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UK to Dispose of 140 Tonnes of Radioactive Plutonium at Sellafield for Long-Term Safety
The UK government has announced its decision to dispose of 140 tonnes of plutonium stored at the Sellafield site in Cumbria. The material, accumulated over decades as a by-product of nuclear fuel reprocessing, will now be immobilised into a stable, ceramic-like form and prepared for long-term geological disposal. The move is aimed at addressing saf...
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Elton John, Paul McCartney Warn UK Government Over AI Copyright Threat
Two of Britain's leading music icons, Elton John and Paul McCartney, urged the UK government on Sunday to protect creative artists from AI, as ministers consult on changing copyright laws.
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Intelligence Analysis Firm i2 Group Partners Chainalysis to Upgrade Software With Blockchain Technology
i2 Group has partnered with blockchain data firm Chainalysis to integrate blockchain to its link analysis platform, named Analyst’s Notebook. Chainalysis said this will allow cybersecurity experts using the Analyst’s Notebook to gather detailed insights on suspicious crypto-related activities.
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UK Aims To Quicken Civil Service With AI 'Humphrey'
A press release from the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology said Humphrey would improve public services and help reach $55 billion in savings.
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After Keir Starmer-Musk Row, UK Plans "Rapid" Inquiry Into Grooming Gangs
The UK government on Thursday announced a "rapid" national review of the extent of sexual exploitation of children by grooming gangs and several new local inquiries into cases of abuse.
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UK Minister Quits After Being Named In Probe Against Sheikh Hasina In Bangladesh
Anti-corruption minister Tulip Siddiq resigned from the UK government Tuesday after being named in graft probes in Bangladesh launched when her aunt, Sheikh Hasina, was ousted as the country's leader.
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US DFS, Bank of England Announce Transatlantic Regulatory Exchange to ‘Harmonise’ Digital Assets Regulations
The initiative is named the ‘Transatlantic Regulatory Exchange (TRE)’. It was officially announced on January 13 by Adrienne A. Harris, the superintendent of the DFS. The programme allows the DFS and the BOE to share regulatory approaches and information required to chalk out the legal framework to govern digital assets like cryptocurrencies. ...
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Bangladesh Files Corruption Cases Against Hasina, Her Family, UK Minister
Bangladesh's anti-graft commission has filed cases against ousted leader Sheikh Hasina and her family, including a British government minister and a senior United Nations official, its chief said Monday.
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Planning A UK Trip? Mandatory ETA For Visitors From 48 Visa-Free Countries
The UK government has rolled out the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) scheme, requiring visitors from 48 visa-free countries to complete a new pre-travel authorisation process.
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UK Government Says England Should Play Afghanistan Cricket Match
England's upcoming Champions Trophy cricket match against Afghanistan should go ahead despite calls for a boycott over the Taliban's treatment of women, according to a senior British government minister.
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'Acting To Prevent Sexual Exploitation': Keir Starmer Amid UK's Grooming Gangs Scandal
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Tuesday his government was "acting" to prevent further sexual exploitation of children by grooming gangs, after days of incendiary attacks on the issue by Elon Musk.
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Elon Musk Asks If US Should "Liberate" UK From "Tyrannical Government"
The latest 'Yes-No' poll was launched on Monday (January 6) and will end today. It has so far received nearly two million votes.
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Jet Zero? Why Net Zero In Aviation Can't Get Off The Ground
The airline industry is on course to miss its 2050 net zero target for aviation.
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"Misjudged": British Minister Slams Elon Musk's Intervention in UK Politics
A senior British government minister on Friday criticised Elon Musk's latest intervention in the country's politics as "misjudged and certainly misinformed".
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Google to Update Its Crypto Ads Policy in the UK Starting January 15: All Details
Starting January 15, all cryptocurrency platforms wishing to advertise on Google must demonstrate that they hold a registration license from the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). This measure ensures Google’s compliance with the UK’s regulations governing the marketing of cryptocurrency products.
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UK to Dispose of 140 Tonnes of Radioactive Plutonium at Sellafield for Long-Term Safety
The UK government has announced its decision to dispose of 140 tonnes of plutonium stored at the Sellafield site in Cumbria. The material, accumulated over decades as a by-product of nuclear fuel reprocessing, will now be immobilised into a stable, ceramic-like form and prepared for long-term geological disposal. The move is aimed at addressing saf...
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Elton John, Paul McCartney Warn UK Government Over AI Copyright Threat
Two of Britain's leading music icons, Elton John and Paul McCartney, urged the UK government on Sunday to protect creative artists from AI, as ministers consult on changing copyright laws.
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Intelligence Analysis Firm i2 Group Partners Chainalysis to Upgrade Software With Blockchain Technology
i2 Group has partnered with blockchain data firm Chainalysis to integrate blockchain to its link analysis platform, named Analyst’s Notebook. Chainalysis said this will allow cybersecurity experts using the Analyst’s Notebook to gather detailed insights on suspicious crypto-related activities.
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UK Aims To Quicken Civil Service With AI 'Humphrey'
A press release from the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology said Humphrey would improve public services and help reach $55 billion in savings.
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After Keir Starmer-Musk Row, UK Plans "Rapid" Inquiry Into Grooming Gangs
The UK government on Thursday announced a "rapid" national review of the extent of sexual exploitation of children by grooming gangs and several new local inquiries into cases of abuse.
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UK Minister Quits After Being Named In Probe Against Sheikh Hasina In Bangladesh
Anti-corruption minister Tulip Siddiq resigned from the UK government Tuesday after being named in graft probes in Bangladesh launched when her aunt, Sheikh Hasina, was ousted as the country's leader.
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US DFS, Bank of England Announce Transatlantic Regulatory Exchange to ‘Harmonise’ Digital Assets Regulations
The initiative is named the ‘Transatlantic Regulatory Exchange (TRE)’. It was officially announced on January 13 by Adrienne A. Harris, the superintendent of the DFS. The programme allows the DFS and the BOE to share regulatory approaches and information required to chalk out the legal framework to govern digital assets like cryptocurrencies. ...
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Bangladesh Files Corruption Cases Against Hasina, Her Family, UK Minister
Bangladesh's anti-graft commission has filed cases against ousted leader Sheikh Hasina and her family, including a British government minister and a senior United Nations official, its chief said Monday.
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Planning A UK Trip? Mandatory ETA For Visitors From 48 Visa-Free Countries
The UK government has rolled out the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) scheme, requiring visitors from 48 visa-free countries to complete a new pre-travel authorisation process.
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UK Government Says England Should Play Afghanistan Cricket Match
England's upcoming Champions Trophy cricket match against Afghanistan should go ahead despite calls for a boycott over the Taliban's treatment of women, according to a senior British government minister.
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'Acting To Prevent Sexual Exploitation': Keir Starmer Amid UK's Grooming Gangs Scandal
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Tuesday his government was "acting" to prevent further sexual exploitation of children by grooming gangs, after days of incendiary attacks on the issue by Elon Musk.
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Elon Musk Asks If US Should "Liberate" UK From "Tyrannical Government"
The latest 'Yes-No' poll was launched on Monday (January 6) and will end today. It has so far received nearly two million votes.
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Jet Zero? Why Net Zero In Aviation Can't Get Off The Ground
The airline industry is on course to miss its 2050 net zero target for aviation.
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"Misjudged": British Minister Slams Elon Musk's Intervention in UK Politics
A senior British government minister on Friday criticised Elon Musk's latest intervention in the country's politics as "misjudged and certainly misinformed".
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Google to Update Its Crypto Ads Policy in the UK Starting January 15: All Details
Starting January 15, all cryptocurrency platforms wishing to advertise on Google must demonstrate that they hold a registration license from the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). This measure ensures Google’s compliance with the UK’s regulations governing the marketing of cryptocurrency products.
