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Britain can still be a bridge between the US and Europe – here’s how Starmer can prove it

The US-EU relationship is at its most fragile point since the build-up to the Iraq war in 2003. While President Donald Trump openly questions Nato and President Volodymyr Zelensky’s desire for peace, EU leaders have continued to voice their unequivocal support for Ukraine against Russian aggression.

The Conversation · Mar 7, 2025

How should Labour and the Tories respond to the populist right? Lessons from Europe

In Germany’s snap parliamentary elections, Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) doubled its vote share to 21%, leaping from the fifth-largest party in Germany’s lower house to the second. In the UK, Reform UK is rising in the polls.

The Conversation · Mar 7, 2025

Welfare cuts won’t succeed without healthier jobs

The UK could be poised to cut billions of pounds from its welfare spend as the Treasury takes the view that there is less room for manoeuvre in the finances than hoped. Only last October, Chancellor Rachel Reeves believed she had almost £10 billion of so-called “fiscal headroom”, essentially a…

The Conversation · Mar 7, 2025

When does the new financial year start and what does it mean for businesses?

Increased labour costs are incoming but there’s more for SME owners and sole traders to be aware of

The Independent UK · Mar 7, 2025

Why is there a shortage of bananas in UK supermarkets?

A SHORTAGE of bananas has hit UK supermarkets with Tesco and M&S among the stores to be impacted.

The National (Scotland) · Mar 7, 2025

Spring weekend weather to make UK warmer than European holiday destinations

The highest temperature recorded so far in 2025 was 19C in Santon Downham in Suffolk on Thursday.

The Independent UK · Mar 7, 2025

First Thing: Russia launches wave of strikes across Ukraine

Strikes follow European leaders committing to a huge boost in defense spending. Plus, another of Elon Musk’s Starship rockets explodes within minutes of take-off

The Guardian - UK · Mar 7, 2025

Eurovision fans react to UK's 2025 entry as Remember Monday is confirmed

The girl group, consisting of Lauren Byrne, Holly-Anne Hull, and Charlotte Steele, previously competed on The Voice UK in 2019

Evening Standard · Mar 7, 2025

Northern Ireland police chief appeals to students over serial rapist Zhenhao Zou

Zou found guilty of raping 10 women in the UK and China, but police fear he may have attacked more than 50 women

The Guardian - UK · Mar 7, 2025

Top UK comedy club bans audience members with botox after ‘numerous complaints’

Drastic move has been called a ‘last resort’ to prevent losing comedians who perform at the club

The Independent UK · Mar 7, 2025