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Miracle Amid Catastrophe: British Man Survives Air India Crash That Kills Over 260

In what is being described as one of the most catastrophic air disasters in India’s aviation history, an Air India flight bound for London crashed just moments after takeoff on June 12, 2025, killing more than 260 people. The only survivor was a 40-year-old British man, Vishwash Kumar Ramesh, whose[Read More…]
Economics
Gibraltar Agrees to 15% Sales Tax in Post-Brexit Deal with Spain

Gibraltar has agreed to implement a 15% sales tax on goods within three years as part of a historic post-Brexit agreement with Spain. This decision aims to align Gibraltar’s taxation policies with EU standards and facilitate its entry into the EU customs union. The agreement also eliminates the physical border[Read More…]
Economics
Energy Firm Fined £300,000 After Workers Trapped in Water-Filled Lift Shaft

An offshore energy company has been fined £300,000 after three workers became trapped in a water-filled lift shaft on a North Sea platform. The incident occurred on December 10, 2020, when the men were descending in a lift located in one of the platform legs on the FPF-1 facility. As[Read More…]

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UK Takes Bold Step to Strengthen National Security with Increased Spending Commitment

The UK government has made a decisive commitment to boost its national security spending to 5% of GDP by 2035, signaling a strong and proactive approach to protecting the country in an unpredictable world. Recognizing the rapidly changing global landscape, where threats come from many directions, not just on traditional[Read More…]

June 25, 2025 by OpenVoice US News Team 0 comments

Defense & Security

RAF Voyager Fleet Set for Major Upgrade in £170 Million Boost to UK Defence

In a major step to strengthen the UK’s air power and support its armed forces, the Ministry of Defence has announced a £170 million contract with AirTanker Ltd to upgrade the Royal Air Force’s fleet of Voyager aircraft. This significant investment will ensure these essential aircraft stay at the forefront[Read More…]

June 25, 2025 by OpenVoice US News Team 0 comments

Politics & Government

UK Government Faces Tough Questions Over Covid Loan Fraud Recovery

The UK government is under intense scrutiny for its slow and inadequate response to recovering billions lost through Covid-19 loan fraud. A recent report from the Public Accounts Committee highlights serious failings in the way funds were recovered after criminals exploited the Bounce Back Loan Scheme, which was designed to[Read More…]

June 25, 2025 by OpenVoice US News Team 0 comments

Defense & Security

UK Revives Nuclear Arsenal in the Air Force, Echoing Cold War Era

The UK is set to reintroduce nuclear bombs to its air force, marking a significant shift back to a Cold War-era military posture that was largely phased out in the 1990s. This move signals a response to evolving global security challenges and rising geopolitical tensions, as Britain aims to bolster[Read More…]

June 25, 2025 by OpenVoice US News Team 0 comments

Defense & Security

Britain’s Wake-Up Call: Preparing for War in a New Age of Uncertainty

For the first time in a generation, the British government is openly preparing for the possibility of war on home soil. In a stark warning issued as part of its latest national security strategy, the UK has acknowledged that threats from states like Russia, Iran, and China are no longer[Read More…]

June 25, 2025 by OpenVoice US News Team 0 comments

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Defense & Security

UK Takes Bold Step to Strengthen National Security with Increased Spending Commitment

The UK government has made a decisive commitment to boost its national security spending to 5% of GDP by 2035, signaling a strong and proactive approach to protecting the country in an unpredictable world. Recognizing the rapidly changing global landscape, where threats come from many directions, not just on traditional[Read More…]

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RAF Voyager Fleet Set for Major Upgrade in £170 Million Boost to UK Defence

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UK Revives Nuclear Arsenal in the Air Force, Echoing Cold War Era

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Britain’s Wake-Up Call: Preparing for War in a New Age of Uncertainty

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Britain Goes All in on Defence: Starmer Signs Off on NATO’s 5% Pledge

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Politics & Government

UK Government Faces Tough Questions Over Covid Loan Fraud Recovery

The UK government is under intense scrutiny for its slow and inadequate response to recovering billions lost through Covid-19 loan fraud. A recent report from the Public Accounts Committee highlights serious failings in the way funds were recovered after criminals exploited the Bounce Back Loan Scheme, which was designed to[Read More…]

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Post Office Victims Still Waiting as Government Drags Its Feet

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Britain’s New Plan to Tackle Overcrowded Prisons: Deport Foreign Offenders Earlier

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