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UK Tech Secretary Liz Kendall to Address Parliament on Grok AI Scandal: Ofcom Fast-Tracks Inquiry into Xs Operations

Paramjeet Singh Pamma, a Sikh activist in the UK, faces threats from Hindu nationalist groups linked to India, leading to police advice for increased home security. Pamma accuses UK ministers of ignoring Indias transnational repression and highlights a rise in state-sponsored threats, with India flagged alongside China and Russia. Despite these concerns, the UK deepens ties with Indias government.

Lloyds Bank customers face frustration as switching bonuses fail to materialize, despite meeting requirements. Issues arise with accessing the official switching service, leading to social media outcry. Lloyds offers assistance via their mobile banking app, promising refunds for any lost interest or charges.

Tragic head-on crash in Bolton claims four lives, including three teenagers and a taxi driver. Red Seat Leon, speeding on wrong side, collides with Citroen C4 Picasso taxi. Five injured, road closed for hours. Community calls for speed bumps, police investigate Snapchat video rumors. Grieving families supported through mosques and leaders, police seek dashcam footage.

Porsche Dealer Sentenced for £1.5M Scam: A Betrayal of Trust A sixty-six-year-old Porsche dealer from Malton was sentenced to five years and three months in prison for defrauding customers out of £1.5 million. John Hawkins, owner of Specialist Cars of Malton, used various deceptive tactics, including selling cars he didnt own and creating fake finance agreements, to keep his business afloat. Many victims were long-time friends and acquaintances, leading to deep emotional and financial wounds. Hawkins pleaded guilty after North Yorkshire Police uncovered his schemes, and a proceeds of crime hearing is scheduled to seize his assets.

Major Water Crisis in Kent and Sussex: Thousands Without Water, Bottled Water Stations Set Up, Schools Closed, and Hospital Appointments Shifted Online

Southern Water CEO, Lawrence Gosden, faces escalating tensions as environmental activists stage a citizens arrest, leading to increased security measures across the water industry. Gosdens proposed pay rise is met with criticism amid rising customer bills and a troubled record, including a recent beach contamination incident.

Heavy rain and snowmelt have caused widespread flooding in Scotland, leading to road closures and disruptions. The Scottish Environment Protection Agency has issued nineteen flood warnings and twelve flood alerts. Key roads like the A92 in Aberdeenshire and the A9 at Blair Atholl are closed. A Met Office yellow warning for rain covers north-west Scotland until ten AM, and a wind warning has been lifted. The A815 at Rest and Be Thankful in Argyll and Bute is also closed due to a landslide. Drivers are advised to avoid the area and follow diversions. The chaos follows a tough week of wintry weather that closed hundreds of schools. Authorities are urging caution amid tricky driving and rising flood risks, especially in Dumfries and Galloway, the west, and the north. Scotlands government resilience team is meeting daily to tackle the harsh conditions and urge people to check forecasts, alerts, and travel updates closely.