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Cuts and caps to benefits have always harmed people, not helped them into work

Keir Starmer’s government is expected to announce a host of cuts to sickness and disability support in the coming days. The UK’s ageing and increasingly unwell population has led to what has been described as “unsustainable” and “indefensible” spending on benefits.

The Conversation

Joe Wicks ‘would love to know’ King’s fitness routine

The fitness expert was among the guests at a WaterAid event at Buckingham Palace.

Evening Standard

Keir Starmer’s contempt for those on benefits is fuelled by tired stereotype

OKAY, Starmer, what have you got for us today? The benefits system is the “worst of all worlds”?

The National (Scotland)

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What are Labour governments for? Why aid budget cuts are an existential matter

What is the point of a Labour government? This is a question traditionally asked after Labour governments lose office. But it’s also a question asked while Labour governments are in office. And, sometimes, even when they still only recently arrived in office.

The Conversation

Politicians ‘distracted’ by inheritance tax changes for farmers – Labour MP

Sadik Al-Hassan said he was growing increasingly concerned that issues regarding the future of farming are not being addressed.

The Independent UK

Scottish Water workers to take strike action

GMB members will walk out on March 28.

The Independent UK

One Tech Tip: Wasting too much time on social media apps? Tips and tricks to curb smartphone use

If you’ve got a smartphone, you probably spend too much time on it

The Independent UK

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‘I went for a burger and came back a millionaire,’ says father after scratchcard win

Craig Haggie, 36, had time to kill after ordering his burger and went to a Spar shop to buy a drink and two scratchcards

The Independent UK

How an anti-evolution law a century ago set up an infamous showdown over religion in public schools

Tennessee became the first state in the country a hundred years ago to ban the teaching of evolution in public school classrooms

The Independent UK

Far-right Argentinian president celebrates reports he inspired UK Government

THE president of Argentina has endorsed The National's description of him as a "far-right poster boy" as he celebrated reports that he has…

The National (Scotland)

Tories seek to exempt pubs, restaurants and sports stadiums from Labour harassment ban

Labour figures have dubbed Tory plans the ‘Chris Pincher amendment’ after the disgraced former Tory MP

The Independent UK

Nicola Sturgeon: History-maker who was Scotland’s first female leader

The former first minister announced she plans to step down at the 2026 Holyrood election.

The Independent UK

Irish premier greeted by JD Vance at vice president’s residence

Taoiseach Micheal Martin is to have breakfast with Mr Vance before travelling to the White House for a bilateral with Donald Trump.

Evening Standard

Art of a deal: how UK and France led dogged effort to repair US-Ukraine ties – for now

Over 11 days of breakneck diplomacy, Kyiv was convinced of need to pacify Trump, but reconciliation may be all too brief

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The National (Scotland)

'Ball in Russia's court': Ukraine ready to accept 30-day ceasefire

Sir Keir Starmer hailed Ukraine’s backing for American ceasefire proposals as a “remarkable breakthrough” as the Defence Secretary heads to…

The Fashion Central

Labour’s Migration Failure as Record-Breaking Small Boat Crossings Expose Starmer’s Broken Promises

Labour promised action on illegal migration, but since taking office, the numbers have only skyrocketed.

Evening Standard

Hunter Biden drops lawsuit as he's 'millions in debt' and lost home to LA wildfires

Former US president’s son had sued an ex-aide to Donald Trump in computer misuse case

The Independent UK

Voices: We cannot afford to be squeamish about Britain’s defence industry

COMMENT: As pension giants refuse to invest in fighter jets and armaments on supposedly ethical grounds, James Moore argues that it makes better financial sense for fund managers to pile in

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The Independent UK

Scheme to ban smart phones in schools ditched by MP

Former teacher Josh MacAlister says he has been working ‘very closely’ with government to put forward ‘practical measures’

The Independent UK

Vast network of canals found underneath world’s first city

Archaeologists find nearly 200 primary canals and 4,000 smaller branches feeding over 700 farms

Evening Standard

Business group slashes UK growth forecasts for the “long and challenging" year ahead

BCC economists expect inflation and interest rates to stay higher than previously forecast

The Guardian - UK

Clinging to old orthodoxies on aid and defence will not serve Britain well

Letters: In a dramatically changed world, defence, targeted aid and domestic priorities will need to be balanced to keep us secure, says Anthony Lawton. Plus letters from Tim Conway and Chris Jones

Radio France Internationale

Front line 'getting closer', warns French FM as MPs prepare to debate Ukraine

The Ukrainian front line “keeps getting closer” heightening the chance of a European war, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël said Monday, a few hours before debates by French lawmakers on the war in Ukraine and European security.

The Guardian - UK

The world has changed – it’s time for a radical Labour rethink on the economy

With Trump’s true intentions clear, new thinking is needed to fund UK defence, be it fully seizing Russian assets or reversing Hunt’s NI cuts

The Guardian - UK

‘This will cost lives’: cuts to UK aid budget condemned as ‘betrayal’ by international development groups

Widespread alarm at Keir Starmer’s decision to slash funds, amid warnings of dire consequences for world’s poorest

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