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France and UK now leaders of hard power in Europe, says Czech PM
Petr Fiala says power balance is shifting in response to Russian threat and US pressureFinancial Times - 3d -
Millions of UK tyres meant for recycling sent to furnaces in India
The illegal makeshift plants cause serious health problems and huge environmental damage.BBC News - 3d -
Most Britons do not know scale of UK’s involvement in slavery, survey finds
Vast majority unaware how many people were enslaved and for how long, although poll finds support for reparations is rising. Britons are widely ignorant of the scale and legacy of Britain’s ...The Guardian - 3d -
Largest road tunnel in UK to be built under River Thames
The 14-mile (22.5km) road will link the A2 and M2 in Kent with the A13 and M25 in Essex.BBC News - 2d -
Sadistic Online Gangs Pose ‘Unprecedented Risk’ to Teens, Says UK NCA
Sadistic online groups are recruiting teenagers in Britain, according to the National Crime Agency, which warned that young men were being targeted with misogynistic material.The New York Times - 2d -
Too many young people turn to crypto, says UK watchdog
FCA seeks to encourage more investment in shares and bonds as part of its strategy for next five yearsFinancial Times - 2d -
Ticketmaster under fire from UK watchdog over Oasis ticket pricing
Fans paid multiple times expected cost amid lack of ‘clear and timely information’, says CMAFinancial Times - 2d -
Mystery employer’s late disclosure raises doubts about UK wage data
Office for National Statistics is working on revisions to earnings figures that are important for monetary policyFinancial Times - 2d -
UK will struggle to boost public sector with AI drive, MPs warn
Commons committee points to outdated technology and lack of digital skills in governmentFinancial Times - 2d -
Confidence plummeting among UK food and drink manufacturers, survey shows
Food and Drink Federation says business confidence fell to -47% amid inflation, energy and labour pressures. Confidence is tumbling among Britain’s food and drink manufacturers, as inflationary ...The Guardian - 1d -
UK’s Royal Society will not take disciplinary action against Elon Musk
National science academy says judgments potentially seen as political would do ‘more harm than good’Financial Times - 1d -
UK housebuilder Vistry calls staff back to office full-time
Order comes after underestimations of building costs caused a multimillion pound overspendFinancial Times - 1d -
Reeves sets out new UK defence growth board
Chancellor confirms £2.2bn military funding rise next year in Spring StatementFinancial Times - 1d -
UK forges ahead with billions in welfare spending cuts as growth forecast halved
British lawmakers and the public are waiting to see if Reeves will stick to her self-imposed spending and debt rules.CNBC - 1d -
Reeves can still raise UK business spirits — on a shoestring
Despite the gloom, Labour has another shot at changing the narrative through its promised industrial strategyFinancial Times - 1d -
UK University Gets Record Fine Over Free Speech on Campus
A regulator penalized the school three years after a professor quit in response to what she said was a campaign of harassment over her views on transgender identity.The New York Times - 1d -
British Steel’s Chinese owner rejects UK government subsidy offer
Move triggers fears about job losses at company’s flagship Scunthorpe siteFinancial Times - 1d -
‘Exodus’ of clinical researchers sparks concern over future of UK healthcare
Lack of incentives is driving down the number of clinical researchers in BritainFinancial Times - 1d -
Why Rachel Reeves may have to raise UK taxes in October
The chancellor is on track to meet her own fiscal rules, so why is there talk of tax rises in the autumn?BBC News - 17h -
Why Rachel Reeves may have to raise UK taxes in October
The chancellor is on track to meet her own fiscal rules, so why is there talk of tax rises in the autumn?BBC News - 17h -
UK doesn't want to 'escalate' Trump trade war with auto tariff response
British Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves warned against heightening tensions with President Trump during his self-declared trade war against nations that oppose his “America First” policy. ...The Hill - 14h -
UK doesn't want to 'escalate' Trump trade war with auto tariff response
British Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves warned against heightening tensions with President Trump during his self-declared trade war against nations that oppose his “America First” policy. ...The Hill - 14h -
What could Apple’s high court challenge mean for data protection?
The UK’s battle for access to encrypted services could define how companies are able to safeguard customer data in the future. Apple will challenge a UK government demand to access encrypted ...The Guardian - Mar. 14 -
Croatia vs France team news and predicted lineups
Croatia meet France at the Stadion Poljud in the first leg of their Uefa Nations League quarter-final on Thursday 20th March.The game kicks off at 7:45pm (UK time), but a UK broadcaster is yet to ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 19 -
Edinburgh and Yorkshire to host Tour de France Grand Départs in 2027
Men’s and women’s races will both visit UK for three days ‘The biggest free spectator event ever hosted in the UK’ The men’s Tour de France will return to Britain in July 2027 with a spectacular ...The Guardian - Mar. 19 -
Starmer warns Putin of ‘severe consequences’ if he breaches peace deal
UK leader says Russia cannot veto how Ukraine defends itself as western military officials meet to draft security plans. Analysis: UK turns to the EU for defensive ties Vladimir Putin will ...The Guardian - Mar. 20 -
I spoke to children in Gaza this week and here’s what they told me: they just want to live | Shaima Al-Obaidi
As war resumes, so does the death sentence for Gaza’s children. The UK must not be an ally to further atrocities. Shaima Al-Obaidi is a senior media manager at Save the Children UK When I was ...The Guardian - 6d -
L’Allegro, il Penseroso ed il Moderato review – dazzling opening to London Handel festival
St George’s, Hanover Square, London Jonathan Cohen and his crack baroque ensemble Arcangelo seized upon the colourful pastoral with relish, lighting up Handel’s own parish church. This year’s ...The Guardian - Mar. 9 -
Typing loudly, wearing AirPods: ‘taskmasking’ is how gen Z pretends to work at the office
As more companies mandate a return to the office, young workers learn to game the system to take back control. As employers crack down on hybrid work, insisting that the US corporate class head ...The Guardian - Mar. 10 -
‘I cried about my breast cancer – but I didn’t throw a pity party’: Anastacia on hardship, hits and humour
Twenty-five years after her debut album, the star is still loving life as a ‘continual working girl’. She talks about menopause, mastectomy and her bizarre failure to crack her native America. ...The Guardian - Mar. 11 -
Bondi tells Tesla vandals to 'watch out'
Attorney General Pam Bondi warned Tesla vandals to “watch out” Friday, as the Trump administration seeks to crack down on those targeting Tesla dealerships and cars. Bondi said she has opened an ...The Hill - Mar. 14 -
Sony Music says over 75,000 items removed in battle against AI deepfakes
Label uses scale of problem to argue against UK government’s proposed loosening of rulesFinancial Times - Mar. 8 -
Starmer praised for statesman role abroad but can he show 'same mojo' at home?
The PM seizes the spotlight as Trump upends the world order - but he faces serious challenges in the UK.BBC News - Mar. 8 -
Ukrainian family reunited after visa changes reversed
Parents are once again able to bring their children to join them in the UK, after months of being separated.BBC News - Mar. 9 -
Farage warns against 'infighting' and defends MP's suspension
The Reform UK leader acknowledges the row has "dented" the "sense of unity" in his party.BBC News - Mar. 9 -
Loved ones remembered on fifth anniversary of start of Covid
Locally organised events took place across the UK, marking five years since the Covid-19 pandemic began.BBC News - Mar. 9 -
Syria leader vows to hunt down those responsible for bloodshed
The UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) said 830 civilians had been killed.BBC News - Mar. 9 -
British workforce assesses US backlash against diversity rules
Companies in American-owned groups are most exposed, although UK law will make it difficult to remove all safeguardsFinancial Times - Mar. 10 -
The Papers: Ukraine's 'high-stakes talks' and 'nonsense planning delays' shake-up
This week's planned talks between Kyiv and Washington lead some papers, with others reporting on UK planning reforms.BBC News - Mar. 10 -
Ex-Barclays boss Staley accuses regulator of ‘destroying’ his reputation
UK bank’s former chief hits back over alleged links with convicted paedophile Jeffrey EpsteinFinancial Times - Mar. 10