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New UK Internet Policing Law Targets US Online Forums
Britain’s Online Safety Act may block U.S.-based forums over noncompliance; however, sites such as Gab and Kiwi Farms are refusing to comply.
Households Will Be £400 Worse Off Owing to Higher Bills and Taxes, Think Tank Predicts
Non-pensioner benefits are rising by only 1.7 percent, which is considerably less than the inflation forecast of 3.2 percent.
Letby Barrister: Fresh Evidence Will Completely Demolish Case Against Her
Letby is serving 15 whole-life orders after she was convicted of murdering seven babies and attempting to murder seven others.
Britain Reacts to US Tariffs as Starmer Pledges Economic Deal to Avert Trade War
The United States imposed global tariffs on Wednesday, with the UK facing a baseline 10 percent rate.
Police in Europe Take Down Kidflix Pedophile Platform
Operation Stream involved law enforcement in 35 countries, including the United States, Canada, Colombia, Australia, and New Zealand.
Boy, 7, Killed in Huge Blast Caused by Criminals Making Cannabis Gummies
Reece Galbraith, 33, has admitted the manslaughters of Archie York, who was asleep upstairs, and his friend Jason Laws in an explosion in Newcastle.
Hybrid Trade Status Puts Northern Ireland at Risk in US–EU Tariff Dispute
The Democratic Unionist Party has urged the UK government to take action to exempt Northern Ireland from any EU retaliatory tariffs targeting the United States.
Free Speech ‘Not Material’ to Tariff Talks Following Buffer Zone Case, Minister Says
The latest intervention in UK affairs was made on behalf of pro-lifer Livia Tossici-Bolt, who was put on trial for holding a sign near an abortion clinic.
Man Charged With 64 Offences After Investigation Into Hull Funeral Directors
Robert Bush, 47, has been charged with offences including 30 counts of preventing a lawful burial fraud in relation to human ashes.
1 in 10 Say They Have Been Harmed by the NHS, Survey Finds
Another survey has also found that there has been a ’startling collapse' in satisfaction with the NHS since 2019, plummeting by 39 percentage points.
Heathrow Warned About Power Supply Days Before Outage Caused Closure, MPs Told
The west London airport was closed to all flights until about 6 p.m. on March 21.
Measures Against Threat From Russia to Be Elevated to Highest Level: Minister
Security minister Dan Jarvis said ‘Russia presents an acute threat to UK national security.’
VAT on Private School Fees ‘Ill Thought-Out’ and Damaging, High Court Told
Several private schools, children who attend them, and their parents, are bringing legal action against the Treasury.
UK Nuclear Programme Faces Scrutiny Amid Rising Global Tensions
Britain’s Trident programme, based in Scotland, is made up of four nuclear submarines.
‘Awful April’ Sees Rising Costs for Households, Businesses, Homebuyers, and Drivers
Tory Party leader Kemi Badenoch called the increase in employer taxes ‘a direct hit on working people’ which will crush businesses and result in fewer jobs.
UK Races to Reach US Deal as Global Trade Tensions Rise
The United States is Britain’s largest trading partner, accounting for 22 percent of UK exports.
Birmingham City Council Declares Major Incident as Bin Strike Continues
The council says bin lorries are being prevented by picket lines from leaving waste depots.
Efforts to Tackle Organised Illegal Immigration Must Span from Source to Streets: Starmer
The government is also expanding right-to-work checks to gig economy workers, with employers who fail to undertake the checks facing penalties including jail.
Kerr to Return After Football Australia Decides Her Actions Warrant ‘No Further Action’
Kerr faced court over accusations of racially aggravated harassment.
