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Global Payments Launches Genius™ in the UK
Genius is now available for quick service and fast casual restaurants in the country LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#globalpayments–Global Payments Inc. (NYSE: GPN), a leading worldwide provider of payment technology and software solutions, today...

After legal defeat over trademark bid, Bill Belichick is now involved in petty row with his former employer, the New England Patriots
Bill Belichick's efforts to expand his brand following his move into college football have run into obstacles, with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office rejecting several of his recent applications. At the same time, the former New England...

UK Expands Online Safety Act to Block Self-Harm Content on Platforms
In a significant escalation of digital regulation, the U.K. government has announced plans to fortify its online safety framework, extending protections against self-harm content to users of all ages. This move, detailed in a recent press release...
Africa Launches Climate Justice Fund to Empower Local Communities
The Pan African Climate Justice Alliance officially launched a pioneering climate fund Tuesday designed to channel financing directly to grassroots African communities, addressing longstanding inequities in global climate finance as continental...

Alarming surge in smuggled meat and dairy puts UK food security at risk
The United Kingdom is facing a mounting and underappreciated threat to its food security, animal welfare, and public health. A parliamentary committee has issued a stark warning about the “alarming” surge in smuggled meat and dairy entering the...

Six community heroes from Sandwell and Walsall to receive British Empire Medals at ceremony in Birmingham this month
Eleven people, including four from Sandwell and two from Walsall, will receive the medals on Thursday September 25, 2025 at Banqueting Suite, Birmingham Council House on Victoria Square. The West Midlands is celebrating BEM recipients from this...

Unpacking The 'Boris Files': Did Taxpayers Fund Ex-UK PM Boris Johnson's Private Deals?
Last Updated:September 10, 2025, 11:29 IST The Boris Files are a cache of leaked documents from Johnson’s private office after his premiership, revealing lobbying efforts, commercial deals, & possible misuse of public funds Former Britain's Prime...

Area of England well protected for nature is in decline, data shows
The area of England protected effectively for nature is continuing to decline, according to data from the country’s largest coalition of wildlife organisations, as experts say the government is allowing habitats to deteriorate. The government is...

UK to host second annual One Health Symposium on Oct. 20
University of Kentucky community members and regional stakeholders are invited to the second One Health Symposium on Oct. 20. Photo provided. Leading into celebrating International One Health Day, on Nov. 3, this year’s symposium is designed to...

2026 FIFA WCQ: This is a Statement Victory- Thomas Tuchel on England’s 5-0 win over Serbia
England manager Thomas Tuchel has described the Three Lions’ demolishing of Serbia in Belgrade as a statement victory for his team. England delivered a hammering of the Serbs away from home with a 5-0 win to take firm control at the summit of...

Health warning as 29 Brits struck down in salmonella outbreak
An alert has been issued following a Salmonella outbreak that has affected 29 people in the UK. Testing conducted by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) identified cherry tomatoes from Sicily, Italy, as the source of the infection....

UK Farmers feel ‘abandoned’ as thousands of Countryside Stewardship contracts end
According to a Freedom of Information request by the National Farmers’ Union (NFU), 5,830 Countryside Stewardship (CS) agreements will finish in December. The schemes provide financial incentives for nature-friendly measures such as...

UK households risk £400 fine for breaking little-known black bin rules
UK households are unknowingly risking fines of up to £400 due to little-known wheelie bin rules. Each local council has different guidance on how you use your bins, so it is important to be aware of the rules in your area. If you don't follow...

Citizen scientists locate plastic pollution hotspots
Plastic pellets, bio-beads and other microplastics are polluting coastlines around the world, with new research showing sharp regional differences in the types and concentrations of plastic found. The findings come from a study by the University...

The countdown to the UK igus:bike tour begins
10/09/2025 igus UK Ltd After 11 months travelling across the world, the igus:bike tour is less than a month away from its UK debut. On the 15th of September, a nationwide journey celebrating sustainable engineering, customer collaboration, and the...

England flag appears on famous white horse landmark
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British folk artist speaks out after abandoning own concert because JD Vance was in attendance
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UK Shift To Plant-Based Diets Could Save 58% Of Projected Species Extinctions, Says Report
A new report by the Food Foundation says that a UK-wide shift towards plant-based diets could reduce projected species extinction over the next century by 58 percent, thereby protecting biodiversity, the environment, and the food system itself....

Mineral collector convicted of damaging important Galloway site by breaking rocks with hammer
A mineral collector has been convicted of damaging a site in Dumfries and Galloway by using a hammer to break rocks to collect rare minerals to sell. In the first conviction of its kind in Scotland, Dagmara Lesiow Lasczcewski was found guilty of...

Only four of England’s 92 league clubs are ready for football’s new regulator, report finds
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