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Thursday briefing: The largest cluster of cases in a generation – what’s behind the meningitis B outbreak?

In today’s newsletter: After a spate of infections linked to a nightclub in Kent, some parents and experts are questioning the UK’s vaccination regime

The Guardian - UK

‘All right mate?’: Amazon pins UK hopes on AI upgrade of Alexa

Long-awaited Alexa+ aims to get Britons re-engaging with their devices – but it may have its work cut out

The Guardian - UK

Stopping gas dictating UK energy price could cut bills by £200, thinktank says

Iran war has increased gas price, with effects on UK energy bills that could be avoided, Common Wealth says

The Guardian - UK

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How the UK forgot to teach its children to cook – and has lost out because of it

IN FOCUS: More than half of young people lack confidence in the kitchen, as parents and schools stop passing on this vital skill. As a new movement aims to fix that, Hannah Twiggs looks at what a generation has missed out on by not being able to make a simple…

The Independent UK

Amazon's just confirmed a key upgrade for its Award-winning video streamer and Echo devices in the UK

The tech giant’s chatbot just got more powerful

What Hi-Fi?

'Tough night for Chelsea, mate' — Amazon Alexa+ has arrived in the UK, and it's got more than just a British accent

The AI-powered virtual assistant has been learning all about British life, accents, and particularly football.

TechRadar

Alexa’+ is the super-smart AI assistant you’ve always wanted, and it’s finally available in the UK

The all-new Alexa can actually have context-aware conversations, order your favourite takeaway, act on multiple prompts at a time and remember everything you’ve said

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Meningitis B latest: Dozens of Kent students queuing for vaccine turned away as tally of cases rises

Criteria for jab widened to anyone who attended club over 10 days, as well as sixth-formers at four schools and more Canterbury students

The Independent UK

Last One Laughing UK review – the funniest TV show of the year

Season two of this competition isn’t just enjoyably easy-going TV that leaves you helpless with laughter. It’s also a fascinating insight into comedy as an artform

The Guardian - UK

UK banks keep £100 limit for contactless card payments despite FCA scrapping it

Banking lobby group says lenders are holding off changes as there is no widespread consumer demand for now

The Guardian - UK

How to watch 'LOL: Last One Laughing UK' season 2 from anywhere — stream the comedy battle worldwide

Jimmy Carr’s no-laugh showdown is back, with Bob Mortimer returning to defend his crown. Here is how to watch 'LOL Last One Laughing' UK season 2 on Prime Video from anywhere.

Tom’s Guide

Ukraine war briefing: Ukraine strikes Russian aircraft sites 800km from border

Kyiv hits Russian plants producing and repairing military transport planes; former pro-Kremlin operator abruptly calls for Vladimir Putin to step aside. What we know on day 1,485

The Guardian - AU

‘We Are Family’: MAFS’ John Aiken Shares Emotional Tribute To Mel Schilling After Cancer Update

John will be stepping in for Mel as an expert on the UK version of MAFS.

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Ban corporate donations to UK political parties to protect elections, says thinktank

CenTax warns bill under debate in parliament has ‘easily exploitable’ loopholes and will not prevent foreign interference

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UK to double steel tariffs to 50% to save plants from collapse

Business secretary announces new measures during visit to Tata’s Port Talbot plant

Evening Standard

Reform UK Scotland to launch ‘unashamedly ambitious’ Holyrood manifesto

The party’s plan is to reintroduce North Sea oil and gas as Scotland’s primary energy source.

Evening Standard

Cooper to set out aid spending as Labour backbenchers call for rethink

The Foreign Secretary will outline how she intends to allocate a much reduced aid budget.

Evening Standard

Robison urges UK Government to ‘finally step up’ and support Glasgow after fire

The Finance Secretary will meet Chief Secretary to the Treasury James Murray in Belfast on Thursday.

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Evening Standard

Steel strategy announced to preserve production in the UK

Government says its ambition is for up to 50% of steel used in the UK to be made in this country.

The Independent UK

Covid-19 pandemic probe to set out impact on NHS and patients

The UK Covid-19 Public Inquiry is set to publish insights on how the healthcare system in Britain coped in the face of the virus.

The Guardian - UK

Sadiq Khan urges Labour to campaign on rejoining EU at next election

Mayor of London says returning to EU now more desirable because of economic instability caused by Donald Trump

Tom’s Guide

How to watch 'This Life' online from anywhere — stream the full BBC collection on iPlayer

BBC iPlayer has added both the original series of "This Life" and the "This Life +10" reunion special for the show's 30th anniversary. Here's how to watch in the UK, and what your options look like if you're abroad.

Evening Standard

UK and Nigeria can ‘tighten grip of friendship’, King tells country’s leader

Charles was speaking at a state banquet for Nigeria’s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at Windsor Castle.

The Guardian - UK

UK says it remains in talks over escorting ships through strait of Hormuz

Officials say military planners liaising with US Central Command but situation remains too dangerous for anything to happen soon

The Guardian - UK

What is the £1.3bn MFS mortgage scandal and what is private credit?

A worldwide freezing order has been imposed on Paresh Raja, the owner of a UK mortgage provider

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