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Pension Protection Fund vows to invest more in ‘juicy’ UK assets
Britain’s £32bn lifeboat scheme says it will invest in infrastructure and scale-up companies if allowed to growFinancial Times - 2d -
The UK Government Wouldn’t Ban Smartphones in Schools. These Parents Stepped Up.
In Britain, amid growing evidence of harm to young people from extreme content online, a “Smartphone Free Childhood” campaign is going viral.The New York Times - 2d -
UK house prices stall in March as stamp duty holiday ends
Nationwide data shows no growth from February, missing economists’ forecasts of a 0.2% riseFinancial Times - 2d -
Heathrow power outage triggers angst over UK energy resilience
The incident was a ‘wake-up call’ for hub airports and airline bossesFinancial Times - 1d -
FA lobbies UK government to make ‘tailgating’ at turnstiles a criminal offence
Governing body hopes law will be in place for Euro 2028 FA: ‘Enforcing entry points is a huge drain on resources’ The Football Association has stepped up its lobbying of the government to make ...The Guardian - 1d -
Could UK’s imposition of VAT on private schools be stopped by court fight?
Specialists warn families face uphill battle in trying to overturn flagship policyFinancial Times - 1d -
Investigation into UK's statistics agency after criticism of its data
The Office for National Statistics is under review after criticism about the reliability of its data.BBC News - 1d -
Trump signs off Chagos Islands deal between UK and Mauritius
Agreement has security implications for joint military base with US on Indian Ocean archipelagoFinancial Times - 1d -
What price will the UK pay for a trade deal with Donald Trump?
Sir Keir Starmer may have to make concessions on Britain’s digital services tax and agricultureFinancial Times - 1d -
Starmer braced for Trump tariffs as UK seeks better outcome than EU
Prime minister still hopes to secure a trade deal with the US presidentFinancial Times - 1d -
UK will refocus green quangos to clear ‘way for progress’, says minister
Environment Agency and Natural England to prioritise development as well as nature, says Steve ReedFinancial Times - 1d -
Chris Mason: Jitters, uncertainty and hope as UK awaits tariff decision
Talks are continuing between London and Washington at quite an intensity, our political editor writes.BBC News - 1d -
UK aid cuts are a ‘blow to Britain’s reputation’, David Miliband warns
Head of International Rescue Committee says reductions cannot come at worse timeFinancial Times - 1d -
US-UK deal on accounting qualifications stalls after disputes
Agreement would help top firms to move staff working on audits of banks and dual-listed companiesFinancial Times - 1d -
Greencore agrees £1.2bn deal for UK ready meal rival Bakkavor
Wave of takeovers continues to shrink number of companies listed on London Stock ExchangeFinancial Times - 1d -
Minimum wage rises do not seem to boost UK productivity
Big increases in statutory wage floor has raised workplace intensity, shutting some jobseekers out of employmentFinancial Times - 1d -
More than half of UK's butterfly species in long-term decline
The destruction of habitats by humans is largely to blame, a conservationist warns.BBC News - 22h -
UK couple's death in New Zealand probed as murder-suicide
The bodies were found after officers forced entry to a house in Roseneath, near Wellington, on Monday.BBC News - 21h -
UK foreign secretary urges Kosovo to make progress in talks with Serbia
The United Kingdom’s foreign secretary gave assurances of Britain’s interest in the Western Balkan region while visiting Kosovo on Wednesday, urging both Kosovo and Serbia to make progress in ...ABC News - 21h -
UK floats plan for joint European fund to ‘stockpile’ weapons
‘Supranational’ vehicle would purchase for participating states at more favourable borrowing ratesFinancial Times - 19h -
Fabric of UK at risk of ‘unravelling’ due to street crime, says attorney-general
Unpunished offences one of country’s biggest law and order challenges, warns Lord Richard HermerFinancial Times - 15h -
'It's a huge blow to Scotland's whisky industry' - UK firms react
Business in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland tell us what US tariffs could mean for them.BBC News - 12h -
Starmer relieved as Trump imposes 10% tariff on UK exports
Prime minister hopes trade talks between London and Washington could further reduce the levyFinancial Times - 9h -
Private equity firms urge UK to rethink carried interest tax change
Blackstone, KKR and EQT among buyout groups raising concerns over government reformsFinancial Times - 4h -
With Car Tariffs, Trump Puts His Unorthodox Trade Theory to the Test
With sweeping auto levies, the president is putting his beliefs about tariffs into practice on the global economy. Economists aren’t optimistic.The New York Times - 3d -
Work checks can cut illegal migration, says Cooper
The government has unveiled plans to expand work eligibility tests to workers in the "gig economy".BBC News - 3d -
Goldman Sachs sees Trump tariffs spiking inflation, stunting growth and raising recession risks
A broad, negative impact will be felt in the economy when the new trade moves are enacted, the Goldman economic team believes.CNBC - 3d -
Larry Fink warns ‘protectionism has returned with force’
BlackRock boss tells shareholders people are more anxious about the economy than at any time in recent memoryFinancial Times - 2d -
Stocks close out their worst quarter since 2022 amid tariff uncertainty
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq logged their worst performance since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine slammed into the global economy.NBC News - 2d -
US stocks post worst quarter since 2022
S&P 500 sinks almost 5% in first three months of 2025 on rising concerns over economyFinancial Times - 1d -
3/27: CBS Evening News
Americans' pessimism about the economy is growing, poll finds; After record losing season for White Sox, hope is on the horizonCBS News - 1d -
Why exactly is Trump so obsessed with tariffs?
Maybe this isn’t about fixing the economy at all. Maybe it’s about power: the raw, transactional, kingmaker kind.The Hill - 20h -
Private companies added 155,000 jobs in March, more than expected, ADP says
Payroll gains were stronger than expected in March, countering fears that the labor market and economy are slowing.CNBC - 19h -
To Counter Trump’s Tariffs on Goods, Countries May Hit Back at US Services
Service sectors make up the vast bulk of the American economy, which gives trading partners some clout in trade negotiations.The New York Times - 11h -
Trump Announces Tariffs— Get Ready for a Recession
Investors, consumers, executives and traders were already losing confidence in the economy before today.Inc. - 11h -
EU ready to retaliate against Trump’s tariffs, says von der Leyen
Commission president warns global economy will ‘massively suffer’ from US trade barrageFinancial Times - 3h -
How To Unlock And Upgrade The Spirit Of Advocacy In The First Berserker Khazan
The First Berserker: Khazan 's Spirit of Advocacy is a helpful aid against tough Guardians if you find you're struggling in battle or just need something to distract your foe. It's easy to ignore ...GameSpot - 5d -
Predicted Man United XI vs Nottingham Forest: Patrick Dorgu one of three changes to the side
Coming off the back of a rare unbeaten run, Manchester United face a tough task tonight as they travel to the City Ground to face a buoyant Nottingham Forest side in the Premier League.Forest lie ...Yahoo Sports - 2d
