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Reading shortcuts for children may be popular, but the research doesn’t back them up

This year marks the UK’s National Year of Reading, which aims to rebuild good reading habits and enjoyment as child and adolescent reading declines year on year.

The Conversation

UK passes bill that will eventually ban cigarette purchases

Parliament has passed a bill to make cigarettes inaccessible to future generations in the U.K. Children born after Dec. 31, 2008, will never be able to buy cigarettes under the new Tobacco and Vapes Bill

The Independent UK

'Hacktivist attacks at scale’: UK could face hacktivist threats akin to some of the biggest ransomware incidents but with 'no option to pay a ransom to help recover'

Hacktivists could attack the UK at a scale rivaling some of the costliest ransomware attacks in recent memory

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Jennifer Lopez Heartbreak: £22M Musical Flops With Under £7K Opening, Sells Equivalent of 700 Popcorn Boxes

Jennifer Lopez's film Kiss of the Spider Woman flopped at the UK box office, earning £6,856 against a £22 million budget. Despite critical acclaim, it struggled to attract audiences.

International Business Times UK

Woman sexually assaulted on UK beach in late-night attack as police launch appeal in Lowestoft

A shocking event unfolded on a UK beach after hours as a woman in her twenties was targeted by an assailant on April 8th, near the East Point Pavilion in Lowestoft.

The Times of India

UK to roll out facial recognition nationwide after court backs Metropolitan Police

Live facial recognition (LFR) technology is set to be rolled out more widely across the UK after the High Court rejected a legal challenge against its use by the Metropolitan Police.

The Times of India

Taxes on UK workers have risen at fastest rate in rich world, says OECD

Economic body found Britain had the biggest increase in ‘tax wedge’ out of 38 member nations last year

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Aer Lingus cancels 500 summer flights and introduces new passport rule for travel between UK and Ireland

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The Independent UK

‘Reparations take many forms’: what the UN’s landmark vote on enslavement means for restorative justice

As the United Nations recognises the transatlantic slave trade as a crime and calls for reparations, a growing ‘global diasporic movement’ is pushing for action

The Guardian - UK

‘This is our moment as British Muslims’: MCB leader takes inspiration from New York mayor

Muslim Council of Britain under Wajid Akhter wants to replicate Zohran Mamdani’s grassroots voting drive

The Guardian - UK

UK 'Officially Preparing For War' As Experts Warn 'Last Days Of Peace' Could Vanish Without Warning

As the UK drafts a new War Book for future conflicts, a defence expert warns there may be no clear 'last days of peace', urging ministers to pair sweeping emergency powers with oversight.

International Business Times UK

“They’re the foundation of any real culture. Without them, you don’t get The Smiths, Amy Winehouse or The 1975. You get silence”: New study suggests thousands of young people have given up on music because there’s nowhere to play

The UK has lost 11,000 venues since 2019

MusicRadar

Porcupine Tree offshoot Voyage 35 unveil full band line-up

Former Porcupine Tree alumni Colin Edwin and John Wesley are joined by keyboardist Lef from O.R.k. and drummer Alessandro Vagnoni

Louder

‘Big Game Hunters’: UK ransomware volume drops significantly 'but the reality is more alarming' – big orgs are being hit harder and with greater success

Ransomware actors are moving away from spray-and-pray attacks and into more targeted campaigns.

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Microsoft facing $2.8 billion UK lawsuit for overcharging 60,000 businesses using Microsoft Server on other clouds — Azure users allegedly received lower wholesale pricing

A lawsuit alleging the company is overcharging Windows Server for non-Azure users has been certified to proceed to trial, although Microsoft is still appealing the decision. The lawyer handling the case alleges that the claim affects almost 60,000 businesses and is worth about $2.8 billion.

The Independent UK

How puffin numbers surged on a remote UK island

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The Independent UK

Most serious cyberattacks against the UK now from Russia, Iran and China, cyber chief says

The head of the U.K.'s National Cyber Security Centre warns that hostile nations like Russia, Iran and China are behind the most serious cyberattacks in the U.K. In a speech Wednesday, Richard Horne said British businesses need to prepare for large-scale cyberattacks, especially if the U.K. becomes involved in international…

The Independent UK

Russia says its Africa Corps has freed Russian and Ukrainian citizens abducted in Niger

Russia's Africa Corps has freed a Russian citizen and a Ukrainian abducted by an al-Qaida affiliate in Niger

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There's a new UK streaming service coming and it seems perfect for those who need a laugh

Fancy a chuckle, this could be the new premium streaming service for you?

Euronews

UK passes 'landmark' anti-tobacco bill to create a ‘smoke-free’ generation

Shops will soon be restricted from selling tobacco products to anyone born on or after 2008.

The Times of India

‘We look into them’: McDonald’s UK boss admits ongoing staff complaints years after harassment scandal

McDonald’s UK and Ireland chief executive Lauren Schultz has admitted that the company is still receiving complaints from staff years after a major sexual harassment scandal shook the fast-food chain.

The Independent UK

Gentle parenting is over – it’s time to say ‘no’ to your child, according to experts

IN FOCUS: As more parents than ever complain that schools are all too strict, Charlotte Cripps talks to authors and professors, many of whom think the problem isn’t in the schools – it’s that there aren’t enough rules at home

The Independent UK

British man detained after wedding in India enduring ‘psychological torture’, warns UN experts

The 39-year-old from Dumbarton was acquitted last year of charges alleging financial support for a terror group

The Independent UK

How to watch the 2026 NFL Draft: Times and streaming

The 2026 NFL draft is due to run across three days in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania from Thursday 23 April to Saturday 25 April. The draft is set to be divided into seven rounds - one on Thursday, two on Friday and then the final four rounds on Saturday. The draft is…

International Business Times UK

Terror Plotter Who Targeted London Stock Exchange Remains In UK Despite Failed Asylum Claim

A Bangladeshi national convicted of plotting to bomb the London Stock Exchange remains in the UK due to human rights laws, despite a failed asylum claim, highlighting legal complexities

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