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BAE Systems is developing undersea microphones to enhance military protection for the UK’s critical undersea cables, which carry over 90% of the nation’s internet traffic and are valued at £65 billion. The technology aims to detect threats and provide alerts about potential sabotage.
The UK government plans to recruit 500 fraud specialists in a £500 million initiative targeting money laundering at Post Offices and High Street shops. Officials highlighted these locations as key conduits for illicit cash, notably linked to organised crime and hostile state actors, particularly in Greater Manchester and the West Midlands.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have returned to the UK with their children, Archie and Lilibet, after living in the US for six years. Reports indicate the couple is focused on settling their children into new schools while maintaining their current status as non-working members of the Royal Family.
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A dietician in the UK has been dismissed for gross misconduct after falsifying qualifications and lacking basic anatomical knowledge. Immediate concerns arose just days after her employment at Manchester Royal Infirmary.
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Juliette Kenny, 18, has died following a meningitis B outbreak in Kent. Her family is urging for improved vaccine access, amidst ongoing preventative measures affecting over 8,500 individuals in the region.
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Stansted Airport has increased its drop-off fee to £10 this morning, following similar changes at Gatwick. Longer stays will now cost £28, prompting concerns about rising travel expenses during the upcoming Easter holidays.
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Today, banks across the United Kingdom are maintaining the £100 contactless card payment limit. Customers can still adjust their own limits within their banking apps as banks assess potential future changes.
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A bronze statue of boxer Teddy Baldock, stolen last month, will be replaced with enhanced security measures. His family is leading the effort, supported by an insurance claim, to restore the statue this morning.
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A teenage boy and girl are missing after a car crash into the River Nene near Wisbech last night. Authorities are conducting searches and request witnesses or dashcam footage to assist in the investigation.
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