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FairFuelUK warns UK diesel could top £2 a litre as refining crunch deepens
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FairFuelUK says UK diesel prices are likely to rise sharply as global refining capacity tightens, even if crude oil stays stable.
Scotland's plumbing firms face rising costs and weaker order books
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SNIPEF says Scotland’s plumbing and heating businesses are under mounting pressure from rising costs, shrinking margins and softer demand, with apprenticeship recruitment intentions dropping sharply in Q2 2026. The warning lands as policymakers…
EMY Africa deepens UK-Africa ties with London events at Parliament and Hilton
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EMY Africa staged two high-profile London events in late July and early August 2026, using UK Parliament and the London Hilton on Park Lane to spotlight Africa’s global influence, diaspora leadership and cross-border partnership opportunities.
UK towel rail rules could ban half of current models
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The UK government is weighing energy-efficiency rules that would cap new towel rails at six hours of daily use and require built-in controls, a move that could remove about half of current products from sale.
Rudaw Renovations Wins 2026 Quality Business Award in New Westminster
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Rudaw Renovations Ltd has been named the 2026 Quality Business Award winner for Best Home Renovation in New Westminster, British Columbia.
Hope Beryl-Green to launch new book ahead of UK Parliament trafficking address
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Hope Beryl-Green will launch her second book, From Hell to Hope, in Nashville on Aug. 1, 2026, before addressing UK lawmakers in September on trafficking prevention and survivor care.
Indianness Podcast spotlights Baroness Sandip Verma’s path from Amritsar to Westminster
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The latest Indianness Podcast episode features Baroness Sandip Verma reflecting on her journey from Amritsar to the UK House of Lords, with a focus on resilience, entrepreneurship, politics and women’s rights.
Eros Innovation commits £265M to UK film production and cultural AI
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Eros Innovation said at London Tech Week in London on June 10, 2026, that it will invest £265 million over five years in UK production, technology and creative operations.
Red Sift included in History of Parliament centenary book launch at Westminster Abbey
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Red Sift has been featured in Monarchy and Democracy: A History of Leadership, an official History of Parliament publication launching today at Westminster Abbey.
Arcus Global rides UK council cloud shift
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Arcus Global says demand is rising as UK councils consolidate legacy systems onto cloud platforms ahead of local government reorganisation and wider digital reforms.
Full Fact warns UK information environment is harder to trust
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Full Fact says the UK’s democratic information environment is under growing strain as AI-generated misinformation, fragmented oversight and political mistrust reshape public confidence.
Oriole says it will deploy first pure photonic AI network with AMD in UK lab
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Oriole Networks said it is moving its photonic AI networking system into a UK government-backed testbed with AMD support, aiming to cut latency and power use in data centers.
Hand-crank pencil sharpener market seen reaching $1.49 billion by 2030
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The Business Research Company says the global hand-crank pencil sharpener market was worth $1.09 billion in 2025 and will rise to $1.49 billion by 2030, driven by school growth, stationery demand and a shift toward non-electric tools.
Heat moisture exchanger market to reach $1.43 billion by 2030
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The Business Research Company says the global heat moisture exchanger market will grow from $1.02 billion in 2025 to $1.09 billion in 2026, then climb to $1.43 billion by 2030. Growth is being driven by respiratory disease, ICU ventilation demand,…
Amazing Grace returns to mark William Wilberforce’s 267th birthday
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The historical drama Amazing Grace is being re-released on William Wilberforce’s 267th birthday to spotlight the British abolitionist’s fight against the slave trade.
Ondine says nasal photodisinfection cut surgical site infections 40% in Phase 3 study
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Ondine Biomedical reported topline Phase 3 results from its LANTERN trial showing a 40% relative reduction in 30-day surgical site infections across 5,188 patients at 18 hospitals in the U.S. and Canada.
Tinsel Magazine publishes global report on social media laws for children
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Tinsel Magazine has launched a two-part series tracking how governments on five continents regulate or ban social media use by children.
Advanced Biofuels Canada says clean fuel rules have limited impact on household costs
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Advanced Biofuels Canada released new analysis saying Canada’s Clean Fuel Regulations have a minimal effect on grocery bills and household budgets.
Side entry conversion kits market seen reaching $1.92 billion by 2030
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The Business Research Company projects steady growth in the side entry conversion kits market as demand rises for vehicle accessibility, aging populations and retrofit solutions for commercial fleets.
Medical device connectivity market seen reaching $12.76 billion by 2030
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The medical device connectivity market is projected to more than double from $5.71 billion in 2026 to $12.76 billion by 2030, driven by EHR adoption, hospital IT spending and demand for real-time clinical data.
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