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New law banning some passwords in the U.K. an ‘important start,’ expert saysThe United Kingdom is the first country to roll out a law banning generic passwords on smart devices. One tech analyst says this is a great start, but the onus is on device owners.TechMay 6
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U.K. bans generic passwords over cybersecurity concerns. Should Canada be next?The U.K. has passed a new law — the first in the world — banning manufacturers from allowing consumers to use weak passwords on internet-connected devices.CanadaMay 5
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Deal for British carmakers to avoid high Canadian tariffs set to expire: U.K.Britain said on Wednesday that post-Brexit trade arrangements with Canada that enable its carmakers to avoid high tariffs there were likely to expire next week.WorldMar 27
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U.K. becomes 2nd G7 economy to fall into recessionBritain's economy fell into a recession in the second half of 2023, a tough backdrop ahead of this year's expected election for Rishi Sunak, who has promised to boost growth.WorldFeb 15
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Alleged Kenneth Law victim says suicide website was ‘like shopping on Amazon’A woman from the United Kingdom says she believes she was a victim of Kenneth Law, the man charged with first-degree murder and counselling suicide in separate Canadian cases.CrimeJan 30
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U.K. pauses trade talks with Canada, claims ‘progress is not being made’The United Kingdom hit pause on trade talks with Canada less than a month before the next round of talks towards a permanent trade deal was expected to take place.PoliticsJan 25
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British MPs vote to support government plan to send asylum seekers to RwandaThe bill seeks to overcome a ruling by the U.K. Supreme Court that the plan to permanently send migrants across the English Channel in boats to Rwanda is illegal.WorldDec 12, 2023
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Canada, allies issue cyber threat alert after hacking plot linked to Russia’s FSB exposedThe U.K. and U.S. said a hacking group aligned with the Russian FSB has been targeting politicians and other groups and individuals with the goal of undermining democracy.TechDec 7, 2023
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U.K. delays ban on new gas, diesel cars as Sunak waters down climate goalsRishi Sunak said he remained committed to the legally-binding target of reaching net zero emissions by 2050 but said Britain could afford to make slower progress in getting there.WorldSep 19, 2023
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Canada joins allies in sending air defence missiles to UkraineThe money will come from the $500 million fund Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced in June 2023 for military assistance in Ukraine.CanadaSep 17, 2023
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