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Pentagon cuts $4bn in contracts with Deloitte, Accenture and Booz Allen
Defence department’s move is part of Trump administration’s ongoing purge of consultancy spendingFinancial Times - 1d -
Ukraine war briefing: Europe unveils new military support for Kyiv ahead of defence summit
The UK has pressed nearly 30 countries to forge ahead with plans to deploy peacekeeper troops to Ukraine. What we know on day 1,143. See all our Ukraine war coverage Continue reading...The Guardian - 1d -
Cliftonville start League Cup defence with win
Cliftonville start their defence of the NIFL League Cup with a 6-0 victory over Derry City, while Glentoran, Linfield and Crusaders also win.Yahoo Sports - 12h -
Hegseth announces $5.1B in Defense Department spending cuts
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth signed a memorandum Thursday outlining $5.1 billion in cuts to Department of Defense spending through terminated contracts. The Pentagon leader said the contracts ...The Hill - 19h -
Cowley praises defence for manager award
Colchester United boss Danny Cowley hails his side's defensive consistency after being named League Two Manager of the Month for March.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
UK could see hottest day of the year so far as sunshine continues
It has been warm and sunny for most in the UK as temperatures reached highs of 23.2C.BBC News - 17h -
Norwich defence 'all over the place' at Burnley
Norwich manager Johannes Hoff Thorup says his side's poor first-half performance meant they could not execute their desired game plan against Burnley.Yahoo Sports - 12h -
Spaced Out: Spending Cuts Could Hurt Startups
Elon Musk, the CEO of SpaceX and the head of DOGE, could be cutting off funds for new companies in his own industry.Inc. - 18h -
How the Crypto Industry’s Political Spending Is Paying Off
Federal lawmakers who benefited from crypto largess in the 2024 election are speedily advancing the industry’s agenda.The New York Times - 1h -
UK sends military chief to China for first visit in 10 years
Admiral Sir Tony Radakin discussed "issues of common concern" with China's military leaders in a rare trip by the UK's most senior military officer.BBC News - 1d -
UK economy far exceeds forecasts to grow 0.5% in boost to Rachel Reeves
February GDP rise bigger than forecast but impact from Donald Trump’s tariff war yet to come. Business live – latest updates The UK economy unexpectedly expanded by 0.5% in February, figures ...The Guardian - 1d -
The UK’s Top 6 Mattresses in a Box to Improve Your Sleep in 2025
Our UK team has its own guide to the best British mattresses in a box and picks the Nectar Premier Hybrid Mattress as the best bed you can buy online.Wired - 1d -
Ukraine allies pledge €21bn in fresh military aid
Europe's defence ministers said they saw no sign of an end to the war.BBC News - 17h -
Plunge in Oil Prices Threatens Russia’s Vast Spending on Ukraine War
The lower revenues, a result in part of President Trump’s trade war, could prove more damaging to the Russian economy than the penalties the United States and its allies have already imposed.The New York Times - 1d -
Germany hides ‘Black Zero’ statue as era of spending begins
Incoming chancellor Friedrich Merz has loosened deficit rules in a country deeply averse to public debtFinancial Times - 1d -
Senate GOP divided over House demands for spending cuts
Senate Republicans are deeply divided over demands by House conservatives to cut at least $1.5 trillion, and possibly more, from the federal budget over the next decade, putting Senate Majority ...The Hill - 1d -
Polish woman, 80, can stay in UK after Home Office U-turn
Elzbieta Olszewska had previously been told she faced deportation after mistakenly filling in form online. UK politics live – latest updates Europe live – latest updates A Polish woman who ...The Guardian - 1d -
Feeling’s mutual: Japan ambassador’s love of UK makes him social media star
Pint at the pub, vinegar on fish and chips, and Welsh national anthem are all part of a day’s diplomacy for Hiroshi Suzuki. Hiroshi Suzuki’s connection with the UK started in the 1990s when he ...The Guardian - 21h -
GdS: Predicted XIs for Udinese vs. Milan – Pavlovic returns in three-man defence
AC Milan are in Serie A action away against Udinese tonight, and Sergio Conceicao has a new tactical solution in mind.Given Milan are ninth in the table and fourth place in nine points away, ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
The UK must protect its drama sector
Major streamers such as Netflix should pay a levy to fund uniquely British televisionFinancial Times - 1d -
UK economy surpasses expectations to grow 0.5% in February
Figure comes as Rachel Reeves contends with impact of Trump tariffsFinancial Times - 1d -
UK economy grew more than expected in February
Analysts warn the unexpected growth could prove short-lived due to the threat of US tariffs and business tax rises.BBC News - 22h -
UK announces further £450m military support to Ukraine
The package includes funding for radar systems, anti-tank mines and hundreds of thousands of drones.BBC News - 21h -
Sunny and warm UK weather to fade over weekend
Warm, dry and sunny so far this April but some changes this weekend.BBC News - 10h -
Thousands set to run in UK's flattest marathon
The Boston Marathon will wind through rural lanes and villages around the Lincolnshire town.Yahoo Sports - 2h -
Thousands set to run in UK's flattest marathon
The Boston Marathon will wind through rural lanes and villages around the Lincolnshire town.BBC News - 2h -
The Senate is hiding this downside of tax cuts. But Americans will feel it.
Tax cuts without substantial spending reductions will stoke inflation.MarketWatch - 13h -
Jeremy Hunt receives knighthood in Sunak’s resignation honours
Former UK Conservative chancellor dealt with fallout of Liz Truss’s mini-BudgetFinancial Times - 19h -
Nationalisation is no spectre haunting British manufacturing
Public ownership could be the saviour of the UK’s remaining steel industryFinancial Times - 18h -
Barcelona hope to generate €80m from defensive duo’s sale to fund move for a forward
Barcelona’s upcoming summer transfer window is shaping up to be one of sheer significance, particularly in defence. According to a report from CuleMania, the club is planning a potential revolution...Yahoo Sports - 2h -
'A little miracle': First baby born in UK to woman with transplanted womb
Grace Davidson gave birth to a baby girl two years after her sister's womb was transplanted into her body.BBC News - 4d -
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 - 2d -
Tensions rise at one of the UK's biggest van-dwelling sites
The number of people choosing to live in vans across Bristol is up from 150 in 2020 to 680 in 2025.BBC News - 1d -
UK economy expands by 0.5% in February, more than expected
U.K. GDP rose by 0.5% on a monthly basis, far more than the 0.1% forecast by analysts.CNBC - 1d -
Two council pension ‘pools’ forced to merge as UK ratchets up overhaul
Industry says reforms have been rushed and warns of cost pressuresFinancial Times - 1d -
Shein wins nod from UK regulators for London IPO
FCA’s preliminary approval comes as the fast-fashion company faces challenges from Trump’s tariffsFinancial Times - 22h -
Former Putin-appointed governor jailed for breaching UK sanctions
Dmitrii Ovsiannikov was given a 40-month prison sentence after being found guilty earlier this week.BBC News - 20h -
Indigenous Australian shell dolls let out for children’s play at UK museum
Twelve dadikwakwa-kwa given to Manchester Museum on condition they are not permanently kept behind glass. They represent a “beautiful friendship” that defies preconceptions, spanning 9,000 miles ...The Guardian - 21h
