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Tactical Ballistic Missile Sought By United Kingdom
The Drive
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August 28, 2025
The TWZ Newsletter Weekly insights and analysis on the latest developments in military technology, strategy, and foreign policy. The United Kingdom is seeking a new battlefield ballistic missile, a class of weapon that it last fielded back in the...
British firms regain their confidence - but remain pessimistic on UK economy
Daily Mail
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August 28, 2025
Confidence in the strength of the economy among British businesses waned last month, new data suggests. The closely-watched Lloyds Business Barometer showed 'economic optimism' among businesses fell for the first time since April, dipping three...
UK creative industries secure record £2.4bn in tax reliefs
Business Matters
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August 28, 2025
Figures from HMRC show a 10 per cent increase on the previous year, underlining the government’s recognition of the sector’s importance to growth, investment and jobs. High-end television productions were once again the single largest beneficiary,...
British Airways announces end of summer sale
Business Traveller
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August 29, 2025
British Airways has launched an end of summer sale with limited-time offers on flights and BA Holidays packages. The sale is running until 30 September, 2025, with deals on tickets for travel in late 2025 and in 2026. Customers can save on Club...
UK decision on COI recommendations ‘moving ahead’ — Governor
BVI News
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August 28, 2025
in All News / By: BVI News on August 28, 2025 at 6:09 AM / Governor Daniel Pruce has confirmed that the UK government is moving ahead with its consideration of the final reports on the Commission of Inquiry (COI) reforms in the territory. Speaking...
UK Car Production Grows 5.6% In July: SMMT
RTTNews
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August 28, 2025
UK car production expanded for the second straight month in July, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, or SMMT, said Thursday. Car production climbed 5.6 percent yearly to 69,127 units in July, data showed. Meanwhile, commercial vehicle...
UK firms defy tax hikes with plans to boost hiring: survey
The Business Times Singapore
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UK BUSINESS confidence rose this month to its highest in almost a decade, with an increased majority of firms planning to hire more staff in the coming year despite Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves’ tax hikes, a survey found. More than 80...
Investigation upd: 9 charged in drug probe; $650K in cash, cocaine seized
SaskToday.ca
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Estevan police say nine people face 55 charges after a year-long drug trafficking probe that seized $650K in cash and cocaine. ESTEVAN — Nine people have faced a combined 55 charges following a major drug trafficking investigation by the Estevan...
UK man's death in Spring home wasn't what it seemed, sheriff says after arrest
KHOU - Texas
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August 28, 2025
A northwest Harris County shooting that initially appeared to be a suicide has taken a shocking turn. HOUSTON — When Harris County deputies responded to what looked like a suicide, something didn't add up. What they uncovered led to a murder...
UK Failure to Prevent Fraud Offence: Countdown to The 1st of September 2025 – Is Your Organisation Ready?
National Law Review
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August 28, 2025
Ahead of the new Failure to Prevent Fraud Offence[1] (“FTPFO”) coming into force on Monday 1 September 2025, the Serious Fraud Office (“SFO”) and the Crown Prosecution Service (“CPS”) have updated their Joint Prosecution Corporate Guidance (“Joint...
Britain's 'dental desert' crisis is getting worse - with people in these areas suffering the most
Daily Star
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August 28, 2025
Millions of Brits are suffering from the ongoing crisis of ‘dental deserts’ - with those in poor and rural areas the worst off. New analysis showed that no local authority area has more than one dentist providing NHS treatment per 1,000 people....
Britain expands training program for Ukraine forces
Defense News
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August 28, 2025
MILAN — Ukrainian forces will receive additional training from the British military as part of the expansion of the United Kingdom-led Interflex warfare program. Operation Interflex was launched in July 2022, initially as a five-week course,...
Trade finance results: Banks avoid major tariff hit, for now
Global Trade Review
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August 27, 2025
The turmoil injected into global trade in the first half of 2025 from US President Donald Trump’s tariff policy does not yet appear to have had a major impact on banks’ trade finance performance, a review of interim results suggests. The available...
Council bosses investigating after huge sign put on listed South Shields building
Chronicle Live
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August 28, 2025
An investigation is under way after a huge sign appeared on a listed South Tyneside building. A sign stating 'Shields European Store' was put on the former Barclays bank on King Street, South Shields. A number of residents took to social media to...
HMP Northumberland prisoner dies while in custody as investigation begins
Chronicle Live
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August 28, 2025
A prisoner at HMP Northumberland has died while in custody, with the Prisons and Probation Ombudsman now beginning an investigation into the death. The prisoner's next of king have now been informed after they passed away on Wednesday, August 27....
UK, France and Germany to revive UN sanctions on Iran over its nuclear programme
The Independent (U.S.)
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August 28, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
We Asked 1,000 Brits: Which Interior Trends Give You the ‘Ick?’
Business Matters
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August 27, 2025
The results are revealing, funny, and for some homeowners maybe a little painful. From grey-on-grey everything to carpeted bathrooms, these are the styles that the British public are more than ready to leave behind. Why talk about the “ick” in...
Apple Warns UK Regulators: DMA Rules Could Stifle Innovation and Investment
WebProNews
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August 28, 2025
Apple’s Standoff with UK Regulators In a bold move that underscores the escalating tensions between Big Tech and global regulators, Apple Inc. has issued a stern warning to the United Kingdom against implementing stricter competition rules. The...
Apple expresses concerns over UK's plans to enhance competition in the mobile operating system market
Cryptopolitan
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August 28, 2025
Apple has expressed concerns about the UK’s proposed mobile technology regulations, especially those recently outlined by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA). The CMA says the rules aim to encourage competition in the mobile operating...
Crossing the Atlantic: Navigating Differences in US and UK M&A Practice
National Law Review
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August 28, 2025
Transactions in the United States and the United Kingdom can have material differences, particularly with respect to purchase price adjustment mechanics, due diligence processes, equity incentives, third-party reliance on diligence reports,...