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Over 1 Million Face Penalties After Missing HMRC Self-Assessment Tax Deadline

More than 1 million taxpayers missed the January 31 deadline to file self-assessment tax returns, with penalties starting at £100.

Nigel Farage's Reform UK Party Leads Poll Amid Growing Public Demand for Change

A new poll places Nigel Farage’s Reform UK ahead of Labour and Conservatives as public dissatisfaction with mainstream parties grows. Farage’s patriotic stance resonates with vo...

European Union Proposes Reforms to 1951 Refugee Convention

EU aims to facilitate deportation of failed asylum seekers and foreign criminals through significant policy changes

Lloyds and Barclays Bank Customers Experience Service Outages

Both banks apologize for disruptions in service affecting payments and balances over the weekend.

Thames Water Seeks Court Approval for £3 Billion Rescue Plan Amid Crisis

Thames Water requests court approval for a £3 billion debt rescue plan, as it faces a potential nationalisation and financial collapse without the lifeline.

Experts Challenge Conviction of UK Nurse Lucy Letby for Baby Killings

New medical evidence from international specialists questions the validity of Lucy Letby’s conviction for the deaths of seven babies.

China's humanoid robots poised to transform everyday living and spiritual functions.

The robotic monks from Shanghai Qingbao will create a historic moment in India, heralding a new phase in the expanding humanoid robot sector.

Changes in US tariffs on Chinese products could affect consumers more significantly than they do China.

President Trump's removal of the 'de minimis' exemption may lead to increased expenses for American consumers, particularly impacting those with lower incomes.

How Innovations in China's Humanoid Robots Ignite Fierce Competition with the US

During CES and the Spring Festival Gala, China highlights its progress in humanoid robotics, ramping up competition with the US in the robotics sector.

Germany Experiences 34% Decrease in Asylum Applications During Migration Discussion

In 2024, there is a significant decrease in asylum applications as public worries about immigration escalate in the lead-up to the national election.

AfD Chief Alice Weidel Enhances Global Standing Through Meeting with Viktor Orban

Despite being sidelined by the leaders of the extreme-left coalition, the AfD’s involvement in advancing a parliamentary motion and its growing international connections indicat...

Beyoncé Makes History by Winning Album of the Year at the 2025 Grammys

Beyoncé makes history as the first Black woman in the 21st century to receive the Grammy Awards' highest honor for her album 'Cowboy Carter.'
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European Union Proposes Reforms to 1951 Refugee Convention
China's humanoid robots poised to transform everyday living and spiritual functions.
Changes in US tariffs on Chinese products could affect consumers more significantly than they do China.
How Innovations in China's Humanoid Robots Ignite Fierce Competition with the US
Germany Experiences 34% Decrease in Asylum Applications During Migration Discussion
Experts Challenge Conviction of UK Nurse Lucy Letby for Baby Killings
AfD Chief Alice Weidel Enhances Global Standing Through Meeting with Viktor Orban
Nigel Farage's Reform UK Party Leads Poll Amid Growing Public Demand for Change
Conor Murphy Steps Down as Northern Ireland Economy Minister to Join Irish Parliament
Over 1 Million Face Penalties After Missing HMRC Self-Assessment Tax Deadline
Scottish Government Denies Plans to Ban Cat Ownership Amid Controversy
Bridget Phillipson Urges Parents to Prioritize School Attendance Amid Rising Absence Rates
Keir Starmer Advocates for Stronger UK-EU Security Partnership in Brussels
Six English Councils Granted Permission to Raise Council Tax Bills Above Cap Amid Financial Struggles
Keir Starmer Faces Growing Backlash Over Potential Approval of Rosebank Oilfield
AI Consciousness Raises Ethical Concerns, Say Experts
Families Urge NHS England to Release Full Report on Nottingham Triple Homicide
NHS Initiates Largest AI Trial for Breast Cancer Detection
UK Tightens Regulations on Online Sales of Weight-Loss Injections
Gambling Ads Shown to Parents on Baby Monitor App, Raising Concerns
Ancient Irish Rainforests at Risk Due to the Growth of Monoculture Plantations
EU Leaders Deliberate on Defense Strategy Amid Rising U.S. Tensions
EU Leaders Convene Important Summit on Defense in Response to Rising Tensions
Trump Directs Establishment of U.S. Sovereign Wealth Fund, Considers TikTok Purchase
Britain Considers U.S. Gas Imports in Response to Possible Trump Tariffs
French Prime Minister Bayrou Confronts Several No-Confidence Votes Regarding the 2025 Budget
Shutdown of USAID Headquarters in Light of U.S. Government Reduction Initiatives
President Trump Launches Establishment of U.S. Sovereign Wealth Fund with Possible TikTok Purchase
Investigation Launched Following Viral Video of Bodybuilder's Airport Prank
Cooling Blankets: A Remedy for Those Who Sleep Hot or Just a Marketing Ploy?
Trump Wins Again as Canada Agrees to Strengthen Border Security
Trump Seeks Rare Minerals from Ukraine in Exchange for U.S. Support
EU Leaders Reach Consensus to Increase Defence Expenditure in Response to Growing Security Threats
UK Business Confidence Declines Amid Economic Uncertainty, Lloyds Survey Shows
Abhishek Sharma's Century Secures India a 4-1 T20 Series Win Over England
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer will welcome German Chancellor Olaf Scholz for talks at Chequers.
Australian soccer sensation Sam Kerr confronts a racial abuse trial in London.
Lloyds and Barclays Bank Customers Experience Service Outages
Thames Water Seeks Court Approval for £3 Billion Rescue Plan Amid Crisis
UK Manufacturing Activity Contracts for Fourth Consecutive Month in January, PMI Shows
Ex-British Soldier Receives Sentence for Espionage on Behalf of Iran and Fleeing Custody
Emergency Crews Deployed on Santorini as Earthquake Swarm Raises Concerns
Wall Street Journal Criticizes Trump's Trade War with Canada and Mexico
Trump Freezes Tariffs on Mexico After Agreement on Border Security
Nearly 96% of New Cars Registered in Norway in January Were Electric
One Dead, Thousands Evacuated as Floods Hit North Queensland
Bart De Wever Appointed Belgium's New Prime Minister
Apple Abandons AR Glasses Project Amid Struggles with Technology and Market Demand
US Man Receives Photo Instead of Drill After Placing Order on Chinese Website
U.S. Clinical Trial Investigates Medication to Prolong Dogs' Lifespan
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