UK News Daily Legal Showdown Over Bitcoin Treasure, Keir Starmer Champions HIV Testing, Farmers Rally Against Inheritance Tax, BP Stock Surges After Stake Acquisition, and more...
Feb 10, 2025
A legal battle unfolds as a Newport landfill closure complicates the quest for $775 million in lost Bitcoin. UK PM Keir Starmer promotes HIV Testing Week, pushing for public awareness. Farmers rally against proposed inheritance tax changes, fearing impacts on sustainability and food prices. BP's stock surges after a major investment from Elliott Management, signaling a possible strategic overhaul. Meanwhile, a tragic death in Sheffield sparks a campaign for improved school safety, highlighting pressing community concerns.
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Lost Bitcoin Fortune
- James Howells lost a hard drive with 8,000 bitcoins in a Newport landfill.
- He's fighting a legal battle to search it, despite a court ruling against him.
Get Tested for HIV
- Get tested for HIV during HIV Testing Week (Feb 10-17, 2025).
- Free at-home tests are available, providing results in 15 minutes.
Farmers Protest Inheritance Tax
- UK farmers protest a new 20% inheritance tax on farms over £1 million.
- They fear this will force families to sell, impacting food security.