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Ukraine and the United Kingdom will jointly develop a rehabilitation system for Ukrainian veterans
The Odessa Journal
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Ukraine and the United Kingdom have taken a significant step in strengthening their support for veterans through the signing of a Memorandum under the framework of Security Agreements. The agreement, signed by Ukraine’s Minister for Veterans...
UK households told to 'seal entrances' as giant rats sweep England in epidemic
Birmingham Live
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August 26, 2025
UK households have been warned as giant rat numbers surge ahead of a "horrendous" winter. Rats measuring over 20 inches are becoming more common across the nation, it has been warned. Kieran Sampler, founder of the Yorkshire Rat Pack, a collective...
UK households warned of major bin change as new collection rules rolled out
Chronicle Live
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August 26, 2025
Sweeping changes to bin collection regulations are being implemented by local authorities nationwide. Residents face having to sort their waste into four distinct bins or bags. The Government is pressing councils to introduce these updated...
UK drivers warned of 'expensive' DVLA car rule change this September
Chronicle Live
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August 26, 2025
Fresh number plate alterations from September 1 could leave drivers facing even steeper expenses, according to concerns raised by industry specialists. Motoring experts are encouraging drivers, car owners and road users to implement substantial...
UK Pound strengths against Pak Rupee – 26 August 2025
Pakistan Observer
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August 26, 2025
KARACHI – The UK Pound to Pakistani Rupee (GBP to PKR) rate impacts a wide range of people in Pakistan and abroad. The buying rate of UK Pound in open market of Pakistan stands at Rs380.68 on Tuesday (26 August). The selling rate of the UK Pound...
UK households urged to put basil at windows on Monday
Daily Express
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August 26, 2025
UK households have been told to place basil at their windows from Monday, September 1, for a surprising reason. Basil is a common herb to grow at home, and it is relatively easy even for beginner gardeners. The leaves are super handy for cooking...
UK National Grid Awards over $16 Billion Worth of HVDC Contracts
Rigzone
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August 26, 2025
British utility National Grid plc has awarded high voltage direct current (HVDC) agreements worth GBP12 billion ($16.2 billion). The company said in a media release that the agreements mark the third and final stage of its GBP 59 billion ($79.8...
UK VC Funding Faces Headwinds But Retains Global Relevance Amid Market Volatility, Reveals GlobalData
Mondovisione
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The UK venture capital (VC) activity witnessed a slowdown in the first seven months of 2025, with both deal volume and value declining year-on-year (YoY). The pullback reflects a combination of macroeconomic headwinds and the recalibration of...
UK’s rich keeping family offices in London despite tax worry
The Business Times Singapore
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[LONDON] Concerns around wealth taxes are prompting worries that the UK’s ultra rich are moving abroad, but the business of managing their fortunes is still largely staying in London, new data show. Out of the UK’s 259 single-family offices, which...
UK small businesses say they're losing billions due to poor connectivity
TechRadar Pro
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August 26, 2025
One in five UK tourism SMEs missed out due to poor connectivity Better connections would improve ecommerce, Wi-Fi and more VodafoneThree wants to roll out better 4G and 5G nationally New research from VodafoneThree has claimed tourism-focused SMEs...
UK wheat stocks plunge as imports hit record high
Farming UK
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August 26, 2025
Wheat stocks across the UK have fallen sharply, with the latest figures showing record-high volumes of imported grain offsetting some of the steepest declines in domestic supplies seen in nearly a decade. According to Defra, wheat held by...
UK weather maps show huge storm 529-mile covering Britain this weekend
Daily Express
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August 26, 2025
New weather maps show a huge storm is on its way to the UK. Turbulent conditions are expected to cover Britain on Saturday, August 30. The maps, from forecaster WXCHARTS, show that at 9am, large swathes of the UK will be covered with rain. The...
UK holidaymakers could be making one big mistake costing hundreds of pounds
Daily Star
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August 26, 2025
Holidaymakers heading abroad are being urged to check one vital setting that could end up costing them hundreds of pounds if left unchecked - here's what you need to know As thousands of UK holidaymakers squeeze the last drops out of the summer...
UK scientific studies reveal major elements for developing fine chocolate
Confectionery Production
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Some of the most significant elements responsible for shaping the flavour of fine grade chocolate have been identified in advanced studies at the University of Nottingham in the UK, writes Neill Barston. Scientific analysis conducted at the...
UK seaside town where 'time slows down' and you'll always hear waves crashing
Daily Express
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August 26, 2025
You don't have to travel abroad in order to enjoy gorgeous sandy beaches and clear blue waters, as the UK is filled with beautiful seaside towns that have everything you might need and more. The town of Sheridan sits at the Norfolk coast, just an...
UK Mass Deportation News: Nigel Farage Vows to Send Back Migrants From '100 Boats' — But Why Is France Undeterred?
International Business Times - United Kingdom
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August 26, 2025
Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, has pledged mass deportations of migrants arriving via small boats, targeting over 100 vessels, while the UK government prepares to deport more than 100 migrants to France within weeks. Despite these plans,...
UK weather map: Where rain is set to end summer heat this week
The Independent
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August 26, 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...
UK Economy on Brink of Collapse
MENAFN
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August 26, 2025
(MENAFN) Britain is grappling with the alarming possibility of a repeat of its 1976 economic disaster, with skyrocketing debt and borrowing costs casting serious doubts on Labour’s fiscal strategies, economists have warned, according to media....
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UK worries how long its inflation woes will last: Shop prices rise most since March 2024
Firstpost
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August 26, 2025
Britain’s battle with inflation faces new pressure as shop prices record their fastest rise in over a year. Food prices have steepest since February 2023 Britain’s fragile progress against inflation is facing a setback after shop prices rose at...
UK fears another crippling economic crash due to Labour’s budget policies
MENAFN
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August 26, 2025
(MENAFN) Britain is being warned it could face an economic breakdown reminiscent of the severe 1976 crash, as spiraling borrowing costs and record debt cast doubt over Labour’s fiscal strategy, according to reports. Nearly fifty years ago, a...