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UK government to ban junk food advertising online and before 9pm on TV
The UK government is set to announce a ban on junk food advertising online and before 9pm on television from 2023 in another move to fight the country’s obesity crisis.
DMCS tells messaging apps not to use e2e encryption for minors' accounts
The UK Department of Digital, Media, Culture and Sport (DCMS) has told messaging apps to prevent the use of end-to-end encryption on “child accounts”.
Putin says UK warship in Crimean waters wanted to test Russia's response
Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday that a British warship that entered its territory in Crimean waters “illegally” earlier in June did so in order to observe the Russian military's response.
TUC accuses UK of making trade deals with countries abusing human rights
The Traders Union Congress accused the UK government on Wednesday of rushing into post-Brexit deals with countries that systematically violate or deny workers their rights.
Britain unveils list of free UK carbon permits for aviation
Britain published a list of the number of free UK carbon permits allocated to each aircraft operator from 2021-2025.
EasyJet CEO urges UK govt to ease European travel restrictions
EasyJet boss Johan Lundgren on Tuesday urged the UK government to further relax Covid restrictions on European travel after it delayed a full reopening of the economy until mid July.
US carries out air strikes against Iran backed militia
The United States said on Sunday it had carried out a round of air strikes against Iran-backed militia in Iraq and Syria.
Merkel and Macron meet opposition over proposed summit with Putin
German and French leaders, Angela Merkel and Emmanuel Macron, have met opposition from some European Union states over a proposed summit with Russian Federation president Vladimir Putin.
Travel industry criticises UK government for Covid-19 restrictions
The travel industry hit out at the UK government for “looking away during its darkest hour” and imposing harsh Covid-19 restrictions as the sector struggles to stay afloat.
Sánchez to pardon jailed Catalan separatists on Tuesday
Spanish President Pedro Sánchez will propose to the Council of Ministers on Tuesday granting a pardon to the nine convicted Catalán separatist leaders jailed following their role in the so-called 'procés'.
EU citizens seeking employment in UK down 36% since Brexit
The number of EU citizens searching for employment in the UK has fallen by over a third since Brexit.
Ryanair sues UK government over travel restrictions
Ryanair has teamed up with Manchester Airports Group to bring legal action against the UK government over its “traffic light” system for Covid-19 restrictions.
Hong Kong's Apple Daily raided by 500 officers over national security law breach
Hong Kong’s Apple Daily’s newsroom was raided on Thursday by 500 officers over alleged violations of China's national security law.
Iran nuclear deal must wait until formation of new government
Returning to the 2015 Iran nuclear accord will have to wait until the formation of a new Iranian government, said the head of the UN nuclear watchdog on Wednesday.
FCA warns Google to stop accepting scam adverts
UK regulator the Financial Conduct Authority has warned tech giant Google that it will take legal action if it continues to accept advertisements for online financial scams.
Rishi Sunak rejects business demands for furlough scheme extension
Chancellor Rishi Sunak rejected calls from businesses demanding an extension of the furlough scheme and business rates relief.
Tokyo warns locals pose bigger Covid danger than Olympic visitors
The biggest Covid-19 danger to the Tokyo Olympics are the locals, said experts studying the event on Tuesday.
Northern Ireland business group issues plea to UK government to end Brexit uncertainty
The Northern Ireland Business Brexit Working Group issued a plea to the UK Government and the EU to end the uncertainty for business.
Low-paid UK workers at higher risk of losing jobs with end of furlough scheme
Low-paid UK workers are at higher risk of losing their employment once the UK government’s furlough scheme ends in September, revealed the latest analysis from the Resolution Foundation.
Israel opposition leaders form coalition to oust Netanyahu
Israel’s opposition leaders have agreed to form a government that would see Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ousted after 12 years in power.