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Rough sleeping to be decriminalised in England and Wales under plans to ditch 'pernicious' 200-year-old law
Radio X
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11 June 2025, 08:22 Rough sleeping is set to be decriminalised in England and Wales. Picture: Alamy A 200-year-old law criminalising rough sleepers is set to be scrapped. Listen to this article The Vagrancy Act, introduced in 1824 for punishment...
Scotland's best restaurant is Michelin star spot with lunch menu that 'won't break the bank'
Daily Record & Sunday Mail
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June 11, 2025
Scotland's thriving foodie culture boasts 13 Michelin star restaurants and many other eateries offering quality, reasonably priced food. Edinburgh’s culinary scene is buzzing, with a restaurant opened in 2023 now officially named the best in...
Communities Minister Lyons confirms Winter Fuel Payment for Northern Ireland
UK Department for Communities
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June 10, 2025
Date published: 10 June 2025 Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has confirmed that pensioners in Northern Ireland will receive the Winter Fuel Payment this year after the government announced a u-turn on eligibility restrictions yesterday. In a...
The Debate: Should the British Museum return the Elgin Marbles to Greece?
City A.M.
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June 11, 2025
Wednesday 11 June 2025 6:00 am | Updated: Tuesday 10 June 2025 5:19 pm Share Facebook Share on Facebook X Share on Twitter LinkedIn Share on LinkedIn WhatsApp Share on WhatsApp Email Share on Email Workmen install the Elgin Marbles at the British...
Full list of restaurants set to open at huge new Birmingham street food attraction Society
Birmingham Live
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June 11, 2025
The names of five new permanent restaurants opening inside a brand new Birmingham food and drink venue have been confirmed, with an official open date set for the summer. Society Birmingham will be a huge food court, bar and social space spanning...
Beyond the Union: a new economic model for Scotland and Wales
Nation.Cymru
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June 11, 2025
Photo esfera William Thomson, Founder, Scotonomics, Mark Hooper, Plaid Cymru Cllr in Barry, Kairin van Sweeden, SNP Cllr in Tillydrone/ Seaton/ Old Aberdeen. If our nations adopt a new economic approach that prioritises building monetary...
Revealed: Tipperary man involved in improved Irish/UK trade partnership
Tipperary Star
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June 11, 2025
The United Kingdom is our closest and most important economic partner in terms of trade, investment, and tourism. The British and Irish Governments enjoy a strong partnership that supports peace for both independent sovereign states. The diversity...
Pakistan urges UK to help implement UN resolutions on Kashmir
The Nation
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June 11, 2025
LONDON/ISLAMABAD - Pakistan’s high level delegation in London has urged the United Kingdom to support the implementation of UN Security Council resolutions on Jammu & Kashmir. The delegation led by former Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari,...
Malaysia Launches “Visit Malaysia 2026” in the UK
TravelDailyNews Asia-Pacific
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June 10, 2025
Malaysia’s Deputy PM launched “Visit Malaysia 2026” in the UK, aiming for 500,000 British tourists, boosting overall tourism and strengthening ties. The Deputy Prime Minister of Malaysia, The Hon. Dr. Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, has concluded a successful...
The Brit Awards With Mastercard Moves To Manchester For First Time!
Top40-Charts
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New York, NY (Top40 Charts) For the first time in its history, The BRIT Awards with Mastercard will leave the capital and make its way north. The iconic celebration of British music is set to electrify Manchester's Co-op Live in 2026 and 2027,...
Hutton Researchers Tackle Impact of UK Drought on Agriculture
Seed World
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June 11, 2025
As the UK experiences its driest spring in nearly 70 years, researchers at The James Hutton Institute have published a report for the British Ecological Society (BES) outlining how their work is crucial in addressing the current drought and...
Leona O’Neill: Ballymena hate-fest show there’s a sickness in our society
The Irish News
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June 11, 2025
I see the righteous, noble and brave Champions of Ireland, Women and Girls brought their masked, pitchfork-burning, torch-wielding army to Ballymena to save us all from Hell’s damnation. Fifteen police officers were injured on Monday night, houses...
The Interview: Kardo founder Rikki Kher on India’s new trade deal with the UK and how it could help grow his brand
TheIndustry.fashion
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June 11, 2025
Contemporary Indian menswear brand Kardo, which launched its first womenswear line for SS25, has been slowly building a UK fanbase through retailers including END and Mr Porter via Martin Gill at MOM Agency, who handles the wholesale side for the...
DUP councillor questions if burqas should be banned in UK
Belfast Telegraph
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June 11, 2025
Ex-UKIP and TUV member Henry Reilly asks on social media if full covering worn by Muslim women ‘alien’ Today at 07:03 A DUP councillor has raised questions over whether the burqa should be banned and if it is “alien to British culture”. Henry...
Citizen Co-op Society, Hyderabad surpasses business mix of Rs 4,300cr
Indian Cooperative
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June 11, 2025
In a remarkable display of growth and resilience, Hyderabad based Citizen Cooperative Society, one of South India’s leading multi-state credit cooperatives, has surpassed an impressive business mix of Rs 4,300 crore while recording a robust net...
Rare full moon 'stuns' in UK skies - last chance to see Strawberry Moon today
Bridport and Lyme Regis News
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June’s Strawberry Moon is already intriguing stargazers across the UK since rising last night (June 10). But fear not if you didn’t manage to catch a glimpse of it then, as it will still be in full bloom tonight. The 'Strawberry' Full Moon has...
Bridgwater has fifth highest council tax precept in England
Bridgwater Mercury
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Figures released for 2025/26 by the Society of Local Council Clerks reveal that the local authority topped the list, with a precept of over £4.2 million. The town’s Labour controlled local authority approved a sizeable 39 per cent increase to the...
Children in England growing up ‘sedentary, scrolling and alone’, say experts
The Guardian
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June 11, 2025
Children are growing up “sedentary, scrolling and alone” because of a dramatic decline in play in their lives, say a panel of experts who have spent a year investigating play and childhood in England. The government should ban “no ball games”...
"It's an incredibly difficult decision to make"—Love Island UK star Shakira chooses to couple up with Harry, eliminating Sophie in the process
Sportskeeda
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June 11, 2025
Love Island UK season 12 episode 2 premired on ITV on June 10, 2025. The episode was very stressful for Shakira, as she was the only single contestant in the villa and had to find a partner before the end of the day, or else she would get...
"You haven't got anything to worry about"— Love Island UK star Dejon reassures Meg over his connection with Shakira
Sportskeeda
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June 11, 2025
Love Island UK season 12 episode 2 premiered on ITV on June 10. The episode picked up from the cliffhanger of the previous installment, where Shakira was left without a partner and had very little time to choose someone to couple with or she might...