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U.K. Politics March 20, 2024

UK to introduce bill to phase out legal sale of tobacco

The British government will introduce a bill in parliament on March 20, 2024, to prevent children turning 15 this year or younger from ever being able to be legally sold tobacco.

Media March 4, 2024

JK Rowling says it 'happened again' as man filming in women's restroom claims to be transgender when caught

Author J.K. Rowling commented on social media that it "happened ... again" of a story of a man claiming to be a woman when caught filming in a girls' bathroom.

ENTERTAINMENT March 4, 2024

‘One Life’ director predicts AI-generated shows are ‘inevitable,’ could be here in 3-5 years

British director James Hawes, who has worked on series like "Slow Horses" with Gary Oldman, spoke in front of the House of Commons about the impact of AI on film and television.

United Kingdom January 29, 2024

UK to ban disposable vapes, restrict flavored e-cigarettes 'specifically marketed' to kids: 'We must act'

U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said his government will carry out several actions to curb nicotine use, including the ban of disposable vapes.

Media January 6, 2024

British Film Institute places trigger warnings on screenings of classic James Bond films: ‘Will cause offence'

Ahead of upcoming screenings, the British Film Institute has recently posted disclaimers for classic James Bond films, and others, claiming they can "cause offence."

United Kingdom December 12, 2023

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak faces critical vote on 'toughest ever anti-illegal immigration legislation'

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is facing a crucial vote in the House of Commons on his controversial immigration policy, aimed at sending asylum-seekers to Rwanda.

United Kingdom December 8, 2023

UK looks to resurrect plan to deport illegal immigrants to Rwanda with bill to bypass human rights law

The United Kingdom's conservative government is resurrecting an effort to deport illegal immigrants to Rwanda, after a court ruling shot down the policy last month.

Media November 24, 2023

BBC reportedly bars staff from attending major march against antisemitism in London: 'Controversial' rally

According to staff from the BBC, the network barred them from attending the National Solidarity March Against Antisemitism in London this Sunday.

United Kingdom November 15, 2023

UK vows to press on with efforts to deport illegal migrants to African country, despite court blow

The U.K. government on Wednesday vowed to move ahead with efforts to deport illegal immigrants to Rwanda after a blow from the country's Supreme Court.

United Kingdom November 13, 2023

Former UK Prime Minister David Cameron makes surprise return as Sunak shakes up Cabinet

David Cameron has now become the United Kingdom's foreign secretary after current leader Rishi Sunak dismissed Home Secretary Suella Braverman.

Media September 25, 2023

Anglican minister slams progressive Christians as 'fake,' calls notion an oxymoron

Free Church of England minister Deacon Calvin Robinson argued that progressive Christianity isn't possible, calling it "fake" in a new interview.