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Brompton elektrifiziert T-Line: Der leichteste und teuerste Falter der Briten
Der Faltradpionier Brompton hat seine T-Line elektrifiziert. Laut Hersteller ist es der leichteste elektrische Falter der Briten, aber wohl auch der teuerste.

If your business is dependent upon people driving under the influence of alcohol, you don’t deserve to be in business…
https://www.lynnnews.co.uk/news/enormous-cost-burdens-put-west-norfolk-pubs-at-risk-of-goi-9449456/

‘Enormous cost burdens’ put West Norfolk pubs at risk of going under
West Norfolk pubs are being hit with “disproportionately enormous cost burdens” and could be forced to close, worried owners say.

heise | Auslegungssache: Wärmepumpen im Bestandshaus bewerten
Der Kauf eines Hauses mit Wärmepumpe hat den Vorteil, dass schon Daten zum realen Betrieb vorliegen. Eine schlechte Auslegung kann man jedoch kaum korrigieren.

😩 Fixing Britain’s worklessness crisis will cost employers £6bn a year, report says
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2025/nov/05/fixing-britains-worklessness-crisis-will-cost-employers-6bn-a-year-report-says<…

Fixing Britain’s worklessness crisis will cost employers £6bn a year, report says
The Keep Britain Working review, created to tackle the rising tide of ill health pushing millions out of work, reported its findings ahead of this month’s budget

Sources: the US has paused a tech trade deal with the UK, signed in September, over disagreements about the UK's digital regulations and food safety rules (New York Times)
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/13/business/economy/trump-uk-trade-deal-tariffs…

U.S.-U.K. Trade Deal Hits Stumbling Block
The U.S. government has paused a tech-focused trade pledge with Britain over broader disagreements about Britain’s digital regulations and food safety rules.

Plastic—when a miracle technology becomes a burden #environment

Plastic—when a miracle technology becomes a burden
Plastic is everywhere in modern society. While it has paved the way for enormous progress, the pollution it leaves behind is now creating major challenges.

. @… "found over 40 cases of agents using chokeholds and other moves that can block breathing. 'I felt like I was going to pass out and die,' said a 16-year-old citizen."

We Found More Than 40 Cases of Immigration Agents Using Banned Chokeholds and Other Moves That Can Cut Off Breathing
Civilians have had apparent seizures. One had his eyes roll back. Another had ribs broken. “I felt like I was going to pass out and die,” said a 16-year-old citizen put in a chokehold. The government won’t say if any agents have been punished.

#TIL about this awesome interactive tool to explore toponyms in #GreatBritain called Grep Britain. 🇬🇧
https://conradgodfrey.com/grep_britain/

Dream Chaser: Entwicklung des Raumgleiters geht trotz ungewisser Zukunft weiter
Eigentlich sollte Dream Chaser dieses Jahr Transportmissionen zur ISS fliegen. Daraus wird nichts, aber Tests bereiten die erste Mission für Ende 2026 vor.

Glasfaser: Von Laufzeitfallen und untergeschobenen Verträgen
Manche Glasfaser-Anbieter tricksen bei Mindestlaufzeiten oder „Beratungsprotokollen“. Wie man das durchschaut und aus dubiosen Nummern herauskommt.
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