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The government has revealed its plans to get Britain building again. Some of them might just work

The UK government has published its planning and infrastructure bill, a cornerstone of its strategy for growth. The bill aims to “get Britain building again and deliver economic growth” and includes the hugely ambitious target of building 1.5 million homes in England over this parliament.

The Conversation

Will the UK enter a recession after Britain’s GDP shrinks unexpectedly?

GDP unexpectedly fell in the first month of 2025

The Independent UK

UK Economy Unexpectedly Shrinks In January In Blow To Govt

Britain's economy unexpectedly shrank in January, official data showed Friday, piling more pressure on the Labour government ahead of its Spring Statement on the economy.

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Josh Barrie On the Sauce: living history at Dream Bags Jaguar Shoes, Shoreditch

On one of Britain’s oldest roads is a simple place for conviviality, says Josh Barrie

Evening Standard

Foreigners arrested with 144kg of cannabis at Samui airport

Four Britons and a Malaysian have been arrested at Samui international airport with bags containing 144 kilogrammes of cannabis buds destined for Britain and Singapore, police said on Thursday.

Bangkok Post

Britain’s rarest native tree takes root at Killerton

The National Trust is creating a ‘living library’ gene bank of trees in east Devon to help protect the black poplar.

The Independent UK

Abolishing NHS England gets full marks for ambition

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: It’s an extremely bold decision by Starmer to overhaul Britain’s biggest employer but it’s a task every government has attempted – and so far failed

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Deal ends strikes on Britain’s biggest intercity rail line

RMT union wins 87% backing from members for improved package for train managers at Avanti West Coast

The Guardian - UK

We need a public inquiry on Britain’s role in war on Gaza

Letter: An independent inquiry must establish the truth about officials’ involvement in Israel’s military assault, write a group of MPs, including Jeremy Corbyn, Brian Leishman, Carla Denyer and Richard Burgon

The Guardian - UK

Protectionism has a long history in the US – so its return should not be all that surprising

While Britain has for the most part had a strong commitment to free trade, it’s a very different story in the US, which has a long history of protectionism. This means that President Donald Trump’s tariff wars are playing out very differently politically on his side of the Atlantic. And…

The Conversation

What deer poo can tell us about the future of Britain’s woodlands

Brambles are considered a nuisance by many woodland managers. But we’ve discovered that fallow deer have a surprising taste for it. In our recent research, we found this unexpected preference by analysing plant DNA from fallow deer poo, offering a fascinating glimpse into their diet. And this discovery could help…

The Conversation

Starmer says welfare system indefensible on ‘moral’ terms amid backlash

The Prime Minister denied Britain would be ‘returning to austerity’ under the changes but said the cost of benefits was ‘going through the roof.’

Evening Standard

British people ‘will rise to challenge’ of green action – ex-US climate envoy

John Kerry said he was ‘optimistic’ about decarbonisation efforts in the US and wider global climate action despite the US row back.

Evening Standard

Putin’s Russia 'menacing Britain’s skies, waters, streets and national security,' warns Keir Starmer

The Prime Minister stressed there would be a ‘choke hold’ on the UK and other European countries if Putin is not forced to end his Ukraine war

Evening Standard

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Labour Lunacy Sparks Fears of 'National Security Crisis' as UK Faces Decline

Britain is teetering on the precipice of a "national security crisis" and "historic decline" thanks to Labour's incompetence, a bombshell new report warns.

The Guardian - UK

Why is Keir Starmer’s government seeking to cut the benefits bill?

Labour targeting sickness and disability benefits that have ballooned amid increasingly ageing and unwell population

The Guardian - UK

European shares reverse gains as trade war fears escalate – as it happened

Donald Trump threatens 200% tariff on EU wine, champagne and other alcohol

The Independent UK

Poorest in Britain worse off than Slovenia and Malta after 15 years of stagnant wages, report warns

A damning report found that the worst off in parts of Britain are now poorer than those in Slovenia and Malta after a decade and a half of stagnant incomes

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The Guardian view on US-Europe relations: Britain is coming to a fork in the road

Editorial: For now Keir Starmer can say there is a middle way, but Donald Trump will soon force Britain to pick a side

The Conversation

How North Sea tanker collision could affect one of Britain’s most important coastlines

An oil tanker carrying jet fuel was recently hit by a cargo ship while at anchor 13 miles (21km) off the east coast of England. This set off a series of large explosions and a huge plume of black smoke, while a still unknown quantity of jet fuel has spilled…

Evening Standard

Britain expels Russian diplomat and another one’s spouse in tit-for-tat retaliation

Foreign Secretary David Lammy summoned Russia’s ambassador to London to the Foreign Office for a dressing down

Evening Standard

‘Philomena’s Law’ tabled to help survivors of mother-and-baby homes

The proposed legislation aims to remove the risk of survivors living in Britain losing access to benefits if they claim compensation.

Motorsport

Formula 1’s (almost) all-American teams

For many years Formula 1 tried and failed to connect with the US audience, but all that has changed in the last decade. Burgeoning interest is now served by three grands prix on US soil and an American team on the grid – with another one about to join. Cadillac is…

The Independent UK

Voices: How should Britain respond to Trump tariff war? Join The Independent Debate

THE INDEPENDENT DEBATE: The UK faces a tough Brexit reality – should it retaliate against Trump’s tariffs like the EU, or does its post-Brexit strategy require a more cautious, diplomatic approach?

Autosport

WRC Rally GB revival in Scotland makes “fantastic progress”

Scotland has emerged as the best hope to revive Rally GB with Motorsport UK stating “fantastic progress” on a plan to bring the World Rally Championship back to Great Britain for 2026.

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