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The UK Parliament has passed legislation to ban the sale of cigarettes and vapes to anyone born after January 1, 2009. The law aims to create a smoke-free generation by permanently restricting tobacco access for future cohorts.
The UK authority responsible for removing illegal online content reports that the number of websites selling access to child sex abuse images more than doubled last year.
Britain and France have reached a three-year agreement to reduce irregular Channel crossings, with France increasing coastal police presence to 1,400 officers by 2029 and Britain providing up to 766 million euros in funding.
The UK and France have reached an $891 million agreement to curb migrant crossings in the English Channel, marking the first time British funding is tied to specific performance results.
UK counter-terrorism police have arrested two additional individuals in connection with a series of arson attacks targeting Jewish sites and other locations in London, bringing the total number of arrests to 25.
Prime Minister Carney stated that the United States will not dictate the terms of upcoming free trade negotiations.
UK's Intertek is considering a sweetened $11.2 billion takeover bid from EQT.
Horus Security Consultancy Limited has received at least £440,000 from several UK universities since 2022 to monitor student social media activity for pro-Palestine content and conduct counter-terror assessments. MP Jeremy Corbyn criticized the practice, describing the involvement of institutions like the University of Oxford and Imperial College London as a move toward a surveillance state.
The UK government reports that spyware capable of compromising mobile devices is currently in use by 100 countries.
British lawmakers have approved legislation that permanently bans the sale of cigarettes to anyone aged 17 or younger, effectively preventing future generations from legally purchasing tobacco products.
The UK High Court has ruled that the Metropolitan Police may continue using live facial recognition technology. Police report the system has facilitated more than 2,100 arrests since 2024.
The UK Prime Minister faces calls to resign after opposition members accused him of deliberately misleading Parliament regarding the vetting process for Mandelson.
UK consumer price inflation increased to 3.3% in March, up from 3.0% in February, according to official data. The rise is attributed to higher fuel costs and the impact of the Iran war.
The UK Foreign Secretary welcomed the extension of the ceasefire, calling for a comprehensive settlement and the removal of restrictions on the Strait. The official warned that a return to hostilities would negatively impact the region and the global economy.
British consumer price inflation increased to 3.3% in March, up from 3.0% in February, according to official data. The Bank of England expressed concern that the Iran war could trigger a return to persistently high inflation.
Ukraine could deploy four minehunters docked in Portsmouth to support demining operations in the Strait of Hormuz, with Ukrainian officers joining multinational planning talks in London.
The UK's top cybersecurity official is set to warn that hackers linked to foreign governments are now behind the majority of "nationally significant" cyberattacks targeting the UK.
Seven people arrested in London in connection with a foiled arson attack on the Jewish community.
Revolut is aiming for a valuation of up to $200 billion in its upcoming IPO, according to the Financial Times.
The Bank of England will maintain its benchmark interest rate through 2026 despite concerns over persistent inflation, according to a Reuters poll.
King Charles III honors his late mother Queen Elizabeth II on what would have been her 100th birthday, reflecting on how modern times may have troubled her.
Associated British Foods announced it will separate its Primark retail business from its food divisions, creating two standalone companies with independent boards and investors.