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UK must be more ambitious in rebuilding EU relations, says business group
British Chambers of Commerce head says recent warm words about post-Brexit reset are ‘not nearly enough’Financial Times - 4d -
UK cyber security watchdog warns on future risk of quantum computer hacking
National Cyber Security Centre urges businesses to migrate to stronger encryption methods by 2035Financial Times - 4d -
UK employers ‘find it cheaper to replace sick staff than retain them’
Report by former John Lewis boss calls for stronger incentives for employers to invest in workforce healthFinancial Times - 4d -
UK universities face rising risk of bankruptcy, says regulator
Fewer international students and higher staff costs are taking an increasing toll, according to the Office for StudentsFinancial Times - 4d -
Poland and UK discuss defence spending as Europe moves to re-arm
Finance minister Andrzej Domański calls for smarter funding as continent moves to bolster its military powerFinancial Times - 4d -
UK’s second city drowns in rubbish as bin strikes continue
Businesses fear that refuse piles will damage Birmingham’s reputation, as industrial action continuesFinancial Times - 4d -
Spring equinox is UK's warmest day of year so far
First day of spring might see temperatures reach 20CBBC News - 3d -
UK regulator says plan for competitive broadband market by 2031 on track
Rising impact of rival networks may see Ofcom lifting restrictions on BT’s OpenreachFinancial Times - 3d -
UK Treasury plans to monitor departments’ spending in real time
Darren Jones outlines ambition to have live performance data but admits it will take yearsFinancial Times - 3d -
Women in UK face HRT treatment ‘lottery’, doctors warn
Experts say there are regional disparities in medication access even as prescriptions riseFinancial Times - 3d -
UK should not cave in to Trump’s ‘bullying’ over tech tax says Davey
Lib Dem leader warns US president is ‘an unreliable ally’Financial Times - 3d -
The 10 most picturesque golf courses you can play in the UK
Of all the attributes for which the United Kingdom can be proud, the beauty of its golf courses should never be underestimated.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
UK should ‘ideally’ not have ‘any’ troops in Ukraine, says Badenoch
Tory leader calls for Parliament to be given a vote on any military involvementFinancial Times - 3d -
UK statistics agency braces for official reviews as more data flaws emerge
The ONS has postponed publishing trade data and suspended publication of two price indices over past 10 daysFinancial Times - 2d -
UK looks at cutting digital services tax to avoid Trump tariffs
US ambassador Lord Peter Mandelson signals that a variety of options are on the tableFinancial Times - 2d -
Heathrow’s shutdown fuels questions about UK’s infrastructure resilience
Within hours of a fire at a power substation, one of the world’s busiest airports was closed to all flightsFinancial Times - 2d -
Facebook to stop targeting ads at UK woman after legal fight
Tanya O'Carroll says her case opens a "gateway" for others wanting to stop personalised adverts.BBC News - 1d -
Women seeking asylum in UK allege sexual abuse in mixed-sex hotels
Claims of sexual violence made against other asylum seekers and staff include case of a 14-year-old who was allegedly raped. Women and girls seeking asylum in Britain have alleged that they were ...The Guardian - 1d -
UK mulls big tech tax changes to avoid US tariffs
Rachel Reeves says talks are "ongoing" about the Digital Services Tax, paid by giants like Amazon.BBC News - 1d -
UK watchdog to encourage more risk-taking by savers, says FCA chair
Financial regulator also aims to increase trust in markets by clamping down on fraudFinancial Times - 9h -
UK services growth offers respite for Reeves ahead of Spring Statement
Private sector output expands more than expected in March and at its fastest pace in six monthsFinancial Times - 2h -
Get out, get back, get real: What inspectors general should learn from DOGE
DOGE, created with a focus on efficiency and waste reduction, has identified $105 billion in taxpayer savings, and IGs should consider reforming their practices to include separate headquarters and ...The Hill - Mar. 13 -
Changes to Justice Department's Civil Rights Division under Trump
The Justice Department last year reached an agreement with the city of Louisville to reform its police department in the wake of the fatal police shooting of Breonna Taylor, which occurred five ...CBS News - Mar. 13 -
Zelenskyy urges Trump to use ‘strength of America’ to force Moscow into ceasefire after US-Russia talks – Europe live
Ukraine president says pressure must be put on Russia after US president says talks between Witkoff and Putin were ‘productive’. Germany is close to unlocking the way to a massive increase in ...The Guardian - Mar. 14 -
Test cricket could copy Six Nations with in-game bonus points
In-game bonus points and extra points for away wins could be introduced to the World Test Championship as part of discussions to reform the competition before the next cycle begins in June.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Trump antisemitism task force chief: Columbia settlement 'not even close'
Leo Terrell, chief of the Federal Task Force to Combat Antisemitism, says Columbia University is “not even close” to meeting the Trump administration's demands for reforms in order to return some ...The Hill - 2d -
Switch 2 Won't Sell As Well As Original Due In Part To Backward Compatibility - Analyst
The launch of the Nintendo Switch 2 later this year is expected to be a big moment in the video game industry, and many are wondering how the system is going to sell. Nintendo has not published ...GameSpot - Mar. 14 -
Pro-rel coming to U.S. soccer for 1st time in USL
United Soccer League (USL) club owners voted on Wednesday for a promotion and relegation system, marking the first time the European-style system would be implemented in the United States.ESPN - 4d -
Croatia vs France team news and predicted lineups
Croatia meet France at the Stadion Poljud in the first leg of their Uefa Nations League quarter-final on Thursday 20th March.The game kicks off at 7:45pm (UK time), but a UK broadcaster is yet to ...Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Edinburgh and Yorkshire to host Tour de France Grand Départs in 2027
Men’s and women’s races will both visit UK for three days ‘The biggest free spectator event ever hosted in the UK’ The men’s Tour de France will return to Britain in July 2027 with a spectacular ...The Guardian - 4d -
Starmer warns Putin of ‘severe consequences’ if he breaches peace deal
UK leader says Russia cannot veto how Ukraine defends itself as western military officials meet to draft security plans. Analysis: UK turns to the EU for defensive ties Vladimir Putin will ...The Guardian - 3d -
I spoke to children in Gaza this week and here’s what they told me: they just want to live | Shaima Al-Obaidi
As war resumes, so does the death sentence for Gaza’s children. The UK must not be an ally to further atrocities. Shaima Al-Obaidi is a senior media manager at Save the Children UK When I was ...The Guardian - 2d -
Mom trapped in her car after crash is rescued six days later
A woman who was trapped in her car after a crash in Newton County, Indiana, was rescued nearly a week later. Brieonna Cassell had two broken legs and couldn't get out. She had to use her sweater to ...CBS News - Mar. 13 -
Trump Policies May Endanger Fishing Industry
The fishing industry relies on the federal government.Inc. - 9h -
Utah will be the first state to ban fluoride in drinking water
Utah's governor intends to sign legislation making the state the first to ban fluoride in public water systemsABC News - Mar. 10 -
Atlant 3D raises $15M to build materials and devices atom by atom
Atlant 3D has raised $15 million as demand grows for its manufacturing system that builds materials and devices atom by atom.VentureBeat - Mar. 11 -
Saturn Gains 128 New Moons, Bringing Its Total to 274
The objects around the ringed planet are tiny, but some of them may have formed relatively recently in the solar system’s history.The New York Times - Mar. 11 -
Why student-loan borrowers ‘are going to feel the brunt’ of the Education Department layoffs
The cuts come during what was already set to be a period of mass upheaval for the student-loan system.MarketWatch - Mar. 12 -
Researchers Propose a Better Way to Report Dangerous AI Flaws
After identifying major flaws in popular AI models, researchers are pushing for a new system to identify and report bugs.Wired - Mar. 13 -
Starmer to abolish NHS England
PM says move will slash bureaucracy and bring health system ‘back into democratic control’Financial Times - Mar. 13