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Starmer will not impose immediate UK counter-tariffs to US steel levies
PM to take a ‘cool-headed’ approach as he tries to steer clear of transatlantic trade warFinancial Times - 4d -
Toyota considers exporting from UK to US to ease impact of Trump tariffs
Senior European executive of world’s largest carmaker also warns of more turbulence for the sectorFinancial Times - 4d -
Starmer axes UK payments watchdog as part of anti-regulation drive
Government says regulator’s merger with Financial Conduct Authority will reduce complexity and boost innovationFinancial Times - 4d -
FCA drops plan to ‘name and shame’ more UK companies under investigation
Financial regulator says it will scrap new public interest test after backlash from the City and government officialsFinancial Times - 4d -
PwC cuts record number of UK partners and halts tech apprenticeship scheme
Moves come as consultants strain to protect annual profit pool of close to £1mn per partnerFinancial Times - 3d -
Apple's row with UK government over customer data to be heard in secret
The BBC understands the dispute over accessing encrypted data is set to be heard at the High Court.BBC News - 3d -
UK watchdogs scrap diversity and inclusion rules for financial firms
Decision by FCA and PRA comes as government’s growth push forces regulators to rethink policiesFinancial Times - 3d -
UK social safety net among weakest in rich world, analysis finds
Think-tank report comes as Keir Starmer seeks to convince Labour MPs to back welfare spending cutsFinancial Times - 3d -
UK financial regulators in retreat as prime minister piles on pressure
City cheers Sir Keir Starmer’s crackdown on red tape but there are questions over how much it can boost growthFinancial Times - 3d -
Russian captain held by UK police for longer over North Sea crash
Starmer says authorities must ‘get to the bottom’ of Monday’s shipping incidentFinancial Times - 2d -
UN judge from Uganda is convicted in the UK of forcing a woman into slavery
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UK statistics agency delays release of trade data after finding error
Move by Office for National Statistics will fuel questions over quality of its figures following problems with jobs surveyFinancial Times - 2d -
UN judge from Uganda is convicted in the UK of forcing a woman into slavery
A British jury has convicted a United Nations judge of forcing a young woman to work as a slave after tricking her into coming to the U.K. Prosecutors said Lydia Mugambe forced the Ugandan woman to ...ABC News - 2d -
Starmer suffers cabinet uprising over UK spending cuts
Opposition grows to plans in areas such as welfare but prime minister insists he will not bend rules to allow more borrowingFinancial Times - 2d -
Social media platforms must be ‘brought to heel’, says UK schools leader
Headteachers’ conference to be told that rise in bullying, abuse and malicious use of deepfakes is being reported. Social media operators must be “brought to heel” for the misery and disruption ...The Guardian - 1d -
‘Spring sings with birdlife and wildflowers’: readers’ favourite UK trips of the season
From best in bloom on the Lizard Peninsula to perky puffins in the Hebrides, our tipsters revel in the return of spring. Late spring is the best time to see the cliffs in colour as the bluebells, ...The Guardian - 1d -
UK's Oweh beats buzzer, burns ex-team OU again
Otega Oweh hit the winning shot against his former school again, sinking a baseline jumper with 0.5 seconds left to lift Kentucky past Oklahoma 85-84 in the SEC tournament.ESPN - 1d -
Rayner and Cooper criticised cuts in ‘tense’ UK cabinet meeting
‘Large minority’ of ministers protested about planned spending reductions in their own departmentsFinancial Times - 1d -
UK's Starmer convenes 'coalition of the willing' for second meeting to discuss Ukraine
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is convening a meeting of global leaders to discuss the developments regarding the war in Ukraine, following another frantic week of diplomacy aimed at getting ...ABC News - 20h -
A Tanker Collision Threatens One of the UK’s Most Important Coastlines
An explosive crash between an oil tanker and a cargo ship in the North Sea could have huge consequences for ecologically and commercially crucial marine areas.Wired - 14h -
UK government announces reforms to fix ‘broken’ welfare system
Package aims to cut benefits bill by up to £5bn a year and includes measure to encourage return to workFinancial Times - 2h -
Pakistan army says 300 hostages freed from train
More than 30 militants were killed in the operation, a military spokesperson says.BBC News - 3d -
Migrants held at Guantanamo returned to US, reports say
It is unclear why the migrants have been removed from the US military base.BBC News - 2d -
Aid workers killed in Israeli air strike in Gaza, charity tells BBC
The Israeli military says it was targeting terrorists who "posed a threat to Israeli troops".BBC News - 10h -
New Bedford Half Marathon is Sunday: What's closed, where to park, and how to watch
The New Bedford Half-Marathon is set to return on Sunday. What streets will be closed, where do you park, and how do you watch? Here's what to know.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
What’s Driving Tesla’s Woes?
As Tesla faces a global sales slump, and with shares down for the seventh consecutive week, could Elon Musk's antics really be to blame?Wired - Mar. 8 -
What happened in Room 22?
For a month, seven people held Sam Nordquist captive in a small hotel room in upstate New York, torturing him to death, authorities said. How did it go on in secret?NBC News - Mar. 8 -
What will be in the chancellor's Spring Statement?
Chancellor Rachel Reeves will give more detail about the government's plans for the economy.BBC News - 6d -
What is next for the Menendez brothers?
Los Angeles County’s top prosecutor said Monday that he had withdrawn a recommendation to reduce the prison terms of Erik and Lyle Menendez, who are serving sentences of life without parole for the ...NBC News - 5d -
What Is a Stock Market Correction?
The S&P 500 has fallen 10.1 percent from its recent high, crossing a threshold that signals investors have turned pessimistic about stocks.The New York Times - 2d -
What Is Tren de Aragua?
A gang with roots in a Venezuelan prison, the criminal group was at the center of President Trump’s order invoking the Alien Enemies Act of 1798.The New York Times - 2h -
What Is Tren de Aragua?
A gang with roots in a Venezuelan prison, the criminal group was at the center of President Trump’s order invoking the Alien Enemies Act of 1798.The New York Times - 2h -
NFL free-agent rankings: Top 5 OL after Ravens secure Ronnie Stanley
Teams looking for offensive line help will have options. But Trey Smith and Ronnie Stanley aren't available.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 7 -
All HHS workers given $25,000 voluntary buyout offer, source says
All employees in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services were notified Friday of the option to voluntarily resign in exchange for a $25,000 payment.CBS News - Mar. 8 -
Apple iPad Air (M3, 2025) Review: A Powerful Tablet That Feels Stale
Apple's midrange tablet is now an option for creatives and gamers alike, but it lacks exciting upgrades all around.Wired - 5d -
Microsoft is open to using natural gas to power AI data centers to keep up with demand
Microsoft Vice President of Energy Bobby Hollis said natural gas with carbon capture is an option if the projects are commercially viable.CNBC - 4d -
Scotland’s last oil refinery needs up to £13bn for green transition, finds study
Government-backed task force outlines nine project options for a future industrial complex at GrangemouthFinancial Times - 3d -
How could Putin respond to US-Ukraine ceasefire plan?
The Kremlin is weighing its options following the US-Ukraine proposal for a 30-day ceasefire.BBC News - 3d -
2025 NFL free agency: Russell Wilson reportedly set to meet with Browns, Giants
Russell Wilson would be a solid option for either the Browns or the Giants, who desperately need a new starting quarterback.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Endometriosis patients in England could get NHS pill to alleviate symptoms
It can be taken at home on a daily basis, but it is only patients for who have tried all other options.BBC News - 3d
