Thousands of UK jobs at risk after UBS takeover of Credit Suisse Investment banking roles expected to be worst hit at Credit Suisse in London The Guardian - UK · Mar 21, 2023
Scotland hotspots for deadly lung disease revealed in health warning People in the 'most deprived' areas of the UK are the most likely to be admitted to hospital and die from lung conditions, according to new data. Daily Record · Mar 21, 2023
New map shows UK to be battered by heavy rain just hours before thunderstorms wreak havoc Forecasters have warned a deluge of rain is due to hit Britain over coming days, with some areas expected to have the wettest March on record Daily Mirror · Mar 21, 2023
Boris Johnson admits to misleading parliament over lockdown parties at Downing Street Boris Johnson says he unintentionally misled parliament when he assured his colleagues that no parties had taken place during the UK's COVID-19 lockdown. ABC News · Mar 21, 2023
UK's Boris Johnson and the 'partygate' scandal Former British prime minister Boris Johnson faces a grilling by lawmakers on Wednesday over whether he intentionally misled parliament about illegal parties at his office during coronavirus lockdowns when he was leader. Reuters · Mar 21, 2023
Australia’s $3bn Aukus bill to boost US and UK industry may go even higher Defence industry minister Pat Conroy admits ‘scope’ for extra costs and that local shipbuilder ASC may not win contract for British-designed boats The Guardian - AU · Mar 21, 2023
Google’s Bard chatbot launches in US and UK From Tuesday users can join waiting list for access to technology that firm hopes will rival Bing Chat and ChatGPT The Guardian - UK · Mar 21, 2023
6 ways to save money at Tesco - including Aldi price match and Clubcard deals Tesco is the biggest supermarket in the UK but with prices getting more expensive in all the major food retailers, shoppers are increasingly looking for more ways to save cash Daily Mirror · Mar 21, 2023
Woman who saw 6 brothers slaughtered in Iraq demands justice for ISIS genocide victims The catastrophic decision to invade and occupy Iraq in 2003 led to the world’s most feared terrorist group, ISIS, emerging out of al-Qaeda and committing genocide against Nobel laureate Nadia and her people, the Yazidis Daily Mirror · Mar 21, 2023
Edinburgh business to become UK's first ever vertical distillery Installation of the two hand-crafted copper stills were delivered to Leith from the Speyside Copper Works in Elgin and is the latest milestone for the £12 million, nine-storey distillery. Edinburgh Live · Mar 21, 2023
Award-winning Greater Manchester chippy named among the best in the UK Chips @ No. 8 landed a spot in Fry magazine's annual top 50 Manchester Evening News · Mar 21, 2023
How changing banks' corporate social responsibility reporting could prevent future financial failures The recent collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) – the failure of the biggest US lender since the 2008 global financial crisis – has created waves across the global banking system. The subsequent collapse of another US institution, Signature Bank, the US$30 billion (£24.5 billion) lifeline given to First Republic… The Conversation · Mar 21, 2023
US calls conditions in Rwanda’s detention centres harsh to life-threatening Ally’s criticism will be hard to dismiss as UK tries to push through £120m migrant scheme The Guardian - UK · Mar 21, 2023
12 things Mancunians remember from their younger days you can't see anymore There are so many things we remember from our childhoods that have vanished Manchester Evening News · Mar 21, 2023
The National (Scotland) · Mar 21, 2023 'It's not that difficult is it?' SNP MP in call to Tories to end 'denial' over Brexit AN SNP MP has called on the Tories to end their “denial” about the negative effects of Brexit on the UK economy.
Evening Standard · Mar 21, 2023 Tesco customers ‘disappointed’ as supermarket downgrades Clubcard rewards scheme The UK’s biggest supermarket said from June 14 its Clubcard points will be worth twice their value rather than three times as they are now
Daily Record · Mar 21, 2023 The postcard-perfect Scottish seaside town named among best in the UK The beach town, near Edinburgh, has been named in the top 10 list published by the Telegraph, with its beautiful sandy beaches and quirky shops helping boost its reputation.
IT Pro · Mar 21, 2023 NCSC launches free in-browser security threat checks for SMBs SMBs across the UK can now access new tools aimed at reviewing their cyber security processes following the launch of two new services from the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC). The cyber security centre has unveiled two new toolkits that it said are designed to “help millions of small businesses…
The National (Scotland) · Mar 21, 2023 UK Government 'wedded to disaster of rail privatisation' with Avanti contract THE UK Government has been blasted for being “wedded to the disaster of rail privatisation” after extending the Avanti West Coast contract by…
The Independent UK · Mar 21, 2023 Nearly half of specialist doctors in England and Wales born outside UK – census People born in the Middle East and Asia account for more than a quarter of all specialist GPs, figures show.
Irish Mirror · Mar 21, 2023 Argos gives update on closure of Irish stores and online operations The UK company confirmed in January that it is closing all 34 stores in the Republic of Ireland by June 24, which will see 580 jobs lost
The Independent UK · Mar 21, 2023 Child migration a ‘shameful chapter’ in country’s history, inquiry finds Thousands of children who were sent to Canada and Australia were exploited on arrival at their new homes, the inquiry found.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 21, 2023 B&Q could open at least 50 more smaller UK stores DIY chain backs B&Q Local format as it reports 40% slide in pre-tax profits to £611m
The Guardian - UK · Mar 21, 2023 UK and Israel sign deal strengthening tech, trade and security ties Timing is controversial given actions of Israel’s far-right government towards settlements and judiciary
Edinburgh Live · Mar 21, 2023 Mum of Edinburgh student campaigns for new duty of care law after daughter's death Libby Kitson, mother of the late Romy Ulvestad, is campagining to the UK Government to create a legal duty of care for university students, after her daughter's requests for support were ignored.