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Scotland’s most notorious killer parents profiled – as expert reveals the chilling signs to look out for
The Scottish Sun
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August 1, 2025
WHEN details of the horrific murder of little Liam Fee emerged, it turned the stomach of every right-thinking parent reviled at the thought anyone could harm such a vulnerable child. The fact his mum and her lover were his evil tormentors added an...
UK households face having to install new device in driveway by 2030
Leeds Live
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August 1, 2025
Thousands of UK households with driveways have been warned they could be forced to install new equipment by 2030. Electric vehicle owners are being cautioned about the potential for obsolete technology in their charging systems, reports Birmingham...
India Refuses Trump Tariff Pressure: No GM crops, no US milk, Russian oil stays, Modi govt puts national interest first
Organiser Weekly
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In a sharp and assertive response to US President Donald Trump’s announcement of a 25% tariff and penalty on Indian imports, effective August 1, the central government has reaffirmed its commitment to protect national interest — with particular...
Katie Britt discusses Epstein files transparency and bipartisan housing bill on ABC News Live
Jefferson Reporter - Alabama
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July 31, 2025
U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) appeared on ABC News Live’s "Prime with Linsey Davis" to discuss several key legislative issues, including the push for transparency regarding the Epstein files and recent bipartisan efforts on affordable housing....
Iberdrola seals $4.2bn deal for Mexican energy assets and wind portfolio
Windpower Monthly
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August 1, 2025
Iberdrola has sold gigawatts of energy assets it owns in Mexico in a deal worth around $4.2 billion. The Spanish power giant announced the deal with water and energy management firm Cox on Thursday (31 July), stating that it includes a total of...
BP and Eni set their cap on stepping up Mediterranean oil & gas game
Offshore Energy
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August 1, 2025
Two European energy giants, the UK-headquartered BP and Italy’s Eni, have signed on the dotted line to pursue hydrocarbon exploration activities in the Mediterranean Sea, which will lend Egypt a helping hand in augmenting the Middle Eastern...
PM urged to review North Sea oil policy after Trump calls it UK’s ‘treasure chest’
Business Matters
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August 1, 2025
Trump’s remarks—made during a visit to Scotland earlier this week—criticised the UK’s windfall tax on fossil fuel profits and claimed high taxes on oil and gas firms “make no sense”. He argued that the UK government is effectively telling drillers...
Octopus Energy and Uber to provide 1,000 homes with free EV chargers
Edie
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August 1, 2025
Uber is aiming to switch all of its London drivers to EVs by 2025. Uber drivers can receive the Ohme ePod chargers by signing up to Intelligent Octopus Go, Octopus’ EV tariff, individually saving more than £700 each year on charging, the company...
UCL Unveiled: New Courses, India Ties & Future of UK Study Explained
The Times of India
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August 1, 2025
Indian Footwear Giant Warns of Heavy Blow From Trump’s New Tariffs on Imports Farida Group Chairperson Rafeeque Ahmed has voiced serious concerns over the U.S. imposing a 25% import tariff on Indian goods, warning it could cripple India’s leather...
TalkTalk bags £100M, Klarna granted UK EMI licence, and European DIGITAL SME Alliance slams EU–US trade deal
Tech.eu
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August 1, 2025
This week we tracked more than 50 tech funding deals worth over €967 million, and over 20 exits, M&A transactions, rumours, and related news stories across Europe. In addition to this week's top financials, we've also indexed the most...
Global Macro Week Ahead: Central Banks, CPI Data, and Oil Supply Risks
Investing
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August 1, 2025
SUN: OPEC+ meeting MON: US Employment Trends (Jun), US Durable Goods R (Jun) TUE: Chinese Final Caixin Services and Composite PMI (Jul), EZ/UK/US S&P Global Final Services and Composite PMIs (Jul), Canadian Trade Balance (Jun), US ISM Services PMI...
Stirling skipper ready for high-energy Edinburgh test as opening day looms
Daily Record & Sunday Mail
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August 1, 2025
The waiting is over for Stirling Albion as Scottish football’s big opening day takes place tomorrow across all four SPFL leagues. For the Binos, it’s a second straight opening day trip to the capital to match up with Edinburgh City - with hopes...
Scotland greenlights mammoth offshore wind project
Splash 247
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August 1, 2025
SSE Renewables has secured the final major consent for its 4.1 GW Berwick Bank offshore wind farm, with Scottish ministers granting approval under Section 36 for the project’s main offshore array. Located about 38km off the East Lothian coast in...
The Oil-Producing Counties That Want To Expand U.S. Offshore Drilling
24/7 Wall St.
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August 1, 2025
Key Points In January 2025, President Biden enacted a sweeping ban on new offshore drilling sites in U.S. coastal waters. While opposition to offshore drilling off U.S. coasts has increased in America in the last few years, counties with oil...
E. coli Cases Surge 26% in England, Plus 7 Grocery Items Most Likely to Cause Food Poisoning in America
24/7 Wall St.
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August 1, 2025
Special Report Joe Raedle / Getty Images Throughout 2024, England’s reports of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli were up 26%, with confirmed cases rising to 2,544. Of these hundreds of cases, 564 were from the highly dangerous strain known as O157,...
Smart Pension invests £330mn in UK clean energy
Funds Europe
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August 1, 2025
Smart Pension has committed £330 million to renewable energy, investing through two funds managed by Octopus Energy Generation, the renewables investment arm of Octopus Energy. The move is designed to support the UK’s low-carbon transition while...
EU’s New Sanctions On Russian Oil May…
Knowledge & News Network
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New Delhi, Aug 1 (KNN) The European Union’s latest sanctions on Russia are expected to have far-reaching implications for Indian refiners, according to a recent report by credit rating agency ICRA. The EU's 18th sanctions package, implemented on...
Beloved British film confirmed as coming to Netflix just days after sequel news
Metro
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August 1, 2025
A film praised as one of the best ‘feel-good’ movies is coming to Netflix (Picture: THA/REX/Shutterstock) Netflix knows how to treat its fans right after confirming one of the most popular British films ever made will be added soon – just days...
Maintaining the business case for solar and storage in the UK
PV Tech
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August 1, 2025
However, with solar accounting for 22.1% of Europe’s generation in June – just a shade higher than the 21.8% covered by nuclear – there is still a way to go to meet the EU’s Renewable Energy Directive targets. Adopted in 2023, this obligates...
Logistics UK's chief executive steps down
Fleet News
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August 1, 2025
David Wells, chief executive at Logistics UK, has stepped down from his role at the trade organisation. Wells had notified Logistics UK’s president, Phil Roe, of his intention to leave the role early in the new year and a process is now underway...