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UK statistics agency must take ‘decisive action to restore confidence’
Lack of investment caused errors in collection of data at the Office for National Statistics, regulator concludesFinancial Times - 3d -
UK Home Office’s reform of graduate visas runs into opposition
Education department at odds with plan to curb number of overseas students allowed to stay in BritainFinancial Times - 2d -
It’s possible that Pink broke UK hotel inflation. Has the ONS fixed it?
We check out the data, and find room for improvementFinancial Times - 2d -
Philip Green fails in attempt to challenge UK parliamentary privilege
European court rules human rights convention not violated after peer linked former Arcadia chair to sexual misconduct allegationsFinancial Times - 2d -
Prince Harry’s Court Case Over Security in the UK, Explained
Harry arrived at London’s Court of Appeal on Tuesday for the start of a two-day hearing in his case over his police protection in Britain.The New York Times - 2d -
Watch: 'Miracle' baby is first to be born in UK to woman with transplanted womb
Baby Amy's mother on the ''act of sisterly love'' that made her pregnancy possible.BBC News - 2d -
UK Royals meet Italy's President Mattarella at Quirinale Palace
King Charles III and Queen Camilla met Italian President Sergio Mattarella on the second day of a state visit to Italy that marks the king’s first overseas trip since he was being briefly ...ABC News - 2d -
UK PM criticises fiscal watchdog for not ‘scoring’ jobs impact of welfare reforms
Sir Keir Starmer’s comments will be seen as warning shot across bows of Office for Budget ResponsibilityFinancial Times - 2d -
Trump tariffs will hit UK economic growth, BoE official warns
Clare Lombardelli says import taxes will ‘depress activity’ but impact on inflation is less clearFinancial Times - 2d -
UK financial watchdog cuts fees for first time in more than a decade
Move by FCA reflects record amount of money it will keep from penalties issued to companiesFinancial Times - 2d -
Norwegian teen arrested in UK hotel over national security case
The 18-year-old, who was arrested in West Yorkshire and charged with firearms offences, flew to Manchester from Stavanger.BBC News - 2d -
UK hails new theme park as ‘vote of confidence’ in Britain
Sir Keir Starmer to confirm Universal visitor attraction that will bring an estimated £50bn boost for the economyFinancial Times - 2d -
UK investigating claims green fuel contains virgin palm oil
The BBC finds evidence of fraud in the production of a "green" diesel meant to cut emissions.BBC News - 2d -
Industry chiefs urge UK-EU leaders to deliver defence and security pact
Pressure mounts on both sides to sign deal at Brussels summit on May 19Financial Times - 1d -
Questions over Tory peer’s support for nuclear company’s UK ambitions
Olivia Bloomfield has supported Terrestrial Energy since 2018 and says she is ‘scrupulous’ in following rules. A Conservative peer faces questions over her long-running support for a Canadian ...The Guardian - 1d -
Trade war makes improved UK-EU relations ‘imperative’, says Reeves
Britain could exploit the chaos unleashed by Donald Trump, chancellor tells FTFinancial Times - 1d -
UK and EU urged to intervene in case of dissident extradited to UAE
Rights groups warn of ‘transnational repression’ after Abdulrahman al-Qaradawi allegedly held in solitary confinementFinancial Times - 1d -
Universal to build one of Europe's biggest theme parks in UK
The company says the new site is expected to create 28,000 jobs and generate £50bn for the economy.BBC News - 1d -
UK mortgage lenders cut rates after Trump tariffs
Lenders lower mortgage costs as experts forecast interest rates will be cut by more than expected.BBC News - 1d -
UK taxpayers warned to be diligent over savings interest or face fines
Advisers urge savers to ensure they are not caught out by rate rises as data problems prevent HMRC notificationsFinancial Times - 1d -
UK borrowing costs soar to highest level since 1998
Jump in yields on 30-year gilts comes as investors also dump US TreasuriesFinancial Times - 1d -
UK and India rush to secure trade deal after Trump tariffs
Long-delayed talks between London and New Delhi given fresh impetus by US taxes on importsFinancial Times - 1d -
Ex-Russian politician found guilty in UK sanctions and money-laundering trial
Former governor of Sevastopol in Russian-annexed Crimea convicted by London juryFinancial Times - 1d -
Trump’s tariffs may be reduced but their impact will be felt in the UK and beyond
We examine potential consequences of US president’s market chaos, which could reach every corner of global finance and economy. Donald Trump may have stepped back from his huge tariff rises on ...The Guardian - 18h -
MPs call for streaming levy to help UK TV industry
A CMS committee report warns of the need to safeguard "culturally distinct British productions".BBC News - 15h -
UK statistics agency plans to replace faulty jobs data in 2026
Earlier launch date comes as ONS battles to stem criticism of its performanceFinancial Times - 12h -
Union boss calls for mandatory smartphone ban in UK schools
Government has ruled out a legal change as concerns mount over children’s mental healthFinancial Times - 12h -
UK adventurer apologises for record trek claim after Inuit backlash
Camilla Hempleman-Adams, who says she is first woman to traverse Canada’s Baffin Island solo, accused of ‘privilege and ignorance’. A British adventurer has apologised after her claims to be the ...The Guardian - 13h -
Treasury reappoints Nikhil Rathi as head of UK financial watchdog
City of London broadly welcomes second five-year term for former LSE chiefFinancial Times - 11h -
Greenpeace UK boss arrested over US embassy red dye protest
Five people are arrested on suspicion of criminal damage and conspiracy to cause criminal damage, police say.BBC News - 9h -
‘Chilling effect’ of trade uncertainty to hit UK growth, says BoE official
Deputy governor Sarah Breeden says it is too soon to untangle inflationary implications stemming from trade barriersFinancial Times - 6h -
UK trade minister visits China at same time as head of British military
Douglas Alexander’s unpublicised trip to talk with counterparts coincides with that of Adm Sir Tony Radakin. A trade minister has travelled to China for an unpublicised visit this week at the same ...The Guardian - 5h -
Farage rejects local Reform UK-Tory coalitions after Badenoch comments
It comes after Kemi Badenoch told the BBC Tory local leaders would be free to share power with Reform.BBC News - 7h -
How PM might tackle impact of Trump tariffs
The BBC understands the PM is considering several options to mitigate the impact of US tariffs on the UK.BBC News - 4d -
Sky reiterates commitment to CityFibre deal in boost to £1.5bn fundraising
Lenders to the UK’s largest altnet seek reassurance over broadband partnership announced last yearFinancial Times - 3d -
FirstFT: Global market rout over Trump tariffs continues
Also in today’s newsletter, UK to water down private equity rules and Marine Le Pen denounces “witch-hunt”Financial Times - 3d -
ECB expected to cut rates in April and June as tariffs threaten recession
Growing concern about growth and deflationary pressure predicted to force central bankers’ hands in Eurozone and UKFinancial Times - 3d -
Government rejects 'buy British' campaign to combat tariffs
Ministers say telling people what to buy is not the answer to US tariffs but they will back UK manufacturers.BBC News - 2d
