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United Kingdom Commends Tinubu’s Economic Reforms, Lauds First Lady’s Empowerment Initiatives
Alexa.ng
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UK Commends Tinubu’s Economic Reforms, Lauds First Lady’s Empowerment Initiatives Abuja, August 18, 2025 – The United Kingdom has applauded Nigeria’s ongoing economic reforms under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, describing them as bold and necessary...
When did the Commonwealth Lawyers Association and the Bar Council of England and Wales suddenly develop interest in Ghana’s judiciary?
MyJoyOnline
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August 19, 2025
When strangers blow the horn, the village dances “Does a goat dictate to the farmer how to manage his farm." You cannot tie a knot with someone else's rope. The joint statement issued by the Bar Council of England and Wales and the Commonwealth...
UK abandons Apple backdoor demand after US diplomatic pressure
CyberScoop
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August 19, 2025
The United Kingdom has withdrawn its demand that Apple create a backdoor to its encrypted cloud systems following months of diplomatic pressure from the United States, according to a statement from Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard....
UK Drops Demand that Apple Hand over Private American User Data After Trump, Vance Pressure
Breitbart
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August 19, 2025
The United Kingdom (UK) agreed Tuesday to drop its demand that Apple provide Americans’ encrypted data. President Donald Trump’s director of national intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard, confirmed the backdown. Vice President JD Vance led the charge in...
UK Trans Judge Appeals to European Court to Challenge ‘Sex Is Biological’ Ruling
Breitbart
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August 19, 2025
Britain’s “first transgender judge” is attempting to go over the head of the UK Supreme Court, appealing to European judges in Strasbourg in a bid to overturn a ruling earlier this year affirming biological sex. Victoria McCloud, who identifies as...
UK drops a request for access to Apple's user data
BGNES
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August 19, 2025
Britain has dropped its request for access to Apple's encrypted user data - an issue that has fueled tensions between London and Washington, US intelligence director Tulsi Gabbard said on Tuesday. The British government has insisted that the...
Britain announces new pact to help Ukraine with first elections when war ends
Daily Express
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August 19, 2025
Britain is to help Ukraine run its first set of elections following the end of its war with Russia, with the two countries’ election oversight bodies signing a new pact. Britain and Ukraine’s electoral commissions agreed a memorandum of...
UK declines to share stance on Britons fighting for Israeli army
Middle East Eye
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August 19, 2025
British MPs have warned that the government must not allow British nationals to fight in the Israeli military after it emerged that Israel is mulling the recruitment of Jewish youths from abroad to fight in its army due to severe manpower...
Brits banned from bringing back two popular foods from Europe after 2025 law change
Cornwall Live
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August 19, 2025
If you've got a European getaway planned for this summer, then you're probably anticipating some mouth-watering cuisine. Nevertheless, fresh legislation means that these scrumptious delicacies must now be savoured overseas exclusively. As of April...
British Masters 2025 Odds, Sleepers And Picks To Win
Golf Monthly
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August 19, 2025
The DP World Tour season continues with one of its most iconic events - the British Masters - and a strong field has been lined up for this very important week. Not only does the DP World Tour's Back 9 begin, but it is the final tournament of Team...
UK council wins bid to move asylum seekers from hotel amid anti-immigration protests
Yahoo News
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LONDON (Reuters) -A British district council on Tuesday won its bid to have asylum seekers temporarily removed from a hotel that has become the focal point for protests after a resident was charged with sexual assault. Epping Forest District...
Britain on the brink of revolt as Epping local predicts UK-wide bid to shut down asylum hotels after landmark ruling: ‘There’s no room!’
GB News
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August 19, 2025
An Epping local has expressed concern that Britain is a melting pot that will not be fixed by a landmark High Court ruling halting the asylum use of a nearby hotel. Speaking on GB News, Orla Minihane, who has been a prominent campaigner at...
UK Attacker Jailed for Massive Global Cyber-Attacks
SC Magazine
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Al-Mashriky obtained sensitive data from global platforms exposing more than four million users A Brit who infiltrated thousands of websites and harvested millions of personal records has been jailed for cybercrime. Sheffield Crown Court sentenced...
Britain drops demand for 'back door' access to Apple users' encrypted data following clash with Donald Trump
Daily Mail
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August 19, 2025
By GREG HEFFER, POLITICAL CORRESPONDENT Published: 11:15 EDT, 19 August 2025 | Updated: 11:23 EDT, 19 August 2025 The Government has retreated on its controversial demand for a 'back door' to Apple users' data following a row with Donald Trump....
Brit arrested in Spain over £2m drug and gun supply plot
Olive Press
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August 19, 2025
A BRITISH man has been extradited to the UK from Spain to face a string of drug and gun charges. Craig Bennett, 41, from Uxbridge, London, had been on the run for three years in connection with the movement of £2 million worth of illegal...
UK shelves plan to access US user data from Apple
The Economic Times
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August 19, 2025
LONDON: Britain abandoned its demand that Apple provide so-called backdoor access to any encrypted user data stored in the cloud, US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard said Monday. Gabbard indicated London and Washington had resolved...
UK Official Calls for Age Verification on VPNs to Prevent Porn Loophole
Gizmodo
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August 19, 2025
A U.K. government official wants tougher rules to stop kids from using VPNs to dodge the country’s latest online safety laws. The Online Safety Act, which went into effect this summer, puts new legal pressure on online platforms, including search...
UK borrowing costs near 27-year high
Mortgage Professional Australia
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August 19, 2025
Ten-year gilt yields also rose, up 0.05 percentage points to 4.74%. Analysts attribute the movement to continued uncertainty over inflation and expectations that the Bank of England will hold the base rate steady after its recent reduction to 4%....
UK Commissioner Urges VPN Ban for Minors to Protect Online Safety
WebProNews
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August 19, 2025
In a bold move that underscores the escalating tensions between child protection and digital freedoms, the UK’s Children’s Commissioner, Dame Rachel de Souza, has urged the government to consider prohibiting minors from using virtual private...
UK Supreme Court Clarifies Scope of Dishonest Assistance Liability
JD Supra - California
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August 19, 2025
The UK Supreme Court’s decision in Stevens v. Hotel Portfolio II UK Ltd[1] has clarified the liability of dishonest assistants in cases of breaches of a constructive trust of secret profits. It also provides helpful guidance on determining...