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Stella Rimington, Britain’s First Female MI5 Chief, Dies Aged 90

DOWNLOAD IPFS Dame Stella Rimington, the first woman to lead Britain’s domestic intelligence service, MI5, has died aged 90. Her death marks the end of a remarkable career that broke long-standing barriers in the intelligence world and helped usher in a more transparent era for Britain’s Security Service. Rimington became[Read More…]

August 5, 2025 by OpenVoice UK News Team

Defence & Security

Police Appeal for Public Help to Identify 40 Suspects from the 2024 UK Riots

DOWNLOAD IPFS Police have released images of 40 individuals they are seeking to identify in connection with violent disorder during last summer’s riots across parts of England and Northern Ireland. The appeal comes after more than 1,800 arrests were made following widespread unrest triggered by misinformation spread on social media.[Read More…]

August 5, 2025 by OpenVoice UK News Team

Defence & Security

L3Harris Advances Torpedo Development with Successful Power Plant Test

DOWNLOAD IPFS L3Harris Technologies has completed a test of a new propulsion power plant designed for the next generation of lightweight torpedoes. Conducted on 1 August 2025 at the company’s facility in Orlando, Florida, the trial marks a key milestone in the development of the Stored Chemical Energy Propulsion System[Read More…]

August 5, 2025 by OpenVoice UK News Team

Finance

Dorset Jeweller Becky Walker Receives Enterprise Grant Boost

Download IPFS A Dorset-based jeweller has expanded her independent business with help from a local enterprise grant aimed at supporting young entrepreneurs. Becky Walker, 29, from Harman’s Cross near Swanage, was awarded £1,000 through the Dorset Community Foundation’s SWEF Enterprise Fund. The fund supports individuals aged 18 to 30 who[Read More…]

August 5, 2025 by OpenVoice UK News Team

Defence & Security

Leonardo Acquires Iveco Defence in €1.7 Billion Strategic Move

DOWNLOAD IPFS Leonardo has agreed to acquire Iveco Defence Vehicles (IDV) and Astra from Iveco Group for €1.7 billion, a transaction expected to reshape Europe’s land defence sector. Signed on 30 July 2025, the deal is scheduled for completion by the first quarter of 2026, pending regulatory approval. The acquisition[Read More…]

August 5, 2025 by OpenVoice UK News Team

Finance

Wiltshire Drivers Could Receive Car Finance Payouts

Download IPFS Thousands of motorists across Wiltshire and the wider UK may receive compensation of up to £950 after the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) proposed a redress scheme for car finance customers affected by undisclosed commission arrangements. The scheme follows a Supreme Court ruling on 1 August, which found that[Read More…]

August 5, 2025 by OpenVoice UK News Team

Finance

NS&I Holding £100m in Unclaimed Bond Prizes

Download IPFS Over £100 million in Premium Bond prizes remain unclaimed across the United Kingdom, according to the latest figures from National Savings and Investments (NS&I). A total of 2.5 million prizes have not been collected, including 11 prizes worth £100,000, 19 worth £50,000, 38 at £25,000, and 75 prizes[Read More…]

August 5, 2025 by OpenVoice UK News Team

Human Rights

Stockton Parents Urge Secondary Schools to Support SEND Pupils

Download IPFS Parents of children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in Stockton are expressing deep concern over the lack of secondary schools willing to host new support units, leaving many families fearful for their children’s futures. Emma Zenaj, co-chair of Stockton’s Parent Carer Forum, addressed the local council’s[Read More…]

August 5, 2025 by OpenVoice UK News Team

Politics & Government

Reeves Faces Pressure to Address UK’s Fiscal Shortfall and Spending Strains

DOWNLOAD IPFS Chancellor Rachel Reeves is under growing pressure to address rising public borrowing and internal tensions over her economic strategy, as concerns mount over the sustainability of the government’s spending plans. With official figures showing government borrowing outpacing forecasts, critics are questioning the Labour government’s ability to meet its[Read More…]

August 5, 2025 by OpenVoice UK News Team

Economics

Northern Ireland: 170,000 Workers to Gain from Minimum Wage Reform

Download IPFS Up to 170,000 people in Northern Ireland are expected to benefit from a new UK Government pay initiative aimed at eliminating age-based disparities in the National Minimum Wage. The move is part of a broader plan to introduce a single adult wage band, ensuring equal pay for equal[Read More…]

August 5, 2025 by OpenVoice UK News Team

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