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‘Be careful about this’: Warnings abound as GOP considers writing off tax cuts
Republicans will discuss the accounting maneuver with President Donald Trump on Thursday.Politico - 1d -
Act 'now or never' to hit 6,500 teachers target, report warns
A new report says teacher vacancy posts are at a record high as schools' recruitment problems persist.BBC News - 20h -
Oil prices settle lower as IEA warns that trade tensions will undercut demand
Oil futures settled lower on Thursday after the International Energy Agency’s monthly report underscored worries that rising global trade tensions could undercut energy demand.MarketWatch - 3h -
2025 Fantasy Baseball Third Base Tiers 3.0: Tiered rankings for a position full of risk-reward targets
Much of this position either disappointed or surprised in 2024CBS Sports - 2d -
At least a dozen US states rush to ban common food dyes, citing health risks
RFK Jr’s ‘Maha’ giving fresh momentum to longtime efforts to outlaw additives, which is now a bipartisan movement. At least a dozen US states – from traditionally conservative Oklahoma to ...The Guardian - 2d -
Safety board calls for helicopter ban on certain routes near DC airport: 'Intolerable risk'
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) on Tuesday issued two “urgent” safety recommendations after discovering thousands of close calls between helicopters and planes near Ronald Reagan ...The Hill - 2d -
From DeepSeek to job risks: What tech leaders are saying on AI right now
The future of artificial intelligence is dominating discussions at CNBC's CONVERGE LIVE in Singapore.CNBC - 18h -
US weather forecasts save lives and money. Trump’s cuts put us all at risk
Noaa, my former employer, is an integral part of our daily lives, tracking hurricanes, supporting safe flights and helping farmers. Across the United States , from rural communities to coastal ...The Guardian - 9h -
Mass blackouts in storm-hit eastern Australia
Residents are warned power may not return for days as further heavy rainfall is forecast.BBC News - 4d -
More than 80% of USAID programmes 'officially ending'
Humanitarian organisations have warned that the end of USAID programmes is already impacting millions.BBC News - 3d -
‘High Agency’ Is the New Hot Business Buzzword. Here’s Why Some Psychologists Hate It
Is being high agency the key to success? Not for everyone, warn psychologists.Inc. - 2d -
American Eagle says consumer is slowing down, issues weak guidance
American Eagle warned that consumers are slowing down as recession fears swirl.CNBC - 1d -
I viewed a $600K house. I discovered it has an unsafe kitchen extension with no foundation. Do I speak up?
“The next-door neighbor was going to buy it, but the seller warned him off.”MarketWatch - 2h -
Tanker and cargo vessel in fiery collision off England, triggering explosions and fuel leak
An oil tanker and a cargo vessel collided off the British coast in the North Sea on Monday, the U.K. coast guard said.NBC News - 3d -
Patriots release David Andrews: Landing spots for center as New England moves on from longtime team captain
Andrews is a two-time Super Bowl champion center and eight-time team captainCBS Sports - 8h -
Keir Starmer Wants to Abolish NHS England: What to Know About His Plan
The British prime minister said he would scrap an agency that was created in 2013 to help run the health service. He said the move would save money by avoiding duplication.The New York Times - 7h -
Greenland election: the most consequential in island’s history?
Amid aggressive interest from US president Trump and growing calls for independence ahead of polls, outcome will have far-reaching repercussions. Greenland prepares to vote amid Trump interest – ...The Guardian - 2d -
3 Bulgarians convicted of spying for Russia across Europe from base in UK
Three Bulgarian nationals have been convicted by a London jury of spying for RussiaABC News - 6d -
Reform UK in chaos after whip is withdrawn from Rupert Lowe
MP who criticised leader Nigel Farage is accused of bullyingFinancial Times - 6d -
3 Bulgarians Found Guilty of Spying for Russia in UK and Europe
The group of Bulgarians, who were living in the U.K., were convicted by a London jury of conducting surveillance operations across Europe on behalf of the Russian state.The New York Times - 6d -
What life is like for people living near the UK's longest-running roadworks
Decade-long delays to work on a bridge have led to it jokingly being ranked a town's top attraction.BBC News - 5d -
From Trump whisperer to trouble – angry Reform UK MPs turn on Farage
Internal row in party over ‘messianic’ leader becomes public amid competing members’ allegations of bullying and dirty tricks. Just a few short weeks ago, Nigel Farage’s Reform party was riding ...The Guardian - 4d -
New UK planning rules aim to halve approval time for major projects
‘Radical evolution’ is needed to streamline system, housing minister Matthew Pennycook saysFinancial Times - 4d -
UK 'hardest hit by Covid fallout' and next Bond 'shouldn't be American'
A mix of stories lead Sunday's front pages, including on immigration and five years on since the start of the pandemic.BBC News - 4d -
Germany to reach out to France and UK over sharing of nuclear weapons
But Friedrich Merz cautions such a move could not replace the US’s existing protective shield over Europe. Germany’s chancellor-to-be, Friedrich Merz, has said he will reach out to France and ...The Guardian - 4d -
Children in UK as young as 11 targeted by sextortion criminals, data reveals
Internet Watch Foundation says ‘worrying’ trend shows criminals are casting their nets wider to trap victims. • Our son was targeted by sextortionist online – here’s what we did . Children as ...The Guardian - 4d -
UK hotter than Costa del Sol on warmest weekend of the year
Temperatures topped 19.7C this weekend in Crosby near Liverpool but cold weather is back in the forecast.BBC News - 4d -
Lab-grown food could be sold in UK within two years
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) is looking at how it can speed up the approval process for lab-grown foods.BBC News - 3d -
Lawyer probing Reform UK row contradicts MP Lowe
Comments attributed to the senior lawyer by the Great Yarmouth MP in his defence have been denied by her.BBC News - 3d -
Internal emails reveal ONS fears about troubled UK jobs survey
Collapse in respondents skewed results for some industriesFinancial Times - 3d -
Private equity could lift UK property out of the bargain basement
There is not much to impede the assault by nimble buyout firmsFinancial Times - 3d -
US energy secretary criticises climate policy for damaging UK economy
Chris Wright says ‘once mighty’ British steel and chemicals industries have been displaced to AsiaFinancial Times - 3d -
UK to convene ‘coalition of the willing’ for fresh talks on Ukraine peace force
‘Virtual meeting’ to be held on Saturday with leaders from mainly European and Commonwealth countriesFinancial Times - 3d -
Musk expresses support for rival to Reform UK as feud in Farage’s party intensifies
Allies of tech billionaire say he has signalled he would back an alternative to populist partyFinancial Times - 3d -
UK retail sales rise ‘modestly’ as consumers remain cautious
Shoppers continued to cut volume of goods they purchased in February, industry data indicatesFinancial Times - 2d -
High-speed freight trains emerge as fresh alternative to trucks in UK
The trains are not only much faster than a truck but carry far more, while requiring only a single driverFinancial Times - 2d -
UK energy industry complains about 6pm Friday emails from regulator
Lobby group hits out at ‘unreasonable and unprofessional’ behaviour by OfgemFinancial Times - 2d -
Big majority of EU countries push for ‘concrete’ defence deal with UK
Also in this newsletter: Greenland votes on its futureFinancial Times - 2d -
Share of UK lending to first-time buyers reaches record high
Trend driven by rents rising faster than house prices as landlords leave the marketFinancial Times - 2d -
Threshold for filing ‘side hustle’ tax return to rise to £3,000 in UK
Cash earnings to increase from current level of £1,000 in boost to people who sell goods onlineFinancial Times - 2d