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Caught in the middle: UK firms brace for fallout from Trump’s global trade war
While UK may not be in direct line of fire, knock-on effects on global trade has British businesses worried. “We’re vulnerable at the moment,” says Fiona Conor, the managing director of Trust ...The Guardian - Feb. 13 -
UK spending shake-up would allow councils to favour local small businesses
Plan to change public procurement rules to boost local growth and job creationFinancial Times - Feb. 13 -
Snow, ice and freezing rain to hit parts of UK as yellow weather warning issued
Snow, ice and freezing rain are forecast for parts of the UK this weekendBBC News - 6d -
UK-based lawyers for Hong Kong activist Jimmy Lai targeted by Chinese state
Exclusive: Barristers at Doughty Street Chambers say they have been subject to surveillance, hacking and rape threats. UK-based lawyers have spoken out about being targeted by the Chinese state and ...The Guardian - 5d -
UK army too 'run down' to lead Ukraine peace mission - ex-chief
Lord Dannatt says up to 40,000 UK troops would be needed for such a mission and "we just haven't got that number available".BBC News - 5d -
JD Vance decried as extremist over attack on UK abortion clinic safe zones
US vice-president’s comments, part of a wide-ranging tirade against Europe, called inaccurate and misogynistic . JD Vance has been labelled an “extremist” after he launched a broadside against the ...The Guardian - 5d -
UK rushes forward plans for £2.5bn steel investment after Trump announces tariffs
US president’s announcement prompts government to publish green paper weeks ahead of schedule. The government has rushed forward plans for a £2.5bn investment in the UK steel industry after ...The Guardian - 5d -
'We quit our jobs and left the UK to go travelling with the kids - and we're better off'
The Hutchinsons say they never had quality time together in the UK because the parents had to work so many hours to pay the billsBBC News - 4d -
UK looks at tariffs on US products if steel and aluminium get caught in trade war
Business secretary says Britain would revive import taxes from Trump’s first termFinancial Times - 4d -
UK's Starmer tells hunger-striking mum he will press Egypt to release her son
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has told a mother who has been on hunger strike for 140 days that he will press the Egyptian government to release her sonABC News - 4d -
BAT boss in line for up to £18mn pay deal as UK looks to close gap with US
Tadeu Marroco will receive maximum if cigarette maker hits certain targets and share price rises 50%Financial Times - 4d -
Trump’s return means UK must swiftly find a way to increase defence spending | Peter Walker
Under Biden, the move could wait until the UK worked out how to meet its 2.5% GDP commitment. Not now. It has been one of the few political constants in a turbulent period for British politics: an ...The Guardian - 4d -
From the UK economy to bad haircuts: Edith Pritchett’s week in Venn diagrams – cartoon
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New Bridget Jones film breaks UK box office rom-com record
Bridget's return also proved more popular in the UK than Captain America: Brave New World this weekend.BBC News - 3d -
Human rights are not a ‘loophole’ – why can’t families from Gaza like mine seek safety in the UK? | Ghassan Ghaben
When another Palestinian family was allowed to stay here, I saw a glimmer of hope. Now the prime minister wants to put it out. As the devastation in Gaza continues, Palestinian families in Britain ...The Guardian - 3d -
UK medical students flock to Bulgaria amid scarcity of college places back home
Institutions across Balkan nation help maintain supply of doctors and dentists in BritainFinancial Times - 1d -
Fund managers step up calls for Reeves to ‘simplify’ UK tax-free savings
Ministers are looking at scrapping popular cash Isas to encourage investment in London stock marketFinancial Times - 1d -
U.S. fund KKR makes £4 billion management-buyout bid for UK's Thames Water
Private equity fund KKR is offering £4 billion to take control of struggling utility Thames Water in the UK, according to a person familiar with the matter.CNBC - 1d -
Hold your breath and look to Germany: its election could decide the fate of Europe – and the UK | Martin Kettle
If the country holds out against the Trump-assisted AfD, it shows rightwing populism can be resisted in Europe’s heartland. Even in less stressed times, Britain always pays too much attention to ...The Guardian - 12h -
‘Our community deserves beauty’: one man’s mission to green a UK tree desert
In Grimsby, locals have created a society focused on the environmental and health benefits more trees provide, planting thousands in schools, parks and hedgerows. Billy Dasein was born on Rutland ...The Guardian - 11h -
Watch: 'Sesame Street' stars Oscar the Grouch, Bert and Grover give L.A. 'a big hug'
The 'Sesame Street' characters visited the Los Angeles Times to talk about emotions, getting through tough times and finding solace in friends, family and neighbors.Los Angeles Times - Feb. 6 -
Silicon Valley and Indian investors spend big as English cricket goes up for sale
Foreign investors have been googly-eyed about English soccer for decadesABC News - Feb. 7 -
The Suns' Big 3 is still together after the trade deadline, so the search for success continues
Kevin Durant, Devin Booker and Bradley Beal are still members of the Phoenix Suns after a tumultuous trade deadlineABC News - Feb. 7 -
Giants 2025 NFL Mock Draft Roundup: Will Big Blue take QB at No. 3 or address other needs?
After a disastrous 3-14 season in 2024, the New York Giants have the 2025 NFL Draft's third overall pick. Here's what the experts have them doing.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 8 -
No. 1 Auburn suffers first SEC loss, losing big at home to No. 6 Florida
Auburn is now tied for first place atop the SEC standings, following Alabama's win over Arkansas on Saturday.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 8 -
Trump 2.0 may create powerful tailwinds for two vastly different groups: big banks and small caps
Two exchange-traded fund experts deliver plays that should deliver multi-year gains.CNBC - Feb. 8 -
Lakers rescind trade for Mark Williams due to multiple issues with Hornets big man's physical, per report
The Lakers had traded a package centered around Dalton Knecht and a 2031 first-round pickCBS Sports - Feb. 9 -
No. 20 Arizona avenge its only Big 12 loss with an 82-73 victory over No. 13 Texas Tech
Jaden Bradley and Caleb Love each scored 16 points and No. 20 Arizona avenged its only Big 12 Conference loss with an 82-73 victory over No. 13 Texas Tech on Saturday nightABC News - Feb. 9 -
Will Taylor Swift be at Super Bowl 2025? Chances of singer attending big game to cheer on Chiefs vs. Eagles
Swift attended the Super Bowl last year and watched the Chiefs take home another Lombardi TrophyCBS Sports - Feb. 9 -
No. 20 Arizona avenge its only Big 12 loss with an 82-73 victory over No. 13 Texas Tech
Jaden Bradley and Caleb Love each scored 16 points and No. 20 Arizona avenged its only Big 12 loss with an 82-73 victory over No. 13 Texas Tech on Saturday night.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 9 -
Eagles team motto ahead of Super Bowl 2025 is simple: Why Philadelphia won't let moment get too big
'Don't go chasin' waterfalls' resonates throughout this Eagles teamCBS Sports - Feb. 9 -
Super Bowl 2025: Taylor Swift arrives to big game as Travis Kelce, Chiefs take on Eagles
Swift is in attendanceCBS Sports - Feb. 9 -
Taylor Swift, Lionel Messi, Jay-Z and Trump among big names at Super Bowl
Other stars spotted in New Orleans include Jay-Z, Blue Ivy, Nikki Glaser and Bradley Cooper.BBC News - Feb. 10 -
Super Bowl 2025: Off-the-field winners and losers from the big game, from Kendrick Lamar to Pat Riley
Aside from the Eagles and the Chiefs, here's look at who else won and lost on Super Bowl SundayCBS Sports - Feb. 10 -
Tom Brady retires and more big changes in football since Eagles' first Super Bowl win
A lot has changed in football since the Philadelphia Eagles won their first Super Bowl.ESPN - Feb. 10 -
Big Ten athletic departments’ 2024 financial statements: Seven lessons from a data deep dive
The athletic departments of the Big Ten’s 16 public universities generated nearly $2.84 billion in revenue during the 2024 fiscal year but collectively spent nearly $3 billion, according to ...Yahoo Sports - Feb. 10 -
‘The Office,’ ‘Ridiculousness,’ and ‘The Big Bang Theory’ Provide a Brilliant Lesson in How to Define Success
Entrepreneurs are much like artists in that they define success on their own terms. And it often means following a passion.Inc. - Feb. 10 -
From Brad Pitt’s F1 to Lilo & Stitch: the year’s big Super Bowl movie trailers
The US’s biggest TV night of the year saw new looks at 2025’s most anticipated movies, costing studios $8m a spot. While there might have been a brief uptick in the viewership for recent awards ...The Guardian - Feb. 10 -
Bracketology Bubble Watch: North Carolina, Baylor looking for big road wins to boost NCAA Tournament résumé
The Tar Heels are the first team out of the field of 68 heading into their game at ClemsonCBS Sports - Feb. 10 -
Big Ten women’s Bracketology: Can USC knock UCLA off its perch?
Perhaps the biggest game of the women’s college basketball season is set to go down in Los Angeles this week.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 10
