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UK economy unexpectedly contracted 0.1% in January
Figure underscores challenge for chancellor Rachel Reeves ahead of high-stakes Spring StatementFinancial Times - Mar. 14 -
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 - Mar. 14 -
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 - Mar. 14 -
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 - Mar. 14 -
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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 - Mar. 16 -
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 - Mar. 17 -
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 - Mar. 17 -
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 - 5d -
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 - 5d -
Santander to close almost a quarter of UK branches
The bank will start closing branches from June, putting 750 jobs at risk.BBC News - 4d -
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 - 3d -
UK wage growth holds steady at 5.9%
Figures come as Bank of England is expected to hold interest rates on ThursdayFinancial Times - 3d -
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 - 3d -
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 - 3d -
British Museum most visited UK attraction in 2024
Other top 10 attractions last year included Windsor Great Park and the National Museum of Scotland.BBC News - 3d -
Why was a white balloon flying across the UK?
Onlookers spot a mysterious hot air balloon travelling across skies and question where it is going.BBC News - 2d -
UK statistics agency admits more figures are flawed
Delay to release of price indices will deepen concerns about reliability of ONS dataFinancial Times - 2d -
The non-dom brain drain is starting to hit the UK
At a time of political turmoil elsewhere, Britain should be offering stabilityFinancial Times - 2d -
The UK’s inflation basket is a casual vibe check
Collecting price data on meat pies and VR headsets is a strange exerciseFinancial Times - 2d -
UK Counterterrorism Police Investigating Fire Near Heathrow
With counterterrorism police leading the investigation, the possibility of sabotage was being taken seriously, though officials say there is no evidence of foul play.The New York Times - 2d -
Amoore ties UK mark as Wildcats avoid collapse
Senior guard Georgia Amoore ties the program tournament record with 34 points as Kentucky nearly blows a 17-point, second-half lead before outlasting Liberty.ESPN - 2d -
Grassroots anger tests Farage's grip on Reform UK
Disquiet in the ranks of the rapidly growing party might run deeper than leader Nigel Farage is prepared to admit.BBC News - 1d -
UK ministers launch investigation into blaze that shut Heathrow
Airport has reopened but flights have been cancelled because planes and crews are in the wrong placeFinancial Times - 1d -
Will the UK Chancellor announce more spending cuts?
Market Questions is the FT’s guide to the week aheadFinancial Times - 15h -
Spring Statement brings day of reckoning for UK
Plus, US-Russia talks on Ukraine, new Bundestag convenes and further details expected on China’s stimulus plansFinancial Times - 9h -
Injured Butler wills UK 'underdogs' to Sweet 16
Lamont Butler battled through multiple injuries Sunday to help Kentucky reach the Sweet 16 for the first time since 2019 and in Mark Pope's first season as coach.ESPN - 35m -
What will it take for a former president to speak out against Trump?
The silence from former occupants of the Oval Office has been deafening as the incumbent cuts a destructive path. The stadium announcer called on the crowd to give a warm welcome to “a very special ...The Guardian - Mar. 8 -
From an Alpine meadow to a Greek island: five of the best spring breaks in Europe
Our writers make the most of warm weather, smaller crowds and off-peak prices to visit their favourite spots, from the Baltic to the Bosphorus. ‘There’s a magic to sleeping surrounded by Alpine ...The Guardian - Mar. 10 -
Trump, With More Honey Than Vinegar, Cements an Iron Grip on Republicans
In his second term, President Trump is cultivating warm relationships with G.O.P. lawmakers — and using the implicit threat of ruining them if they stray — to keep them in line behind his agenda.The New York Times - Mar. 10 -
AC Milan set to complete permanent deal for on-loan Manchester City first-team player
Kyle Walker is expected to complete a permanent move to AC Milan when his loan spell with the club finishes in the summer, as per a new report.Walker, 34, lost his place in Manchester City’s ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
Liverpool's Alexander-Arnold to miss League Cup final in injury blow
Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold will miss the League Cup final against Newcastle with an ankle injury that leaves the defender facing an extended spell on the sidelines.- 'Perfect game' - League ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
I moved to the sauna capital of the US. Could I take the heat?
A thriving sauna culture is growing in frosty Minnesota as people warm to the health benefits and sense of community. How much do you spend on health and wellness a month? First there was the ...The Guardian - Mar. 14 -
‘They killed him in cold blood’: the cycle of revenge in north-west Syria
Over 1,000 people – including 745 civilians – were killed in attacks last week that mostly targeted Alawite minority. Sipping tea on an unusually warm February afternoon on his veranda that ...The Guardian - Mar. 15 -
Padres righty Matt Waldron suffers mild oblique strain and may miss the start of the season
San Diego Padres right-hander Matt Waldron suffered a mild oblique strain while warming up before entering a spring training game Friday. Waldron was scheduled to come in and throw against the ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15 -
Dakota Wesleyan women struggle in second half, falling in NAIA second round
Mar. 16—LANGSTON, Okla. — A rough second half spelled the end of the Dakota Wesleyan University women's basketball season on Sunday afternoon at the hands of fourth-seeded Langston University in a ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 16 -
Experienced players have 'big responsibility' - Gundogan
Manchester City's Ilkay Gundogan says the experienced players in the dressing room have a "big responsibility" to help the younger players and new signings through the difficult spell the club is ...Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Casadei: England ‘helped me’ earn Italy call-up
Torino talent Cesare Casadei admits his spell in England has given him ‘a lot’ and helped him earn his first Italy call-up.The former Chelsea, Reading, and Leicester City midfielder joined Torino ...Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Newcastle’s Carabao Cup win: part feelgood story, part PR triumph for dictator state ambition | Barney Ronay
Newcastle United’s historic trophy is euphoric for fans and a significant victory for Saudi Arabia. Both things can be true. Well, that’s the nice bit done. Warm feelings, heritage bonds, a cocoon ...The Guardian - 6d -
Cardinals win second game to earn split with DePauw
PLATTSBURGH — The Plattsburgh State baseball team started out the 2025 season in good form offensively with a doubleheader sweep of Penn State-Berks. But on Plattsburgh’s trip to Florida, the warm ...Yahoo Sports - 5d
