UK
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healthUK Launches Social Media Curbs for Teens in Major Pilot
The UK government is testing social media restrictions on 300 teenagers across four nations to assess impacts on mental health, sleep, and wellbeing.
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healthABPI Pushes NHS Data Use to Revive UK Clinical Trials
The ABPI urges the NHS to leverage anonymized patient data to boost clinical trial recruitment, cut costs, and restore the UK’s global research standing.
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healthEU Low Risk from UK Meningitis Outbreak
ECDC confirms negligible risk to EU/EEA population from UK meningitis outbreak; urges vigilance in travelers and healthcare providers.
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financeUK Air Passenger Duty Hikes Take Effect April 1 Amid Global Aviation Tax Surge
UK long-haul flight taxes rise sharply April 1, with economy fares to Australia up 13% and private jet charges jumping 70%. EU and global aviation levies also escalate.
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techGoogle Offers AI Opt-Out to Address UK Regulatory Pressure
Google proposes new controls allowing websites to opt out of AI content harvesting, responding to UK competition concerns over its 90% search market dominance.
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worldStarmer Urges Zelenskyy to Keep Focus on Ukraine Amid Regional Tensions
UK PM Starmer meets Ukrainian leader Zelenskyy in London, emphasizing continued support for Ukraine despite Iran conflict.
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worldGlobal Pushback on Trump’s Hormuz Warship Call Amid Iranian Blockade
Trump urges UK, France, Japan, South Korea, China, and Germany to deploy warships to the Strait of Hormuz; all decline or delay, citing diplomacy, legal constraints, or refusal to join US-led military action.
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financeRevolut Secures UK Banking License, Expanding Financial Services
Fintech giant Revolut has officially launched a bank in the United Kingdom after obtaining regulatory approval, paving the way for new services.