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Yard Act: 'I told Elton his piano playing wasn't the right vibe'

Shape-shifting Yard Act are one of Britain’s most exciting bands — and when No 1 fan Sir Elton John offered his services as a musician for hire, they weren’t afraid to give him feedback

Evening Standard

‘We’re really good. I don’t mean that arrogantly’: Yard Act on bullying, imposter syndrome and their heavy new sound

The Leeds group arrived in a frenzy of post-punk energy, picking at the scabs of society – then started questioning their instant success. They talk about dodging ‘the megaband treadmill’ to make their surreal new album

The Guardian - UK

Higher energy prices will leave UK households £480 worse off this year, experts warn

The damage to household finances ‘is to a large degree already done’, economists say

The Independent UK

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Why is UK inflation steady and how will the Iran war affect it?

February’s inflation rate of 3% means if an item cost £100 a year ago, it would now cost £103.

Evening Standard

Sharper than expected fall in net migration ‘will add £3bn to UK’s borrowing’

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is due to use her spring statement to give an update on the UK economy within weeks

The Independent UK

Why has inflation fallen and what does it mean for me?

UK Consumer Prices Index inflation fell to 3% in January, marking the lowest level since last March.

Evening Standard

Medics in UK and US say they have been barred from Gaza after speaking out

Israel accused of denying doctors re-entry into territory after they gave first-hand testimony on conflict

The Guardian - UK

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Bank of England holds interest rates and ‘shocked’ over Mandelson; Rio-Glencore merger talks collapse – as it happened

Bank splits 5-4 on interest rate decision, and hints that cuts are coming, as governor pays tribute to Alistair Darling over Mandelson revelations

The Guardian - UK

Alex Honnold is climbing Taipei 101 with no ropes, live on TV. It's drawing excitement — and concern

Alex Honnold plans to climb Taipei 101 in his signature free solo style without ropes or protective gear

The Independent UK

Health of Palestine Action hunger strikers deteriorating, supporters say

Heba Muraisi having muscle spasms and Kamran Ahmed losing hearing, with both ‘well into critical phase’

The Guardian - UK

Palestine Action activist on hunger strike taken to hospital as campaigners criticise ‘negligent’ treatment

Dr James Smith, an emergency physician who is a lecturer at University College London, said the group needed specialist medical help because they ‘are dying’

The Independent UK

‘It feels like being suffocated’: Palestine Action activist in HMP Peterborough vows to continue hunger strike

Teuta Hoxha says she remains determined despite growing fears for her health and five other prisoners staging protest

The Guardian - UK

Why are pro-Palestine prisoners on hunger strike in a UK jail?

The HMP Bronzefield hunger strikes have been cited as “the biggest coordinated prison hunger strike’ in the UK in almost 40 years

The Independent UK

Who are the Palestine Action supporters on hunger strike?

Activists began a joint hunger strike in early November, before seven were hospitalised with health issues

The Independent UK

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Evening Standard

Palestine Action protesters on hunger strike in prison ‘are dying’, doctor says

Almost 900 health professionals have written to David Lammy, Wes Streeting, senior NHS officials and senior prison officials.

PC Gamer

10 years in the making, this total conversion based on Half-Life is every bit as ambitious as Black Mesa

Diffusion is a fantastically fun shooter, albeit with one big caveat.

International Business Times UK

Tennessee Pit Bull Attack Tragedy: Family's 7 Dogs Kill James Alexander Smith And 3-Month-Old Grandkid

A Tennessee grandfather and his three-month-old granddaughter were mauled to death by seven pit bulls in a horrific home attack. Police are investigating.

The Guardian - UK

Bond markets could force Rachel Reeves ‘to do a secondary budget’, City investor warns

David Zahn of Franklin Templeton said bond yields could rise in response to chancellor’s fiscal plans and government would have to react

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Evening Standard

UK interest rates set to stay at 4%, but policymakers ‘deeply divided’

Most economists agree that there will be divisions among the nine-person committee when it comes to this week’s vote.

The National (Scotland)

Far-right thugs target Scottish activist's home after false paedophile allegations

FAR-RIGHT thugs falsely accused an anti-racism activist of being a paedophile and set up outside his home ....

International Business Times UK

Want A Pay Rise? Study Reveals Learning These Languages Could Land You Salaries Over £80,000

A new study claims Spanish is 2025's most in-demand language while Dutch skills top £118k salaries, but our fact-check shows only parts of the findings are verifiable.

The Conversation

Who was Jane Austen’s best heroine? These experts think they know

To mark the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen’s birth, we’re pitting her much-loved heroines against each other in a battle of wit, charm and sass. Seven leading Austen experts have made their case for her ultimate heroine, but the winner is down to you. Cast your vote in the poll…

Al Jazeera

What ‘starvation’ really means, for the human body and for Gaza

What does starvation do to the body? And is famine inevitable in Gaza?

Euronews

How malnutrition in Gaza is devastating children's health

Despite urgent appeals from the UN and aid agencies, the delivery of essential food and medical aid remains severely restricted - worsening Gaza’s humanitarian crisis.

Evening Standard

Couple killed in suitcase murders were ‘each other’s everything’

Albert Alfonso, 62, and Paul Longworth, 71, had lived together for 20 years and became civil partners in February 2023.

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