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The UK Announces Social Media Ban for Under-16s That’s Even More Restrictive Than Australia

The UK Announces Social Media Ban for Under-16s That’s Even More Restrictive Than Australia

June 15, 2026June 15, 2026 · Gadgets

The United Kingdom is officially joining a growing list of countries worldwide that are banning teens from social media. On Monday, the British Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, announced…

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Two men convicted in UK of trying to send weapons to conflict zones

Two men convicted in UK of trying to send weapons to conflict zones

June 11, 2026June 11, 2026 · World News

Two men have been found guilty in a UK court of running an arms brokering operation that tried to send weapons – including fighter jets and surface-to-air missile…

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UK Considers Ban on Unlicensed Gambling Sponsorships in Sports

February 23, 2026February 23, 2026 · Gaming

The British government has unveiled proposals to consult on a possible ban on sports sponsorships by unlicensed gambling operators, as part of a broader crackdown on the black…

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Ronnie O’Sullivan to make debut at 2026 World Seniors Snooker Championship while still targeting eighth world championship win

February 23, 2026February 23, 2026 · Sports

Ronnie O’Sullivan will be competing in the 2026 Seniors Snooker Championship and the World Snooker Championship within just weeks of each other; the 50-year-old won his first world…

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UK vehicle production at lowest level since Queen Elizabeth II came to throne – Tech Digest

January 29, 2026January 30, 2026 · Gadgets

Share UK vehicle production has plummeted to its lowest level since 1952, marking a 15.5% decline from the previous year. The decline was driven by a perfect storm…

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Entain Launches Racing Bet Builder to Allow Fans to Make Horseracing Parlays

January 26, 2026January 26, 2026 · Gaming

Gaming and betting giant Entain has unveiled a revolutionary new horseracing product that will change how fans of the sport interact with the sector. The new product will…

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UK can legally stop shadow fleet tankers, ministers believe

January 11, 2026January 11, 2026 · World News

The government has identified a legal basis which it believes can be used to allow UK military to board and detain vessels in so-called shadow fleets, BBC News…

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UK Gambling Commission Annual Report Highlights a Year of Costly Reforms

January 8, 2026January 8, 2026 · Gaming

The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC)’s annual report for 2024/25 indicates that the regulator is facing a challenging transitional year as it tries to expand its responsibilities while dealing…

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UK Gambling Black Market Pocketed GBP 100M In Bets on Boxing Day, Says BGC

December 30, 2025December 30, 2025 · Gaming

According to a warning from the UK’s Betting and Gaming Council (BGC), the country’s gambling black market is expected to have taken advantage of Boxing Day betting activity,…

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New UK Study Warns That Gambling Harm May Be More Widespread than Expected

December 11, 2025December 11, 2025 · Gaming

New ScienceDirect research is raising uncomfortable questions about the scale of gambling-related risk in the UK. The data offers a detailed look into how many people will fall…

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UK Announces £30M Fund to Strengthen Gambling Harm Prevention Efforts

November 28, 2025November 28, 2025 · Gaming

The UK government has taken a decisive step toward addressing gambling harm, announcing a new GBP 30 million ($39.71 million) fund for voluntary and community groups. The initiative,…

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The Guardian Blasts $2.62B Spending by Gambling Firms on Ads

November 24, 2025November 24, 2025 · Gaming

Gambling companies in the United Kingdom are spending excessively on advertising. This is the message sent by The Guardian, a media publication, that has taken a look at…

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British Churches Are Putting Their Faith in Heat Pumps

November 13, 2025November 13, 2025 · Gadgets

In many churches, often strapped for cash, the switch to a heat pump may be borne from necessity. Staff at St. Peter Mancroft Church in Norwich, which already…

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Scottish comic Kevin Bridges picks quite the time for his American debut – Houston Press

November 8, 2025November 8, 2025 · Houston, Texas Local News

“At least people need a laugh right now,” the Scottish joker Kevin Bridges sighs when asked why he chose now to make his North American debut. “I always…

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UK Government Presses Ahead with Gambling Tax Hike

November 7, 2025November 9, 2025 · Gaming

The UK government appears determined to press on with its plans to hike taxes for gambling operators despite warnings from industry leaders that such measures could harm jobs,…

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Opinion | When Irish Eyes Are Glaring

November 6, 2025November 6, 2025 · World News

Tensions with the U.S. will heighten under the new left-wing president. Robert C. O’Brien Source link

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10 people hospitalized after London-bound train stabbing attack

November 2, 2025November 2, 2025 · Orlando, Florida Local News

British police said Sunday that two people remain in life-threatening condition after a mass stabbing attack on a London-bound train the previous evening. Police also said they do…

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Migrant sex offender deported from UK, government says

October 28, 2025October 28, 2025 · World News

A migrant sex offender who was mistakenly released from prison has been deported from UK, the government has announced. Hadush Kebatu was convicted of sexually assaulting a 14-year-old…

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This video isn’t of ‘No Kings’ protest in the UK; it’s AI

October 20, 2025October 21, 2025 · Fact Checking

Did the British really join in on the Oct. 18 “No Kings” protests against President Donald Trump? A social media video tries to make you think they pulled…

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Elon Musk Has Turned His Eye to the UK

October 17, 2025October 17, 2025 · Gadgets

Elon Musk loves responding to posts on X with heart emojis. He’s sent dozens this year alone, often in response to people praising his cars or directly to…

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