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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 - Mar. 12 -
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 - Mar. 12 -
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 - 6d -
UK economy unexpectedly contracted 0.1% in January
Figure underscores challenge for chancellor Rachel Reeves ahead of high-stakes Spring StatementFinancial Times - 6d -
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 - 6d -
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 - 6d -
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 - 6d -
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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 - 4d -
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 - 3d -
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 - 3d -
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 - 2d -
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 - 2d -
Santander to close almost a quarter of UK branches
The bank will start closing branches from June, putting 750 jobs at risk.BBC News - 1d -
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 - 18h -
UK wage growth holds steady at 5.9%
Figures come as Bank of England is expected to hold interest rates on ThursdayFinancial Times - 14h -
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 - 7h -
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 - 4h -
What We Know About the Clashes in Syria
Scores have been killed in fierce clashes between government forces and gunmen loyal to the Assad regime, in a serious challenge to the country’s new rulers.The New York Times - Mar. 8 -
Gold investing pros and cons to know as the price rises
Gold's price is on the rise. Is it still worth it to invest in the precious metal? Here are the pros and cons.CBS News - Mar. 10 -
What we know about recent violence in Syria
Violence erupted in Syria among the security forces in power and Bashar al-Assad's loyalists. CBS News' Elizabeth Palmer reports.CBS News - Mar. 10 -
What We Know About mRNA Vaccines
On the five-year anniversary of the Covid pandemic, a Times reporter, Apoorva Mandavilli, looks back at the success of, and the backlash to, the mRNA vaccine. There’s no question that this vaccine ...The New York Times - Mar. 11 -
What to know after Monday's market downturn
Stock futures are slightly up Tuesday morning after a major sell-off Monday. Investors are uneasy due to uncertainty over tariffs and President Trump has refused to rule out a recession spurred by ...CBS News - Mar. 11 -
What to Know About the I.C.C. and Rodrigo Duterte’s Arrest
Rodrigo Duterte, the former president of the Philippines, was arrested on a warrant issued by the International Criminal Court. But questions of jurisdiction complicate the matter.The New York Times - Mar. 11 -
U.S. and Ukraine Hold Talks on the War: What to Know
Kyiv said it would support the Trump administration’s proposal for a 30-day cease-fire with Russia.The New York Times - Mar. 11 -
We Still Don’t Know Who Built the Monolith
The authorities have little to say about a mysterious metal object that appeared, then swiftly vanished, in a remote part of the Red Rock Country region of Utah in 2020.The New York Times - Mar. 12 -
What to know about the collapse of Portugal's government
Portugal has slid back into more political uncertainty after its third government fell in as many years when Prime Minister Luis Montenegro lost a confidence vote in ParliamentABC News - Mar. 12 -
The Balochistan Separatist Movement in Pakistan: What to Know
A dramatic escalation in the tactics by a Baloch separatist group came with the hijacking of a passenger train on Tuesday.The New York Times - Mar. 12 -
Know Your Leadership Altitude: It’s the Secret to Effective Versatility
Adapting your communications and decision-making style to different levels of your business is an underrated component of management success.Inc. - 6d -
Get to know UND freshman forward Sacha Boisvert
Mar. 14—OMAHA, Neb. — UND freshman Sacha Boisvert leads the National Collegiate Hockey Conference in points by a rookie with 28. He's tied as the team's leading scorer and was named one of three ...Yahoo Sports - 5d -
GAO wants you to know: This watchdog stands guard
We are actively engaged on all fronts and watching out for Congress and the American people.The Hill - 3d -
What to Know About Colleges Offering Free Tuition
Dozens of schools say they provide free tuition to students whose families earn under a certain income. How does it work?The New York Times - 3d -
Your Employees Don’t Know Your Pain
Even the best ones have a tunnel vision and don’t always see the big picture.Inc. - 3d -
What to Know About the Backlash Against Tesla
Elon Musk’s electric carmaker faces serious headwinds amid his involvement with right-wing politics and the Trump administration.The New York Times - 1d -
What to know about transgender swimmer Lia Thomas
Lia Thomas is a former University of Pennsylvania swimmer who drew harsh criticism for her success as the first openly transgender athlete to win a Division I championship in 2022, the year she ...Yahoo Sports - 22h -
Trump moves against Department of Education: What to know
President Trump signed an executive order Thursday directing Education Secretary Linda McMahon to dismantle the Department of Education as much as she can, carving a path of legislative and legal ...The Hill - 2h -
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