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Breaking News

UK Palestine Campaign Official Confirms Ties with Ex-Israeli Spy

A senior official of the UK’s Palestine Solidarity Campaign (PSC), Ben Soffa, has admitted to having worked alongside a former Israeli intelligence operative during his time with the Labour Party. Ben Soffa, currently Digital Organizer for PSC and formerly Head of Digital Organizing for Labour, acknowledged his collaboration with Assaf[Read More…]

July 2, 2025 by OpenVoice UK News Team 0 comments

Breaking News

Channel Crossings by Migrants Set New Record in First Half of 2025

New figures show that small boat crossings in the English Channel surged to record levels in the first half of 2025. Nearly 20,000 people crossed between January and June, a 48% increase from last year. Earlier this week, 879 individuals arrived in 13 separate vessels, reaching a total of 19,982.[Read More…]

July 2, 2025 by OpenVoice UK News Team 0 comments

Economics

UK Economy Leads G7 Growth as Financial Advice Rules Face Landmark Overhaul

The UK economy grew by 0.7 percent in the first quarter of 2025, marking its strongest performance in a year and placing the country at the top of the G7 growth rankings. The rebound was driven largely by the manufacturing and services sectors, which saw a boost from strong domestic[Read More…]

July 1, 2025 by OpenVoice UK News Team 0 comments

Defence & Security

British F-35B Stealth Jet Remains Grounded in India After Emergency Landing

A British F-35B Lightning II stealth fighter jet remains grounded at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport in Kerala, India, after making an emergency landing on June 14 due to low fuel and adverse weather conditions. The aircraft, assigned to the Royal Navy and reportedly worth over $100 million, was forced to divert[Read More…]

July 1, 2025 by OpenVoice UK News Team 0 comments

Defence & Security

UK Sets 2030 Deadline for 3% Defense Spending in Major Military Investment Plan

The UK government has confirmed a clear timeline for increasing defense spending to 3 percent of GDP by 2030, solidifying its long-term commitment to strengthening national security and military capabilities. According to a written parliamentary response by Defense Minister Maria Eagle, the government plans to raise defense spending to 2.6[Read More…]

July 1, 2025 by OpenVoice UK News Team 0 comments

Politics & Government

China Left Off Toughest Tier of UK’s Foreign Influence Tracking Regime

The UK government has faced scrutiny after it emerged that China was excluded from the most stringent tier of a new national security regime designed to track covert foreign influence. The Foreign Influence Registration Scheme (FIRS), introduced under the National Security Act, is intended to require individuals and organizations working[Read More…]

July 1, 2025 by OpenVoice UK News Team 0 comments

General News

Relief for UK Households as Energy Bill Struggles Begin to Ease

The number of households struggling to pay their energy bills in the UK has fallen, according to new data, offering a tentative sign of relief for consumers following months of high living costs. The figures, released by the energy regulator Ofgem and consumer watchdogs, suggest that fewer people are now[Read More…]

July 1, 2025 by OpenVoice UK News Team 0 comments

General News

Dartford Crossing Fines Canceled After Major System Error Hits Thousands of Drivers

Tens of thousands of drivers have had their penalty charges for using the Dartford Crossing canceled after a major error involving automated number plate recognition systems. Since the start of 2025, more than 60,000 penalty charge notices (PCNs) have been overturned following widespread issues linked to the technology used to[Read More…]

July 1, 2025 by OpenVoice UK News Team 0 comments

Human Rights

Parents Launch Legal Action Over Alleged Abuse of Disabled Children in Care Homes

A group of parents is preparing legal action against authorities after revelations of serious abuse involving disabled children at residential care facilities in the UK. The planned lawsuit follows a growing outcry over the treatment of vulnerable young people in specialist settings, where multiple reports of mistreatment, neglect, and systemic[Read More…]

July 1, 2025 by OpenVoice UK News Team 0 comments

Economics

UK Demands Urgent Inquiry into Collapse of Lindsey Oil Refinery

The UK government has called for an urgent investigation into the sudden insolvency of the Lindsey Oil Refinery, one of the country’s key fuel processing facilities. Located in North Lincolnshire, the refinery ceased operations after its operator, Prax Group, filed for insolvency, sending shockwaves through the energy sector and prompting[Read More…]

July 1, 2025 by OpenVoice UK News Team 0 comments

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