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Ex-Reform UK Wales leader accused of taking Russian-linked bribes
The ex-MEP and former UKIP Wales leader made favourable statements about Russia for money, a court hears.BBC News - 3d -
EY finds accounting weaknesses at body overseeing UK regeneration project
Auditors decline to sign off accounts for South Tees Development Corporation, chaired by mayor Ben HouchenFinancial Times - 3d -
Creative industries protest against UK plan about AI and copyright
Government’s proposals could make it easier to train artificial intelligence models using artists’ worksFinancial Times - 2d -
UK may have to leave human rights treaty, says Badenoch
The Conservative leader says international agreements must not stop the UK acting in its national interest.BBC News - 2d -
UK firms must ‘get on with’ investing abroad, says City of London mayor
Alastair King says companies need to take more risks doing business overseasFinancial Times - 2d -
Starmer commits to raise UK defense spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027
Prime Minister Keir Starmer says the U.K. will raise defense spending to 2.5% of gross domestic product by 2027ABC News - 2d -
Starmer announces big cut to UK aid budget to boost defence spending
PM confirms rise in military spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027 – three years earlier than planned. Keir Starmer has announced drastic cuts to Britain’s international aid budget to help pay for a ...The Guardian - 2d -
American loses UK appeal to become legally non-binary
Lord Justice Singh says the issue is "better suited to resolution in Parliament than the courts".BBC News - 2d -
UK suspends aid to Rwanda over eastern DR Congo conflict
Keir Starmer’s government warns of further sanctions unless Kigali withdraws troops from its east African neighbourFinancial Times - 1d -
The papers: UK ramps up defence budget and Europe's 'fight for peace'
The government's increase in defence spending and developments between Ukraine and the US dominate Wednesday's papers.BBC News - 1d -
UK suspends aid to Rwanda over support for DRC rebels
The UK government will cease attending events hosted by Rwanda, as well as pausing aid to all but the ‘poorest and most vulnerable’. The UK government has announced it will cease attending events ...The Guardian - 1d -
Surge in UK university students using AI to complete work
Rapid spread of technology raises questions about how to assess undergraduate workFinancial Times - 1d -
UK ‘falling short’ in fight against rise of superbugs resistant to antibiotics
Antimicrobial resistance contributing to estimated 35,000 deaths a year in UK, and government ‘a long way’ from containing the problem, says NAO. Superbugs are on the rise in the UK and the ...The Guardian - 1d -
UK battery start-up backed by Britishvolt investors aims for £1bn gigafactory
Volklec has deal with Far East Battery to use its engineers, expertise and raw material suppliesFinancial Times - 1d -
UK watchdog probes private asset managers over conflicts of interest
Financial Conduct Authority says some investors may be losing out as industry rapidly expandsFinancial Times - 1d -
Stonehenge-like circle unearthed in Denmark may have links to UK
Archaeologists suggest ‘woodhenge’ was built between 2600 and 1600BC on similar axis to English stone circle. An “extraordinary” timber circle believed to be thousands of years old and connected to ...The Guardian - 1d -
US intelligence chief criticises UK demand for Apple data ‘back door’
Tulsi Gabbard said move would make Americans more vulnerable to ‘cyber exploitation’Financial Times - 23h -
US intelligence head 'not told' about UK's secret Apple data demand
Tulsi Gabbard said she was seeking further information from the FBI and other US agencies.BBC News - 22h -
Share of jobs paid below UK living wage rises at record rate
Data from Living Wage Foundation reflects pressures facing employers even before Budget tax risesFinancial Times - 18h -
Gap between prices of UK flats and houses ‘widest in 30 years’
Cladding concerns and rising service charges hit demand for apartmentsFinancial Times - 18h -
New hope for new towns, but who will pay for UK’s housing plans?
Labour government is weighing up where to locate its flagship homebuilding projectsFinancial Times - 13h -
UK’s Serious Fraud Office scraps move to Canary Wharf
Agency decides to remain near Trafalgar Square and use budget to improve internal systemsFinancial Times - 13h -
UK’s Starmer to Meet Trump With a Boost on Defense and Pleas for Ukraine
Prime Minister Keir Starmer of Britain cut international aid to raise military spending. He’s hoping to make a case for Ukraine at the White House.The New York Times - 9h -
UK delays final approval for second runway at Gatwick pending changes to plan
Conditional decision comes as ministers bet on expansion of London’s airports to boost economic growthFinancial Times - 5h -
UK competition regulator will review fewer global deals, says boss
CMA head also warns it will not be ‘open season’ for takeovers harmful to consumersFinancial Times - 4h -
UK asylum claims hit highest level since 1979
More than 108,000 people claimed asylum in the UK in 2024, according to new statistics.BBC News - 4h -
Trump indicates he is ready to accept UK proposal for Chagos Islands deal
UK prime minister will use White House talks to urge US counterpart to provide military support in Ukraine peace dealFinancial Times - 2h -
Pulisic refutes reports of spat with AC Milan boss
Rumors of a rift between AC Milan stars Christian Pulisic and Youssouf Fofana and their head coach Sérgio Conceição are not true, sources have told ESPN.ESPN - 6d -
Morning Report — Senators muscle forward in the budget fight
In today’s issue: Congress is giving President Trump two possible options to anchor his agenda in a budget. With House GOP leadership still working on their single “big, beautiful” budget bill ...The Hill - 6d -
Evening Report — Hegseth moves to shake up Pentagon
{beacon} Evening Report TRUMP FIRST 100 DAYS © Virginia Mayo, Associated Press Hegseth moves to shake up the Pentagon DEFENSE SECRETARY PETE HEGSETH is moving to overhaul the Pentagon through ...The Hill - 5d -
12:30 Report — Musk, departments locked in standoff
{beacon} 12:30 REPORT Let's kick off another week. In today's issue: Musk deadline for federal workers looms House GOP leaders try to woo moderates AI-generated Trump video plays at HUD Kristen ...The Hill - 3d -
Reports: Yanks' Stanton in N.Y. for medical tests
Yankees slugger Giancarlo Stanton has left spring training and returned to New York for medical tests, according to multiple reports. The 35-year-old continues to battle tendinitis in both elbows, ...ESPN - 2d -
Slack platform down as users report service outage
Workplace communications platform Slack experienced an outage Wednesday morning as thousands of users reported they were unable to use the service.NBC News - 23h -
Texas reports first death in Measles outbreak
An unvaccinated child in Texas has died from Measles, officials said Wednesday. It's the first reported death in the outbreak impacting the Lone Star State. CBS News' Omar Villafranca and Dr. Jon ...CBS News - 19h -
First measles death in Texas outbreak reported
An unvaccinated child hospitalized with measles has died, the first reported death from the illness amid an outbreak across Texas and New Mexico. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca reports.CBS News - 18h -
Reporter's Notebook: Finding wonder all around us
In troubled times, the desire to reach for signs of order is natural. And sometimes, nature helps out with the task. John Dickerson offers a glimpse.CBS News - 17h -
Another report Suns will trade Kevin Durant this offseason
Durant said, "I want my career to end on my terms."Yahoo Sports - 16h -
12:30 Report — Musk frustrations bubble over
{beacon} 12:30 REPORT It’s Thursday. Happy almost Mardi Gras weekend! 💚👑💜. Today's forecast in DC: ⛅ 57° (Find your weather here). In today's edition: 🚨 AG Bondi may release the Jeffrey ...The Hill - 1h -
Mira Murati, OpenAI’s Former Chief Technology Officer, Starts Her Own Company
Mira Murati, who left OpenAI last year, has helped establish Thinking Machines Lab, a new artificial intelligence start-up.The New York Times - Feb. 19 -
CEOs want workers back in offices—this company is giving workers a $10,000 raise to do it
Cameo wants workers back in the office more often, and it’s paying them each $10,000 to show up.NBC News - 6d
