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UK Warns Private Intelligence Firms Against Working for Hostile States

The UK government warned its private intelligence sector against working for hostile states like Russia, China, and Iran, citing national security risks and potential 14-year prison sentences; this follows MI5 and MI6 assessments of increased threats from these countries.

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nos.nl
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UK Tightens Online Knife Sales After Southport Stabbing

The UK government announced stricter online knife sales regulations following the Southport stabbing where an 18-year-old killed three girls, injuring others; the attacker bought the knife illegally online, prompting new ID and video verification rules for online purchases.

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theguardian.com
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Rochdale Child Sex Abuse Trial: Eight Men Accused of Exploiting Two Girls

Eight Asian men are on trial in Manchester, accused of raping and exploiting two 13-year-old girls in Rochdale from 2001-2006; authorities knew of the abuse but failed to intervene.

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UK Navy Tracks Russian Spy Ship Near Critical Infrastructure

The Royal Navy tracked a Russian spy ship, Yantar, through UK waters on Monday, prompting Defense Secretary John Healey to publicly warn Russia of the UK's awareness of its activities. The Yantar was detected near critical UK undersea infrastructure, prompting a deterrent response from a Royal Navy ...

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dailymail.co.uk
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Qantas Raises Long-Haul Flight Fares by Two Percent

Qantas announced a two percent fare increase on Economy and Premium Economy long-haul flights from Australia and New Zealand to the UK, Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa, effective March 21, 2024, following a 28 percent drop in its 2024 post-tax profit.

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dailymail.co.uk
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£2.3 Billion Hit to Businesses After Pension Threshold Freeze

Labour's freeze on the auto-enrollment threshold for workplace pensions at £10,000 will cost businesses an additional £2.3 billion in 2025-26 due to rising wages bringing more low-earners into the system, increasing employer contributions to £51.9 billion, despite concerns over potential job losses.

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England and Wales Fail Domestic Abuse Victims: 5% Conviction Rate Exposes Systemic Failures

A damning report by the domestic abuse commissioner for England and Wales reveals that only 5% of police-recorded domestic abuse offences lead to convictions, highlighting systemic failures and low victim reporting rates due to underfunded services and lack of police accountability.

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bbc.com
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UK Navy Tracks Russian Spy Ship Near Critical Infrastructure

The Royal Navy tracked the Russian spy ship Yantar in UK waters this week after it was detected 45 miles off the British coast in the English Channel, prompting a strong response from Defence Secretary John Healey, who declared it an act of "growing Russian aggression.

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npr.org
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Prince Harry Settles Lawsuit Against Murdoch Tabloids, Criminal Investigation Possible

Prince Harry settled his lawsuit against Rupert Murdoch's British tabloids for unlawful privacy invasions spanning 15 years, including phone hacking and surveillance, prompting calls for criminal investigations into News Corp executives and potentially reshaping British media.

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UK Navy Tracks Russian Spy Ship Near British Coast

The Royal Navy tracked the Russian research vessel Yantar, capable of mapping the seabed and potentially targeting critical UK infrastructure, off the British coast, prompting a strong response and increased surveillance.

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HMRC Cuts Off 43,690 Customers, Faces Criticism Over Poor Phone Service and Rising Uncollectable Debt

HMRC's phone system cut off 43,690 customers after 70-minute waits in 2023-24 due to high call volume, prompting criticism from MPs over poor service and a £5 billion increase in uncollectable debt; HMRC denies claims of deliberately poor service.

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forbes.com
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Fanatics to Open Flagship Trading Card Store in London

Fanatics Collectibles will open an 8,647-square-foot trading card store in London's West End in Spring 2025, aiming to jumpstart the trading card hobby in the U.K. and Europe by leveraging London's global reach and creating a community hub.

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