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Crime & Safety · Golders GreenGolders Green sees £86m police boost after rise in antisemitic offences
The Met recorded 1,379 antisemitic offences in the year to July, a 25% rise, prompting the government to allocate £86 million for extra officers. Golders Green, where two men were stabbed in April, will benefit from new community protection teams, though only 36 officers are presently assigned to north‑west London.
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UK bans disposable barbecues as wildfire alert issued across England and Wales
The UK Government issued an emergency alert at 7pm on 14 August, warning residents in England and Wales to avoid disposable barbecues, fireworks and fire pits due to extreme wildfire risk. A nationwide ban on disposable barbecues took effect the same day, with major retailers removing them from shelves.
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Disposable barbecues banned in UK as heatwave fuels wildfire risk
The UK government has banned the sale of disposable barbecues nationwide after they were linked to wildfires during the current heatwave. Major retailers have already pulled the products from shelves as temperatures hit 38.1°C in London on 14 August 2026.
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WorldFour people killed in English Channel boat incidents
Four people died during attempts to cross the English Channel in small boats overnight. The incidents involved a vessel capsizing off Hardelot and another boat found with three unconscious people near a breakwater.
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WorldUK Reviews Paramount-Warner Bros Merger
The proposed merger between Paramount and Warner Bros Discovery is under scrutiny in both the US and the UK. Twelve US states are suing to block the deal, citing potential price hikes and reduced film production. In the UK, the culture secretary is considering intervention.
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UK urged to enact anti-SLAPP laws
The UK Government is being urged to introduce anti-SLAPP protections in the upcoming King's Speech. These laws aim to prevent wealthy individuals or organisations from using costly legal threats to silence journalists and campaigners.
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