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National Album Day Announces 2025 Rock Champions
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The National Album Day has unveiled its lineup of LP champions for the 2025 edition, focusing on rock music and featuring prominent artists and albums. This year's event aims to celebrate the enduring impact of rock albums in the music industry. Organizers highlighted the participation of both classic and contemporary rock figures to promote the format.
UK lifts ban on retail access to crypto ETNs
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The UK's Financial Conduct Authority has ended its four-year ban on retail investors accessing bitcoin and crypto exchange-traded notes, effective October 8, 2025. This allows firms to offer these products on approved exchanges like the London Stock Exchange. The move could boost the UK crypto market by up to 20%, according to research.
US and UK Air Sorties to Nepal
Multiple US and UK Air Force sorties were carried out to Nepal on September 9, 2025, for unspecified purposes.
UK antitrust regulator targets Google's search dominance
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The UK's Competition and Markets Authority has designated Google with strategic market status in search and search advertising, confirming its substantial market power. This step under the new digital markets regime could lead to interventions promoting competition. Google has objected, highlighting its economic contributions to the UK.
Virgin Media O2 teams up with Starlink to end UK mobile blackspots
Virgin Media O2 has partnered with Starlink to address mobile signal issues in the UK using satellite technology. The collaboration aims to provide connectivity in areas previously plagued by blackspots. Details emerged in recent TechRadar reports highlighting the potential for widespread coverage.
UK Pharmacists Face Medicine Dispensing Losses
Pharmacists in the UK are reportedly dispensing medicines at a financial loss, as highlighted in a world news wrapup on September 4, 2025.
UK creatives back proposed AI training laws
A coalition of UK musicians, artists, and writers has voiced support for new legislation to regulate how AI systems are trained on creative works. The backing comes amid growing concerns over unauthorized use of copyrighted material in AI development. The proposal, outlined by a prominent law professor, aims to balance innovation with creators' rights.