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Northern Ireland to ‘play its part’ treating children injured in Gaza
The Roscommon Herald
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August 18, 2025
By Rebecca Black, PA Stormont will “play its part” in a UK effort to provide medical treatment for children injured in Gaza. The first group of critically ill and injured Gazan children, said to be between 30 and 50 patients, will reportedly be...
‘If you prick us, do we not bleed?’: UK government minister Chris Bryant reflects on new revealing autobiography
The Irish Times
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Chris Bryant, a UK government minister and author of a revealing new autobiography, ponders how he copes with adversity as we share an incongruous summer’s day curry in a deserted Westminster. “I have a degree of emotional resilience. I just do –...
British solar power surges past 2024 total
The Financial Times
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August 18, 2025
Solar power generation in Britain so far this year has surpassed the total for 2024 as panels are rapidly installed amid favourable weather, underlining renewable energy’s increasing importance to the grid. Some 14.08 terawatt hours of electricity...
Britain's first trans judge challenges UK ruling on definition of 'woman' at top European court
GCN
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August 18, 2025
Britain’s first trans judge, Dr Victoria McCloud, has begun proceedings against the UK government in the European Court of Human Rights, challenging the process that led to the Supreme Court’s recent ruling on the definition of ‘woman’. Dr...
British prime minister Starmer says White House meeting could be “historic step”
APA
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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Monday’s meeting with US President Donald Trump could be a “historic step” for Ukraine and Europe’s security, APA reports citing CNN. “I think we could take a really important step forward today, a historic...
British horseracing to go on strike in protest of taxes
Taipei Times
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August 18, 2025
British horseracing is to stage an unprecedented one-day strike on Sept. 10 to protest a proposed rise in taxes on race betting. The four scheduled meetings that day — at Carlisle, Uttoxeter, Lingfield and Kempton — would not take place after...
British Horseracing Protests Tax Hike, Cancels Sep. 10 Meetings
Gambling News - New York
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August 18, 2025
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has continued its fight against Britain’s proposed tax hike by cancelling all meetings on September 10. All races will be rescheduled for another date, the authority confirmed. BHA Reasserts Its Opposition...
UK extends plug-in van and truck grant until 2027 in major boost for commercial electrification
Innovation News Network
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August 18, 2025
The funding, which provides crucial financial support for businesses and individuals making the switch to electric vehicles (EVs), is now guaranteed to continue until at least 2027. This move, confirmed today by Future of Roads Minister Lilian...
UK Starmer government deports more asylum seekers and migrant workers
World Socialist Web Site
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August 18, 2025
The UK Labour government has carried out a huge nationwide operation in recent weeks to arrest and deport “illegal” asylum seekers and migrant workers. The Home Office announced last week that 1,780 people were stopped and interrogated over...
UK Gambling Industry On Alert As Tax Changes Threaten Profits
Canyon News - California
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August 18, 2025
UNITED STATES—The UK’s gambling industry, a sector worth £15.6 billion annually, is facing growing anxiety over proposed tax changes. What began as a modest initiative to “harmonize” online gambling taxes has turned into a political debate that...
Scotland, Wales and N Ireland party leaders unite to criticise Starmer over Israel-Gaza stance
Sky News
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August 18, 2025
Party leaders in the UK's devolved nations have called on Sir Keir Starmer to impose immediate sanctions on Israel and said waiting until September to recognise a Palestinian state is "far too late". The leaders and senior politicians from parties...
UK set for one of the hottest summers on record
Sky News
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August 18, 2025
The UK is on track for one of its hottest summers on record, the Met Office has said. With two weeks remaining in the meteorological summer, there is still time for changes in the weather, but the season's persistent warmth and consistent...
UK holiday park forced to sell businesses after Rachel Reeves’ taxes in ‘massive blow’
Daily Express
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August 18, 2025
A family-run holiday park is having to sell properties and potentially lay off staff due to Labour's inheritance tax reforms. Ian James, owner of Coast and Country Holiday Parks, called it a "massive blow" to the holiday industry. Ian, also the...
Northern Ireland leaders sign Gaza 'Israel sanctions call' letter
Belfast Live
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August 18, 2025
Keir Starmer has been urged to recall Parliament to “impose immediate sanctions” on Israel in a joint letter signed by politicians in Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. The letter urges the Prime Minister to “act now” to exert pressure on...
UK motorists can get grants 'of up to £25,000' for certain vehicles
Manchester Evening News
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August 18, 2025
The government has revealed that the plug-in van and truck grant has been extended until 'at least 2027' to help continue uptake of battery-powered models. The move will see discounts of up to £25,000 made available to drivers and businesses....
Political opinion: Andrew Griffith MP - A topic which will define the autumn
Sussex World
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August 18, 2025
It is just two weeks to go until Parliament resumes and the topic which will define the autumn above all else is going to be the economy. As a former Treasury Minister myself, I know that the summer is spent planning for the Chancellor’s autumn...
Political opinion: Local MP, Andrew Griffith, reveals shocking truth about the development blighting West Sussex – and why it is London’s fault
Sussex World
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August 18, 2025
Using recently revealed government data on the number of new homes being built, Andrew Griffith MP for Arundel & South Downs has calculated that the rate of housebuilding in West Sussex wildly exceeds that of Greater London – despite the latter...
Political Opinion: Alison Bennett MP - Unacceptable sewage spills are spoiling summer fun
Sussex World
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August 18, 2025
In her weekly column, Liberal Democrat MP for Mid Sussex, Alison Bennett, discusses the state of our rivers and seas as a result of reckless sewage spills. It feels like summer has actually arrived this year in Mid Sussex, with many of us able to...
UK party leaders call on Starmer to impose sanctions, end arms sale to Israel
Press TV
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Leaders of political parties in Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales have urged UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer to impose “immediate” sanctions on Israel and halt all arms sales to the regime over its genocidal war against Palestinians in the Gaza...
UK govt building on live facial recognition, announces predictive policing prototype
Biometric Update
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August 18, 2025
The UK government has announced a predictive policing project, relying on AI-powered interactive crime maps and facial recognition technology, that should be operational across England and Wales by 2030. The Concentrations of Crime Data Challenge...