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UK plans facial-recognition watchdog and new police safeguards
The Home Office proposes independent oversight, bias testing and clearer rules for police use. The announcement sets out future changes, not safeguards already in force.
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CMA removes 23 market remedies as banking and motor insurance reviews continue
Britain's competition regulator has decided on 31 remedies, retaining six and removing two in part. Two financial-services measures remain under review.
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NHS to test cancer blood tests in more than 20,000 patients
STRIDE-RCT will assess tests alongside GPs' judgement in England. The announcement provides no effectiveness results or decision on nationwide use.
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UK forms waste-crime group to coordinate enforcement and intelligence
Defra says police, regulators and local leaders will examine enforcement gaps. Planned confiscation powers remain separate from measures already in use.
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UK consults on default retirement income for defined-contribution savers
The government is seeking views on default pension income and collective retirement schemes, with the Guided Retirement consultation closing on 22 December.
Britain · Explainer
A British judge at the ICJ: what election changes, and what independence preserves
Dapo Akande's reported election is a diplomatic result for Britain. The Court's Statute explains why it does not create a British representative on the bench.
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UK and Australia plan 2027 forum on online abuse of parliamentarians
A joint Commonwealth statement sets out a forum for 2027 to bring together technology and expertise to protect elected representatives.
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UK reports underwater technology demonstrations at AUKUS maritime exercise
Two UK-funded companies demonstrated acoustic planning and autonomous fleet software in San Diego in October. The new report gives no independent performance results or deployment timetable.
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UK sets out ten-year settlement framework, with detailed rules still to follow
The Home Office has announced a ten-year baseline for settlement, with faster routes for some workers. Detailed rules, technical guidance and an impact assessment remain to come before implementation.
Britain · Explainer
Britain's £700m sites accelerator: how to tell additional investment from subsidy
The programme aims to make stalled locations investible. Its real test is whether public intervention changes what would happen without it.
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UK launches capped Cyber Essentials funding for small firms and suppliers
A £2.4m fund offers eligible businesses 75% off new certification. A separate supplier scheme offers fully funded certification through participating supply chains.
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Treasury assigns bank roles for digital gilt pilot expected by Q1 2027
Six banks have been given responsibilities for the DIGIT pilot. The Treasury also reports approval for a link allowing access through HSBC and LSEG infrastructure.
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Belfast opens new naval shipbuilding hall in £157 million yard investment programme
A new fabrication hall at Harland & Wolff will support three Royal Fleet Auxiliary ships. Government figures distinguish the wider investment programme from the hall's cost.
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UK and France plan 2,800-person exercise for future Ukraine support force
Exercise Koalicja is scheduled for 9-22 November in Poland. Britain says the multinational force would enter Ukraine only after fighting ends and at Kyiv's request.