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Banning burqas is the wrong step for the UK
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Banning burqas is the wrong step for the UK

The question of banning the burqa in the UK sparked a tense exchange in Parliament last week, as new Reform UK member Sarah Pochin ...

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Sam Altman’s World to Roll Out Iris-Scanning Orb Technology in the UK on June 12
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Sam Altman’s World to Roll Out Iris-Scanning Orb Technology in the UK on June 12

World, the innovative biometric identity verification service backed by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, is set to launch in the United Kingdom this week, starting ...

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UK Government Utilizes Gemini to Accelerate Planning Decisions
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UK Government Utilizes Gemini to Accelerate Planning Decisions

The UK government is embarking on a transformative journey to speed up housing and infrastructure planning applications with the help of artificial intelligence (AI). ...

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UK Government Restores Winter Fuel Payments for Pensioners After U-Turn
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UK Government Restores Winter Fuel Payments for Pensioners After U-Turn

In a significant reversal of policy, the United Kingdom’s Labour government, under Prime Minister Keir Starmer, has announced that it will restore winter fuel ...

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A state delegation is exploring collaboration with the UK School of Sports
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A state delegation is exploring collaboration with the UK School of Sports

A delegation led by Gujarat’s state sports minister, Harsh Sanghavi, is currently in the United Kingdom (UK) to study arrangements for the Commonwealth Games. ...

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UK finance minister Reeves will meet China's vice premier during his trip to London
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UK finance minister Reeves will meet China’s vice premier during his trip to London

British Finance Minister Rachel Reeves is set to meet Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng this week during his visit to Britain. He’s in the ...

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UK private-sector pay settlements fall despite the higher minimum wage, data reveals
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UK private-sector pay settlements fall despite the higher minimum wage, data reveals

In the three months leading up to April 2025, typical annual pay settlements in the UK saw a slight decline, according to data released ...

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Major ports in the UK report a 5% increase in freight traffic
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Major ports in the UK report a 5% increase in freight traffic

The most recent quarterly port freight statistics from January to March 2025, published by the UK Department for Transport, show a solid rise in ...

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The UK undertakes an AI skills campaign for workers and school children
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The UK undertakes an AI skills campaign for workers and school children

In a groundbreaking move to prepare the UK workforce for the future, Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to announce a major collaboration with ...

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End of stamp duty holiday leads to decline in UK mortgage activity
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End of stamp duty holiday leads to decline in UK mortgage activity

The mortgage market in the United Kingdom has experienced a significant slowdown, primarily due to the expiration of the stamp duty holiday. This change ...

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