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UK Beef Prices Jump 25% as Foot and Mouth Outbreaks Impact Supply
Inflation continues to affect food prices in the UK, with beef seeing some of the biggest increases. Food prices rose by 2.8% in...
KFC Offers £20,000 to Find New UK Restaurant Sites as It Plans Major Expansion
KFC is set to expand its presence in the UK and Ireland, offering a £20,000 finder’s fee to anyone who can help locate...
People Say 2007 Smoking Ban Was ‘The Beginning of the End’ as Pub Clip Goes Viral
As the UK prepares to ban disposable vapes from 1 June 2025, the debate around smoking rules is heating up again — and...
Netflix Surpasses BBC1 in UK Viewership, Marking Key Milestone
Netflix reached a significant milestone in 2024, surpassing BBC1 in audience reach for the first time, according to data from the UK’s official...
UK Consumers Sue Apple for $1.8 Billion Over App Store Charges
Apple is facing a $1.8 billion lawsuit in the UK, accused of abusing its dominant position by charging 30% commission on app sales...
UK Tech Minister Rejects Big Tech Pressure on Online Safety Laws
Peter Kyle, the UK technology secretary, has made it clear that Britain’s new online safety laws will not be changed despite criticism from...
UK Court Blocks $750 Million Bitcoin Recovery Attempt in Newport Landfill
James Howells, an IT engineer from Newport, Wales, has faced a major legal setback in his decade-long quest to recover a hard drive...
Rolex Increases Watch Prices in the US and UK for 2025
Rolex has raised retail prices for its iconic watches in the US and UK markets as of January 1, 2025. The adjustments affect...
YouTube Under Pressure to Feature Better Children’s Shows
The UK government is calling on YouTube and other video platforms to promote “high-quality” children’s TV content more prominently. Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy...
UK Experts Say Social Media Ban for Under-16s Could Do More Harm Than Good
Child safety experts in the UK have raised concerns about a potential social media ban for under-16s, similar to Australia’s recent move. While...
