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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 driverFinancial Times - 2d -
UK energy industry complains about 6pm Friday emails from regulator
Lobby group hits out at ‘unreasonable and unprofessional’ behaviour by OfgemFinancial Times - 2d -
Big majority of EU countries push for ‘concrete’ defence deal with UK
Also in this newsletter: Greenland votes on its futureFinancial Times - 2d -
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 EnglandABC News - 2d -
Share of UK lending to first-time buyers reaches record high
Trend driven by rents rising faster than house prices as landlords leave the marketFinancial Times - 2d -
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 onlineFinancial Times - 2d -
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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 warFinancial Times - 2d -
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 assetsFinancial Times - 2d -
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 sectorFinancial Times - 1d -
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 officialsFinancial Times - 1d -
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 measuresFinancial Times - 1d -
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 - 1d -
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 - 1d -
UK social safety net among weakest in rich world, analysis finds
Think-tank report comes as Keir Starmer seeks to convince Labour MPs to back welfare spending cutsFinancial Times - 1d -
UK financial regulators in retreat as prime minister piles on pressure
City cheers Sir Keir Starmer’s crackdown on red tape but there are questions over how much it can boost growthFinancial Times - 1d -
Russian captain held by UK police for longer over North Sea crash
Starmer says authorities must ‘get to the bottom’ of Monday’s shipping incidentFinancial Times - 6h -
UN judge from Uganda is convicted in the UK of forcing a woman into slavery
A British jury has convicted a United Nations judge of forcing a young woman to work as a slave after tricking her into coming to the U.K. Prosecutors said Lydia Mugambe forced the Ugandan woman to ...ABC News - 5h -
UK statistics agency delays release of trade data after finding error
Move by Office for National Statistics will fuel questions over quality of its figures following problems with jobs surveyFinancial Times - 5h -
Starmer suffers cabinet uprising over UK spending cuts
Opposition grows to plans in areas such as welfare but prime minister insists he will not bend rules to allow more borrowingFinancial Times - 1h -
Body found in Valentine's Day murder suspect hunt
Lisa Smith suffered serious injuries in a shooting in the car park of the Three Horseshoes pub.BBC News - 5d -
Volkswagen and Stellantis evade Trump's 25% tariffs, while BMW braces for impact
Some European car manufacturers may be able to avoid new U.S. tariffs, at least temporarily.CNBC - 3d -
Pony.ai CEO on Tesla's robotaxis: 'We haven't seen their large scale testing yet'
James Peng also noted the progress made by Alphabet's Waymo in deploying its autonomous ride-hailing cars on U.S. roads.CNBC - 1d -
E.P.A. Targets Dozens of Environmental Rules as It Reframes Its Purpose
Lee Zeldin, the E.P.A. administrator, said the agency’s mission was to make it cheaper to buy cars, heat homes and run businesses.The New York Times - 17h -
Naples residents camp outdoors after overnight quake
Many people in and around the Italian city spend the night on the streets and in their cars, fearing aftershocks.BBC News - 12h -
6 Spectacular North American Train Trips
The trains are destinations in themselves, offering a mix of spectacular sightseeing, onboard dining and glorious open-air observation cars.The New York Times - 7h -
Tesla warns Trump administration it is ‘exposed’ to retaliatory tariffs
Elon Musk’s electric-car maker says levies could make it costlier to produce vehicles in the USFinancial Times - 2h -
Kirk Cousins reportedly tells Falcons owner Arthur Blank he wants move to team where he can start in meeting
Is there a team that will take on Kirk Cousins' $180 million contract?Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Capitalism Is Even Scarier Than Usual In This New Horror Game
A quick search online can provide countless horror stories about working in an Amazon warehouse : Conditions are frequently cited as being unsafe; many workers report feeling burned out, and ...GameSpot - 3d -
Fed chief Jay Powell plays down growth worries after jobs report disappoints
Chair says US central bank in no ‘hurry’ to cut interest rates at end of turbulent week for Wall StreetFinancial Times - 6d -
Mark Carney to replace Trudeau as Canada’s prime minister
Former central bank head accuses Donald Trump of attacking Canadian workers and familiesFinancial Times - 3d -
Coinbase to make comeback in India as opposition to crypto eases
Central bank has long opposed digital coins but Modi government is now more open after Trump's endorsementFinancial Times - 2d -
Market alarms are flashing, and Citi’s latest downgrade adds fuel to the fire
Like other Wall Street banks, Citigroup is worried about the state of the U.S. economy, and recommend putting money elsewhere. For now.MarketWatch - 2d -
The ACC is on track for its fewest men's NCAA tournament bids in 25 years -- what's next?
The storied college basketball conference is in flux, but it's banking on an injection of money and young wave of coaches to carry it into this new era.ESPN - 1d -
Lagarde says ‘impossible’ for ECB to always guarantee 2% inflation
Potential price pressure from trade war and debt-fuelled borrowing add to uncertainty, warns central bank presidentFinancial Times - 1d -
Inflation and interest rates tracker: see how your country compares
Inflationary pressures are beginning to wane but not all central banks have taken action yet. See how this affects youFinancial Times - 1d -
US inflation fell more than expected to 2.8% in February
Figure bolsters case for cental bank to cut interest rates amid signs of slowing economic growthFinancial Times - 1d -
Social Security to curtail some toll-free phone services
Social Security will no longer let people change bank information by phone, alleging the practice is behind direct deposit fraud.CBS News - 9h -
"Dismantling" independent oversight in D.C.
In its purge of federal employees, the Trump administration has fired independent inspectors general, heads of government watchdog agencies, and everyday civil servants. Here's why so many ...CBS News - 3d
