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UK to scrap or merge more quangos in anti-regulation drive
Government wants to close superfluous agencies and bring responsibility for decisions back in-houseFinancial Times - 1d -
The limits of the UK-US ‘special relationship’
Britain lacks leverage in Trump tariff negotiations, with UK diplomatic and economic priorities looking increasingly EuropeanFinancial Times - 15h -
I'll only sign US tariffs deal if it suits UK, says prime minister
The UK hopes to limit the impact of President Trump's tariffs in an economic agreement with the US.BBC News - 8h -
Apple's encryption row with UK should not be secret, court rules
The UK government sought to keep details of its row with Apple over requested access to its encrypted cloud storage tool private.BBC News - 11h -
Woman becomes first UK womb transplant recipient to give birth
Grace Davidson gives birth to baby Amy Isabel after receiving her sister’s womb in 2023. Surgeons are hailing an “astonishing” medical breakthrough as a woman became the first in the UK to give ...The Guardian - 4h -
UK house prices fall unexpectedly in March
The 0.5% contraction according to Halifax contrasts with economists’ bets of a 0.1% riseFinancial Times - 17h -
Most of UK to feel warmer this week as sunshine continues
Lighter winds mean that most places will feel warmer than they did last week.BBC News - 15h -
Scottish and NI blazes highlight surge in UK wildfires
Fire chiefs warn of climate change driving extreme weather in the wake of weekend infernosFinancial Times - 6h -
Olivier Awards: John Lithgow's doorstops, Zumba classes and other moments from the night
Five things we learned on UK theatre's most prestigious night.BBC News - 23h -
Starmer pledges centralised service for researchers to mine health data
Announcement follows recommendation in UK government-commissioned review last yearFinancial Times - 6h -
UK wealth managers say American clients are moving money to Britain
Response to Donald Trump’s second term has been greater, according to executivesFinancial Times - 1d -
Row as Badenoch backs Israel barring two UK MPs
Abtisam Mohamed and Yuan Yang say they were "astounded" to be denied entry to the country while on a trip to visit the West Bank.BBC News - 1d -
EV targets watered down to help tariff-hit UK car industry
New rules will allow manufacturers to sell full hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicles until 2035Financial Times - 1d -
Greenpeace raises threat of new legal challenge to UK oil and gasfields
Developers will have to reapply for consent for Rosebank and Jackdaw projects after landmark Finch rulingFinancial Times - 20h -
Universal closes in on deal to build ‘Project Nectarine’ UK theme park
Ministers hope Bedford park will boost ambitions to develop Oxford-Cambridge corridorFinancial Times - 20h -
UK frontier science body unveils new targets on health and biological threats
Advanced Research and Invention Agency hires programme directors to widen search for innovationFinancial Times - 20h -
UK to dilute rules for smaller private equity firms and hedge funds
Government proposes lighter regulatory regime in push to encourage investmentFinancial Times - 14h -
UK Eases Rules on EVs as Trump’s Auto Tariffs Hit
Even before the latest tariffs by the Trump administration, Britain’s car industry was struggling.The New York Times - 11h -
UK to relax electric car rules as US tariffs hit
The prime minister says measures will help the car industry but critics claim they are not enough.BBC News - 10h -
UK government attempt to keep Apple challenge private rejected
Privacy rights campaigners welcome ruling by Investigatory Powers TribunalFinancial Times - 10h -
UK statistics agency must take ‘decisive action to restore confidence’
Lack of investment caused errors in collection of data at the Office for National Statistics, regulator concludesFinancial Times - 8h -
'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 - 3h -
How PM might tackle impact of Trump tariffs
The BBC understands the PM is considering several options to mitigate the impact of US tariffs on the UK.BBC News - 1d -
Sky reiterates commitment to CityFibre deal in boost to £1.5bn fundraising
Lenders to the UK’s largest altnet seek reassurance over broadband partnership announced last yearFinancial Times - 20h -
FirstFT: Global market rout over Trump tariffs continues
Also in today’s newsletter, UK to water down private equity rules and Marine Le Pen denounces “witch-hunt”Financial Times - 14h -
ECB expected to cut rates in April and June as tariffs threaten recession
Growing concern about growth and deflationary pressure predicted to force central bankers’ hands in Eurozone and UKFinancial Times - 8h -
FirstFT: Trump threatens additional 50 per cent tariffs on China
Also in today’s newsletter, a top Honda executive resigns, and Singapore start-up Airwallex seeks UK and US banking licencesFinancial Times - 2h -
John Lithgow wins best actor at the UK stage Olivier Awards for exploring Roald Dahl's dark side
American actor John Lithgow has won the best actor trophy at the London stage Olivier Awards for exploring the dark side of children’s writer Roald Dahl in “Giant.”ABC News - 23h -
UK loses bid to keep Apple appeal against demand for iPhone 'backdoor' a secret
Apple has triumphed over an effort from the U.K. government to keep secret details of its appeal against an order to create a "backdoor" to iPhone users' data.CNBC - 9h -
Garbage piles up on streets of UK's 2nd-largest city amid monthlong sanitation strike
Stinky garbage is piling up on the streets of the U.K.'s second-largest city and causing chaos a month into a strike by trash collectorsABC News - 5h -
Mouhamed Dioubate picks Kentucky basketball: What to know about transfer portal addition
Mark Pope and Kentucky basketball landed a transfer portal pledge from Mouhamed Dioubate. What to know about the addition to UK basketball's roster.Yahoo Sports - 1h -
King and Queen's new wedding anniversary photos in Italy
Lord Llewellyn, Britain's ambassador to Italy, said the trip "comes at a key moment" as the UK government tries to reset EU relations after Brexit.BBC News - 5h -
Retaliation or restraint: how should Keir Starmer react to US tariffs?
Tit-for-tat levies on American goods may appeal to voters but would risk adding to UK’s economic headwinds. Keir Starmer has said he wants to shelter Britain from the storm of Donald Trump’s ...The Guardian - 19h -
Scientists target queen bees in search of secret to longer life
UK’s £800m research body backs project that could unlock radical therapies to extend human lifespans. The curious case of the queen bee has long had scientists pondering whether the head of the ...The Guardian - 19h -
Northern Ireland’s public services ‘at risk of collapse’
Hospital waiting lists among worst in UK and children with special needs waiting a year for support, report finds. Northern Ireland’s public services, including hospitals, schools and police, are ...The Guardian - 20h -
Meret in doubt for Napoli battle with Bologna this evening
Napoli are on tenterhooks waiting to see if goalkeeper Alex Meret will be fit to start this evening’s Serie A showdown with Bologna.It kicks off at the Stadio Dall’Ara at 19.45 UK time (18.45 GMT)...Yahoo Sports - 8h -
Keir and Rachel stay upbeat amid chaos caused by He Who Cannot Be Named | John Crace
Right now, Starmer and the rest of the world are being played by The Donald. UK politics live – latest updates Global headwinds. If only. More like a quarter-witted, human tsunami. Keir ...The Guardian - 7h
