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UK Government Urges Households to Stock Up on Canned Goods Amid Extreme Weather Concerns
BBC Business reports that changing weather patterns may be prompting new advice on what food to keep in reserve for emergencies.
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Government Announces New School Food Standards in England After 20-Year Campaign by Jamie Oliver
Chef and campaigner Jamie Oliver has welcomed a government announcement on school food standards, describing it as the culmination of a two-decade campaign he began with his TV series "School Dinners."
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MPs Say Government's British Steel Plan Lacks Credibility
A parliamentary committee report says ministers have not explained how British Steel will be made profitable, the BBC reports.
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Northern Ireland Economy Minister Accuses UK Minister of 'Mischief Making' Over Electricity Bill Post
A social media exchange over funding for a one-off electricity bill reduction has sparked a dispute between Stormont's economy minister and a UK government minister.
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Watchdog Urges Government to Set Out Credible Plan for British Steel as Costs Mount
Public spending watchdog warns of “startling” costs of keeping nationalised steelmaker afloat, with MPs calling for clarity on its long-term future.
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King Charles Hosts Private AI Summit, Reportedly Voices Hesitations
According to TechCrunch, Britain's monarch convened a closed-door meeting with leading AI figures and UK government officials, during which he expressed reservations about the technology.
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UK Government Spent Over £2m on Influencers Since July 2024, BBC Reports
Departments have been paying social media influencers as part of communication campaigns, alongside traditional media such as television and newspapers, according to BBC Politics.
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UK Considers Giving Mayors Oversight Powers Over Water Companies
Government proposals under review would let local leaders direct some water company spending and hold executives accountable over bills and sewage discharges, according to The Guardian.
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Climate Advisers Say Third Heathrow Runway Should Only Proceed If Airlines Fund Cleaner Flying
The UK government's climate advisers say the proposed expansion cannot be approved under current climate policies unless airlines help pay for greener aviation technology.
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UK Ministers Warn of Legislation to Force Phone Makers to Add Anti-Theft Protections
The policing minister says the government could introduce laws requiring mobile phone companies to strengthen theft deterrents if theft rates fail to fall.
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Government Review Finds Help-to-Buy Scheme Offered ‘Very High Value for Money’
An official audit says George Osborne’s first-time buyer programme generated £25bn in social value last year, as ministers weigh reviving the policy.
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UK Minister Haigh Calls for Heeding AI Safety Warnings Amid Growth Push
First Secretary Louise Haigh told a union conference the government must balance capitalizing on AI with taking safety seriously, after researchers warned of existential risks.
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UK retirees with no other income exempt from tax on £13,000 state pension, government confirms
The government has pledged to exclude single pensioners from taxation on the full state pension following a 3.9% wage growth figure that triggers an equivalent increase under the triple lock.
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UK Government Reportedly Poised to Nationalise Troubled Steel Firm
BBC Business reports plans are underway to bring a struggling steelmaker, referred to as SSUK, under state control after production halts earlier this year.
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UK Government to Clarify Student Loan Guidance After Repayment Terms Row
Move follows MPs' report accusing government of mis-selling loans by comparing repayments to mobile phone contracts without disclosing that terms could change.
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UK Government to Legislate Forcing Tech Firms to Block Children From Sharing Nude Images
Ministers say new law will require technology companies to prevent minors from taking or sharing explicit images, with legislation planned "as soon as they can."
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Half of Premier League Clubs Could Lose Gambling Sponsors Under UK Government Plan
A government consultation on banning sponsorship deals with gambling firms not licensed in the UK could cost clubs tens of millions of pounds, according to The Guardian.
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Shetland Spaceport Project Secures £30m in UK Government Funding
New investment will go toward building two additional launchpads at the Shetland spaceport site, according to a BBC report.
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UK announces sanctions on Israeli West Bank settlements, declares occupation unlawful
Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband says Britain will take official position that Israel's occupation of West Bank is unlawful in entirety.
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Premier League Clubs Could Lose Millions if UK Bans Unlicensed Gambling Sponsors
Government consultation on banning sponsorship deals with gambling firms not licensed in the UK could cost half of the league's clubs tens of millions of pounds next year, according to reports.
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