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Varadkar criticises ‘double standards’ applied to Irish and UK ministers

Leo Varadkar spoke out at his party’s think-in event in Limerick.

The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2023

Why taxing 'junk food' to tackle obesity isn't as simple as it seems

Former prime minister Tony Blair has called for more taxes on junk food to tackle the UK’s obesity crisis. This includes extending sugar taxes beyond just soft drinks, as well as taxing food that is high in salt and fat. Blair also called for restrictions on advertising unhealthy food.

The Conversation · Sep 15, 2023

AI regulation: US, EU and the UK diverge on how to mitigate risks

It’s already proving a very busy September for artificial intelligence (AI) regulation, with tech billionaires meeting US lawmakers, the EU wrangling over a landmark law and the UK concerned that AI might end life as we know it.

France 24 · Sep 15, 2023

‘We get bombarded’: study reveals ‘shocking’ impact of online abuse on girls

Happiness among girls and young women in UK at lowest since 2009 as 37% report being sent upsetting content

The Guardian - UK · Sep 15, 2023

What happens to banned dogs in the UK and which breeds are illegal?

RISHI Sunak has announced that the American XL bully dog is to be banned in the UK by the end of the year.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 15, 2023

UK facing massive influx of huge killer Asian hornets, warns beekeeper

Peter Down says he has lost nearly everything after Asian hornets wiped out the majority of his hives

The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2023

American XL bully dog will be banned, says Rishi Sunak

PM says breed ‘is a danger to our communities’ and will be outlawed by end of year, after series of attacks

The Guardian - UK · Sep 15, 2023

Oil companies granted licences to store carbon under the North Sea

Government hopes companies including Shell will be able to store up to 10% of the UK’s annual carbon emissions

The Guardian - UK · Sep 15, 2023

The inside story of how British missiles were used to attack the Russian fleet

Storm Shadow weapons were critical in Ukraine’s attack on Sevastopol this week, destroying a submarine, large landing ship and crippling the vital dry dock.

Evening Standard · Sep 15, 2023

Tata Steel seals £500m UK support package but big job losses feared

Unions say as many as 3,000 workers could lose posts in long term on back of deal to help decarbonisation plans

The Guardian - UK · Sep 15, 2023