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Israel Approves 60-Day Ceasefire Proposal in Gaza Amid Mounting Regional Pressure.

In a significant diplomatic development, the Israeli government has agreed to the terms of a 60-day ceasefire in Gaza, following weeks of indirect negotiations mediated by Qatar and Egypt. The proposal, which has now been formally presented to Hamas, aims to bring a temporary halt to hostilities and establish a[Read More…]

July 2, 2025 by OpenVoice UK News Team

Economics

UK’s Mpac Group Warns on Profit as US Tariffs Hit Orders and Triggers Restructuring

Mpac Group, a UK-based packaging automation company, has issued a profit warning after being hit by a sharp decline in U.S. orders, which it attributed to recently imposed American tariffs. The company said the disruption has significantly impacted its revenue outlook and will prompt a major restructuring of its North[Read More…]

July 2, 2025 by OpenVoice UK News Team

Breaking News

Neath Port Talbot Council Reviews Street Lighting Trial Amid Rising Energy Costs and Community Concerns

Neath Port Talbot, Wales. In response to escalating energy costs, Neath Port Talbot Council recently conducted a trial to switch off street lights between 1 am and 5 am in selected areas. The results, presented to the council’s scrutiny committee on June 27, have sparked a detailed discussion balancing the[Read More…]

July 2, 2025 by OpenVoice UK News Team

General News

Feast Returns to Chapel Walk with Revamped Premises and Original Spirit

Sheffield, UK 2 July 2025 One of Sheffield’s most distinctive independent cafés has returned to its original home. Feast, first established on Chapel Walk in 2007, has reopened on the same historic street this time with a fully refurbished interior, upgraded equipment, and renewed ambition. Located within the recently restored[Read More…]

July 2, 2025 by OpenVoice UK News Team

Defence & Security

UK and Germany Strengthen Military Ties with Historic Defense Pact

The United Kingdom and Germany are poised to sign a wide-ranging mutual defense treaty that signals a significant deepening of their bilateral military relationship. Set to be finalized on July 17, the agreement marks one of the most substantial defense collaborations between the two nations since World War II, underscoring[Read More…]

July 2, 2025 by OpenVoice UK News Team

Crime

UK Burglar Sentenced to Three Years Following Break-In at Deceased’s Home

Alan Mellor, a 36-year-old career criminal with an extensive record, has been sentenced to three years’ imprisonment at Stoke-on-Trent Crown Court for a series of burglaries in the Newcastle-under-Lyme area, including a break-in at the home of a recently deceased individual. Between 23 April and 27 May 2025, Mellor committed[Read More…]

July 2, 2025 by OpenVoice UK News Team

Real Estate

UK House Prices Fall 0.8% in June as Market Begins to Settle — Nationwide.

London, July 1, 2025, UK property prices declined slightly in June, falling by 0.8%, according to new figures from the Nationwide Building Society. The average house price now stands at £260,470, down from £262,590 in May. While this marks the second monthly drop of 2025, housing experts say it’s not[Read More…]

July 2, 2025 by OpenVoice UK News Team

Defence & Security

UK Strategic Defense Review Sets Course for Warfighting Readiness with Submarines, Drones, and Industrial Expansion

The UK government has unveiled a wide-ranging Strategic Defense Review aimed at strengthening the country’s military readiness in an increasingly uncertain global landscape. The review lays out a detailed plan to prepare Britain for high-intensity warfare, with a focus on technological modernization, expanded industrial capacity, and deeper international defense cooperation.[Read More…]

July 2, 2025 by OpenVoice UK News Team

Politics & Government

Minister Signals Potential Tax Measures After Welfare Reform U-Turn Creates £4.8bn Budget Gap

The government minister has declined to rule out future tax increases following the decision to backtrack on planned welfare reforms, raising questions about how the Labour government will plug a multibillion-pound hole in its fiscal plans. Pat McFadden, Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, confirmed that the government’s reversal on[Read More…]

July 2, 2025 by OpenVoice UK News Team

Finance

Bank of England to Redesign Banknotes — Public Invited to Take Part

London, July 1, 2025. The Bank of England has announced plans to redesign the UK’s banknotes and is inviting the public to help decide who or what should appear on them. For the first time in years, the central bank is updating the look of its polymer notes, and this[Read More…]

July 2, 2025 by OpenVoice UK News Team

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