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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
dailymail.co.uk
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Neglect at UK's Largest Private Care Provider Exposed

An ITV investigation exposed neglect at Lifeways care homes, including a disabled man eating from a bin and another with a untreated foot infection, prompting an investigation into the UK's largest private care provider which received £1.5 billion in public funding since 2016.

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Good Health and Well-being
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CMA Closes Microsoft-OpenAI Investigation

The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) ended its investigation into Microsoft and OpenAI's partnership, concluding that Microsoft's significant influence doesn't constitute full control, preventing a merger review. This decision followed a year-long probe and a change in CMA leadership, pr...

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Reduced Inequality
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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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Reduced Inequality
welt.de
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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
dailymail.co.uk
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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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British Soldier Sentenced to 19 Years in Russia for Fighting in Ukraine

A British citizen, James Scott Rhys Anderson, 22, was sentenced to 19 years in a Russian prison for terrorism and mercenary activities after being captured in November 2022 while fighting with the Ukrainian army during its cross-border offensive in Russia's Kursk region.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
bbc.com
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Girl's Suicide Highlights Systemic Failures in Youth Justice

Fifteen-year-old Rhianan Rudd, facing terror charges, died by suicide in May 2022 after taking an overdose days before a bail hearing; a social worker had warned of the potential for self-harm, highlighting the significant impact of the legal proceedings on her mental health; charges were later drop...

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Quality Education
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French Navy Refuses Rescue, Leaving 60 Migrants in Distress

French navy officers refused to rescue 60 distressed migrants on a waterlogged boat in French waters, instead contacting UK Border Force, highlighting a gap in policy and increasing pressure on both nations amid a rise in Channel crossings (3,224 so far this year).

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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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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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
dailymail.co.uk
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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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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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Reduced Inequality

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