All news on the topic: United Kingdom

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Hundreds of suspects have been arrested, and £7.5 million has been seized in the UK as part of an operation against fraud
The outcomes of the February operation were released a week after the U.K. started implementing significant sections of the Online Safety Act, which seeks to combat fraud.
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ZachXBT accused Briton William Parker of cryptocurrency fraud on Hyperliquid
Blockchain investigator ZachXBT has exposed the trader behind a series of high-risk trades on Hyperliquid, linking the activity to a UK-based individual with a history of financial crimes.
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Cigarette smuggling into the UK: £100 million in economic losses and the role of Mr. Ara Davoyan
Law enforcement agencies continue an intensified investigation into one of the largest criminal networks engaged in the illegal production and supply of cigarettes to the United Kingdom and European Union countries.
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Santander announces closure of 95 branches in the UK
A major high street bank is closing more than a fifth of its branches across the UK.
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UK plans ‘significant force’ deployment to Ukraine, but rules of engagement unclear
Downing Street has been asked if British troops stationed in Ukraine in the event of a ceasefire would be allowed to fire back at Russians. Meanwhile, Donald Trump is set to speak with Vladimir Putin.
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Toxic chemical sites untested, sparking health concerns across the UK
Thousands of sites potentially contaminated with toxic chemicals have never been checked by councils, a BBC investigation has found.
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The UK criticizes Israel after the electricity in Gaza is ’immediately’ cut and used as a bargaining chip in the Hamas ceasefire negotiations
The dramatic new development comes a week after Israel blocked the delivery of food, fuel and medicines to the area of more than two million people
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Nation remembers victims of COVID-19 as UK marks fifth anniversary of the pandemic
Events have been held nationwide to honor those who passed away, with the prime minister stating that for many, "there is deep grief and loss that may never be relieved."
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Former UK national security adviser warns deployment of UK troops to Ukraine could last years
A former national security adviser has warned the potential deployment of UK troops to protect peace in Ukraine could last for "many years".
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HMP Highpoint to become UK’s largest prison with 700 more spaces by 2027
A "groundbreaking" expansion at HMP Highpoint is set to make it the UK’s largest prison, with 700 additional spaces planned to be created by the summer of 2027.
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Matricide on the rise: Report shows nearly 170 mothers killed by sons in the last 15 years
Number is nearly one in 10 of all women killed by men, leading to calls for government action to tackle matricide
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King Charles to welcome Zelensky just days after the Ukrainian hero’s White House confrontation with Donald Trump
King Charles is throwing open the doors of his country retreat to welcome Volodymyr Zelensky just days after the Ukrainian hero’s White House bust up with Donald Trump.
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Something seems very wrong in the invitation to Trump and Starmer’s press conference
The world’s media is expecting the unexpected at Keir Starmer and Donald Trump’s press conference today – but a major gaffe has been committed before it has even started.
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Mysterious loud bang heard for miles shakes homes and causes power outages
A mysterious ‘loud bang’ has been heard across an almost 30-mile area of Huddersfield.
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Sha’Vi Lewis dead: Project Runway star dies at 39 leaving family in ’state of disbelief’
Sha’Vi Lewis was a contestant in season 18 of Project Runway, a show available in the UK on Amazon Prime, which is a massive hit on Bravo in the US and helped Geoffrey Mac rise to fame.
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Bangor University to eliminate 200 positions to achieve £15 million in savings
Bangor University aims to cut about 200 jobs to make savings of £15m, its vice-chancellor told staff in an email.
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UK is experiencing rise in luxury watch thefts, with stolen timepieces exceeding £1.6 billion, and £60 million worth taken in Britain alone last year
The UK has experienced a significant increase in luxury watch theft, with the total value of lost and stolen timepieces now totaling £1.6 billion, according to new figures.
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UK ticket holder claims £65 million EuroMillions jackpot
A claim has been made by a UK ticket-holder for the Valentine’s Day’s £65m EuroMillions jackpot.
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UK companies consider the largest layoffs in ten years as business confidence declines
Surveys show that the impending tax rises from the autumn budget are causing a collapse in sentiment and an increase in redundancy intentions.
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Britain was warned that it ’must be prepared to go to war with Russia’
The UK should be ready to engage in war with Russia if Vladimir Putin chooses to intensify his conflict in Eastern Europe, a senior MP has stated.
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UK ’at risk of £24bn tariffs’ as Donald Trump fuels trade war with sweeping executive order
The United Kingdom is facing £24 billion in tariffs after President Donald Trump signed a comprehensive reciprocal tariffs deal targeting the trading partners of the United States in his latest executive order.
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Rachel Reeves claimed expenses for handbag, perfume, and wine in banking job
Rachel Reeves has been accused of using company money to purchase birthday gifts for her colleagues before she became an MP.
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Caught in the middle: UK companies prepare for the consequences of Trump’s global trade war
Although the UK may not be directly in the line of fire, the ripple effects on global trade have British businesses concerned.
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Keir Starmer unveils plans for 4,000 homes to be constructed in London
Sir Keir Starmer stated that his government will ease mortgage regulations to simplify the process for first-time buyers to take their initial step onto the property ladder.
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87-year-old great-grandmother dies following a senseless act of violence
The family of an 87-year-old woman who died after falling victim to an ‘act of senseless violence’ at a train station have paid tribute, saying she was a ‘source of endless joy’.