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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 - 6d -
Starmer says he is ‘disappointed’ by US tariffs on UK steel
PM vows to ‘keep all options on table’ after EU hits back against Washington with retaliatory measuresFinancial Times - 6d -
Starmer turns to N Ireland peace broker in quest for US backstop in Ukraine
Former Blair adviser Jonathan Powell is working behind the scenes to shepherd talksFinancial Times - 6d -
Could Starmer's regulation shake-up mean a 'bonfire of the quangos'?
The PM will pledge to slash the costs of regulation with an "active government" in a speech later.BBC News - 5d -
Ed Davey calls on Keir Starmer to back Canada against Trump attacks
Lib Dem leader says PM should make public show of support for ally against ‘shocking attacks’ on its sovereignty. The leader of the UK’s Liberal Democrats has called on the prime minister to ...The Guardian - 4d -
Ukraine’s supporters move to ‘operational phase’ in ceasefire planning, Starmer says
‘Coalition of the willing’ will meet again on Thursday to discuss how a truce could be guaranteedFinancial Times - 3d -
Portugal set for snap general election as PM faces confidence vote
MPs prepare to debate a motion of confidence that looks likely to topple centre-right government. Portugal is bracing for its third snap general election in as many years as MPs prepare to debate a ...The Guardian - Mar. 11 -
Transportation secretary rescinds Biden memos prioritizing infrastructure resilience to climate change
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy rescinded memos from the Biden administration prioritizing infrastructure resilience to climate change, according to a Monday press release. According to the ...The Hill - Mar. 10 -
Why Southwest Airlines is changing its checked bag policy
Southwest Airlines is changing its "bags fly free" policy in hopes of attracting customers to sign up for the Southwest-branded credit card. CBS News' Janet Shamlian reports.CBS News - Mar. 11 -
Hungary's government targets LGBTQ community, dual citizens in proposed constitutional changes
Hungary’s governing party has proposed constitutional changes that could mean a ban on an annual march celebrating the LGBTQ community and the expulsion of citizens with dual citizenship if they ...NBC News - 5d -
'I had to redefine myself' - Hampson on life-changing injury, 20 years on
Former Leicester Tigers prop Matt Hampson reflects on the life-changing work he took on after being left paralysed from the neck down 20 years ago.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
'Changing the world' - Hampson's paralysing injury and England pride, 20 years on
Former Leicester Tigers prop Matt Hampson reflects on the life-changing work he took on after being left paralysed from the neck down 20 years ago.BBC News - 4d -
Time for a change? Your views on Scotland's Six Nations campaign
Scotland fans, we asked for your views on Scotland's final Six Nations match against France, and the tournament as a whole. It's time for a shake up and time for a change; I'm fed up of finishing ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
'You have got a responsibility to the fans' - Rooney on Spurs changes
Ange Postecoglou missed an "opportunity" by rotating his squad against Fulham on Sunday, says former Premier League striker Wayne Rooney. The Tottenham boss made seven changes to his starting XI ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
One person in hospital but all crew accounted for after North Sea ships collide, says local MP – live
Graham Stuart says other 36 mariners across both crews are ‘safe and accounted for’. Full story: UK coastguard scrambled after ship collision Transport secretary Heidi Alexander has expressed ...The Guardian - Mar. 10 -
The state and local tax deduction could change amid Trump's tax cuts debate. Here's what to know
The state and local tax deduction could change in 2025 as lawmakers debate Trump's tax cuts. Here's what to know.CNBC - 5d -
'Let's think OTAs': LSU football announces changes to annual National L Club Spring Game
LSU football is changing the format of the annual National L Club Spring Game. Here's what you need to know.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Despite coaching changes, Chase Young's desire to return to New Orleans never wavered
Chase Young wanted to return to the Saints for three big reasons, and the offseason upheaval couldn't change thatYahoo Sports - 2d -
Report highlights how communities hardest hit by climate change can build resilient water systems
A new report identifies ways to create resilient water and wastewater systems in communities hardest hit by climate changeABC News - 5h -
China’s delivery platforms compete to offer better worker benefits
Leading players act as competition intensifies and Beijing points out their ‘national responsibility’Financial Times - Mar. 11 -
The Papers: 'Benefit cut for 1m' and 'Putin must not play games'
A mix of stories make up the front of Saturday's papers, with a focus on government spending cuts and the war in Ukraine.BBC News - 3d -
UK ministers to drop plan to freeze key disability benefit
Decision on personal independence payments comes ahead of government paper setting out wider reforms on TuesdayFinancial Times - 2d -
Elon Musk could be a bridge between the U.S. and China — but for which country’s benefit?
Tech billionaire Elon Musk’s financial interests in China have raised concern that they could influence his work as a senior adviser to President Donald Trump.NBC News - 2d -
How An Earlier Start And 84-Game Season Could Benefit The NHL
The NHL’s tightly-compressed schedule has been a bone of contention for quite some time. And on Saturday, a Sportsnet report posited that the league may be willing to start the regular-season at ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
The welfare dilemma: how to help 3.5mn people trapped on health-linked benefits?
As costs spiral, ministers search for ways to get people with medical problems into workFinancial Times - 1d -
The Papers: 'D-Day for benefit cuts' and 'Kate's stout and about'
Tuesday's papers have pictures of the Princess of Wales celebrating St Patrick's Day.BBC News - 11h -
Kendall unveils crackdown on benefits aimed at saving £5bn a year by 2030
Measures including restricting eligibility for disability payments are expected to save £50bn by 2030.BBC News - 1h -
It is mission critical that Labour repairs the contract between citizen and state | Andrew Rawnsley
Proving that government can be a force for good is essential if Sir Keir Starmer is to see off the populist right. Listening to Sir Keir Starmer’s recent lament that the “flabby” state is failing ...The Guardian - 2d -
Injury-hit Socceroos ring changes for crunch World Cup qualifiers
Australia coach Tony Popovic rang the changes Friday for the Socceroos' crunch World Cup qualifiers, calling up six uncapped players and turning to two others who have not seen international action ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
French lawmakers seek to revive village bars
MPs take the first step in making it easier to open bars in rural communities to revive socialising.BBC News - Mar. 11 -
Government backs miscarriage bereavement leave
A group of MPs want workers to get the right to leave if they suffer a miscarriage before 24 weeks.BBC News - Mar. 11 -
Rising mental ill health behind higher welfare bill, report says
The government is identifying cuts to the welfare budget ahead of the Spring Statement, with the PM working to rally MPs to support the move.BBC News - 6d -
Ex-hospital bosses call for inquiry into Letby baby deaths to be suspended
The inquiry's chair says she has had similar requests from Letby's legal team and Tory MP David Davis.BBC News - 1d -
Germany set to vote on historic increase in defence spending
German MPs could pave the way for huge investments to defend Europe against a threatening Russia.BBC News - 17h -
Sweden is 'no longer a country that cannot be trusted'
Sweden and Finland's defence sectors are benefiting from their countries joining Nato.BBC News - Mar. 6 -
What went wrong with the UK’s welfare system?
Factors behind sharp rise in incapacity and disability benefits are complex and at times counterintuitiveFinancial Times - 2d -
Recession will not make Trump change course
A president who can’t run again is freer from public opinion than business seems to realiseFinancial Times - 6d -
The "insider" game has changed, dramatically
The NFL, unlike any other American sport, has spawned a class of national "insiders."Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Details on Kash Patel's changes to the FBI
FBI Director Kash Patel is pushing ahead with his plan to reshape and reorganize the bureau. CBS News Department of Justice reporter Jake Rosen has the latest.CBS News - 22h -
U.S. 10-year Treasury yield is little changed as investors digest latest inflation report
U.S. Treasury yields were little changed on Thursday as investors awaited the producer price index report and weighed the state of the U.S. economy.CNBC - 5d
