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ClearBank Expands European Operations Following Strong 2025 Financial Results

ClearBank Expands European Operations Following Strong 2025 Financial Results

ClearBank Expands European Operations Following Strong 2025 Financial Results
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UK Biobank Data Breach Raises Concerns Over Public Data Security

UK Biobank Data Breach Raises Concerns Over Public Data Security

UK Biobank has reported a data breach involving the sale of anonymized health data of 500,000 volunteers on a Chinese website. The breach has been described as 'deeply concerning' by UK officials, prompting the suspension of access to the database for involved academic institutions. The breach highlights vulnerabilities in data management and the need for stricter controls. UK Biobank is implementing measures to limit data file sizes and monitor exports to prevent future incidents. The breach has sparked discussions on the adequacy of current data protection practices and the trustworthiness of public data handling.
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UK Allows Convicted Terror Plotter to Stay Amid Wife's Ban for Islamic State Support

UK Allows Convicted Terror Plotter to Stay Amid Wife's Ban for Islamic State Support

Shah Rahman, a Bangladeshi national convicted of plotting an attack on the London Stock Exchange in 2012, has been allowed to remain in the UK on human rights grounds. His wife, Parveen Purbhoo, has been banned from entering the UK due to her support for the Islamic State. The UK Special Immigration Appeals Commission upheld the decision to ban Purbhoo, citing her as a potential national security threat.
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McDonald's Launches Campaign to Encourage Customers to Try New Menu Item

McDonald's Launches Campaign to Encourage Customers to Try New Menu Item

McDonald's Launches Campaign to Encourage Customers to Try New Menu Item
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Anthropic plans to provide Mythos access to European banks soon, sources say

Anthropic plans to provide Mythos access to European banks soon, sources say

By Saeed Azhar, Jeffrey Dastin and Mathieu Rosemain NEW YORK/PARIS, April 21 (Reuters) - Anthropic plans to provide access to its Mythos AI model to European banks soon, three people familiar with the matter said, as global banks scramble to test the technology after large U.S. banks were given
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Teenager pleads guilty after arson attack on London synagogue

Teenager pleads guilty after arson attack on London synagogue

A teenager has admitted arson after an attack on a synagogue in London
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Retail Staff Abuse Costs UK Sector £235 Million Annually, Analysis Reveals

Retail Staff Abuse Costs UK Sector £235 Million Annually, Analysis Reveals

Retail Staff Abuse Costs UK Sector £235 Million Annually, Analysis Reveals
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UK Unemployment Rate Falls as Fewer Students Seek Jobs, Raising Economic Inactivity

UK Unemployment Rate Falls as Fewer Students Seek Jobs, Raising Economic Inactivity

UK Unemployment Rate Falls as Fewer Students Seek Jobs, Raising Economic Inactivity
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UK regulator investigates Telegram over child sexual abuse concerns

UK regulator investigates Telegram over child sexual abuse concerns

LONDON, April 21 (Reuters) - Britain's communications regulator, Ofcom, launched an investigation on Tuesday into the Telegram messaging app after evidence suggested child sexual abuse material was being shared on the platform.
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Cheshire East Council Launches Crisis and Resilience Fund to Support Residents Facing Financial Hardship

Cheshire East Council Launches Crisis and Resilience Fund to Support Residents Facing Financial Hardship

Cheshire East Council has introduced a new Crisis and Resilience Fund aimed at providing essential support to residents experiencing sudden financial difficulties. The fund, initiated by the UK Government through the Department for Work and Pensions, will operate from April 2026 to March 2029. It is designed to offer immediate assistance for unexpected financial crises while promoting long-term financial stability. Eligible residents can access various forms of support, including one-off payments for emergencies, assistance with heating oil, and help with essential household items. The fund also covers housing-related costs and connects residents to services provided by local voluntary, community, and faith organizations. Cheshire East Council will receive £11.3 million over the program's duration, allowing for medium-term planning to ensure continuous support during financial pressures.
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BoE to hold interest rates through 2026 despite inflation threat: Reuters poll

BoE to hold interest rates through 2026 despite inflation threat: Reuters poll

By Devayani Sathyan April 21 (Reuters) - The Bank of England will hold interest rates steady next week and likely through the rest of the year, according to a Reuters poll of economists, who broadly stuck to the same steady policy views as last month but revised up their inflation outlook.
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Oil prices hold steady but Wall Street and global markets higher despite doubts about US-Iran talks

Oil prices hold steady but Wall Street and global markets higher despite doubts about US-Iran talks

Wall Street followed global markets higher and oil prices eased as U.S.-Iran talks aimed at ending the war remained in doubt