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The UK’s gamble on solar geoengineering is like using aspirin for cancer | Raymond Pierrehumbert and Michael Mann
Injecting pollutants into the atmosphere to reflect the sun would be extremely dangerous, but the UK is funding field trials. Some years ago in the pages of the Guardian, we sounded the alarm ...The Guardian - 6d -
UK economy shrinks in January; stocks and euro jump on German debt deal – as it happened
UK economy unexpectedly contracts by 0.1% in January in blow to the chancellor ahead of spring statement; Friedrich Merz declares: ‘Germany is back’. Let’s look at the GDP figures in more detail.. ...The Guardian - 4d -
Liz Kendall unveils UK benefits cuts set to leave many sick and disabled worse off
Welfare secretary announces changes aimed at cutting bill by up to £5bn in face of opposition from Labour MPs. UK politics live – latest updates Liz Kendall, the welfare secretary, has faced ...The Guardian - 12h -
The UK’s academic recession is in full swing
This university crisis is a grim scrabble for numbersFinancial Times - Mar. 10 -
The UK’s cosiest pubs: the readers’ picks
Earlier this year we published a list of our favourite spots for a pint by the fire. Here are the places you’d like to addFinancial Times - 2d -
UK Athletics denies Paralympian's manslaughter
Abdullah Hayayei died after a metal cage fell on him during training at Newham Leisure Centre.BBC News - 13h -
Putin, in No Hurry for 30-Day Truce, Seeks Ukrainian Concessions
The remarks by the Russian leader suggested he wanted to draw out negotiations or make a truce impossible. Ukraine’s leader called the response to a cease-fire plan “manipulative.”The New York Times - 5d -
With Chaos in Charge, It’s Not a Good Time to Add Workers
A recession looms, yet the Trump administration makes business planning impossible. But if you need to fill in, there are plenty of experienced federal workers available.Inc. - 4d -
Runcorn by-election could be proof of concept for Reform UK
Crucial vote is opportunity for Farage’s party to hone its election-winning machineFinancial Times - Mar. 11 -
Why the UK Has Not Retaliated Against Trump’s Tariffs
Prime Minister Keir Starmer wants to stay close to the United States, even as the uncertainty unleashed by President Trump offers a chance to build ties with the European Union.The New York Times - 6d -
UK revokes accreditation for two Russian diplomatic officials
It comes after two British officials were accused of spying and ordered to leave Russia on Monday.BBC News - 6d -
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 - 4d -
UK economy unexpectedly contracted 0.1% in January
Figure underscores challenge for chancellor Rachel Reeves ahead of high-stakes Spring StatementFinancial Times - 4d -
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 - 4d -
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 - 4d -
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 - 4d -
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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 - 2d -
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 - 2d -
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 - 2d -
L.A. faces flooding and power outages from heavy rain as burn scar areas told to evacuate
The West Coast is braced for an atmospheric river event that threatens flash flooding and power outages from heavy rain and snow, making travel conditions hazardous or even impossible for some ...NBC News - 5d -
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 - 5d -
Tulip Siddiq used fake signature to transfer flat to sister, Bangladeshi prosecutor alleges
Former UK City minister implicated in Dhaka corruption inquiryFinancial Times - 5d -
Reeves promises to scrap ‘unnecessary’ financial market reporting rules
UK chancellor to ease requirements on how much data companies have to provideFinancial Times - 14h -
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 - 6h -
Dianna Russini says the Broncos are not in on Cooper Kupp
Dianna Russini says the Broncos are not in on Cooper Kupp.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Ship not laden with toxic chemicals, says owner
Fears over toxic chemicals are allayed, and the government says there is no evidence of foul play.BBC News - Mar. 11 -
Sweden says Russia is greatest threat to its security
The nation's security service says there is a "tangible risk" of the security situation deteriorating further.BBC News - Mar. 11 -
NFL reporter says Aaron Rodgers to decide on new team soon
Aaron Rodgers says his decision will be coming soon.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
3 Bulgarians convicted of spying for Russia across Europe from base in UK
Three Bulgarian nationals have been convicted by a London jury of spying for RussiaABC News - Mar. 7 -
Reform UK in chaos after whip is withdrawn from Rupert Lowe
MP who criticised leader Nigel Farage is accused of bullyingFinancial Times - Mar. 7 -
3 Bulgarians Found Guilty of Spying for Russia in UK and Europe
The group of Bulgarians, who were living in the U.K., were convicted by a London jury of conducting surveillance operations across Europe on behalf of the Russian state.The New York Times - Mar. 7 -
What life is like for people living near the UK's longest-running roadworks
Decade-long delays to work on a bridge have led to it jokingly being ranked a town's top attraction.BBC News - Mar. 8 -
Revealed: second Kremlin spy ring targeting Russian dissidents discovered in UK
After the spying convictions of six Bulgarians, police have warned of further Russian operations against opponents. A second Kremlin spy operation has been discovered targeting Russian dissidents ...The Guardian - Mar. 8 -
From Trump whisperer to trouble – angry Reform UK MPs turn on Farage
Internal row in party over ‘messianic’ leader becomes public amid competing members’ allegations of bullying and dirty tricks. Just a few short weeks ago, Nigel Farage’s Reform party was riding ...The Guardian - Mar. 9 -
UK 'hardest hit by Covid fallout' and next Bond 'shouldn't be American'
A mix of stories lead Sunday's front pages, including on immigration and five years on since the start of the pandemic.BBC News - Mar. 9 -
Germany to reach out to France and UK over sharing of nuclear weapons
But Friedrich Merz cautions such a move could not replace the US’s existing protective shield over Europe. Germany’s chancellor-to-be, Friedrich Merz, has said he will reach out to France and ...The Guardian - Mar. 9 -
UK hotter than Costa del Sol on warmest weekend of the year
Temperatures topped 19.7C this weekend in Crosby near Liverpool but cold weather is back in the forecast.BBC News - Mar. 9
