Runcorn by election could be proof of concept for Reform UK

The ‘critical minerals’ rush could result in a resource war

Labelling justifies a preference for strong-arm tactics over co-operation

Financial Times - 1h

Steve Kornacki: The voter trends shaping the first big battleground state race of 2025

The Wisconsin Supreme Court election on April 1 will offer an early test of the political environment after November's presidential election.

NBC News - 22h

Nicola Sturgeon to step down from Holyrood

The ex-SNP leader says she will not seek re-election at the 2026 Scottish Parliament election.

BBC News - 5h

USAid cuts could create untreatable TB bug ‘resistant to everything we have’

Projects to detect, treat and research new ways to fight TB among those disrupted by sudden funding freeze . Dangerous new forms of tuberculosis (TB) for which there is no treatment could emerge as ...

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 Russia

ABC News - 5d

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 - 5d

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 - 4d

Revealed: second Kremlin spy ring targeting Russian dissidents discovered in UK

After the spying convictions of six Bulgarians, police have warned of further Russian operations against opponents. A second Kremlin spy operation has been discovered targeting Russian dissidents ...

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 says

Financial Times - 3d

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 - 3d

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 - 3d

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 - 3d

Internal emails reveal ONS fears about troubled UK jobs survey

Collapse in respondents skewed results for some industries

Financial Times - 2d

US energy secretary criticises climate policy for damaging UK economy

Chris Wright says ‘once mighty’ British steel and chemicals industries have been displaced to Asia

Financial Times - 2d

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 countries

Financial Times - 2d

UK retail sales rise ‘modestly’ as consumers remain cautious

Shoppers continued to cut volume of goods they purchased in February, industry data indicates

Financial Times - 1d

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 driver

Financial Times - 1d

UK energy industry complains about 6pm Friday emails from regulator

Lobby group hits out at ‘unreasonable and unprofessional’ behaviour by Ofgem

Financial Times - 1d

Big majority of EU countries push for ‘concrete’ defence deal with UK

Also in this newsletter: Greenland votes on its future

Financial Times - 1d

UK watchdog tells banks to prepare for redress scheme on car loans

FCA to announce decision on compensation within six weeks of court ruling

Financial Times - 1d

The UK fears environmental damage as ships burn after North Sea collision

British officials are concerned about environmental damage after a cargo ship carrying a toxic chemical hit a tanker transporting jet fuel off eastern England

ABC News - 1d

Share of UK lending to first-time buyers reaches record high

Trend driven by rents rising faster than house prices as landlords leave the market

Financial Times - 1d

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 online

Financial Times - 1d

UK Electric Van Market Grows Amid Challenges in the Wider LCV Sector

Yahoo News - 1d

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 war

Financial Times - 1d

UK minister in ‘active discussions’ with pension funds to invest more in private markets

Torsten Bell says government is ‘encouraging, not instigating’ investment in wider range of assets

Financial Times - 1d

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 sector

Financial Times - 19h

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 innovation

Financial Times - 20h

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 officials

Financial Times - 19h

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 partner

Financial Times - 14h

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 - 4h

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 measures

Financial Times - 5h

Arctic air brings freeze to UK as weather warning issued

Temperatures have plummeted. What's in store for the rest of the week?

BBC News - 3h

Canada’s Liberal Party To Elect New Leader and Prime Minister to Replace Trudeau: What to Know

Front-runner Mark Carney and underdog Chrystia Freeland, both established, centrist policymakers, are vying to succeed Justin Trudeau amid grave threats to Canada from the United States.

The New York Times - 3d

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz says Democrats played 2024 elections too "safe"

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is now weighing in on what Democrats should have done better in 2024. Political strategists Joel Payne and Michael LaRosa join "America Decides" with analysis.

CBS News - 1d

Fox's Doocy presses White House spokesperson on stock trends, DOGE cuts

Fox News reporter Peter Doocy pressed White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt on Tuesday on how the struggling stock market might effect the administration's government reform efforts. "Is ...

The Hill - 1d