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UK News News 19 November 2025 - 14 December 2025

Nationwide Fined £44m by FCA Over Financial Crime Controls as Tasmania Coast Power Outages Hit Thousands (Dec. 14, 2025)

Nationwide Fined £44m by FCA Over Financial Crime Controls as Tasmania Coast Power Outages Hit Thousands (Dec. 14, 2025)

London / Tasmania — Sunday, December 14, 2025 — Two very different events are dominating headlines today: in the UK, Nationwide Building Society is facing a £44 million Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) penalty tied to historic anti-financial-crime control weaknesses; in Tasmania, wild winds and severe weather have contributed to widespread hazards and major power disruptions along the coast, affecting thousands of homes. ABC+3FCA+3The Advocate+3 Both stories, while worlds apart, hinge on the same underlying question: how well do critical systems hold up under pressure—whether that pressure is fraud risk, or extreme weather? Nationwide’s £44m FCA fine: what happened and why
14 December 2025
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UK Flying Taxis Could Arrive by 2028: Vertical Aerospace Unveils “Valo” and Maps First London Air-Taxi Routes

UK Flying Taxis Could Arrive by 2028: Vertical Aerospace Unveils “Valo” and Maps First London Air-Taxi Routes

Updated: December 12, 2025 Flying taxis in the UK are edging closer to reality after a flurry of announcements this week put firmer dates and routes on a concept that has long felt just out of reach. British startup Vertical Aerospace has revealed its latest electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft (eVTOL), named Valo, and outlined plans for airport-to-city and regional connections—including a headline journey time of about 12 minutes from Canary Wharf to Heathrow once services begin. Vertical Aerospace+1 The big milestone, however, is regulatory. The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has stated an ambition to have the regulatory
12 December 2025
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AUKUS Boost for Scotland: Rosyth Dockyard to Build US Virginia-Class Submarine Modules as HMS Formidable Keel Is Laid

AUKUS Boost for Scotland: Rosyth Dockyard to Build US Virginia-Class Submarine Modules as HMS Formidable Keel Is Laid

On 10 December 2025, Scotland’s Rosyth dockyard cemented its position at the heart of allied naval shipbuilding, as new details emerged of a major US submarine contract just one day after the keel was laid for the Royal Navy’s third Type 31 frigate, HMS Formidable. US shipbuilding giant HII (Huntington Ingalls Industries) has expanded its partnership with Babcock International, authorising the British company to build complex assemblies for Virginia‑class nuclear‑powered attack submarines at Rosyth in Fife.Naval News+1 The move effectively turns the Scottish yard into a key industrial node in the trilateral AUKUS submarine enterprise, linking US, UK and Australian
10 December 2025
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Tesco Aubergine Katsu Bao Buns Recall: Undeclared Milk Allergy Risk for UK Shoppers – 9 December 2025

Tesco Aubergine Katsu Bao Buns Recall: Undeclared Milk Allergy Risk for UK Shoppers – 9 December 2025

Tesco has issued an urgent UK‑wide recall of its Tesco 6 Aubergine Katsu Bao Buns after discovering the product may contain milk that is not declared on the label, posing a potentially serious risk to people with dairy allergies or intolerances and to those avoiding animal products.Food Standards Agency+1 The recall, confirmed by the Food Standards Agency (FSA) and highlighted across national and regional media on 8–9 December 2025, affects all 258g packs with use‑by dates up to and including 13 December 2025.Food Standards Agency+1 What exactly has Tesco recalled? According to the FSA’s official Allergy Alert (FSA‑AA‑76‑2025), the affected
9 December 2025
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Storm Bram Batters UK and Ireland With 90mph Winds: ‘Danger to Life’ Warnings, Flood Alerts and Travel Chaos on 9 December 2025

Storm Bram Batters UK and Ireland With 90mph Winds: ‘Danger to Life’ Warnings, Flood Alerts and Travel Chaos on 9 December 2025

Storm Bram is lashing the UK and Ireland today, Tuesday 9 December 2025, bringing gusts close to 90mph, torrential rain and official “danger to life” warnings from forecasters.Sky News+1 Amber alerts for wind and rain are in force for parts of north‑west Scotland, south‑west England and south Wales, with widespread yellow warnings covering much of the rest of the country.Met Office+1 Across the Irish Sea, Met Éireann has issued national wind and rain warnings and upgraded marine alerts as Bram tracks close to the island, raising the risk of coastal flooding.Met Éireann+1 Flood warnings, power‑cut risks and major disruption to
9 December 2025
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Deliveroo Becomes First UK Delivery App to Offer Nectar Points on Sainsbury’s Orders

Deliveroo Becomes First UK Delivery App to Offer Nectar Points on Sainsbury’s Orders

Nectar loyalty has finally arrived on Deliveroo. From 27 November 2025, Sainsbury’s customers can earn Nectar points when they get their groceries delivered via the Deliveroo app – a first for any UK delivery platform.Retail Systems+1 The move connects one of the UK’s biggest supermarket loyalty schemes with one of its best‑known delivery platforms, just weeks after Deliveroo’s £3.9bn acquisition by DoorDash was completed.AP News Key facts at a glance What exactly has been announced? Trade titles including Retail Week, Retail Systems, 365 Retail, KAMCity, Retail Gazette and others all report the same core story: Suzy McClintock, Vice President of
29 November 2025
Heathrow Third Runway: Ancient Village Faces Demolition as UK Backs £49bn Airport Expansion

Heathrow Third Runway: Ancient Village Faces Demolition as UK Backs £49bn Airport Expansion

On Tuesday 25 November 2025, the UK government formally chose Heathrow Airport’s own plan for a third runway as the blueprint for expansion at Britain’s busiest hub – a decision that puts the medieval village of Harmondsworth and its neighbour Longford on course for large‑scale demolition and revives bitter arguments about climate, regional inequality and the future of air travel. Reuters+2The Guardian+2 What the Government Has Approved – and Why It Matters Now Ministers have picked Heathrow’s “north‑west runway” scheme: a 3.5km (2.2‑mile) third runway running across the M25 motorway, alongside a new terminal, satellite buildings and major changes to
29 November 2025
‘Do Not Eat’ Warning: Asda Duck Spring Rolls Recalled Today as Tesco Salad, Lidl and Poundland Nuts Pulled in UK Supermarket Safety Alert – 28 November 2025

‘Do Not Eat’ Warning: Asda Duck Spring Rolls Recalled Today as Tesco Salad, Lidl and Poundland Nuts Pulled in UK Supermarket Safety Alert – 28 November 2025

Date: Friday 28 November 2025Location: United Kingdom Shoppers across the UK are being urged to check their fridges, freezers and cupboards today after a fresh wave of supermarket product recalls triggered “do not eat” warnings from Asda, Tesco, Lidl and Poundland, alongside earlier alerts affecting Aldi and Sainsbury’s. At the centre of today’s developments is Asda’s recall of its 10 Mini Duck Spring Rolls with Hoisin Dip, which carries a misprinted use‑by date that could encourage customers to eat the product a full month past the safe date.Food Standards Agency+1 Below is a breakdown of every major supermarket recall currently
28 November 2025
UK Farmers Defy Met Police Tractor Ban in Westminster Inheritance Tax Protest on Budget Day 2025

UK Farmers Defy Met Police Tractor Ban in Westminster Inheritance Tax Protest on Budget Day 2025

Dozens of tractors and hundreds of protesters turned central London into a flashpoint for Britain’s “tractor tax” row as Chancellor Rachel Reeves prepared to deliver her Autumn Budget. Tractors roll into Westminster despite Met ban From early morning, the sound of tractor horns echoed around Westminster as convoys of farm vehicles edged into central London, despite clear warnings from the Metropolitan Police that agricultural machinery was not allowed anywhere near the official protest zone. Sky News+2Farming UK+2 Images showed tractors parked near Parliament and Whitehall carrying angry slogans aimed at Labour. One machine on Abingdon Street displayed the message “Fools
26 November 2025
Heathrow Third Runway: UK Backs £49bn Expansion Plan and Targets 2035 Opening

Heathrow Third Runway: UK Backs £49bn Expansion Plan and Targets 2035 Opening

The UK government has formally chosen Heathrow Airport Limited’s (HAL) proposal for a third runway as the blueprint for expanding Britain’s biggest airport, setting a course for a planning decision by 2029 and an opening target of 2035. GOV.UK+2Reuters+2 The move, announced on 25 November 2025, marks the most decisive step yet in a decades‑long saga over Heathrow’s growth – and immediately reignites fierce rows over cost, climate impact and the disruption facing communities around the airport. Key points at a glance What exactly has the government decided? Today’s announcement does not grant Heathrow immediate permission to start building. Instead,
25 November 2025
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Christmas Chaos Warning: UPS Strike Ballot and New UK ETA ‘No Permission, No Travel’ Rules Threaten Deliveries and Travel

Christmas Chaos Warning: UPS Strike Ballot and New UK ETA ‘No Permission, No Travel’ Rules Threaten Deliveries and Travel

24 November 2025 Families planning to visit the UK – and anyone relying on parcel deliveries for Christmas – are being urged to plan ahead as two major developments collide: the UK is formally moving to a strict “no permission, no travel” regime for visitors from 85 countries, and around 2,000 UPS workers are in the middle of a strike ballot that could disrupt festive deliveries across Britain. Gov UK to Enforce ‘No Permission, No Travel’ from February 2026 The UK government has confirmed that from 25 February 2026, most visa‑exempt visitors will not be allowed to board transport to
24 November 2025
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Australia’s Inflation Bombshell: RBA Cuts Wiped Off Table as Markets Recoil

UK Inflation Falls to 3.6% as Food Prices Jump and Markets Bet on December Rate Cut

UK inflation has finally ticked lower, dropping to 3.6% in October 2025, but any sense of relief for households is being tempered by a renewed surge in food prices and lingering pressure on living costs. The fall in the headline rate has sharpened expectations that the Bank of England could cut interest rates again in December — just as Chancellor Rachel Reeves prepares a politically pivotal budget on 26 November. SFGATE+3Office for National Statistics+3The Guardian+3 Headline inflation finally edges down Official data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) shows the Consumer Prices Index (CPI) rose by 3.6% in the 12
19 November 2025
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Stock Market Today

Amazon’s $200B AI Spending Jolt Spurs Stock Selloff as Big Tech Capex Nears $650B

Amazon’s $200B AI Spending Jolt Spurs Stock Selloff as Big Tech Capex Nears $650B

7 February 2026
NEW YORK, Feb 7, 2026, 03:07 (EST) Amazon.com shares fell on Friday after the company laid out a roughly $200 billion plan to ramp up artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure, unsettling investors who have started to question the price tag of the AI race. Amazon, Alphabet, Microsoft and Meta have now flagged more than $630 billion of capital expenditures, or capex — the money spent on property and equipment such as data centers, servers and chips — largely tied to AI build-outs. Morgan Stanley analysts said investors are “not forgiving” about big investments without a clear signal on return on invested
Nvidia stock jumps nearly 8% as Big Tech AI spending bets lift chipmakers and Dow tops 50,000

Nvidia stock jumps nearly 8% as Big Tech AI spending bets lift chipmakers and Dow tops 50,000

7 February 2026
Nvidia surged 7.8% Friday, leading a chip stock rally that pushed the Dow above 50,000 for the first time. The PHLX semiconductor index gained 5.7% as Advanced Micro Devices rose 8.3% and Broadcom 7.1%. Amazon fell 5.6% after projecting $200 billion in 2026 capital spending. Investors weighed a $600 billion AI infrastructure outlay against sharp losses in software shares.
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