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UK aid cuts are a ‘blow to Britain’s reputation’, David Miliband warns
Head of International Rescue Committee says reductions cannot come at worse timeFinancial Times - 3d -
Airlines warned Heathrow about power supply ‘resilience’ ahead of blaze
MPs hear evidence in wake of substation fire that led to hundreds of cancelled flightsFinancial Times - 3d -
Heathrow Was Warned of Power Supply Vulnerabilities, Airlines Advocate Says
The official said he had raised concerns about Heathrow’s electricity supply days before a power outage forced it to shut down. Heathrow disputed the relevance of the official’s comments.The New York Times - 2d -
The Florida and Wisconsin election results are a warning for Trump and Republicans | Lloyd Green
Republicans in Florida couldn’t re-create Trump’s November margins, while Musk’s efforts in Wisconsin failed. Donald Trump and the Republicans ought to be wary of a possible blue wave in next ...The Guardian - 2d -
Trump’s trade war will have global consequences, analysts warn
The president has been announcing tariffs for months, but his latest moves are opening salvos in potentially drawn-out tit-for-tats with dozens of countries.NBC News - 2d -
E.U. chief warns of further countermeasures against U.S. tariffs if negotiations fail
The European Union is preparing further countermeasures against U.S. tariffs if negotiations fail, according to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.NBC News - 2d -
Climate crisis on track to destroy capitalism, warns top insurer
Action urgently needed to save the conditions under which markets – and civilisation itself – can operate, says senior Allianz figure. The climate crisis is on track to destroy capitalism, a top ...The Guardian - 2d -
Southwest's bag fees and other changes could backfire, Fitch warns
The ratings agency put the airline on "negative" outlook, saying the company could become less financially conservative.CNBC - 1d -
U.S. added 228,000 jobs in March, beating forecasts, as economists warn of turbulence
The U.S. added 228,000 jobs in March, far more than the 140,000 economists had expected.NBC News - 1d -
Brewers warn Trump’s beer tariffs could cost 100,000 jobs in Europe
Industry blindsided by 25% levy and confused whether it applies only to products imported in cansFinancial Times - 1d -
Rail disruption warning ahead of FA Cup semi final
East Midlands Railway says services will be "extremely busy and limited".Yahoo Sports - 20h -
Rubio Warns Russia that U.S. Patience on Ukraine War Is Running Out
Whether the Kremlin is serious about peace talks to end the Ukraine war will become clear soon, the secretary of state said.The New York Times - 17h -
UK Treasury confident Sizewell C nuclear power investors will soon be ‘teed up’
Ministers to decide whether to proceed with delayed Suffolk scheme in June spending reviewFinancial Times - 4d -
Starmer braced for Trump tariffs as UK seeks better outcome than EU
Prime minister still hopes to secure a trade deal with the US presidentFinancial Times - 3d -
Starmer vows ‘cool-headed’ response to Trump tariffs
UK prime minister tells MPs a trade war is ‘in nobody’s interests’Financial Times - 2d -
English authority led by Ben Houchen told to improve use of public money
Tees Valley Combined Authority to be issued with a “best value” notice by ministersFinancial Times - 2d -
China ‘optimistic’ about deeper UK financial co-operation
Vice-minister Liao Min speaking as renminbi green bond launched in LondonFinancial Times - 1d -
Could UK’s imposition of VAT on private schools be stopped by court fight?
Specialists warn families face uphill battle in trying to overturn flagship policyFinancial Times - 3d -
Europeans look to Nato assets for Ukraine peace force
Officials examine use of command and control systems and early-warning aircraftFinancial Times - 2d -
Parts of UK set to be hotter than Algarve on Friday
Warm, bright conditions are expected but come with a warning about wildfires.BBC News - 2d -
Sotheby’s offers to value cash-strapped councils’ art collections
Critics warn auction house is pressuring struggling authorities into selling public assetsFinancial Times - 8h -
DOGE Plans to Rebuild SSA Code Base in Months, Risking Benefits and System Collapse
Social Security systems contain tens of millions of lines of code written in COBOL, an archaic programming language. Safely rewriting that code would take years—DOGE wants it done in months.Wired - Mar. 28 -
Novo Nordisk's diabetes pill slashes risk of cardiovascular complications by 14% after four years
The results pave the way for Rybelsus to become a new treatment option for people living with diabetes and established heart disease.CNBC - 6d -
Eli Lilly Drug Reduces Mysterious Lp(a) Particle Involved in Heart Attack Risk
The Eli Lilly drug caused a major drop in the blood levels of Lp(a), but further research is needed to show that it will prevent heart attacks and strokes.The New York Times - 5d -
Goldman Sachs sees Trump tariffs spiking inflation, stunting growth and raising recession risks
A broad, negative impact will be felt in the economy when the new trade moves are enacted, the Goldman economic team believes.CNBC - 5d -
State of the Birds report indicates about one-third of U.S. bird species at increased risk
The 2025 State of the Birds report found one-third of U.S. bird species are facing low population levels, declining trends or other threats.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
GdS: ‘The derby and goodbye’ – 13 players at risk as Milan plot major clear-out
For many players in the AC Milan squad, the chance to win the Coppa Italia remains the last real objective before saying goodbye.As this morning’s edition of La Gazzetta dello Sport (seen below) ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
US officials challenge Ofcom over risk to free speech caused by online safety laws
Exclusive: State department said to have raised concerns over whether new act infringes on freedom of expression. US state department officials have challenged Britain’s communications regulator ...The Guardian - 3d -
Study finds strongest evidence yet that shingles vaccine helps cut dementia risk
Older adults in Wales who had the jab were 20% less likely to be diagnosed with dementia that those not vaccinated. Researchers who tracked cases of dementia in Welsh adults have uncovered the ...The Guardian - 2d -
Taty Castellanos Shows Positive Signs, but Another Lazio Striker Risks Missing Atalanta Clash
Lazio striker Taty Castellanos is edging closer towards his return to the pitch as he continues to display encouraging signs on the training ground.Back-to-Back InjuriesThe Argentinian striker has ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Pension Funds Push Forward on Climate Goals Despite Backlash
At a time of resistance to environmental, social and governance goals, pension funds have become a bulwark against efforts to sideline climate risks.The New York Times - 5d -
Weak oil price adds to strain on Saudi mega-projects
Kingdom prepares to unwind production cuts but puts at risk its ambitious spending planFinancial Times - 5d -
Sentencing Council’s new guidelines are corrosive and unfair
Varying pre-sentencing approach based on ethnicity risks eroding support for things we know workFinancial Times - 5d -
UK’s largest local authority declares major incident over bin strike
Birmingham city council is concerned about the health risk of 17,000 tonnes of rubbish going uncollectedFinancial Times - 4d -
Trump Unveiled Sweeping Tariffs on Nearly All Imports
Also, millions of Americans are at risk for tornadoes and “generational” flooding. Here’s the latest at the end of Wednesday.The New York Times - 2d -
In shaky times, investors should hold their nerve
Trying to time the market can risk missing out on critical days that boost returnsFinancial Times - 2d -
'Absolutely nothing good' coming out of Trump's tariff announcement: Analysts react to latest U.S. levies
Analysts generally had a pessimistic take on the announcement, with some even predicting an increased risk of a recession for the U.S.CNBC - 2d -
Queasy Irish banks are opportunities for strong-stomached investors
Importantly, a lot of risk has already been factored in by both investors and the banks themselvesFinancial Times - 1d -
Storm Forecast: Flooding Expected in Arkansas and Tennessee
Potentially “catastrophic” flash and river flooding is expected to continue as rain pummels the Central U.S. through Saturday, with the risk of more tornadoes.The New York Times - 1d
