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yorkshire

A Royal Birthday Bash in New York: Jamie Dimon's Big Party for King Charles

November 25, 2025

Jamie Dimon, the head of JPMorgan Chase, threw a huge party to celebrate King Charles III's birthday. The event took place at the bank's shiny new building in Manhattan. A giant British flag was projected onto the building, and about 400 guests showed up to enjoy the festivities. The king didn't at

crime

Crypto Fund Flops: $28M Vanishes, Two Behind Bars

November 21, 2025

A crypto fund that raised $28M in late 2021 has gone bust, leaving investors empty-handed. The UK's Serious Fraud Office (SFO) has stepped in, arresting two men in connection with the collapse of Basis Markets. Raids were conducted in London and West Yorkshire, where digital devices and documents we

politics

UK Asylum Applications Hit Record High: What's Happening?

August 21, 2025

The UK saw a record number of asylum applications last year, with 111, 000 people seeking refuge. This is a 14% jump from the previous year and the highest since 2002. The government is working to process these cases faster, which might reduce the number of people needing housing support in the long

crime

Uncovering Hidden Crimes: Using Math to Spot Honour-Based Abuse

July 4, 2025

Honour-based abuse is a serious issue that includes things like forced marriage and female genital mutilation. It's hard to track because local data is scarce. To tackle this, experts used a clever method called comparative judgement. They asked people to compare different areas and guess which had

politics

The Shift in Stance: A Fresh Look at Grooming Gangs Inquiry

June 17, 2025

The topic of grooming gangs has been a hot subject in recent times. This is due to the fact that the leader of the Labour Party, Sir Keir Starmer, has changed his mind about holding a national inquiry into the issue. This change of heart comes after he previously criticized those who wanted a nation

crime

Uncovering the Hidden Truths of Child Grooming in England and Wales

June 16, 2025

A recent audit has shed light on the troubling issue of child sexual exploitation by grooming gangs in England and Wales. The review, led by Baroness Casey, was commissioned by the government to examine existing data and evidence on the nature and scale of group-based child sexual abuse. The repor

health

Yorkshire's Hidden Water Danger

May 30, 2025

In 2022, a private residence in Yorkshire became the unexpected setting for a Legionnaires' disease outbreak. The culprit was traced back to the home's cold-water supply. This was uncovered after thorough testing of both clinical and environmental samples. The bacteria Legionella pneumophila was fou

business

Burberry's Big Changes: Job Cuts and Factory Shifts

May 14, 2025

Burberry, the famous British fashion brand known for its iconic check pattern, is making significant changes. The company plans to cut around 1, 700 jobs by 2027. This move is part of a broader strategy to reduce costs. The news came out on a Wednesday, when the company also reported a £66 million l

environment

North Sea Collision: A Threat to Marine Life and Fisheries

March 12, 2025

In the North Sea, a recent collision between a cargo ship and an oil tanker has raised serious concerns about environmental damage. The incident happened off the Yorkshire coast of England. The U. K. Coastguard has set up a safety zone around the two ships, which are no longer stuck together. It i

environment

Fire and Ice: A North Sea Collision

March 11, 2025

The North Sea was the scene of a dramatic event on March 10, 2025. Two ships, the U. S. -flagged oil tanker Stena Immaculate and the Portuguese container ship Solong, collided. The tanker was stationary, anchored about 10 miles off the coast near Hull, England. Both vessels caught fire after the imp