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Politics & Government

Yvette Cooper Backs Tougher French Tactics to Curb the Channel Crossings Ahead of Macron Visit

Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has praised new tactics employed by French authorities to curb small boat crossings in the English Channel, as the UK prepares to welcome French President Emmanuel Macron for a high-profile state visit this week. The developments come amid mounting political pressure on the UK government to[Read More…]

July 7, 2025 by OpenVoice UK News Team

General News

Nationwide Faces Member Backlash Over Refusal of Binding Vote on CEO’s 43% Pay Rise

Nationwide Building Society is facing mounting criticism after refusing to give its members a binding vote on a 43% pay increase awarded to its chief executive, Debbie Crosbie. The decision has sparked a backlash from customers and campaigners, who argue that such a significant pay rise, worth an additional £1.3[Read More…]

July 7, 2025 by OpenVoice UK News Team

General News

Black Cabs to Return to Bank Junction in 18-Month Trial

Black cabs will once again be permitted to travel through Bank junction in central London as part of an 18-month trial, the City of London Corporation confirmed. The change, set to begin on 28 July, marks a significant shift from traffic restrictions introduced in 2017 after a fatal cycling incident[Read More…]

July 7, 2025 by OpenVoice UK News Team

Human Rights

Josh Babarinde, the Member of Parliament, Calls for Domestic Abuse to Be Recognised as a Specific Criminal Offence in UK Law

Liberal Democrat Member of Parliament (MP) Josh Babarinde has called for a change in the law to make domestic abuse a specific criminal offence, drawing on his own childhood experiences of violence to highlight the need for reform. Speaking in the United Kingdom (UK) Parliament, the Eastbourne representative urged the[Read More…]

July 7, 2025 by OpenVoice UK News Team

Human Rights

Foster Carers’ Fight for Employment Rights Heads to UK Supreme Court

The UK Supreme Court is set to hear a landmark case this week that could reshape the legal status of foster carers and their right to employment protections. The case, brought by the Independent Workers Union of Great Britain (IWGB), challenges current rules that classify foster carers as self-employed and[Read More…]

July 7, 2025 by OpenVoice UK News Team

Crypto

RI Mining Launches Mobile App to Help Users Earn Crypto Passively

Gretton, England. In a world where technology is rapidly changing how we earn and invest, one company is making it easier than ever to tap into the world of cryptocurrency, right from your phone. RI Mining, a global platform focused on crypto infrastructure, has officially launched its new mobile cloud[Read More…]

July 7, 2025 by OpenVoice UK News Team

Economics

UK House Prices Stall in June Amid Rising Job Market Concerns and Waning Buyer Demand

UK property prices remained flat in June, according to the latest Halifax data, as signs emerge in a softening labour market and subdued buyer confidence. The average home price stood at £296,665, with no change from the previous month. While this followed a 0.3% dip in May, the levelling out[Read More…]

July 7, 2025 by OpenVoice UK News Team

Economics

Businesses and Charities Urge UK to Scrap VAT on Refurbished Electronics to Cut Waste and Costs

A coalition of major UK businesses, charities, and community groups is urging the government to scrap VAT on refurbished and repaired electronics, arguing that the measure would help reduce costs for consumers, reduce waste, and support a growing circular economy. The call comes amid rising interest in sustainability and growing[Read More…]

July 7, 2025 by OpenVoice UK News Team

Defence & Security

Royal Navy Ice Patrol Ship Awarded Freedom of the City in Cambridge

In a rare but symbolic honour, a Royal Navy vessel has been granted the Freedom of the City by Cambridge, despite the inland city being some 50 miles from the nearest coast. HMS Protector, an ice patrol ship predominantly operating in the Antarctic, received recognition during a military fair hosted[Read More…]

July 7, 2025 by OpenVoice UK News Team

Defence & Security

UK Justifies Indo-Pacific Carrier Mission as Key to Global Readiness and NATO Integration

The UK government has defended its decision to deploy aircraft carriers to the Indo-Pacific, citing both strategic and operational benefits. Armed Forces Minister Luke Pollard emphasized that the long-range missions serve not only to reinforce the United Kingdom’s presence in a critical region but also to prepare Royal Navy capabilities[Read More…]

July 7, 2025 by OpenVoice UK News Team

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