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UK Government to Modify AI Copyright Proposal After Artist Backlash

Facing criticism from artists including Elton John and Damon Albarn, the UK government is modifying its plan to allow AI companies easier access to copyrighted material, considering exemptions for certain sectors and prioritizing British firms.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
theguardian.com
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Five Finalists Chosen for Queen Elizabeth II Memorial Design

Five teams, including Norman Foster's, have been shortlisted to design a UK national memorial to Queen Elizabeth II, following a selection process that excluded King Charles, despite past architectural disagreements.

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nos.nl
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Netherlands, UK Fuel Deadly Kush Epidemic in Sierra Leone

A report by Clingendael and Global Initiative reveals that the Netherlands and the UK are the main suppliers of Kush, a deadly synthetic drug causing an epidemic in Sierra Leone, with a 300kg shipment seized from the Netherlands in 2024, and government officials allegedly involved in the import.

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dailymail.co.uk
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UK Government Reconsiders AI Copyright Exception Amidst Widespread Backlash

Facing significant public backlash led by a joint campaign from every UK newspaper, the UK government is reconsidering its plan to grant AI firms a copyright exception to use copyrighted material for AI training, a move that threatened the country's \$126 billion creative sector, which employs 2.4 m...

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dailymail.co.uk
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Police Inspector on Trial for Sexual Assault After Night of Heavy Drinking

A 36-year-old police custody inspector, Mike Sinden, stands trial for sexually assaulting a woman in March 2022 after a night of heavy drinking with colleagues; he denies the charge, claiming the encounter was consensual, while the woman maintains she repeatedly said "no".

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Gender Equality
news.sky.com
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UK Crime Bill: Faster Police Access to Premises for Stolen Item Recovery

The UK parliament is debating a new Crime and Policing Bill granting police quicker access to premises where stolen items are electronically located, aiming to increase the conviction rate for the over 200 daily "snatch thefts" in 2024, a number more than double the previous year's figure.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
bbc.com
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Scottish Priest's Cold War Battle Over Rocket Range

In 1955, the UK government established a guided missile testing range on South Uist, Scotland, prompting fierce opposition from local priest Fr. John Morrison, who fought for the preservation of the islanders' way of life and secured concessions from the government regarding land use and operational...

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
dailymail.co.uk
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British Couple Arrested in Afghanistan for Teaching Parenting Skills

A British couple, Peter and Barbie Reynolds, were arrested in Afghanistan on February 1st for teaching parenting skills, raising concerns about the Taliban's suppression of women's education and the safety of aid workers; their release is pending further evaluation.

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Quality Education
bbc.com
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UK Energy Price Cap to Rise Again in April

Ofgem will announce a new energy price cap on April 1st, increasing average household annual energy bills by £85 to £1823, the third consecutive rise, affecting 26 million homes in England, Wales, and Scotland due to colder weather and reduced European gas storage.

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chinadaily.com.cn
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London St Pancras Upgrade to Boost UK-Europe Train Links

London St Pancras International station will upgrade to handle 5,000 passengers per hour, adding new high-speed train routes to Germany, Switzerland, and France by potentially 2030, increasing competition and potentially lowering fares.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
dailymail.co.uk
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UK to tighten graduate visa rules for international students

The UK government is considering requiring international students on graduate visas to secure a graduate-level job within two years of graduation or face deportation, aiming to reduce the country's high migration numbers (728,000 more immigrants than emigrants last year) and align immigration with s...

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bbc.com
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UK Energy Prices Rise 6.4%, Exacerbating Fuel Poverty

A 6.4% rise in UK energy prices from April will add £111 yearly to 26 million households' bills, pushing many into fuel poverty, as reported by Citizens Advice who saw a 35% increase in energy debt support requests and over 5,000 applications for the Household Support Fund in 2025.

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48% Bias Score

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