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UK Laws Are Not ‘Fit for Social Media Age,’ Says Report Into Summer Riots
Outdated legislation prevented the police from rapidly correcting misinformation after a stabbing attack on a Taylor Swift-themed dance class last summer, lawmakers said.The New York Times - 1d -
Ex-UK lawmaker charged with cheating for making bet on insider information
A former U.K. lawmaker and 14 others have been charged with cheating when betting on the timing of Britain’s general election last yearABC News - 1d -
China warns UK government to treat Chinese owners of British Steel fairly
China has warned the U.K. government to treat the Chinese owners of British Steel fairly or risk undermining investor confidence in the country after British authorities took control of the companyABC News - 1d -
Rainfall warnings issued for UK as April dry spell comes to abrupt end
The first half of April was very dry with warm sunshine but that has come to an end with low pressure taking charge in time for Easter.BBC News - 13h -
UK Cuts Tariffs on Dozens of Products as Global Trade Tensions Rise
British officials also announced more financing for exporters as the country sought to protect firms hurt by tariffs.The New York Times - 13h -
Richer UK households could pay more for their electricity, says regulator
Ofgem to launch a review into how network and other costs are recouped through consumers’ billsFinancial Times - 7h -
Andrew Tate to face ‘coercive control’ claim in UK civil trial
High Court to hear accusations that rightwing influencer engaged in physical and sexual abuseFinancial Times - 10h -
Reform UK targets Labour voters ahead of local elections
Party will ‘park its tanks’ in northern red wall seats, Nigel Farage saysFinancial Times - 7h -
Jed the Fish, KROQ DJ whose musical tastes helped shape the 1980s and '90s, dies at 69
Jed the Fish, the DJ who hosted the afternoon drive show on KROQ from 1978 to 2012, setting up the station as influential in the '80s and '90s, has died at 69.Los Angeles Times - 1d -
UK start-ups consider switch to US as funding falls to post-pandemic low
Leading British tech groups explore moving headquarters in effort to tap deep-pocketed American investorsFinancial Times - 2d -
UK could target parts of Chinese state under new foreign influence rules
Exclusive: Government is weighing up security concerns against economic benefits of closer ties with Beijing. The government could target parts of China’s security apparatus under new foreign ...The Guardian - 2d -
UK retail bosses raise fears of Chinese product ‘dumping’ due to Donald Trump’s tariffs
Companies flag signs of goods being diverted from US to Europe via platforms such as Temu, Shein and AmazonFinancial Times - 1d -
‘I didn’t trust the system’: lasting trauma of Windrush victim barred from UK for 10 years
Winston Jones, who for a decade was unable to return home from Jamaica, almost didn’t apply for compensation, fearing it was a trap. Winston Jones has worked hard to rebuild his life after Home ...The Guardian - 1d -
Sony hikes PlayStation 5 prices for Europe, UK and Australia citing economic turmoil
Sony says it will raise prices starting Monday for some PlayStation 5 video game consoles in Europe, Australia and New Zealand, citing global economic turmoilABC News - 1d -
'Good chance' of UK-U.S. trade deal, JD Vance says, as Trump 'really loves' Britain
"I think there's a good chance that, yes, we'll come to a great agreement that's in the best interest of both countries," Vance said.CNBC - 11h -
Why was I deported from Hong Kong? There should be no more ministerial visits until the UK gets an explanation | Wera Hobhouse
The government needs to be clear-eyed about the threats China poses – not just accept them as the cost of doing business. Last week, my husband and I flew to Hong Kong with real excitement to see ...The Guardian - 11h -
Trump tariffs live updates: 'Good chance' of US-UK trade deal, Vance reportedly says
J.D. Vance reportedly said the U.S. and U.K. are currently "working very hard" on a trade deal and that there's a "good chance" the two sides will come to an agreement.ABC News - 7h -
Civil case against influencer Andrew Tate is first of its kind, UK judge told
Four women suing Tate over allegations of sexual violence and coercive control, with trial scheduled for early 2027. A civil case against Andrew Tate over allegations he subjected four women to ...The Guardian - 8h -
Who stole all the cheese? The inside story of the boom in luxury food heists
Who would steal 22 tonnes of posh cheese, or £37,000 of smoked salmon? A rise in fraudulent orders for luxury foodstuffs has rattled the UK industry, leaving artisan producers with unpaid bills and ...The Guardian - 2d -
Mickey Rourke kicked out of 'Celebrity Big Brother' house following 'unacceptable behavior'
Actor Mickey Rourke was kicked out of the “Celebrity Big Brother UK” house Saturday following his use of “inappropriate language and instances of unacceptable behaviour,” according to British ...NBC News - 2d -
‘It looks like I’ve gone 10 rounds with a boxer’: when hay fever becomes debilitating – and potentially deadly
Often dismissed as summertime sniffles, the condition that affects a quarter of UK adults can lead to serious and life-limiting health problems. Read more: Pollen peril: how heat, thunder and smog ...The Guardian - 1d -
Sony hikes PlayStation 5 price by 25% as Trump tariffs bite
PS5 digital price in UK would rise to £430 and €500 in Europe as Japanese games developer cites ‘challenging economic environment’. Sony has increased the price of its PlayStation 5 by 25% as the ...The Guardian - 1d -
Norris feels 'nowhere near' his best as Formula 1 title contest heats up inside McLaren
Lando Norris may be top of the F1 standings but he feels like he's driving “nowhere near” his best and can't work out why. After placing third Sunday at the Bahrain Grand Prix — won by his McLaren ...Yahoo Sports - 1d