Starmer says cost of sickness benefits 'devastating'

Government debt costs in richest nations at highest since 2007

Payments by OECD countries outstrip amount spent on defence, police services and housing, report finds. Business live latest updates The cost of government debt payments in the world’s richest ...

The Guardian - 9h

Reuters beclowns itself, to Hamas’s benefit

Reuters retracted a report that falsely claimed a victim of a Palestinian terrorist attack was a member of Mossad, Israel's top intelligence agency, despite lacking evidence to support this claim.

The Hill - Mar. 10

The Papers: 'Benefits turmoil' and 'deal or no steel'

A backlash over proposed reform to the welfare system leads many papers, as does news of Trump's tariffs beginning.

BBC News - Mar. 13

Does cutting benefits actually work?

The government has set out plans to save billions of pounds from the welfare bill - how have previous attempts to do this fared?

BBC News - 2d

Rules for repaying Social Security benefits are about to get stricter. Here's what to know.

If you receive more Social Security benefits than you are owed, you may face a 100% default withholding rate from your monthly checks once a new policy goes into effect.

NBC News - Mar. 10

MS patients in England to benefit from major roll out of take-at-home pill

Cladribine tablet for those with active multiple sclerosis will reduce hospital visits and free up appointments. Thousands of patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) in England are to become the ...

The Guardian - Mar. 12

Cheltenham festival crowds will be down this week for third year running

CEO says accommodation costs affecting attendance Course claims that changes will spark revival in 2026 Cheltenham racecourse has effectively confirmed that crowds at its showpiece meeting will ...

The Guardian - Mar. 10

Ukraine’s retreat from Kursk appears to mark end of audacious operation

Some say incursion achieved many goals while others wonder if it cost Ukrainian lives for no tangible gain. Russia-Ukraine war – latest news updates Under constant attack from drones attached ...

The Guardian - 6d

Free online virtual reality tool helps people tackle public speaking nerves

Cambridge scientist behind VR platform says it could help those put off by high cost of speech anxiety treatment. A free online platform that allows speakers to practise in front of thousands of ...

The Guardian - 5d

'We will come straight back up' - Mills

Former Ipswich captain Mick Mills says his former side's inability to perform over the full 90 minutes will cost them but he remains confident they can bounce back next season. "The problem we ...

Yahoo Sports - 3d

The Dangerously High Cost of Tolerating Trump

Making government more efficient is an admirable goal. But this administration is bent on destroying it, putting our lives and businesses at risk.

Inc. - Mar. 11

How much does a $200,000 home equity loan cost per month in 2025?

Home equity loan rates have declined, making a $200,000 loan more affordable. Here's what it could cost monthly now.

CBS News - Mar. 13

What could it cost for Jaguars to sign Rams' free agent WR Cooper Kupp?

If the Jacksonville Jaguars have any interest in signing Rams' free agent WR Cooper Kupp, what might it cost to do so?

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 13

Ja'Marr Chase, Tee Higgins winners and losers: Bengals' rich WRs may cost others

Some fascinating NFL business concluded Sunday as Bengals WRs Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins agreed to extensions. This could cost their teammates.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Close Brothers swings to loss as banks brace for potential car finance redress costs

FTSE 250 bank set aside £165mn to cover costs of potential motor finance mis-selling after sector-wide regulatory probe

Financial Times - 2d

Starmer to target ‘cottage industry of blockers’ in overhaul of regulators

UK prime minister will also talk up potential of AI to increase productivity across the state

Financial Times - Mar. 12

Is Starmer finally getting to grips with being PM?

Lord Blunkett offers his assessment and Amol talks to new Today presenter Anna Foster.

BBC News - Mar. 13

The Trump backlash offers Starmer a mainstream moment

Prospect of reaching peak populism is an opportunity

Financial Times - Mar. 13

Starmer’s shake-up of NHS England is a brave move

Abolishing the health authority is a big gamble by the prime minister but a welcome one

Financial Times - 6d

Starmer’s ‘Project Chainsaw’: the NHS, Whitehall, welfare

Plus: is Reform UK imploding?

Financial Times - 6d

Watch: Starmer visits UK nuclear-armed submarine

The prime minister pays a rare visit to the crew of HMS Vanguard, as the submarine returns to UK waters after more than 200 days of patrol.

BBC News - 17h

How oral health may be linked to heart and brain health

New research suggests a connection between oral bacteria and Alzheimer's disease, raising concerns for those with poor dental health. With nearly 700 species of bacteria in our mouths, experts say ...

CBS News - 6d

From busy airports to savings, here's what to know about spring break travel

Airlines and airports say they expect to be busier than ever during spring break, which covers much of March and April. AAA says on average domestic air fares are up 7% from last year, while hotels ...

CBS News - Mar. 13

Mexico hopes to stave off Trump tariffs

Economic and political consequences of the end of free trade could be devastating

Financial Times - 17h

Agent ordered to pay costs to former Chelsea director after losing High Court Case bid

Football agent Saif Alrubie has lost his latest court battle with former Chelsea director Marina Granovskaia and has been ordered to pay her £150,000 in costs.

Yahoo Sports - 6d

‘He said I sounded hysterical’: Celia Paul on lover Lucian Freud, his cold friends and the ‘devastating’ YBAs

In prose and in paint, the great artist Celia Paul is exorcising the ghosts of her past – from the cruelties of her lover Freud, to his offhand cohorts, and the YBA revolution that declared ...

The Guardian - Mar. 10

‘My career flashed before my eyes’: Steven McRae’s devastating onstage injury and proud return as Romeo

When the Royal Ballet star snapped his achilles tendon during a performance in 2019, he feared for his future in dance. A new documentary charts his gruelling recovery. Debuting in the role of ...

The Guardian - 6d

Texas A&M vs Alabama baseball: 9th inning home run devastates Aggies yet again

Texas A&M baseball suffers a second-straight ninth inning collapse at the hands of Alabama on Saturday.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Hours after agreeing to partial ceasefire with Russia, Ukraine wakes to scenes of fiery devastation

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy posted 10 images to his Telegram channel of fires and damage in the country’s central Kirovohrad region.

NBC News - 5h

Disability benefit cuts test loyalty of Labour MPs

Some are worried about the possibility of freezing payments for people with long-term conditions.

BBC News - Mar. 12

Mobile Vet Center brings benefits on wheels

Yahoo News - Mar. 13

Apple Burns Down Its Benefit of the Doubt

Apple’s failure to deliver on its promise of an ambitious new Siri is a cautionary tale for every leader.

Inc. - 6d

The Week: NHS Reforms, Benefit Battles and Tariff Tactics

Adam, Vicki, Faisal and Nick discuss the political stories of the week.

BBC News - 6d

'Benefit cut for 1m' and 'Putin must not play games'

Yahoo News - 5d

The Papers: Benefits 'backtrack' and smacking 'could be criminal'

A mix of stories make up the front of the Sunday papers.

BBC News - 4d

Technology provides benefits for West Virginia football

Technology has come a long way in the game of football and Rich Rodriguez believes that it certainly has a place.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Plan to freeze key disability benefit may be dropped

Many usually loyal Labour MPs had voiced strong opposition to the idea of not increasing PIP in line with inflation, as part of expected welfare cuts.

BBC News - 4d