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Uttar Pradesh, United Kingdom seal agreement on Chevening Scholarship, details here
Hindustan Times
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August 19, 2025
The United Kingdom and Uttar Pradesh signed the Chevening scholarship agreement on Tuesday, allowing five students every year to go to UK for studies by providing a fully funded scholarship. The agreement was signed while British High Commissioner...
UK drops 'backdoor' mandate for Apple: spy chief
Otago Daily Times
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August 20, 2025
Britain has dropped its demand for iPhone maker Apple to provide a "backdoor" that would have enabled access to protected encrypted data of American citizens, US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard says. Gabbard issued the statement on...
UK Council Secures Court Approval To Relocate Asylum Seekers From Hotel At Center Of Protests
StratNews Global
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August 20, 2025
Home Europe United Kingdom UK Council Secures Court Approval To Relocate Asylum Seekers From Hotel At... Anti-immigration protesters and pro-immigration groups have gathered outside the hotel since an Ethiopian asylum seeker was charged in July...
UK, France not to deploy troops to Ukraine
Goa Chronicle
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August 20, 2025
Moscow: The United Kingdom and France are unlikely to deploy tens of thousands of troops to Ukraine, and the so-called “coalition of the willing” is exploring alternative ways to guarantee Kiev’s security, The Times newspaper reported. The...
UK Inflation Rises to 3.8% in July
Asharq Al-Awsat
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August 20, 2025
British consumer price inflation increased to 3.8% in July from 3.6% in June, official data showed on Wednesday. The Bank of England had forecast headline inflation would rise to 3.8% while economists polled by Reuters had mostly expected a rate...
UK inflation rises to 3.8% in July, ONS says
RTE Ireland
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August 20, 2025
British consumer price inflation increased to 3.8% in July from 3.6% in June, official data showed today. The Bank of England had forecast headline inflation would rise to 3.8% while economists polled by Reuters had mostly expected a rate of 3.7%....
UK weather maps show blistering heatwave looming as scorching 30C temperatures return
Daily Star
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August 20, 2025
Brits have been urged to prepare for blistering heat, with temperatures soaring to 30C across parts of England and Wales yet again. Maps from WXCharts reveal swathes of central and southern England will bask in the high twenties on August 26,...
Britney Spears sings off-key Prince song in strange performance from California mansion
The Independent
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August 20, 2025
Britney Spears has sung an off-key rendition of Prince’s “Kiss” from her California mansion. Sharing the performance on Instagram to her 41.8 million followers on Monday (18 August), the singer can be seen walking into frame whilst belting out “I...
UK inflation accelerates to 3.8% on higher air fares and other transport costs – business live
The Guardian
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August 20, 2025
UK inflation accelerates to 3.8% on higher air fares and other transport costsUK inflation has accelerated more than expected to an annual rate of 3.8% in July, driven by higher transport costs, such as air fares. It’s the second month in a row...
UK phone operators fed-up of inaction over Belfast 5G mast attacks
The Irish News
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UK mobile operators are growing increasingly frustrated over the lack of inaction by authorities in Northern Ireland following the recent spate of attacks on 5g masts. It comes just days after another two masts were set alight, one in West...
UK inflation rises by more than expected as summer travel bumps up air fares
Express & Star
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August 20, 2025
UK inflation rose by more than expected in July as demand for summer travel pushed up air fares and food prices continued to climb, according to official figures. Consumer Prices Index (CPI) inflation increased to 3.8% in July, from 3.6% in June,...
UK households alerted about rules if neighbour's tree blocking sunlight in your garden
MyLondon
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August 20, 2025
UK households are being alerted to the regulations surrounding trees that block sunlight in their homes or gardens. A large tree or hedge grown by a neighbour can often obstruct natural light, potentially leading to disputes. Legal experts have...
UK wasp numbers soar after unusually warm and dry spring
The Guardian
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August 20, 2025
If dodging swooping gulls trying to steal your chips wasn’t already enough, you might be spending your bank holiday trying to keep wasps away from your ice cream too. Britain is in the middle of a wasp boom. Not only have they arrived earlier than...
British businessman Sukhpal Ahluwalia buys 11k sq ft apartment in DLF's Camellias for Rs 100 cr
The Economic Times
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August 20, 2025
New Delhi: British businessman Sukhpal Singh Ahluwalia bought a 11,416 sq ft apartment at DLF’s ultra-luxury property The Camellias in Gurugram for Rs 100 crore, said two people aware of the matter. Ahluwalia, who sold his company Euro Car Parts,...
From dead-last to bronze - Beasts inspire UK to World Cup medal
Rutland & Stamford Mercury
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August 20, 2025
An underdog story came true for a group of young athletes as they claimed a superb global medal in Australia. The Stamford-based roller derby team, Borderland Beasts, provided 13 of the 17-strong UK squad which competed at the Junior Roller Derby...
UK inflation data expected to show further rise on higher food and energy prices – business live
The Guardian
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August 20, 2025
Key eventsShow key events onlyPlease turn on JavaScript to use this feature Good morning, and welcome to our rolling coverage of business, the financial markets and the world economy. It’s UK inflation day. Inflation is expected to have edged...
UK inflation rises again in new misery for households - what it means for you
The Mirror
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August 20, 2025
Inflation shows how the price of goods and services have changed over time with new data published every month by the Office for National Statistics Inflation has risen again ( Image: Getty Images) UK inflation has risen again in another cost of...
UK town wins bid to empty asylum-seeker hotel
The Express Tribune
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August 20, 2025
LONDON: A UK judge on Tuesday blocked asylum seekers from being housed at a hotel in a town which has witnessed violent protests, dealing a blow to the government. The high court judge approved a request by the local authority in Epping, northeast...
UK trials AI system to speed up discharges
Canadian Healthcare Technology
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August 20, 2025
LONDON, UK – An artificial intelligence tool designed to speed up the discharge of patients is being trialled at a hospital trust in London. The platform completes documents needed to send fit patients home, potentially saving hours of delays and...
From plastic waste to Black Gold: A recycling breakthrough
The National Tribune
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August 20, 2025
UniSQ Plastics are a fundamental part of modern life but managing them after use has long been a global headache – especially when it comes to mixed plastic waste. Recycling plastics made from a single type of polymer is relatively...