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YouTube Leads UK Online Viewing With 51 Minutes Daily: Report
Britons watched YouTube on average for 51 minutes a day in 2025 on smartphones, tablets and PCs, regulator Ofcom said, noting that services from its owner Alphabet and from Meta account for more than half of all time spent online.
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UK to Recognise Crypto as Property After Lawmakers Approve Landmark Bill
The UK has passed the landmark Property (Digital Assets etc) Act 2025 that formally recognises crypto as property, giving courts stronger authority over asset recovery, fraud cases, and commercial disputes. Industry bodies, including Bitcoin Policy UK and CryptoUK, have welcomed the development, calling it a key milestone for regulated digital asse...
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Flying Overnight? 10 Simple Tricks To Beat Jet Lag And Land Looking Alive
Jet Lag Prevention: The main culprit behind jet lag is your circadian rhythm - the body's internal clock that regulates when you sleep, eat, and feel alert. Read on.
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Bank of England Plans to Match US Pace on Stablecoin Regulation: Report
The Bank of England has pledged to introduce its stablecoin regulatory framework at the same pace as the United States. Deputy Governor Sarah Breeden said the plan aims to balance innovation and consumer protection. At the same time, the Financial Conduct Authority has ended its four-year ban on crypto ETNs, marking another major step in the UK’s...
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UK FCA Cracks Down on Crypto Firms, Hundreds of Exchanges Receive Warnings
The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has issued hundreds of warnings to unregistered crypto exchanges, including HTX, as part of a sweeping crackdown on firms breaching financial regulations. The regulator also initiated legal action against HTX for unlawful promotion of crypto services. The move highlights the UK’s intensified efforts to...
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UK Designates Apple And Google A "Duopoly", Imposes Tougher Rules
Britain's competition watchdog said Wednesday that Apple and Google would face tougher regulation of services on their mobile platforms under new measures focused on technology giants.
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UK Ends Four-Year Ban on Crypto ETNs as FCA Expands Retail Access
The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority has lifted its four-year ban on crypto exchange-traded notes (ETNs), enabling retail investors to gain exposure to cryptocurrencies without directly holding them. The move follows years of market development and positions the UK alongside other jurisdictions adopting regulated crypto products. Analysts expect ...
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Opinion | To Just Welcome The 'Immigrant' Is Not The Point - By Shashi Tharoor
Nations have the right to regulate entry, to balance openness with cohesion. But the tone of the current moment suggests something more corrosive - a retreat not just from policy generosity, but from moral imagination.
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UK, US to Deepen Cooperation on Digital Assets Amidst US President Donald Trump’s State Visit
The UK and the US are set to deepen cooperation on digital assets, including cryptocurrencies and stablecoins, after talks between Chancellor Rachel Reeves and US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. The partnership aims to align regulations, boost investment flows, and strengthen London’s competitiveness amid rising transatlantic market rivalry.
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UK Bans Sanex Shower Gel Ad Over Racial Stereotyping
Britain's advertising regulator banned an advert for Sanex shower gel, owned by US consumer goods group Colgate-Palmolive, for suggesting black skin was "problematic" and white skin was "superior".
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UK Watchdog To Probe 34 Porn Sites For Failing Age-Check Rules Under Online Safety Law
The UK's media watchdog said on Thursday it has launched investigations into 34 pornography websites over their compliance with new age-check requirements to prevent children accessing harmful online content.
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UK Warns Women About 'Skinny Jabs' If Trying To Get Pregnant
The UK's medicine regulator warned on Thursday against taking "skinny jabs" for weight loss if trying to get pregnant or while breastfeeding because of their unknown effects on babies.
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Does Breath-Work And Meditation Improve Your Overall Well-Being?
According to the World Health Organisation (WHO) and Harvard Medical School, regular breath regulation and meditation have a positive impact on physical, emotional, and psychological health.
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UK Set to Toughen Immigration Rules: 'Fluent English' Required To Remain In Britain
The UK government plans to introduce stricter English language requirements for migrants seeking permanent residency.
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Google Faces GBP 5 Billion UK Lawsuit for Abusing Dominance in Online Search
Google is being sued in Britain for potential damages of up to GBP 5 billion (roughly Rs. 56,536 crore). The class action, filed at the Competition Appeal Tribunal on Tuesday, argues that Google's actions enabled it to charge higher prices for the advertisements that appear in search inquiries than it otherwise could in a competitive market.
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YouTube Leads UK Online Viewing With 51 Minutes Daily: Report
Britons watched YouTube on average for 51 minutes a day in 2025 on smartphones, tablets and PCs, regulator Ofcom said, noting that services from its owner Alphabet and from Meta account for more than half of all time spent online.
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UK to Recognise Crypto as Property After Lawmakers Approve Landmark Bill
The UK has passed the landmark Property (Digital Assets etc) Act 2025 that formally recognises crypto as property, giving courts stronger authority over asset recovery, fraud cases, and commercial disputes. Industry bodies, including Bitcoin Policy UK and CryptoUK, have welcomed the development, calling it a key milestone for regulated digital asse...
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Flying Overnight? 10 Simple Tricks To Beat Jet Lag And Land Looking Alive
Jet Lag Prevention: The main culprit behind jet lag is your circadian rhythm - the body's internal clock that regulates when you sleep, eat, and feel alert. Read on.
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Bank of England Plans to Match US Pace on Stablecoin Regulation: Report
The Bank of England has pledged to introduce its stablecoin regulatory framework at the same pace as the United States. Deputy Governor Sarah Breeden said the plan aims to balance innovation and consumer protection. At the same time, the Financial Conduct Authority has ended its four-year ban on crypto ETNs, marking another major step in the UK’s...
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UK FCA Cracks Down on Crypto Firms, Hundreds of Exchanges Receive Warnings
The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has issued hundreds of warnings to unregistered crypto exchanges, including HTX, as part of a sweeping crackdown on firms breaching financial regulations. The regulator also initiated legal action against HTX for unlawful promotion of crypto services. The move highlights the UK’s intensified efforts to...
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UK Designates Apple And Google A "Duopoly", Imposes Tougher Rules
Britain's competition watchdog said Wednesday that Apple and Google would face tougher regulation of services on their mobile platforms under new measures focused on technology giants.
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UK Ends Four-Year Ban on Crypto ETNs as FCA Expands Retail Access
The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority has lifted its four-year ban on crypto exchange-traded notes (ETNs), enabling retail investors to gain exposure to cryptocurrencies without directly holding them. The move follows years of market development and positions the UK alongside other jurisdictions adopting regulated crypto products. Analysts expect ...
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Opinion | To Just Welcome The 'Immigrant' Is Not The Point - By Shashi Tharoor
Nations have the right to regulate entry, to balance openness with cohesion. But the tone of the current moment suggests something more corrosive - a retreat not just from policy generosity, but from moral imagination.
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UK, US to Deepen Cooperation on Digital Assets Amidst US President Donald Trump’s State Visit
The UK and the US are set to deepen cooperation on digital assets, including cryptocurrencies and stablecoins, after talks between Chancellor Rachel Reeves and US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. The partnership aims to align regulations, boost investment flows, and strengthen London’s competitiveness amid rising transatlantic market rivalry.
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UK Bans Sanex Shower Gel Ad Over Racial Stereotyping
Britain's advertising regulator banned an advert for Sanex shower gel, owned by US consumer goods group Colgate-Palmolive, for suggesting black skin was "problematic" and white skin was "superior".
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UK Watchdog To Probe 34 Porn Sites For Failing Age-Check Rules Under Online Safety Law
The UK's media watchdog said on Thursday it has launched investigations into 34 pornography websites over their compliance with new age-check requirements to prevent children accessing harmful online content.
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UK Warns Women About 'Skinny Jabs' If Trying To Get Pregnant
The UK's medicine regulator warned on Thursday against taking "skinny jabs" for weight loss if trying to get pregnant or while breastfeeding because of their unknown effects on babies.
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Does Breath-Work And Meditation Improve Your Overall Well-Being?
According to the World Health Organisation (WHO) and Harvard Medical School, regular breath regulation and meditation have a positive impact on physical, emotional, and psychological health.
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UK Set to Toughen Immigration Rules: 'Fluent English' Required To Remain In Britain
The UK government plans to introduce stricter English language requirements for migrants seeking permanent residency.
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Google Faces GBP 5 Billion UK Lawsuit for Abusing Dominance in Online Search
Google is being sued in Britain for potential damages of up to GBP 5 billion (roughly Rs. 56,536 crore). The class action, filed at the Competition Appeal Tribunal on Tuesday, argues that Google's actions enabled it to charge higher prices for the advertisements that appear in search inquiries than it otherwise could in a competitive market.
