
AI Firms Suspected in Surge of Secondhand Book Sales
Secondhand booksellers in the UK and Ireland are reporting a boom in sales, with many suspecting that artificial intelligence firms are behind unusual bulk orders of books.
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Secondhand booksellers in the UK and Ireland are reporting a boom in sales, with many suspecting that artificial intelligence firms are behind unusual bulk orders of books.
Harry Potter fans successfully campaigned to have a £430 million power interconnector between the UK and Ireland rerouted to protect the unofficial grave of the character Dobby.

Jack White's Third Man Records is launching a five-city pop-up store tour across the UK and Ireland, featuring exclusive vinyl, limited edition merchandise, and 'bootleg' versions of White's solo records.

An island located between Great Britain and Ireland has several roads where speed limits are not enforced, a contrast to most European countries adopting measures to reduce traffic accidents.

Robbie Williams has revealed plans for a series of major outdoor concerts across the UK and Ireland in 2027, scheduled for the week following Glastonbury.
The UK and Ireland are experiencing a heatwave, with high temperatures expected to persist through the weekend and potentially intensify next week. Authorities are advising the public on how to cope with the extreme heat.

GKids has acquired the UK and Ireland distribution rights for Studio Ghibli's 23-film library, covering theatrical, home video, TV, and digital. The rollout will begin with an IMAX release of 'Kiki's Delivery Service' in August.

Trainline has appointed the former head of Flutter UK and Ireland as its new CEO, leading to a drop in the company's share price as analysts evaluate the change in leadership.

German electronicore band Electric Callboy has announced a major arena tour across the UK and Ireland scheduled for 2027, coinciding with the release of their new album 'Tanzneid' this summer.

This article highlights career opportunities within one of the fastest-growing dairy businesses in the UK and Ireland, inviting individuals seeking new career trajectories to join an ambitious company.

Vertigo Releasing has acquired the U.K. and Ireland distribution rights for "Next Life," a romantic drama starring Emilia Clarke as an aspiring jazz singer.

Sky has secured the broadcasting rights for the rebooted 'Baywatch' series for the UK and Ireland. The show is set to make a splash across the pond with its new home.

Universal's film 'Michael' debuted at number one at the U.K. and Ireland box office, earning £11.6 million ($15.6 million) and marking one of the strongest openings of the year in the region.

Claire's Accessories has shut down all 154 of its stores across the UK and Ireland, leading to the redundancy of 1,300 employees. The closures mark the retailer's exit from the region.

The 'Super Mario Galaxy Movie' has maintained its position as the number one film at the box office in the UK and Ireland. Despite varying local viewership numbers, it continues to lead the cinematic charts.

Freddie Fox is set to make his musical theater debut in 'High Society', which will run for eight weeks at the Barbican Theatre before embarking on a UK and Ireland tour.

The science fiction film 'Project Hail Mary' has not only surpassed $300 million in worldwide box office revenue, becoming Amazon MGM's most successful film since its merger, but also continues to hold the No. 1 spot, including in the UK and Ireland where it took £4.7 million in its second weekend.

Skindred has announced a 2026 UK and Ireland tour alongside Alien Ant Farm, which includes a Halloween performance at Alexandra Palace, in celebration of their ninth album, 'You Got This', due April 26.
Verisk has created a new insurance unit specifically for the UK and Ireland markets and has named a managing director to lead its operations in the region.

Brussels is reactivating its 2022 energy crisis playbook to address a new energy crisis, with the UK and Ireland also updating their defense pact.

Shocking videos have emerged showing migrants setting traps and snatching protected swans and ducks from public waterways in the UK and Ireland, sparking outrage.
The merger between BDO UK and Ireland is moving forward following a successful partner vote.
Harry Potter fans successfully advocated for the rerouting of a multi-million dollar power cable project to avoid disturbing the fictional grave of Dobby the house-elf.

Harry Potter fans successfully forced the relocation of a £430 million undersea power cable linking the UK and Ireland to avoid passing near the fictional grave of Dobby on a Welsh beach.

Mercury-shortlisted artist Dove Ellis has announced a new tour across the UK and Ireland, scheduled for November 2026.

Wonder Project is increasing its investment in international scripted programming by adding three new series from the U.K. and Ireland, including shows featuring Julia Roberts and executive produced by Russell T. Davies.
Crunchafi has expanded its software capabilities to include support for FRS 102 Section 20 lease accounting standards for businesses in the UK and Ireland.

Disney's 'Toy Story 5' maintained its number one position at the U.K. and Ireland box office for a third consecutive weekend, collecting £5.7 million.

The Coral has announced their first new tour dates in nearly three years for 2026 across the UK and Ireland, following the surprise release of their new album ‘388’.

A conservation project is underway to revive the dwindling population of black poplar trees, which has fallen to approximately 7,000 in the UK and Ireland.

The British Ambassador to Ireland highlighted the crucial importance of Britain and Ireland working together at sea to protect subsea cables from potential harm.

The band The Mary Wallopers has announced their new album 'Paddywhackery', featuring the track 'Crowns of England', along with a UK and Ireland tour scheduled for 2026.

Mystery Jets and Duran Duran have both announced separate UK and Ireland tours scheduled for 2026. Fans can anticipate new concert dates from both bands across the region.

Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg is leading an official working visit to the UK and Ireland to promote growth in AI, data centers, and semiconductor industries.
Claire's has abruptly closed all 154 of its UK and Ireland standalone stores, resulting in over 1,300 job losses.

Claire's Accessories has ceased trading in all 154 of its standalone stores across the UK and Ireland, resulting in the redundancy of 1,300 employees. This marks the retailer's complete exit from the region.

Details have been released regarding the second season of 'A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder,' based on Holly Jackson's novel, following its initial premiere in the UK and Ireland.

A report in Britain indicates that fires caused by e-bikes and e-scooters reached a record high last year, prompting the President of Cycling Ireland to warn about dangerous, unregulated batteries bought online.

The UK Labour party's perceived dithering on regulating children's screen time and social media continues, with Keir Starmer expressing impatience with platforms, while Google's UK and Ireland boss, Kate Alessi, stated that a social media ban for under-16s is 'not the right approach' and YouTube is enhancing safety features for young users.

Dexys Midnight Runners have announced their first tour under that name since 2003, scheduled for 2026 across the UK and Ireland, and have also signed a new record deal with Heavenly Recordings.

The UK and Dublin have signed a 'rebooted' defence agreement that could enable the Royal Navy to respond to hostile ships and other threats in Irish waters, crucial for protecting transatlantic cables.

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Ghana's High Commissioner to the UK and Ireland reaffirmed the country's dedication to inclusive multilingual policies at an International Mother Language Day event in the UK Parliament.
Tourism Holdings is reportedly planning to divest its business operations in the UK and Ireland.
HP's UK and Ireland Managing Director discusses the company's strategy over the past year, focusing on balancing the pursuit of perfection with operational speed and prioritizing employee well-being.

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) UK & Ireland Chapter has inaugurated the executive body of its Tertiary Education Institution Network (TEIN) at the University of Bradford, marking the first TEIN branch in the UK and Ireland.

Universal’s blockbuster 'The Odyssey' held onto the No. 1 spot at the U.K. and Ireland box office for a second consecutive weekend, adding £11.8 million ($15.7 million) in its sophomore frame, while Vijay’s 'Jana Nayagan' debuted at No. 5.

Indie band Teenage Fanclub has revealed details of their new album, 'Do Not Dare To Dream,' alongside the release of their single 'Day In The Sun' and plans for a UK and Ireland tour.

An international manhunt is underway for a male suspect after a mother and her two children were found dead in their Bedford home in the UK, and an American mother was found dead with head injuries in Killarney, Ireland. Investigators are searching for the individual believed to be connected to these deaths.

Political leaders across Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales are bracing for potential constitutional turmoil and the break-up of the union, prompted by the rising influence of Nigel Farage and Reform UK.

Daniel Goldhaber’s film 'Faces Of Death,' starring Barbie Ferreira and Charli XCX, will close the Edinburgh International Film Festival's Midnight Madness strand and has been acquired by Signature Entertainment for UK and Ireland distribution.

The film 'Disclosure Day' has claimed the number one spot at the U.K. and Ireland box office, despite some public uncertainty about the movie. Its success comes as 'Toy Story 5' is anticipated to be released soon.

Diana Evans has been awarded this year's Jhalak prose prize for her nonfiction collection, 'I Want to Talk to You.' The award, which includes a £1,000 prize, recognizes writers of color in the UK and Ireland across prose, children’s writing, and poetry categories.

Disney+ has secured the UK and Ireland rights to the Australian series 'Gnomes', a six-part co-production between Total Fiction and Screen Invaders.
The British Ambassador has visited Louth to reinforce and strengthen the links between the UK and Ireland.

Latvian choirs from the UK and Ireland gathered for a two-day joint rehearsal in "Straumēni," Central England, preparing for performances.

All Claire's standalone stores in the UK and Ireland have stopped trading after the accessories chain's financial woes saw it fall into administration twice in a year.

PlayStation has begun rolling out new age verification checks, initially in the UK and Ireland, which will restrict access to certain features like chat for users who do not confirm their age. These changes are part of Sony's updated safety rules and may render some functions unusable for millions of gamers.

Canadian math-rock duo Angine de Poitrine announced venue upgrades and an additional London date for their 2026 UK and Ireland tour due to high demand, following their viral performances.

Storm Dave has been named, bringing severe wind warnings, gales, rain, and 'blizzard conditions' to both Ireland and the UK for the Easter bank holiday weekend, with gusts up to 90mph expected in parts of the UK, leading to likely damage and travel disruption.

UEFA has committed to ensuring affordable ticket prices for the Euro 2028 tournament in the UK and Ireland, drawing a contrast with FIFA's frequently criticized ticket pricing strategy for the upcoming 2026 World Cup.
Retailer Kingfisher has announced higher profits, attributing the positive results to strong growth in the UK and Ireland, which successfully offset softer market conditions in other regions.

The UK and Ireland have pledged to conduct joint exercises to protect undersea cables from potential threats posed by Russian spy ships. This update to their defense and security pact aims to tackle hostile threats and crack down on the 'shadow fleet' operating in the region.

The UK and Ireland are expecting a return of winter weather this week, with forecasts predicting significantly colder temperatures and blustery showers that could bring snow to some areas.

Foo Fighters began their intimate run of UK and Ireland shows in Dublin, debuting new songs and playing a hit-packed set.