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Eurovision 2025 UK act 'revealed as country trio who appeared on The Voice'

The UK appear to have gone in bold new direction from its recent entries

Evening Standard · Feb 4, 2025

Pet flea treatments may be harming wildlife – but owners can help

Toxic substances used in flea and tick treatments pet owners give to their dogs and cats have been detected in birds’ nests, according to new UK research.

The Conversation · Feb 4, 2025

The UK would be lucky to avoid US tariffs – but a global trade war would hurt everyone

The first weeks of the Donald Trump’s administration have been marked by a flurry of announcements and U-turns on US trade policy.

The Conversation · Feb 4, 2025

Over 1 Million Britons To Pay At Least £100 Penalty To HMRC For Missing Tax Returns Deadline

HMRC also notes that there are additional penalties for paying late—5% of the tax unpaid at 30 days, 6 months, and 12 months.

International Business Times UK · Feb 4, 2025

Trump still considering Chagos Islands veto as Starmer tries to close deal

With reports the UK and Mauritius have agreed new terms on the Indian Ocean archipelago, a White House spokesperson told The Independent the US president has not given it his blessing

The Independent UK · Feb 4, 2025

Audi F1 announce major update with new UK hub ahead of 2026 entry

Sauber, transitioning to become Audi next year, have announced their own motorsport technology centre

The Independent UK · Feb 4, 2025

Chagos Islands deal could dangerously fracture UK and US relationship – Farage

Nigel Farage urged the Government to give Donald Trump’s administration ‘a few weeks’ to think about the Chagos Islands before giving up sovereignty.

Evening Standard · Feb 4, 2025

Thames Water may need £10bn investment to repair finances, high court hears

Struggling company may require significantly more resources than roughly £6.3bn it previously indicated

The Guardian - UK · Feb 4, 2025

Octopus Energy profits fall amid surge in customers and renewables investment

The supplier’s customer base grew to 7.3 million across the UK in its most recent financial year, making it the country’s largest energy supplier.

Evening Standard · Feb 4, 2025

Keir Starmer accused of ‘bending the knee to Mauritius’ with revised Chagos deal

A renegotiated deal on returning the Chagos Islands to Mauritius is being considered by the new US administration.

Evening Standard · Feb 4, 2025