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4 hours ago

When are this summer's London Tube strikes and what lines are affected?

London Underground Tube strikes are planned for 19–20 May and 21–22 May, with further strikes in June if disputes over TfL proposals remain unresolved.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 hours ago

Weight restrictions imposed on another London bridge

Transport for London imposed an 18-tonne vehicle weight restriction on Vauxhall Bridge after deterioration was found, with buses and emergency vehicles exempt.
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21 hours ago

Retailers hope for World Cup boost as high street sales tumble

Sales fell in April, driven by Easter timing and weak consumer confidence amid rising living costs and Middle East-related fears.
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7 hours ago

Risk of drought in UK grows after unusually dry start to spring

Drought risk is increasing as spring dryness lowers river flows, groundwater, and reservoir levels, with below-normal flows likely through July in central and southern England.
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fromBusiness Matters
8 hours ago

Britain set to shed 160,000 jobs as energy costs and stalling growth bite

More than 160,000 jobs are forecast to vanish in 2026 as weak growth and high energy bills squeeze employers, hitting SMEs and lower-income regions hardest.
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14 hours ago

UK Gambling Commission Posts 65,000 Job to Hunt 16.6B Black Market

The Gambling Commission posted a new senior Head of Illegal Markets role, with a 65,000 salary, as research surfaced by the Betting and Gaming Council confirmed the UK black market has grown to 16.6 billion in 2025, more than tripling from 2019. The hire arrives during a CEO transition period at the regulator and amid escalating industry pressure over enforcement resourcing.
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6 hours ago

Drought fears grow after exceptionally dry spring hits England's rivers and reservoirs - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The risk of drought is rising across large parts of England after an unusually dry start to spring pushed river flows, groundwater levels and soil moisture below seasonal norms, according to the latest official hydrological outlook.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
21 hours ago

UK households cut back spending at fastest rate in 18 months, Barclays says

Households cut back on their spending in April at the fastest pace in 18 months, as the conflict in the Middle East provoked fears of another cost of living crisis, a report from one of the UK's biggest banks has suggested. Barclays, which processes nearly 40% of the UK's credit and debit card transactions, said its data showed there had been a 0.1% fall in card spending last month compared with a year earlier. This was the first year-on-year fall since November 2024.
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4 days ago

Bond markets sound the alarm as Labour wobbles and gilt yields climb

UK gilt yields are rising persistently, increasing borrowing costs for businesses amid weak economic conditions and limited gas storage capacity.
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10 hours ago

Windows update prompt joins the Post Office queue

“Let's cross this one off your list” are words to strike fear into the hearts of many a Windows user, particularly when they appear on some Post Office digital signage. Spotted by an eagle-eyed Register reader in East Dulwich, London, the screen is one of two public displays designed to entertain and inform customers waiting to be ignored by a member of staff.
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4 hours ago

Palestine Action activists could be sentenced as terrorists for defence factory raid

Mr Justice Johnson, in a pre-trial ruling, found that the charges had a terrorist connection. Palestine Action was banned as a terrorist organisation under a Government proscription order in July 2025. However, the controversial move was declared unlawful by the High Court in February this year. Mr Justice Johnson may still be asked to consider a terror link to the raid on the Elbit factory when he passes sentence on 12 June, in spite of the Government's court defeat on proscription.
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1 day ago

Arctic winds to bring midweek cold snap and frost to UK

Arctic air is expected to bring colder-than-average temperatures, ground frost, and possible wintry showers to the UK in the coming days.
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1 day ago

UK marks biggest fall in consumer confidence since Ukraine war began, research says

British consumer confidence fell sharply, driven by Iran-related uncertainty, rising cost-of-living fears, and weaker household finances across age groups.
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1 day ago

Shop worker disinherited after mum accused him of trying to murder brother wins 600k

A High Court ruling lets Richard Dalton share his mother’s £600,000 fortune after challenging a will change tied to alleged coercion and false beliefs.
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1 day ago

Army parachutes team onto remote island to support Briton with suspected hantavirus

Specialist army and medical teams parachuted onto Tristan da Cunha with oxygen and medical aid after a British national showed hantavirus symptoms.
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1 day ago

Entain challenges illegal gambling sponsorships in Premier League

Entain urges the Independent Football Regulator to block Premier League sponsorships from unlicensed gambling operators targeting UK customers.
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1 day ago

UK sanctions network accused of planning attacks for Iran

Washington said it laundered billions of dollars through front companies in the UAE and Hong Kong. Two exchange houses linked to the family's network, Berelian Exchange and GCM Exchange, were also designated. Also named are Turkish national Ekrem Oztunc, Namiq Salifov from Azerbaijan and Nihat Abdul Kadir Asan from Iran. All are accused of threatening, planning or conducting attacks in the UK or elsewhere.
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1 day ago

Man charged with attempted murder after car hit pedestrians in town centre

A man was charged with five counts of attempted murder after a car struck pedestrians in Arnold, Nottinghamshire, following an altercation.
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1 day ago

UK alcohol deaths fall for first time since Covid pandemic

Alcohol-specific deaths in the UK fell in 2024 for the first time since the Covid pandemic, but rates remain far above pre-pandemic levels.
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1 day ago

Man wrongly released from London jail in prison blunder 'may have fled to Spain'

Ifedayo Adeyeye was released from HMP Pentonville in London on April 21, having been jailed for contempt of court over the abduction of Laurys N'Djosse Adeyeye. Prison staff allowed the 58-year-old's release despite him being ordered to serve a 12-month sentence the day before, and being due to be extradited to France upon its completion.
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Ofcom partially upholds police watchdog complaint about BBC's Chris Kaba doc

Ofcom partially upheld a police watchdog complaint about Panorama’s Chris Kaba shooting coverage, finding unfairness in how IOPC responses to certain criticisms were handled.
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1 day ago

Inmate released in error could now be abroad

A man jailed over the abduction of his five-year-old son may have left the UK in the three days it took prison staff to notify police he had been mistakenly released from custody, the High Court has been told. Ifedayo Adeyeye was released from HMP Pentonville in Islington, north London, on 21 April, having been jailed for contempt of court over the abduction of Laurys N'Djosse Adeyeye. Prison staff allowed the 58-year-old's release despite him being ordered to serve a 12-month sentence the day before, and being due to be extradited to France upon its completion.
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2 days ago

Jonathan Creswell can never hurt another woman, says aunt of murdered showjumper Katie Simpson

On the first day of Jonathan Creswell's trial for the rape and murder of showjumper Katie Simpson, the young woman's grieving family were front and centre. There would be no second day in court. Creswell would die by suicide following the first day of his 2024 trial at the Crown Court in Derry.
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2 days ago

Religious leaders unite to fight antisemitism crisis ahead of Downing Street rally

Religious, business, sports, and media leaders in Britain issued an open letter condemning antisemitism as a shared responsibility ahead of a rally supporting Jewish communities.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

Government sets date for nationalisation of Great Western Railway

Great Western Railway services will be nationalised from 13 December under the Government’s Great British Railways programme.
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3 days ago

Anti-monarchy demonstrators protest outside Buckingham Palace

Anti-monarchy demonstrators marched in central London demanding abolition of the British monarchy and an end to inequality.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Worried Britons prepping' for major disruption with stash of tins and cash, survey shows

Many people in the UK are preparing for major disruption by keeping cash and home supplies in case of payment failures, outages, or disasters.
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3 days ago

Officer who cracked serial rapist Worboys case says justice system close to exploding'

The police officer in charge of solving the case of the black-cab rapist John Worboys says similar crimes could still be happening today as the criminal justice system is close to exploding. Tim Grattan-Kane was the senior investigating officer of the team who arrested Worboys in 2008 after they pieced together the accounts of numerous women who had reported being given drugged champagne by a London taxi driver, who then assaulted them.
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3 days ago

Glass industry warns 120,000 jobs at risk as levy drives investment overseas - London Business News

Britain's glass manufacturing sector has warned that up to 120,000 jobs across its wider supply chain could be at risk, as foreign investors reportedly delay or redirect billions of pounds in planned UK investment amid growing policy and cost pressures. British Glass, a trade body, said the Government's extended producer responsibility scheme— a levy requiring manufacturers to contribute to recycling costs— is already discouraging investment at a critical moment in the industry's transition to lower-carbon production.
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3 days ago

Andrew expected to give evidence in court against man accused of threatening him

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor will give video-linked evidence in a trial over alleged threats near Sandringham, while Alex Jenkinson denies threatening conduct and has pleaded guilty to a custody blood specimen offence.
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4 days ago

Court shown moment Ian Watkins steps out of prison cell covered in blood

Convicted paedophile Ian Watkins was stabbed in a high-security cell at HMP Wakefield, with CCTV footage showing another prisoner leaving shortly before Watkins emerged bloodied.
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3 days ago

Man (30s) charged following seizure of over 100kg of cannabis worth 2m in Clare

A man in his 30s was arrested in County Clare under the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act, 1996, following a joint Garda and Revenue operation.
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3 days ago

Police charge two men over filming antisemitic TikToks in London

Two men charged with religiously aggravated harassment for allegedly filming antisemitic TikTok videos in London’s Stamford Hill.
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3 days ago

Ian Huntley cremated in 265 eco-friendly coffin as taxpayers pick up funeral tab

Taxpayer funds covered Ian Huntley’s cremation costs, including an eco-friendly coffin, with no mourners attending the service.
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3 days ago

Man jailed for running dark web child abuse sites

A North London paedophile who moderated dark web child abuse forums was sentenced to six years and received a 10-year sexual harm prevention order.
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fromBusiness Matters
4 days ago

Meta launches high court challenge against Ofcom over online safety act fines

Meta seeks judicial review of Ofcom fee and penalty methodology under the Online Safety Act, arguing QWR-based charges are disproportionate and misaligned with UK remit.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

UK schools should remove pupils' online photos as AI blackmail threat grows, say experts

UK schools should remove identifiable pupil face photos online because criminals use AI to create CSAM and blackmail for money.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Palestine Action activist says he did the right thing' over protest at arms firm site

Devlin said destroying Elbit Systems equipment was done to save Palestinian lives, despite differing verdicts after a retrial and missing CCTV footage.
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4 days ago

Major train operator to be renationalised in months

GWR, based in Swindon, runs services linking London to the south-west of England and South Wales. It will come back under public ownership on 13 December. A spokesperson for the operator said they welcomed the clarity provided by the announcement and would continue to work closely with the Department for Transport (DfT). The DfT described the move as a "significant moment", adding it would place passengers, rather than shareholders, "at the heart of our railways".
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5 days ago

Paddy Power owner Flutter considers delisting from London Stock Exchange

Flutter Entertainment, owner of Paddy Power and Betfair, has said it is considering a full delisting from the London Stock Exchange, which would mark another significant setback for the City as major companies continue to shift towards the US market. The gambling giant said it was reviewing its secondary London listing and could ultimately decide to cancel it entirely, with an update expected by the end of June.
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4 days ago

Man pleads not guilty to threatening Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor

A man pleaded not guilty to threatening Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor near Sandringham, with trial set for 29 July and conditional bail restricting contact and travel.
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fromIrish Independent
5 days ago

Passengers on hantavirus cruise ship 'were told vessel was not infectious'; two passengers now self-isolating in UK

UK Health Security Agency helping trace contacts of MV Hondius passengers
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5 days ago

Superdry co-founder James Holder jailed for eight years for raping woman

Superdry co-founder James Holder was sentenced to eight years in prison for raping an intoxicated woman in her home after she repeatedly asked him to stop.
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5 days ago

Radio fault brings south east rail network to a standstill - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

A number of operators were affected, including CrossCountry, Gatwick Express, Great Western Railway, London Overground, Southern, South Western Railway and Thameslink, causing significant disruption for commuters and airport travellers. National Rail said the fault affected communications between train drivers and signalling control centres, warning passengers of "major disruption" as services struggled to recover.
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5 days ago

The Indo Daily: Katie Simpson murder - Damning inquiry finds 'institutional misogyny'

Suicide investigation into Ms Simpson was flawed, leading to her partner's murder charge and conviction.
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5 days ago

Britain heads for 'recession-style' job losses as 327,000 warned at risk - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Britain faces potential job losses of up to 327,000 in 2026, approaching 2009 financial crisis levels, driven by rising costs, weak demand, and global instability including Iran conflict tensions.
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5 days ago

Royal Navy tracks Russian frigate for one month off UK coast

The Russian navy's Admiral Grigorovich escorted six Russia-linked vessels during April, including at least three under economic sanction passing east through the Dover strait, while being watched continuously by four UK ships and helicopters. The frigate, which naval spotters believe remains in the North Sea, was able to maintain its presence near Britain by taking on supplies near Galloper windfarm off the Suffolk coast.
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5 days ago

Meta sues Ofcom over fines regime for breaches of Online Safety Act

We and others in the tech industry believe its decisions on the methodology to calculate fees and potential fines are disproportionate. We believe fees and penalties should be based on the services being regulated in the countries they're being regulated in. This would still allow Ofcom to impose the largest fines in UK corporate history.
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fromtheregister
5 days ago

NHS code clampdown draws open source backlash

The NHS plan to restrict access to open-source repositories due to LLM security concerns has sparked widespread opposition, with calls for public institutions to maintain open code and adopt open-source software by default.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Trauma trackers' to monitor toll of job on police officers in England and Wales

England and Wales police forces must implement mandatory trauma tracking systems to record officers' cumulative exposure to traumatic incidents and enable proactive psychological support.
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5 days ago

Over-50s joblessness nears one million as employers warn of rising cost pressures - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Nearly one million UK workers over 50 face unemployment due to rising employment costs, stricter workplace legislation, and cooling labour market conditions.
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5 days ago

The King's Remembrancer has delivered the Verdict of the Pyx

The Trial of the Pyx, an ancient ceremony testing coin purity, concluded with Chancellor Rachel Reeves cleared of potential jail time, affirming trust in currency remains essential despite modern digital threats.
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5 days ago

STV's Scotland election coverage to be hit by strike action over pay

Every NUJ member in the STV newsroom would much rather be broadcasting from election counts rather than having to fight to be paid a fair wage, but they have been left with no choice when the company has decided to spend that money on a new commercial radio station instead. While the company faces financial challenges, none of that is down to the hard-working staff at STV News who produce the most watched evening programme in Scotland.
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fromThe Atlantic
5 days ago

No One Knows What to Do About Britain's Exploding Anti-Semitism

Britain faces an escalating wave of anti-Semitic violence, including stabbings and arson attacks targeting Jewish communities, with authorities struggling to prevent further incidents.
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5 days ago

Third arrest over attempted arson at synagogue

A third person was arrested in connection with an attempted arson attack at a London synagogue, with 30 total arrests made in investigations into attacks on Jewish sites since March.
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5 days ago

Man arrested near home of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor

Officers were called to Wolferton shortly after 7.30pm yesterday (Wednesday 6 May 2026) following a report a man was behaving in an intimidating manner in the village. Officers attended, and the man was arrested on suspicion of a public order offence and possession of an offensive weapon. He was taken to King's Lynn police investigation centre for questioning and remains in custody.
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5 days ago

The U.K.'s Antisemitism Problem

The UK faces rising antisemitic violence and incidents, prompting government crisis declarations, though proposed solutions raise concerns about their effectiveness and potential consequences.
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5 days ago

Body-worn video case 'concerning', says government

A woman is pursuing millions in damages after being arrested and falsely imprisoned by London and Northampton police forces, with evidence of misconduct including missing body camera footage and alleged perversion of justice.
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5 days ago

Doctors' union drops opposition to Cass review of NHS gender healthcare

Prof David Strain stated that the Cass report's methodology was robust and the BMA was no longer opposed to any of its 32 recommendations. He emphasized that clinicians with differing perspectives engaged constructively to ensure the concerns of the profession and those with lived experience were explored, with consistent respect for underlying data and ethical complexity.
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5 days ago

Man Arrested on Suspicion of Carrying Weapon Near Former Prince Andrew's Home

A man was arrested in Norfolk after allegedly behaving in an intimidating manner and possessing a weapon near Prince Andrew's home while the former prince was walking his dog.
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5 days ago

Three jailed for murder of teen in park ambush

Three men received life sentences for murdering 19-year-old Tyler Donnelly in a knife attack at a west London park in January 2024.
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5 days ago

Trains in southern England disrupted after fault in radio system

A radio system fault disrupted train services across southern England, particularly from London Waterloo, causing cancellations and delays up to 90 minutes before being resolved by 11am.
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5 days ago

Second murder charge over 14-year-old's death

A second teenager has been charged with murder in connection with the fatal shooting of 14-year-old Eghosa Ogbebor in Woolwich on April 2.
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fromBusiness Matters
6 days ago

UK businesses brace for jet fuel rationing as Goldman Sachs warns of 'critical' supply crunch

British businesses are facing significant challenges due to rising travel costs and disrupted supply chains from a jet fuel crisis.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago

Andrew Tate trial adjourned as police reopen investigation

Andrew Tate's civil trial is adjourned due to a reopened police investigation into sexual abuse allegations against him.
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6 days ago

UK puts 20.5M behind 'numberplate for the skies' to keep tabs on drones

The UK is developing a Remote ID system for drones to enhance safety and prevent disruptions at airports.
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6 days ago

Next warns Iran conflict to hit 47m as retailer flags higher costs - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Next now expects the conflict in Iran to cost £47m this financial year, a significant increase from the £15m estimate provided in March, indicating the escalating impact of geopolitical instability on global supply chains.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Scottish mum stuck in Spain after baby falls foul of UK dual nationality rules

I do feel this is ridiculous, because my baby was born in the UK, lives in the UK, but she's not allowed to enter the UK, even with me, her mum, who is British.
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fromIrish Independent
6 days ago

Ban early morning pre-flight pint, says Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary

Ryanair aims to reduce disruptive passenger incidents by advocating for stricter alcohol service regulations at airports.
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fromIrish Independent
6 days ago

Ban early morning pre-flight pint, says Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary

Ryanair aims to reduce disruptive passenger incidents by advocating for stricter alcohol service regulations at airports.
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6 days ago

Over 40% of retailers and transport and storage firms plan May price increases - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

41.1% of transport & storage sector companies say they plan to increase their prices this month, together with 40.5% of retailers and 35.2% of manufacturers. This is a significant rise from April.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Ryanair boss calls for ban on early-morning airport drinks as bad behaviour rises

Airports should ban alcohol service before early morning flights to reduce disruptive passenger behavior, according to Ryanair's CEO, Michael O'Leary.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Fresh inquiry into rapist nurse who saved thousands of women's dating app details

Police are investigating additional alleged offenses by convicted rapist nurse John Iwuh, who saved thousands of women's details from dating apps.
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6 days ago

Australia: Suspect in Bondi massacre to face more charges

Naveed A. is now facing 19 extra charges including 10 counts of shooting with intent to murder, wounding with intent to murder, and six of discharging a firearm with intent to resist arrest.
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6 days ago

New weapons charges filed against suspect in deadly shooting at Bondi Beach Hanukkah festival

Naveed Akram faces 19 additional charges related to a mass shooting at a Hanukkah celebration in Sydney, bringing his total charges to 78.
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6 days ago

Wisteria-killing woman breaches restraining order

A woman breached a restraining order by attacking her neighbor and damaging property, leading to ongoing harassment and intimidation for the victims.
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fromTheregister
1 week ago

Romance fraudsters fleeced UK victims of 102M in 2025

Romance fraudsters scammed Britons out of £102 million in 2025, with significant emotional and financial impacts on victims.
fromBusiness Matters
1 week ago

Natwest profits jump to 2bn as Iran conflict drives mortgage rates higher

NatWest's total income increased by 9.5% year-on-year, nearing £4.4 billion, significantly surpassing the £1.9 billion forecasted by analysts, showcasing strong financial performance.
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fromIrish Independent
1 week ago

'Let down at every step' - Damning report blasts 'institutional misogyny' in PSNI amid failings in Katie Simpson murder probe

The Katie Simpson Review paints a grim picture, saying police demonstrated 'a striking lack of professional curiosity' around how the 21-year-old died.
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1 week ago

HSBC profits fall amid $400m fraud-related charge and Iran war

HSBC's profits fell 4% in the first three months of the year, dropping $100m to $9.4bn, compared with the same period in 2025. Revenue increased 6% to $18.6bn.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Reinstate windfall tax on banks after surge in profits, TUC urges

Trade union leaders advocate for a higher windfall tax on UK banks due to significant profits amid economic turmoil from the Iran war.
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1 week ago

MoD has no system to detect civilian harm caused by military, study shows

The UK Ministry of Defence lacks a system to assess civilian casualties from military actions, raising concerns about compliance with international humanitarian law.
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