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UK: All international flights affected as Nats Swanwick air traffic control down
Mint
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July 30, 2025
All international flights affected in UK have been affected after NATS, which operates two air traffic control centres in the UK, is down. NATS issues statement NATS has issued a statement in this regard, saying, “As a result of a technical issue...
UK workers back mandatory reporting of disability and ethnicity pay gaps
People Management
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A large majority of UK workers favour mandatory disability and ethnicity pay gap reporting, highlighting the growing demand for fairness and transparency in the workplace. Support for compulsory reporting is particularly strong when it comes to...
UK, Palestinian officials discuss practical steps towards recognising State of Palestine
Middle East Monitor
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July 30, 2025
Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa met on Tuesday with UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy to discuss “practical steps towards recognising the State of Palestine,” expressing his appreciation for the UK’s position in this regard. The meeting...
UK Professor Becomes First Female Astronomer Royal in 350 Years
London Daily Digital
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July 30, 2025
Astronomer Prof Michele Dougherty did not study science in secondary school – but was instead inspired to learn more about space after using her father’s telescope. Now she is the first woman to be appointed the UK’s Astronomer Royal in the post’s...
UK Government urged to reconsider decision to cut cash for peace fund
Express & Star
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July 30, 2025
The UK Government has been urged to reconsider its decision to cut its backing for a significant Irish peace fund. The Government confirmed it had decided not to continue with the £1 million contribution to the International Fund for Ireland (IFI)...
UK air traffic control operator says a “technical issue” is causing flight delays and that it’s trying to fix it
WTOP - District Columbia
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July 30, 2025
LONDON (AP) — UK air traffic control operator says a “technical issue” is causing flight delays and that it’s trying… LONDON (AP) — UK air traffic control operator says a “technical issue” is causing flight delays and that it’s trying to fix it....
UK airports suspend flights due to major radar outage
The National News
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Airports across the UK grounded flights on Wednesday afternoon when a major fault hit air traffic control. Radar systems went down as authorities investigated a glitch in the systems serving what is known as the London Control Area. Heathrow and...
UK forage crops struggle under heatwave pressure as feed shortages loom
Farming UK
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Soaring temperatures and parched soils are hammering UK forage crops, leaving farmers bracing for a tough winter with shrinking silage stocks. UK forage crops are under severe pressure as prolonged heatwaves continue to deplete soil moisture...
UK flights suspended after air traffic control outage
Computer Weekly
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July 30, 2025
The National Air Traffic Services (NATS) organisation responsible for air traffic control services at multiple airports in the UK is recovering from a technical systems outage at its Swanwick facility that caused significant disruption to flights...
UK property developers increasingly using bridging loans
ShowHome
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July 30, 2025
New research shows that more than one in three UK property developers are turning to bridging finance, driven by rising interest rates and tighter lending criteria from traditional lenders. In 2025, 36% of developers are actively using bridging...
UK’s best retro video game arcade is letting people play for FREE over the summer in 12 locations
The Sun
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July 29, 2025
A POPULAR retro video game arcade with 12 locations across the UK is giving out vouchers to play for free over the summer. NQ64 has locations in London, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds, Newcastle and Nottingham....
UK air traffic control operator says 'technical issue' briefly caused flight delays
WWL - Louisiana
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July 30, 2025
The National Air Traffic Service said that because of the issue at its control center near London, it was limiting the number of aircraft flying to ensure safety. LONDON, UK — A technical issue briefly caused flight delays in Britain on Wednesday...
UK-listed mining firm starts buying up bitcoin - here's why
Daily Mail
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July 30, 2025
By MIKE SHEEN Updated: 11:58 EDT, 30 July 2025 Advertisement Hamak Gold has become the third UK-listed miner to start buying bitcoin, spending nearly £1.8million on the cryptocurrency. A number of bitcoin treasury companies (BTCs) have quickly...
UK Government Launches Consultation on Proposed Reforms to the NSIA Regime: 3 Key Takeaways
JD Supra - California
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July 30, 2025
Accompanying the publication of its fourth annual report on the operation of the National Security and Investment Act (“NSIA”) regime – and following its Call for Evidence in November 2023 – the UK government has launched its long-awaited...
UK Airspace Closed: Major Travel Disruption After Technical Failure; Planes Grounded Across Britain
Times Now
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July 30, 2025
Photo : iStock Hundreds of thousands of UK passengers faced major travel disruption after a radar failure forced the closure of London’s airspace for over an hour at the beginning of the school summer holidays. The Department for Transport (DfT)...
UK Fintech Cleo Unveils AI Financial Coach with Voice and Memory Boost
WebProNews
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July 30, 2025
In the rapidly evolving world of fintech, UK-based startup Cleo has unveiled a significant upgrade to its AI-powered budgeting app, positioning it as a more human-like financial coach. The latest iteration introduces voice interaction, long-term...
UK flights LIVE updates as London air traffic control issue impacts travel
Belfast Live
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July 30, 2025
Airlines are attempting to recover their flight operations after an air traffic control (ATC) fault caused major disruption on Wednesday afternoon. ATC provider Nats said its engineers have “restored the system that was affected” and it is “in the...
UK flight delays: traffic control restored but transport secretary warns of continued disruption
The Guardian
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July 30, 2025
Traffic control systems restored, but continued disruption expected, UK transport secretary saysUK transport secretary Heidi Alexander says in a post on X that she believes the traffic control systems “have now been restored,” although she warns...
UK’s first floating Padel tennis courts to open on Merseyside
Wirral Globe
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Planning permission for state-of-the-art development at Liverpool Waters was approved this week. Set to open in the autumn, it will feature three courts built on state-of-the-art floating platforms and what is understood to be the world’s first...
UK air traffic control disruption: your rights as a passenger
The Guardian
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July 30, 2025
Wednesday’s air traffic control technical fault came as many thousands of families prepared to head off on their summer holiday. Those whose flights have been disrupted have significant rights and entitlements in relation to everything from...