UK seeks to ban companies named in Grenfell report from government contracts

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Grenfell contractor to challenge ban in court

Siderise Insulation says its inclusion in Kensington and Chelsea Council's ban is "without foundation".
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Kremlin-linked officials to be banned from entering UK

Announcement comes as Britain prepares to unveil sanctions package on third anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
Financial Times - 2d
Apple withdraws cloud encryption service from UK after government order

iPhone-maker says it can no longer offer advanced protection in Britain after secret demand for ‘back door’ to user data
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Europe Relaxes Rules on Company Climate Reports

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Eagles coach Nick Sirianni defends tush-push as Packers seek ban

Eagles have used play in short-yardage situations Packers want to end use of play in NFL Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni has pushed back against the Green Bay Packers ’ proposal ...
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Trump seeks to run government like a business, for better and worse

Part of the appeal to President Trump’s supporters is that he is an experienced businessman, and many voters thought he would run the government like a business. One month into his second term, ...
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UK to name and shame tech firms in online misogyny crackdown

Regulator Ofcom publishing plan intended to reduce abuse of women on social media platforms
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Trump expected to name Patel as acting ATF head: Reports

President Trump is expected to appoint new FBI Director Kash Patel to serve as the acting head of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), a domestic law enforcement agency ...
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Apple removes advanced data protection tool in face of UK government request

Apple says removal of tool after government asked for right to see data will make iCloud users more vulnerable. Business live – latest updates Apple has taken the unprecedented step of ...
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