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Santander says 750 jobs at risk as it pursues UK branch closures
The British unit of Spanish lender Santander on Wednesday said 750 of its staff were at risk of redundancy as it targets 95 branch closures in the U.K.CNBC - 6d -
UK Treasury omits defence from National Wealth Fund priority sectors
Decision comes even as government joins other European countries in seeking to raise military spendingFinancial Times - 5d -
EU to exclude US, UK and Turkey from €150bn rearmament fund
Victory for France-backed ‘Buy European’ approach to defence spendingFinancial Times - 6d -
EY cuts jobs in pullback from UK legal sector
Staff told of redundancies in 12-minute call as firm retreats from British legal practice expansion plansFinancial Times - 5d -
The Tour de France is returning to the UK in 2027 with a start from Edinburgh
Britain will host the Grand Départ of both the Tour de France and the women's version of the race in 2027, organizers said Wednesday. It will be the 27th time that the Tour de France starts from a ...Yahoo Sports - 5d -
UK must be more ambitious in rebuilding EU relations, says business group
British Chambers of Commerce head says recent warm words about post-Brexit reset are ‘not nearly enough’Financial Times - 5d -
Higher medicine sales tax makes UK ‘uninvestable’, drugmakers warn
Industry lobby group calls for action from government ahead of summit in AprilFinancial Times - 5d -
UK cyber security watchdog warns on future risk of quantum computer hacking
National Cyber Security Centre urges businesses to migrate to stronger encryption methods by 2035Financial Times - 5d -
UK employers ‘find it cheaper to replace sick staff than retain them’
Report by former John Lewis boss calls for stronger incentives for employers to invest in workforce healthFinancial Times - 5d -
UK universities face rising risk of bankruptcy, says regulator
Fewer international students and higher staff costs are taking an increasing toll, according to the Office for StudentsFinancial Times - 5d -
Poland and UK discuss defence spending as Europe moves to re-arm
Finance minister Andrzej Domański calls for smarter funding as continent moves to bolster its military powerFinancial Times - 5d -
UK’s second city drowns in rubbish as bin strikes continue
Businesses fear that refuse piles will damage Birmingham’s reputation, as industrial action continuesFinancial Times - 5d -
Spring equinox is UK's warmest day of year so far
First day of spring might see temperatures reach 20CBBC News - 4d -
UK regulator says plan for competitive broadband market by 2031 on track
Rising impact of rival networks may see Ofcom lifting restrictions on BT’s OpenreachFinancial Times - 4d -
UK Treasury plans to monitor departments’ spending in real time
Darren Jones outlines ambition to have live performance data but admits it will take yearsFinancial Times - 4d -
Women in UK face HRT treatment ‘lottery’, doctors warn
Experts say there are regional disparities in medication access even as prescriptions riseFinancial Times - 4d -
UK should not cave in to Trump’s ‘bullying’ over tech tax says Davey
Lib Dem leader warns US president is ‘an unreliable ally’Financial Times - 4d -
The 10 most picturesque golf courses you can play in the UK
Of all the attributes for which the United Kingdom can be proud, the beauty of its golf courses should never be underestimated.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
UK should ‘ideally’ not have ‘any’ troops in Ukraine, says Badenoch
Tory leader calls for Parliament to be given a vote on any military involvementFinancial Times - 4d -
UK statistics agency braces for official reviews as more data flaws emerge
The ONS has postponed publishing trade data and suspended publication of two price indices over past 10 daysFinancial Times - 3d -
UK looks at cutting digital services tax to avoid Trump tariffs
US ambassador Lord Peter Mandelson signals that a variety of options are on the tableFinancial Times - 3d -
Heathrow’s shutdown fuels questions about UK’s infrastructure resilience
Within hours of a fire at a power substation, one of the world’s busiest airports was closed to all flightsFinancial Times - 3d -
Facebook to stop targeting ads at UK woman after legal fight
Tanya O'Carroll says her case opens a "gateway" for others wanting to stop personalised adverts.BBC News - 2d -
Women seeking asylum in UK allege sexual abuse in mixed-sex hotels
Claims of sexual violence made against other asylum seekers and staff include case of a 14-year-old who was allegedly raped. Women and girls seeking asylum in Britain have alleged that they were ...The Guardian - 2d -
UK mulls big tech tax changes to avoid US tariffs
Rachel Reeves says talks are "ongoing" about the Digital Services Tax, paid by giants like Amazon.BBC News - 2d -
UK watchdog to encourage more risk-taking by savers, says FCA chair
Financial regulator also aims to increase trust in markets by clamping down on fraudFinancial Times - 1d -
Critics of UK’s AI copyright proposal must not ‘resist change’, says minister
Peter Kyle promises government will ‘prioritise . . . forward movement’ over plans that have enraged creative industriesFinancial Times - 1d -
UK services growth offers respite for Reeves ahead of Spring Statement
Private sector output expands more than expected in March and at its fastest pace in six monthsFinancial Times - 1d -
UK's Starmer says Trump 'has a point,' but 'I don't trust Putin'
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said in a new interview that President Trump “has a point” on the need for Europe to bear a greater defense burden. He maintained, however, that he does not ...The Hill - 22h -
Meta considers charging for ad-free Facebook and Instagram in the UK
The firm is considering asking people to pay to remove ads if they do not want their data to be tracked.BBC News - 22h -
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Boxer who fled UK after supplying drugs jailed
Lennox Clarke, who supplied drugs to a dealer in Cheltenham, went on the run to Ireland, Mexico and Thailand.BBC News - 19h -
UK watchdog to cut financial sector rules after calls from business
Simplification drive comes as the FCA launches its strategy for next five-yearsFinancial Times - 13h -
UK draws up new disease-threat watch list
Some are viruses with global pandemic potential - like Covid - others infectious illnesses with no treatments.BBC News - 12h -
UK’s Motability to crack down on misuse of motoring scheme for disabled people
Chief executive says most car buyers come from households on incomes of less than £20,000Financial Times - 9h -
Millions of UK tyres meant for recycling sent to furnaces in India
The illegal makeshift plants cause serious health problems and huge environmental damage.BBC News - 7h -
France and UK now leaders of hard power in Europe, says Czech PM
Petr Fiala says power balance is shifting in response to Russian threat and US pressureFinancial Times - 9h -
Largest road tunnel in UK to be built under River Thames
The 14-mile (22.5km) road will link the A2 and M2 in Kent with the A13 and M25 in Essex.BBC News - 2h -
UK watchdog to cut financial sector rules after calls from business
Simplification drive comes as the FCA launches its strategy for next five yearsFinancial Times - 3h -
Defunded Aid Programs Are Asked by Trump Administration to Prove Their Value, on a Scale of 1 to 5
A week after terminating thousands of contracts, the administration has sent questionnaires to those programs asking how their work benefits the U.S. national interest.The New York Times - Mar. 6
