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UK ninja sword ban begins as 1,000 bladed weapons surrendered in national amnesty

From 1 August, it is now illegal to own, sell or import ninja swords in England and Wales, with possession in public carrying up to four years in prison.

Euronews

Ninja sword ban comes into effect across the UK

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The Independent UK

Technology could open up new ways to track prisoners

Technology firms have apparently suggested placing tracking devices or a microchip under the skin of convicted criminals to monitor them in prison or when they come out, according to a recent report in the Guardian. Though the idea raises questions about human rights, the technology is certainly developing that could…

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Nearly two-thirds of Brits surveyed about the UK's new age verification laws think the changes aren't effective, but even more support them being made in the first place

Best not to survey VPN companies, then.

PC Gamer

Rachel Reeves rejects Donald Trump’s call to halt ‘unsightly windmills’ in North Sea

Chancellor backs renewable energy plans and dismisses calls to ‘incentivise the drillers’

The Independent UK

Storm Floris to hit UK on Monday with unseasonably strong winds forecast

Yellow weather warning for wind in Scotland, Northern Ireland, north Wales and north of England from 6am

The Guardian - UK

UK Online Safety Act risks ‘seriously infringing’ free speech, says X

Elon Musk’s social media platform says lawmakers made a ‘conscientious decision’ to increase censorship

The Guardian - UK

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Barclays becomes second UK bank to quit industry’s net zero group

The lender joins the growing trend after US banks starting leaving the Net Zero Banking Alliance ahead of Donald Trump’s inauguration.

The Independent UK

UK government has ‘got the balance right’ on tax, says Rachel Reeves

Chancellor responds to calls for wealth tax on millionaire households

The Guardian - UK

The ideal flight time: Early shift, late show or something in between?

The Man Who Pays His Way: Mid-morning departures have their merits, but they’re not for me

The Independent UK

Police worker gets misconduct warning over handling of 999 call before four deaths

Post-mortem examinations recorded that all four people inside the property died of neck wounds

The Independent UK

UK sizzled in fifth warmest July on record

July was the sixth consecutive month of above-average mean temperatures for the UK.

The Independent UK

Rules for UK waste tyres tightened after millions sent to furnaces in India

Waste tyres exported from the UK to India for recycling were found to be going to unregulated dumps or makeshift furnaces.

The Independent UK

Hamieverse Taps Abstract to Power Its Debut Blockchain Game and Purpose-Driven Ecosystem

London, United Kingdom, August 1st, 2025, Chainwire

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Beware! 3 free VPNs are topping App Store charts right now – but they can actually pose a huge risk to your data

New online age verification requirements have sparked a surge in demand for VPNs in the UK – but choosing an insecure free VPN can put your sensitive data at risk.

The Guardian - UK

From silence to statehood: how Trump’s indifference moved the UK on Palestine

Under pressure on domestic and international stage to act on Gaza, a shrug from the president allowed Starmer to make pledge

Evening Standard

Government accused of plot to silence critics of asylum seeker hotels and 'two-tier' policing

Whitehall officials have allegedly been flagging social media accounts to Big Tech firms which criticise immigration

The Conversation

School’s out – but as young people paint, skateboard and play with their friends, they’re still learning

School holidays are underway across the UK. But while young people might be getting a break from the classroom and having a chance to spend more time on their hobbies, they are still learning – whether they’re playing video games, painting toy soldiers or out on their bike.

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Evening Standard

Renewables and fossil fuels not ‘either-or’, says Reeves after Trump comments

Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ appearance in Scotland followed a five-day visit from US President Donald Trump.

Evening Standard

Fact check: Recognising a Palestinian state, misleading tsunami video and deportations vs returns

Round-up of fact checks from the last week compiled by Full Fact.

RideApart

India Is Dead Serious About the Revival Of Norton Motorcycles

India is taking Norton seriously. How serious? Prime Minister Modi flew to the UK to preview Norton’s lineup with his British counterpart.

The Independent UK

Winds of up to 85mph to buffet UK as Storm Floris hits

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Evening Standard

Detail still lacking ‘but Ireland would be worse off without EU-US deal’

Simon Harris said the EU tariff rate of 15% would come into effect from next Thursday.

The Guardian - UK

Family of Briton murdered in Jamaica seek answers over UK officials’ ‘indifference’

Delroy Walker’s relatives say they were initially told ‘your brother’s not British, or not British enough’ to receive help

Evening Standard

Returning migrants to France to start 'imminently', says minister after 2025 arrivals in UK top 25,000

Sir Keir Starmer and Emmanuel Macron agreed a 'one-in-one-out’ scheme at an Anglo-French summit last month

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