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Loved ones remembered on fifth anniversary of start of Covid

Locally organised events took place across the UK, marking five years since the Covid-19 pandemic began.

BBC News - Mar. 9

Syria leader vows to hunt down those responsible for bloodshed

The UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) said 830 civilians had been killed.

BBC News - Mar. 9

British workforce assesses US backlash against diversity rules

Companies in American-owned groups are most exposed, although UK law will make it difficult to remove all safeguards

Financial Times - Mar. 10

The Papers: Ukraine's 'high-stakes talks' and 'nonsense planning delays' shake-up

This week's planned talks between Kyiv and Washington lead some papers, with others reporting on UK planning reforms.

BBC News - Mar. 10

Ex-Barclays boss Staley accuses regulator of ‘destroying’ his reputation

UK bank’s former chief hits back over alleged links with convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein

Financial Times - Mar. 10

Tanker carrying jet fuel for US Navy struck by container ship in North Sea

UK emergency services tackle huge fire after Solong ploughs into Stena Immaculate with one crew member missing

Financial Times - Mar. 10

Palestinian who made antisemitic posts charged with immigration offence

Mosab Abdulkarim Al-Gassas, aka Abu Wadee, is charged with knowingly arriving in the UK without leave.

BBC News - Mar. 10

Pimco books 17% instant profit on Thames Water emergency loan

Bond group records windfall on lifeline for UK utility even before deal is finalised

Financial Times - Mar. 11

Police investigate MP Rupert Lowe over alleged threats

The Great Yarmouth MP is accused of making "verbal threats" against Reform UK's chairman.

BBC News - Mar. 11

Children under eight should avoid drinking slushies, doctors warn

Paediatricians studied 21 children in the UK and Ireland who became very ill after the icy drinks.

BBC News - Mar. 12

Bond market strains intensify for Reeves as investors await OBR’s verdict

Fiscal watchdog’s preliminary forecasts based on UK borrowing costs exclude recent rise in gilt yields

Financial Times - 6d

Starmer to target ‘cottage industry of blockers’ in overhaul of regulators

UK prime minister will also talk up potential of AI to increase productivity across the state

Financial Times - 6d

Industrial strategy turns from green to battleship grey

Trump’s hard line on Ukraine and Nato poses difficult choices for the UK’s defence industry

Financial Times - 6d

How to see the 'Blood moon' partial lunar eclipse

UK skywatchers will see a partial but still hopefully spectacular eclipse before dawn on Friday.

BBC News - 6d

Tate cuts almost a tenth of staff as it tackles deficit

UK arts institution tries to break even ahead of fundraising rounds designed to drive growth

Financial Times - 5d

In pictures: Stargazers marvel at 'blood moon' amid lunar eclipse

Early-rising UK stargazers woke up to a "blood Moon" lunar eclipse early on Friday.

BBC News - 5d

Exclusive: Every McDonald’s in Britain warned of crackdown over staff sexual abuse

The warning from the UK's equality watchdog comes after the "extremely serious" allegations uncovered by the BBC.

BBC News - 5d

Northern Ireland risks becoming ‘collateral damage’ in transatlantic trade war

Post-Brexit deal means EU tariffs would apply, putting the region at a disadvantage if UK wins US tariff exemption

Financial Times - 5d

It is time to rewire ‘Treasury brain’

The chancellor’s Spring Statement is a chance to get away from the UK obsession with fiscal tightening that kills growth

Financial Times - 4d

HMRC probes into unpaid capital gains tax trebled in 2023-24

UK tax agency is under growing pressure from government to increase revenue by improving compliance

Financial Times - 3d

Rory McIlroy set for three-hole Monday play-off to decide Players Championship

McIlroy will face JJ Spaun over three holes, with the play-off starting at 1pm UK time on Monday afternoon

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Canada's Carney makes statement by choosing Europe, not US, for first foreign trip

The prime minister hopes to achieve solid support as he visits the UK and France, writes Lyse Doucet.

BBC News - 2d

Statue of peace campaigner Brian Haw unveiled

Brian Haw camped out in Parliament Square for nearly 10 years to protest against UK foreign policy.

BBC News - 2d

Lloyds apologises for sending customer other retail investors’ statements

UK bank blamed ‘human error’ for data breach after it sent a client documents prepared for quarterly update

Financial Times - 1d

Indian billionaire Mittal weighs up increasing his BT stake

Bharti founder has privately suggested he could expand his position in UK telecoms group

Financial Times - 1d

First-time buyers move further out of London as property costs bite

Similar trend found in other major UK cities including Birmingham and Manchester in the decade from 2013

Financial Times - 1d

Sterling climbs above $1.30 for first time since November

Pound has rebounded this year amid stubbornly high UK inflation and a broad dollar retreat

Financial Times - 22h

KHSAA Sweet 16 2025 schedule set: Kentucky high school boys basketball state tournament

The schedule is set for the UK Healthcare Boys Sweet 16 to be played March 26-29 at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky.

Yahoo Sports - 13h

Behind the scenes at the studios where Wicked was made

Wicked, made at Sky Studios Elstree, was one of the biggest movies of 2024. What was its impact on the UK film industry?

BBC News - 9h

Suns' owner Ishbia says Devin Booker trade will 'Never happen,' Booker says he doesn't want one

Ishbia says a "pivot and reload" around Booker — meaning a trade of Durant — is possible this summer.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Congo says it will participate in peace talks with M23 rebels

Congo’s government says it will participate in peace talks in Angola with the Rwanda-backed M23 rebel group that has captured key areas of Congo’s mineral-rich east

ABC News - 2d

OPM Watchdog Says Review of DOGE Work Is Underway

The acting inspector general says the Office of Personnel Management is investigating whether any “emerging threats” have arisen as Elon Musk’s DOGE works to rapidly transform government systems.

Wired - Mar. 10

The pope is no longer in imminent danger, doctors say

Pope Francis woke up Tuesday to good news from his doctors: They upgraded his prognosis and say he is no longer in imminent danger of death from pneumonia.

NBC News - Mar. 11

Ferguson is inspiring Rangers players, says Diomande

Mohamed Diomande says Barry Ferguson is proving an inspirational figure after the Rangers interim boss guided his side to a first win at Celtic Park in five years. Ferguson's men booked a Europa ...

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Trump Says a Recession Would Be Worth It, but Economists Are Skeptical

President Trump and his advisers say his policies may cause short-term pain but will produce big gains over time. Many economists are skeptical of those arguments.

The New York Times - 1d

Orbán says Hungary will poll citizens on Ukraine's EU membership

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán says Hungary will poll its citizens on Ukraine’s potential future membership in the European Union

ABC News - Mar. 7

AI Thinks It Cracked Kryptos. The Artist Behind It Says No Chance

Jim Sanborn’s inbox is flooded with amateur cryptographers who say they’ve cracked the code with chatbots like Grok 3.

Wired - Mar. 7

Powell Says the Fed Is in No Hurry to Adjust Rates Amid Trump Policy Uncertainty

Jerome H. Powell says the Fed is focused on separating “signal from the noise,” as the president whipsaws on tariffs.

The New York Times - Mar. 7

Shooting at Toronto pub wounds at least 12 people, police say

Canadian police say a dozen people were injured in a shooting at a pub in eastern Toronto

ABC News - Mar. 8

Next James Bond should be British, Pierce Brosnan says

The Irish actor says he hopes Amazon "handles the character with dignity and imagination and respect".

BBC News - Mar. 9

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