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UK economy unexpectedly shrank by 0.1% in January
The U.K.'s economy unexpectedly shrank by 0.1% in January, official figures showed on Friday.CNBC - Mar. 14 -
UK economy unexpectedly contracted 0.1% in January
Figure underscores challenge for chancellor Rachel Reeves ahead of high-stakes Spring StatementFinancial Times - Mar. 14 -
The UK is reassessing its nuclear deterrent because of Trump
The first seven weeks of Trump’s second term have unbalanced fundamental strategic assumptions that the United Kingdom and Europe have relied on for decades.The Hill - Mar. 14 -
Will AI save the UK government £45bn a year?
Ministers believe that increased use of artificial intelligence can help fix the public finances but experts have their doubtsFinancial Times - Mar. 14 -
Plea for man suspected of student's murder to return to UK
Farouk Abdulhak fled to Yemen within hours of Martine Vik Magnussen's death in 2008.BBC News - Mar. 14 -
What went wrong with the UK’s welfare system?
Factors behind sharp rise in incapacity and disability benefits are complex and at times counterintuitiveFinancial Times - Mar. 16 -
Reeves to restrict UK competition watchdog’s merger investigations
Chancellor wants probes by the Competition and Markets Authority to be faster and more predictableFinancial Times - Mar. 17 -
Nearly 42,000 UK asylum seekers waiting on appeal
Refugee Council said the number increased by five times in two years and those appealing still require accommodation.BBC News - Mar. 17 -
Net zero by 2050 'impossible' for UK, says Badenoch
The Tory leader says the target is impossible "without a serious drop in our living standards".BBC News - Mar. 18 -
How the UK’s welfare cuts will change claimants’ lives
Radical changes that will cut income for 1mn people may not get many more into work, say analystsFinancial Times - Mar. 18 -
Santander to close almost a quarter of UK branches
The bank will start closing branches from June, putting 750 jobs at risk.BBC News - Mar. 19 -
UK hosts military leaders to work on Ukraine plans
The prime minister is expected to attend the meeting of senior military officers on Thursday afternoon.BBC News - Mar. 20 -
UK wage growth holds steady at 5.9%
Figures come as Bank of England is expected to hold interest rates on ThursdayFinancial Times - Mar. 20 -
Apprenticeships can help fix the UK’s growth problem
A clear commitment to train young people for work will help the government’s economic agendaFinancial Times - Mar. 20 -
Why is UK wage growth so strong?
Pay is out of line with the state of the economy, puzzling analysts and worrying the BoEFinancial Times - Mar. 21 -
British Museum most visited UK attraction in 2024
Other top 10 attractions last year included Windsor Great Park and the National Museum of Scotland.BBC News - Mar. 21 -
Why was a white balloon flying across the UK?
Onlookers spot a mysterious hot air balloon travelling across skies and question where it is going.BBC News - Mar. 21 -
UK statistics agency admits more figures are flawed
Delay to release of price indices will deepen concerns about reliability of ONS dataFinancial Times - Mar. 21 -
The non-dom brain drain is starting to hit the UK
At a time of political turmoil elsewhere, Britain should be offering stabilityFinancial Times - Mar. 21 -
The UK’s inflation basket is a casual vibe check
Collecting price data on meat pies and VR headsets is a strange exerciseFinancial Times - Mar. 21 -
UK Counterterrorism Police Investigating Fire Near Heathrow
With counterterrorism police leading the investigation, the possibility of sabotage was being taken seriously, though officials say there is no evidence of foul play.The New York Times - Mar. 21 -
Amoore ties UK mark as Wildcats avoid collapse
Senior guard Georgia Amoore ties the program tournament record with 34 points as Kentucky nearly blows a 17-point, second-half lead before outlasting Liberty.ESPN - Mar. 21 -
Grassroots anger tests Farage's grip on Reform UK
Disquiet in the ranks of the rapidly growing party might run deeper than leader Nigel Farage is prepared to admit.BBC News - 6d -
UK ministers launch investigation into blaze that shut Heathrow
Airport has reopened but flights have been cancelled because planes and crews are in the wrong placeFinancial Times - 6d -
Will the UK Chancellor announce more spending cuts?
Market Questions is the FT’s guide to the week aheadFinancial Times - 5d -
Spring Statement brings day of reckoning for UK
Plus, US-Russia talks on Ukraine, new Bundestag convenes and further details expected on China’s stimulus plansFinancial Times - 5d -
Injured Butler wills UK 'underdogs' to Sweet 16
Lamont Butler battled through multiple injuries Sunday to help Kentucky reach the Sweet 16 for the first time since 2019 and in Mark Pope's first season as coach.ESPN - 4d -
UK detects bird flu in sheep for the first time
Authorities play down risks to livestock but urge precautions to avoid mass outbreaks seen in USFinancial Times - 4d -
Spring Statement highlights tough UK economy
What will be in Rachel Reeves’ Spring Statement?Financial Times - 2d -
UK inflation slows more than expected to 2.8%
Fall in clothing prices drives decline but services inflation holds at 5% in FebruaryFinancial Times - 2d -
Spectacular Northern Lights shine across the UK
Spectacular displays of the Northern Lights have been seen over recent nights with the potential for more to come.BBC News - 2d -
UK Spring Statement 2025: the chancellor’s speech in full
Rachel Reeves’ statement to the House of CommonsFinancial Times - 2d -
UK child poverty numbers reach a record high
About 31% of children are living in relative poverty after housing costs, government figures show.BBC News - 1d -
UK child poverty numbers reach a record high
About 31% of children are living in relative poverty after housing costs, government figures show.BBC News - 1d -
Blackstone buys stake in UK airports group for £235mn
US private equity investor takes 22% holding in owner of Aberdeen, Glasgow and Southampton airportsFinancial Times - 20h -
Blackstone buys stake in UK airports group for £235mn
US private equity investor takes 22% holding in owner of Aberdeen, Glasgow and Southampton airportsFinancial Times - 20h -
BBC backtracks on having adverts in some UK podcasts
The BBC says it "recognises strength of feeling about the plans" after other broadcasters objected.BBC News - 12h -
BBC backtracks on having adverts in some UK podcasts
The BBC says it "recognises strength of feeling about the plans" after other broadcasters objected.BBC News - 12h -
Reform UK to launch local election campaign
Reform is hoping for major gains at it contests nearly all the1,600 council seats up for re-election on 1 May.BBC News - 9h
