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Brit abroad slams all-inclusive hotel food asking 'what on earth is this?'
Nottingham Evening Post
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July 31, 2025
A teenager faced a barrage of criticism online after criticising the buffet at her all-inclusive hotel in Cyprus. British holidaymaker Simone Wilko was vacationing with her mother and boyfriend earlier this month when she decided to post her...
UK recognising a Palestinian state 'rewards terrorism,' Nigel Farage tells LBC
Radio X
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31 July 2025, 08:14 | Updated: 31 July 2025, 08:51 Reform UK leader Nigel Farage criticised Sir Keir Starmer's move towards recognising a Palestinian state. Picture: Alamy Reform UK leader Nigel Farage told LBC today that he does not currently...
Aston Villa and England star's law change demand after finding cat dead in bin
Birmingham Live
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July 31, 2025
An Aston Villa and England footballer is backing a change in the law after the heartbreak of finding her dead cat dumped in a bin. Lucy Parker said she was grateful for the small mercy of discovering her pet Wilma as not all owners searching for...
What caused the air traffic control shutdown in the UK
Manchester Evening News
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July 31, 2025
Air traffic control firm NATS reported a 'technical issue' on Wednesday which reuslted in more than 150 flights being cancelled across the UK Thousands of passengers faced travel disruption on Wednesday after more than 150 flights were cancelled...
Net worth of England's Lionesses including Beth Mead and Leah Williamson
Wales Online
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July 31, 2025
England's Lionesses have achieved glory once more, claiming the Euros crown for the second occasion in just three years. It marks another momentous sporting achievement for England, with football supporters revelling in celebrations that stretched...
Lloyds Bank customers unable to use banking app with Halifax and Bank of Scotland affected
Chronicle Live
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July 31, 2025
The Lloyd's Banking app reportedly went down this morning, leaving thousands of frustrated customers unable to access their accounts on payday. Reports started trickling in this morning through the website Downdetector, with thousands reportedly...
HMRC deadline approaching as people risk fines across UK
Liverpool Echo
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July 31, 2025
His Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC) are reminding people about a deadline that must be met today. The second payment on account for the 2024/25 tax bill is due by midnight on July 31 (tonight), and self-employed workers are being urged to act...
Is Lloyd's Bank, Halifax and Bank Of Scotland Down? Massive Reports Of Online Apps Crashing Recorded - Is It A Cyberattack?
International Business Times - United Kingdom
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July 31, 2025
Customers were unable to access their Lloyds Bank, Halifax or Bank of Scotland mobile apps on the morning of 31 July, prompting widespread disruption during one of the busiest financial periods of the month. The outage came just ahead of payday,...
Appear Appoints Andy McClelland as SVP and general manager, UK and Ireland
TVBEurope
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July 31, 2025
McClelland joins the company following a career that includes leadership roles at Imagine, GatesAir, Harmonic and Comcast Appear has announced the appointment of Andy McClelland as senior vice president and general manager for the UK and Ireland....
Media Moves: Help Lorenzo Darries heart keep beating, colleagues gather to honour the life of Pearl Sebolao, MultiChoice steps into the spotlight as super sponsor for FAME Week Africa
The Media Online
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July 31, 2025
The Media Online’s weekly round up of people, account and business moves in media. This week’s BIG move: Help Lorenzo Darries’ heart keep beating Lorenzo Darries is a sports presenter and producer in Cape Town, and he’s reaching out with a deeply...
British brother and sister, 11 and 13, drown off Spanish beach
STV News
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July 31, 2025
A British brother and sister aged 11 and 13 have drowned off a beach on the north-eastern coast of Spain. Emergency services were called to Llarga beach in Salou, near Tarragona, shortly after 8.45pm local time on Tuesday evening, Catalonia’s...
Canada joins France and UK with plan to recognise Palestinian state
Middle East Eye
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July 31, 2025
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has said that his country intends to formally recognise a Palestinian state during the UN General Assembly in September, following similar announcements by France and the United Kingdom. Carney told reporters...
After France and UK, Canada and Malta Recognise Palestine, Defying US-Israeli Pressure
Global Village Space
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July 31, 2025
Canada and Malta have officially announced their intent to recognise the State of Palestine, joining a growing bloc of countries including the United Kingdom and France. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney declared the decision on Wednesday,...
Controversy Erupts as Canada Joins France and UK in Push to Recognize Palestinian State at UN
[your]NEWS
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July 31, 2025
By Gloria Ogbonna In a move that has stirred international debate and ignited backlash from the families of Israeli hostages, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced on Wednesday that Canada would join France and the United Kingdom in...
Tech glitch brings all UK airports to a grinding halt
Spanish News Today
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Date Published: 31/07/2025 A major technical malfunction brought Britain's entire aviation system to a standstill on Monday July 28, stranding thousands of passengers and triggering widespread flight delays across the country. The mysterious...
It’s time for Britain to rethink nuclear power
The Observer
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Britain was once poised to be the world leader in clean energy. We split the atom, pioneered the first commercial nuclear power station, and by 1988 had built 18 reactors, the third highest number in the world. By the mid-1990s, we were producing...
Slovakia presses UK for answers over influencer campaign ahead of 2023 election
The Slovak Spectator
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July 30, 2025
The Slovak government has demanded a formal explanation from the UK over claims that British-funded social media influencers were active in Slovakia ahead of its 2023 parliamentary elections. Article continues after video advertisement Article...
Spain is laughing at British tourists ‘stampeding’ to sunbeds in viral video
The i paper
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July 31, 2025
A surreal scene uploaded by two British tourists to TikTok has gone viral in Spain A video of British tourists “stampeding” to secure sun loungers at a hotel in Spain has gone viral, prompting bemusement among Spaniards. The video shows guests at...
VMO2 taps Age UK to help elderly customers manage 3G switch-off
Total Telecom
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July 31, 2025
Virgin Media O2 and Age UK are working together to provide additional support to the small number of older mobile phone users who will need to upgrade their handsets to continue using mobile data once 3G is switched off. Virgin Media O2 will...
Did Craigslist decimate newspapers? Legend meets reality.
Poynter
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July 31, 2025
This article is part of The Poynter 50, a series reflecting on 50 moments and people that shaped journalism over the past half-century — and continue to influence its future. As Poynter celebrates its 50th anniversary, we examine how the media...