing estates of deceased victims to claim payments, following recommendations from the Infected Blood Inquiry.

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Good Health and Well-being
politico.eu
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UK Bans Ransom Payments to Combat Cyberattacks

The UK government banned ransom payments to hackers for public sector bodies and critical national infrastructure, mandating reporting of all ransomware incidents to combat escalating cyberattacks costing victims globally $1 billion in 2023, following a consultation showing 75% support for the ban.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Singapore Tops 2025 Henley Passport Index as Western Nations Decline

The 2025 Henley Passport Index shows Singapore's passport remains the world's most powerful, granting visa-free access to 193 destinations, while seven EU nations share third place; however, Belarus and Kosovo rank lowest in Europe, and the UK and US have significantly dropped in ranking due to stri...

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Immigration, Deprivation Fuel UK Social Unrest: Government Warns of Renewed Riots

UK Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner attributes recent riots to immigration, deprivation, and increased online isolation, warning of potential renewed unrest, particularly around asylum seekers, as the anniversary of last summer's riots approaches.

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Reduced Inequality
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British Man Guilty of Espionage for Russia

A 65-year-old British man, Howard Phillips, was found guilty of attempting to spy for Russia by providing information about former Defence Secretary Sir Grant Shapps to undercover British intelligence officers. He faces sentencing this autumn.

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dailymail.co.uk
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Colombian Porn Actor Convicted of Brutal Double Murder in London

Yostin Mosquera, a Colombian porn actor, was found guilty of the double murder of Paul Longworth and Albert Alfonso in London; he savagely murdered them and attempted to dispose of their dismembered bodies in Bristol before being apprehended.

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UK Sanctions 135 Ships in Russia's Shadow Oil Fleet

The UK imposed sanctions on 135 ships in Russia's "shadow fleet," involved in illicit oil exports worth \$24 billion since 2024, targeting two companies, Intershipping Services LLC and Litasco Middle East DMCC, alongside a call for a 50-day intensified military support campaign for Ukraine.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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UK-OpenAI Partnership to Integrate AI in Government

The UK and OpenAI signed a memorandum of understanding to integrate AI models into UK government, focusing on pilot projects in justice, defense, and education within the next year, prioritizing public trust and data security, with plans for UK-based data centers and collaboration with the UK AI Sec...

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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UK Integrates Carbon Removals into Emissions Trading System

The UK government will include greenhouse gas removals in its carbon market by the end of 2029, creating a regulated market for carbon removal credits, potentially generating \$53 million annually and influencing global carbon removal growth. Only removals on UK soil, verified as sequestered for at ...

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Climate Action
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UK Condemns Israel's Gaza Actions, Warns of Further Sanctions

The UK joined 27 other nations in condemning Israel's handling of Gaza's humanitarian crisis, criticizing its aid restrictions and proposed "humanitarian city," and warning of further action if the situation doesn't improve.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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London Police Kill Innocent Brazilian in Mistaken Identity

In July 2005, London police fatally shot Jean Charles de Menezes, a Brazilian electrician, mistaking him for a terrorist suspect following a series of bombings; a series of errors in surveillance, communication, and identification led to his death.

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UK Music Industry Agrees to Landmark Pay Deal for Songwriters and Musicians

The UK music industry has agreed to a new pay deal, boosting songwriters' daily rates to £75 plus expenses and giving session musicians up to a 40% pay increase, following concerns about low pay in the streaming age; the deal was announced by creative industries minister Sir Chris Bryant.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth

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