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British gamblers who lose £500 or more a month could face extra checks

British gamblers who lose £500 or more a month could face extra checks

The UK Gambling Commission has responded to increased pressure from the British government by tightening a host of measures such as safety checks for online gamblers who lose £500 ($628) or more a month. The regulator published its consultation on Licence Conditions and Codes of Practice (LCCP) Remote Gambling and Software Technical Standards, providing detailed...

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Macron admits EU needs UK to beat Russia as bloc ‘not enough’ to stop Putin

Macron admits EU needs UK to beat Russia as bloc ‘not enough’ to stop Putin

French President Emmanuel Macron acknowledged that the European Union alone might not be sufficient to counter threats posed by Russia. He highlighted the importance of working closely with non-EU partners, including the United Kingdom, to build a comprehensive European security framework. Speaking to The Economist, Macron reflected on the changing security landscape, pointing out a...

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The UK journalists killed doing their jobs since 2000

The UK journalists killed doing their jobs since 2000

A demonstrator holds a sign during a protest against Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro’s government, Brazil’s National Indian Foundation (FUNAI)’s President Marcelo Augusto Xavier da Silva and for the search for British journalist Dom Phillips and indigenous expert Bruno Pereira, who went missing while reporting in a remote and lawless part of the Amazon rainforest near...

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WestJet’s St. John’s-to-London route goes live — sparking anger over affordable air travel within N.L. | CBC News

WestJet’s St. John’s-to-London route goes live — sparking anger over affordable air travel within N.L. | CBC News

Newfoundland and Labrador is connected once more to Europe with a direct flight to the United Kingdom this summer, but government subsidies of the St. John’s-to-London route has one Labrador MHA demanding closer attention to the high cost of travel within the province. The newest WestJet route, which flies three times weekly from May until October,...

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What channel is Mavericks vs. Clippers on today? Time, TV schedule, live stream for Game 6 of 2024 NBA Playoffs series | Sporting News United Kingdom

What channel is Mavericks vs. Clippers on today? Time, TV schedule, live stream for Game 6 of 2024 NBA Playoffs series | Sporting News United Kingdom

Despite dealing with a cold and sprained right knee, Luka Doncic led the Mavericks to a 123-93 victory in Game 5 against the Clippers, guaranteeing a return home with a 3-2 series lead. Doncic has been ill for several days, but that didn’t stop him from scoring 35 points and dishing out 10 assists. Dallas’...

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EFL teams to achieve back-to-back promotions: Ipswich join list

EFL teams to achieve back-to-back promotions: Ipswich join list

Achieving promotion across England’s four footballing tiers is a brilliant achievement, but to do it back-to-back is even better. It’s a rare thing to see a team fly up the divisions, but it can happen, with Wrexham a recent example. 7 Wrexham have jumped from the National League to League One in two seasonsCredit: Getty...

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RSF Press Freedom Index 2024: UK and US scores hit by widespread job cuts

RSF Press Freedom Index 2024: UK and US scores hit by widespread job cuts

A world map shaded to indicate how countries scored on the RSF Press Freedom Index 2024. The map is overwhelmingly red, with much of Asia coloured darkly red indicating a “very serious” press freedom situation. The Reporters Without Borders (RSF) Press Freedom Index scores for both the UK and US have dropped, driven in part...

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Ange Postecoglou: Spurs lacked belief and conviction at Chelsea

Ange Postecoglou: Spurs lacked belief and conviction at Chelsea

As Spurs suffered, it was a positive night for Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino, taking charge of his 400th game in English football. The 52-year-old Argentine, who managed Tottenham from 2014 to 2019 and took them to a Champions League final, has led Chelsea to a double over Spurs after Thursday’s victory followed a 4-1 win...

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UK Consumers Love to Shop From the Comfort of Their Homes

UK Consumers Love to Shop From the Comfort of Their Homes

Shoppers in the United Kingdom love eCommerce, disproportionately preferring to make purchases online without engaging with physical stores, PYMNTS Intelligence reveals.  By the Numbers The PYMNTS Intelligence study “2024 Global Digital Shopping Index: U.K. Edition,” commissioned by Visa Acceptance Solutions, drew from a survey of 2,200 U.K. consumers to understand recent trends in U.K. consumer behavior...

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4 IoT Trends U.K. Businesses Should Watch in 2024

4 IoT Trends U.K. Businesses Should Watch in 2024

The realm of the Internet of Things encompasses more than just the latest products. As the network of connected devices grows — the number worldwide is expected to reach over 29 billion in 2027 — so do the policies, responsibilities and innovations that surround it, all of which contribute to successful IoT integration. With help...