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Protests postponed after pharmacy funding boost
Community pharmacies have delayed protest action after the government agreed a new funding package.BBC News - 3d -
Muse cancel Turkish gig after pressure from anti-government protesters
The British rock band scraps a concert after the promoter insulted anti-government protesters.BBC News - 16h -
Starmer warns of ‘economic impact’ after Trump talks fail to avert tariffs
UK prime minister hopes negotiations between London and Washington could further reduce the levyFinancial Times - 18m -
Cabinet Office to scrutinise failings of UK’s official data provider ONS
Internal questioning could lead to independent probe after high-profile bunglesFinancial Times - 3d -
Buying a home in the countryside? Don’t bury your head in the sand about UK planning reforms
Housebuilding and sustainable infrastructure targets are set to reshape rural Britain. Homeowners are steeling themselves for unintended consequences — and buyers are significantly upping their due ...Financial Times - 4h -
Emirates Team New Zealand fails to secure support to return America’s Cup to Auckland
America's Cup winner Emirates Team New Zealand won't be able to stage the next edition of the sailing competition at home in Auckland after failing to secure support from the local government. The ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
British Steel’s auditors warn of ‘material uncertainty’ as it battles to survive
Company had £736mn of debt at end of 2023, much of it from entities controlled by its Chinese parent JingyeFinancial Times - 2d -
Team GB Olympian refuses to race after UK Athletics asked him to pay
A leading British athlete has turned down a place at the European Road Running Championships after being asked to pay to compete.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
British tennis player Fran Jones collapses on court
British tennis player Fran Jones has been forced to withdraw from the Colsanitas Cup in Bogota after collapsing in the middle of a match.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Chris Mason: UK relief but not delight at tariff plans
How the world responds to the tariffs will have economic and political consequences for the UK, writes our political editor.BBC News - 4h -
FA lobbies UK government to make ‘tailgating’ at turnstiles a criminal offence
Governing body hopes law will be in place for Euro 2028 FA: ‘Enforcing entry points is a huge drain on resources’ The Football Association has stepped up its lobbying of the government to make ...The Guardian - 1d -
Caleb Plant, Jermall Charlo to co-headline May card in Las Vegas before planned 2025 grudge match
Caleb Plant and Jermall Charlo are heading toward a long-awaited grudge match in the latter half of 2025. But first, they'll share a card on May 31 in Las Vegas.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Mike Tomlin denies Steelers have a Plan A, B, or C if Aaron Rodgers plan fails
According to Mike Tomlin, the Steelers don’t necessarily have a backup plan if Aaron Rodgers doesn’t play in 2025.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Cyprus court drops all rape charges against 5 Israelis after doubting British woman’s credibility
A criminal court in Cyprus has dropped all charges against five Israelis accused of gang-raping a British woman in a hotel room after ruling her testimony as not credible and replete with ...NBC News - 1d -
Elderly British Olympian ‘devastated’ as wish for Grand National runner denied by BHA
A former British Olympian’s hopes of having a runner in Saturday’s Grand National have been dashed after his horse was ruled out by the National Fence Review Panel.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Trump: There's a 'psychological deadline' for Putin to agree to ceasefire
President Trump said late Sunday there is a “psychological deadline” for Russia to agree to a ceasefire in Ukraine, shortly after he had expressed frustration with Russian President Vladimir Putin. ...The Hill - 3d -
Syria swears in new transitional government 4 months after Assad's removal
Syria’s new transitional government has been sworn in nearly four months after the Assad family was removed from power and as the new authorities in Damascus work to bring back stability to the ...ABC News - 4d -
Slovakia approves cull of 350 bears after man mauled to death in latest fatal attack
Slovakia's government has approved a plan to cull 350 bears following a deadly attack on a humanABC News - 20h -
'Ghosts in the system': BBC speaks to bipolar patients who feel failed and forgotten
Exclusive data shows how neglect of this common mental health condition costs the UK nearly £10bn a year.BBC News - 2d -
The UK Government Wouldn’t Ban Smartphones in Schools. These Parents Stepped Up.
In Britain, amid growing evidence of harm to young people from extreme content online, a “Smartphone Free Childhood” campaign is going viral.The New York Times - 2d -
The UK Government Wouldn’t Ban Smartphones in Schools. These Parents Stepped Up.
In Britain, amid growing evidence of harm to young people from extreme content online, a “Smartphone Free Childhood” campaign is going viral.The New York Times - 2d -
UK-Gambian student targeted by Trump leaves the US
British citizen Momodou Taal had his visa revoked due to protest activities opposing Israel.BBC News - 2d -
Greencore agrees £1.2bn deal for UK ready meal rival Bakkavor
Wave of takeovers continues to shrink number of companies listed on London Stock ExchangeFinancial Times - 1d -
Donald Trump signs off UK’s handover of Chagos Islands to Mauritius
No 10 says deal to cede UK’s last African colony now being finalised after months of doubt. Donald Trump has signed off the UK’s handover of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, Downing Street has ...The Guardian - 1d -
Garrett Crochet contract: Red Sox agree to $170 million extension with new ace
Days after making his first start for Boston, pitcher Garrett Crochet and the Red Sox agreed on a six-year, $170 million contract extension.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Rolls-Royce in talks over UK subsidies for new engine development
FTSE 100 group believes the £3bn narrow-body project could deliver a step change in British economyFinancial Times - 4h -
Deal to run GB men's league a 'defining moment'
The British Basketball Federation says it has agreed a 15-year deal with a group to run the men's professional league from 2026.Yahoo Sports - 20h -
Europe warns of "strong plan to retaliate" ahead of new Trump tariffs
European Union already intends to impose duties on U.S. goods worth some $28 billion in mid-April in response to Trump's steel and aluminum tariffs.CBS News - 1d -
'Adolescence' gets support from British leader as schools across UK will show series
The makers of hit Netflix show “Adolescence” have sparked a conversation on how to protect children from violent misogyny and other harmful content on social mediaABC News - 2d -
UK finalising Chagos deal with Mauritius, says No 10
Government sources have indicated that the agreement will not need further approval from the US.BBC News - 1d -
Trump told Cabinet members Elon Musk will leave his government role in the coming months
Musk’s tenure as a special government employee overseeing DOGE is set to end after 130 days.NBC News - 21h -
Sentencing Council to suspend guidelines at centre of ‘two-tier’ justice row in England and Wales
UK government threatens to override independent body with fast-track legislationFinancial Times - 2d -
Federal firings and office closures create concerns for miners
Reported closures and firings at federal offices are creating concerns about the safety and health of coal miners. On Tuesday, massive layoffs at the Department of Health and Human were expected ...The Hill - 1d -
BoE plans to raise deposit guarantee from £85,000 to £110,000
Increase in protection designed to give confidence to UK depositors and account for inflationFinancial Times - 2d -
Nippon Steel accused by activist of harming minority investors in subsidiary
3D Investment Partners’ claim comes as steelmaker tries to push ahead with $15bn takeover of US SteelFinancial Times - 2d -
Gary Glitter bankrupt after failing to pay victim damages
The convicted sex offender was ordered to pay a woman he abused when she was 12 more than £500,000.BBC News - 1d -
Probe launched into flawed data at UK statistics agency
Government-backed investigation will examine culture and leadership at ONS amid concerns over reliability of official figuresFinancial Times - 1d
