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Northern Ireland risks becoming ‘collateral damage’ in transatlantic trade war
Post-Brexit deal means EU tariffs would apply, putting the region at a disadvantage if UK wins US tariff exemptionFinancial Times - Mar. 14 -
It is time to rewire ‘Treasury brain’
The chancellor’s Spring Statement is a chance to get away from the UK obsession with fiscal tightening that kills growthFinancial Times - Mar. 15 -
HMRC probes into unpaid capital gains tax trebled in 2023-24
UK tax agency is under growing pressure from government to increase revenue by improving complianceFinancial Times - Mar. 16 -
Rory McIlroy set for three-hole Monday play-off to decide Players Championship
McIlroy will face JJ Spaun over three holes, with the play-off starting at 1pm UK time on Monday afternoonYahoo Sports - Mar. 16 -
Canada's Carney makes statement by choosing Europe, not US, for first foreign trip
The prime minister hopes to achieve solid support as he visits the UK and France, writes Lyse Doucet.BBC News - Mar. 17 -
Statue of peace campaigner Brian Haw unveiled
Brian Haw camped out in Parliament Square for nearly 10 years to protest against UK foreign policy.BBC News - Mar. 17 -
Lloyds apologises for sending customer other retail investors’ statements
UK bank blamed ‘human error’ for data breach after it sent a client documents prepared for quarterly updateFinancial Times - Mar. 18 -
Indian billionaire Mittal weighs up increasing his BT stake
Bharti founder has privately suggested he could expand his position in UK telecoms groupFinancial Times - Mar. 18 -
First-time buyers move further out of London as property costs bite
Similar trend found in other major UK cities including Birmingham and Manchester in the decade from 2013Financial Times - Mar. 18 -
Sterling climbs above $1.30 for first time since November
Pound has rebounded this year amid stubbornly high UK inflation and a broad dollar retreatFinancial Times - Mar. 18 -
KHSAA Sweet 16 2025 schedule set: Kentucky high school boys basketball state tournament
The schedule is set for the UK Healthcare Boys Sweet 16 to be played March 26-29 at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 19 -
Behind the scenes at the studios where Wicked was made
Wicked, made at Sky Studios Elstree, was one of the biggest movies of 2024. What was its impact on the UK film industry?BBC News - Mar. 19 -
Tax relief for cash Isa savers rose to £2.1bn last year
Cost to the UK Treasury rises 30-fold in two years due to rising interest rates and frozen thresholdsFinancial Times - Mar. 19 -
‘The caterpillar’: British banks’ £50bn answer to falling rates
The UK’s largest high street lenders have deployed hedging strategies to smooth volatile earningsFinancial Times - Mar. 20 -
Norway’s oil fund buys into London’s Covent Garden estate
Norges Bank Investment Management makes fresh bet on fortunes of UK capital’s retail and leisure districtFinancial Times - Mar. 20 -
Herbert Smith Freehills fined £465,000 over Russia sanctions breaches
UK Treasury says law firm’s Moscow division paid £3.9mn to entities subject to asset freezesFinancial Times - Mar. 20 -
William praises Ukraine's 'resilience' in Estonia visit
The Prince of Wales is showing support for UK troops in a Nato operation to defend the Baltic states.BBC News - Mar. 20 -
Starmer shifts from boots on the ground in Ukraine to air and sea defence
UK prime minister hosts meeting of senior armed forces figures from 31 nationsFinancial Times - Mar. 20 -
European military powers work on 5-10 year plan to replace US in Nato
UK, France, Germany and Nordics among countries engaged in informal discussions over a managed transferFinancial Times - Mar. 20 -
New national forest to see 20m trees planted
The government says the new Western Forest project will help the UK meet its tree-planting targets.BBC News - Mar. 21 -
Broadcasters fined £4m for freelance pay collusion
The UK competition regulator says the BBC, BT, IMG and ITV illegally shared information about fees.BBC News - Mar. 21 -
Government borrowing higher than expected as pressure builds on Reeves
The latest figures for the UK economy add pressure on Chancellor Rachel Reeves ahead of her Spring Statement next week.BBC News - Mar. 21 -
Thames Water had feared it might be left with just £39mn cash by month-end
UK’s largest utility is facing a cash crunch weighed down by nearly £20bn in debtFinancial Times - Mar. 21 -
Travellers face days of disruption as Heathrow reopens after blaze
Fire at electricity substation that shut down Europe’s busiest airport raises questions about resilience of UK infrastructureFinancial Times - 6d -
With John Calipari leading Arkansas to Sweet 16, pressure's now on Mark Pope to get Kentucky there as well
If the Wildcats don't beat Illinois on Sunday, Calipari will be the winner of his breakup with UK for nowCBS Sports - 6d -
John Cooper Clarke: 'A national treasure? I hate that'
He is about to become the first poet to headline a UK arena, but says he isn't ready for national treasure status.BBC News - 5d -
New poll shows risks for Starmer over spending choices
Most Labour voters believe protecting welfare is more important than boosting UK defence budgetFinancial Times - 4d -
The Papers: 'Putin's brutal peace' and 'growing pains for Chancellor'
Civilian casualties from Russian air strikes in Ukraine and the UK's economic difficulties lead the papers.BBC News - 3d -
British Airways tries to regain its halo with a new first-class seat
The UK flag carrier has called again on the London design studio that created a revolutionary productFinancial Times - 3d -
Retired GP walks free over Drax train line protest
Diana Warner obstructed a train headed for the UK's biggest power station in December 2021.BBC News - 3d -
Harassment claims against ex-Reform MP are credible, report says
The Great Yarmouth MP denies the allegations and claims his suspension from Reform UK was politically motivated.BBC News - 3d -
Rising debt and spending demands: the squeeze on Britain’s finances — in charts
UK gross government debt rose from 85.7% of GDP in 2019 to 101.8% in 2024Financial Times - 2d -
The Papers: 'Grim spring outlook' and Reeves warned 'not to shift blame'
The chancellor's Spring Statement amid a bleak economic outlook for the UK leads the newspaper headlines.BBC News - 2d -
Fertility patients sold unnecessary add-on treatments, regulator warns
Despite little proof add-ons help, many IVF clinics offer them, the UK's fertility regulator warns.BBC News - 2d -
New bid to quash North Sea licences is latest test for Labour energy policy
Campaigners argue in High Court that UK ministers ignored potential climate impact of oil and gas explorationFinancial Times - 2d -
Reeves announces welfare and spending cuts in Spring Statement
UK chancellor forced to make last-minute savings to shore up the nation’s financesFinancial Times - 2d -
Planning reforms to boost housebuilding but government will still miss target
OBR forecasts 305,000 more new homes a year in UK by 2029 as a result of changesFinancial Times - 2d -
Three ways the Spring Statement could affect you and your money
While the Spring Statement focuses on the wider UK economy, it could have implications for your money.BBC News - 2d -
Farage and NatWest settle dispute over bank account closure
The agreed settlement comes almost two years after the Reform UK leader had his bank account with Coutts closed.BBC News - 2d -
Faisal Islam: Could surprise on growth save the day?
The UK's economic prospects are better than expected, but the forecasts are precarious and could easily be derailed.BBC News - 2d
