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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 - 6d -
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 - 5d -
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 - 20h -
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 - 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 - 13h -
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 - 13h -
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 - 5h -
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 - 5h -
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 - 2h -
UK carmakers back Starmer’s no-tariff approach to Trump
Auto groups told ministers on Friday they wanted more support for the sector domesticallyFinancial Times - 49m -
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 - 2h -
UK carmakers back Starmer’s no-tariff approach to Trump
Auto groups told ministers on Friday they wanted more support for the sector domesticallyFinancial Times - 49m -
Countries can't be forced into Ukraine peace coalition - minister
The UK and France are leading efforts to set up a "coalition of the willing" to protect Ukraine.BBC News - Mar. 9 -
State Reforms + the State of Reform
We look at plans for a civil service shake-up and at division in Reform UK.BBC News - Mar. 9 -
'I can't believe I had to prove I'm British'
Christina, 27, and her family had to battle for years to stay in the UK.BBC News - Mar. 13 -
Tulip Siddiq used fake signature to transfer flat to sister, Bangladeshi prosecutor alleges
Former UK City minister implicated in Dhaka corruption inquiryFinancial Times - Mar. 13 -
Reeves promises to scrap ‘unnecessary’ financial market reporting rules
UK chancellor to ease requirements on how much data companies have to provideFinancial Times - Mar. 18 -
Under-22s to be excluded from incapacity benefits
The move comes as part of an overhaul of the welfare system as the UK's benefits bill rises.BBC News - Mar. 18 -
Female-led start-ups are increasingly starved of funding
Investment decisions in the UK follow the same outdated patterns — even in booming AIFinancial Times - Mar. 19 -
From Beowulf to the Loch Ness Monster: Royal Mail's new mythical stamps
Myths and fables from across the UK are illustrated in the set of stamps.BBC News - Mar. 20 -
Schools and hospitals get £180m solar investment
The government has announced the funding for 200 schools and hospitals apiece across the UK.BBC News - Mar. 21 -
Trump envoy dismisses Starmer plan for Ukraine
Steve Witkoff says the UK plans for an international force to support a ceasefire are a "posture".BBC News - 5d -
‘Globalisation as we knew it’ may be over, says HSBC chair Mark Tucker
UK-based bank is dominant in financing trade flows around the worldFinancial Times - 3d -
Strange spiral seen in the sky - BBC explains what it was
On Monday, stargazers may have noticed an unusual sight in the sky above the UK.BBC News - 3d