Immediate govt TikTok ban, UK joins growing security moves against China The United Kingdom says it will ban TikTok on government phones with immediate effect, a move that follows other countries. The New Daily · Mar 16, 2023
UK buys artillery from Sweden to replace kit sent to Ukraine Defence Secretary Ben Wallace said it will meet the Army’s requirements until new equipment becomes available. The Independent UK · Mar 16, 2023
Debate: The forward march of labour restarts with historic strikes in France and the UK Wednesday 15 March was a historic day of strikes in both the United Kingdom and France. For France it was the eighth day of protests against reforms that would raise the retirement age from 62 to 64. Although the movement is losing traction, the protests are large even by French… The Conversation · Mar 16, 2023
Life expectancy calculator tells if you'll reach 100 as UK 'falls down global ranks' Find out your life expectancy with an online tool as a new report sees the UK 'falling down the global ranks' with Glasgow among the lowest levels. Daily Record · Mar 16, 2023
Poland to deliver fighter jets to Ukraine in major escalation of military backing Four Soviet-era MiG-29s to be sent as first instalment and could lead to other Nato members providing warplanes The Guardian - UK · Mar 16, 2023
Why is migration to the UK on the rise? What’s driving the rising number of people coming to the UK and has Brexit had an impact? The Independent UK · Mar 16, 2023
Farm shops report huge sales boost amid supermarket fruit and veg crisis "I think that once the new customers we have gained over the past month have tried our produce they will be back. Shop local" Manchester Evening News · Mar 16, 2023
Aukus pact shows UK’s defence strategy is a costly balancing act Letters: Diana Francis deplores the submarine deal between Britain, the US and Australia, while Prof Andy Stirling assesses our nuclear strategy The Guardian - UK · Mar 16, 2023
UK Government offers NHS workers in England pay rise that unions say could end strikes and what it means for Wales It is not yet known if Wales will receive more money as a result of the Barnet Formula Wales Online · Mar 16, 2023
Tesco begins installing fast EV chargers at its stores that will top up cars in minutes It confirmed it was starting to install 75kW chargers as it said it now had 600 stores offering the service Wales Online · Mar 16, 2023
UK bans TikTok app on government phones over security fears LONDON — The U.K. banned TikTok from government phones with immediate effect over security fears, the latest restriction imposed on the Chinese-owned social media app after similar moves by the U.S. and European Union. Tribune News Service · Mar 16, 2023
When is Ramadan 2023 in the UK? The Islamic holy month which is observed all across the world will soon commence Manchester Evening News · Mar 16, 2023
LiveWire Enters Europe And The United Kingdom In March, 2023 LiveWire officially launched its first bike in certain European markets and the UK in March, 2023, with deliveries slated to begin sometime in April. RideApart · Mar 16, 2023
Jet2 CEO demands explanation from Lanzarote president for ‘inflammatory’ call for fewer Brits and more ‘high quality’ tourists The Canary island wants to attract tourists from mainland Europe who will spend more Evening Standard · Mar 16, 2023
Evening Standard · Mar 16, 2023 Is it game over for TikTok, as UK bans app on Government phones? The short-form video site is facing battles on multiple fronts, and its continued existence is far from guaranteed, despite its success.
The Conversation · Mar 16, 2023 Lineker-BBC row: survey shows how different outlets approach their staff's social media presence The row over Gary Lineker’s tweet criticising the UK government’s proposed asylum legislation has re-ignited the debate about impartiality in journalism and the way news organisations deal with social media.
The Independent UK · Mar 16, 2023 Nurses, paramedics reach pay deal to end England strikes Leaders of unions representing hundreds of thousands of nurses, ambulance crews and other health care workers in England have reached a deal to resolve months of disruptive strikes for higher wages during a punishing cost-of-living crisis
The Independent UK · Mar 16, 2023 PSNI asks for 330 UK officers to assist with policing Biden visit The president has confirmed he will visit Northern Ireland for the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement.
Birmingham Post · Mar 16, 2023 Plans to turn former Aberthaw Power Station into a green energy hub It comes as the Cardiff Capital Region has acquired the power station in the Vale of Glamorgan from RWE
Edinburgh Live · Mar 16, 2023 Lewis Capaldi drops trailer for Netflix show and everyone is saying same thing Fans have applauded the 26-year-old for his openness during the first trailer for his Netflix documentary, How I'm Feeling Now, which will be released in the UK on April 5.
Evening Standard · Mar 16, 2023 Which countries have the highest and lowest life expectancy? Recent research has found 29 per cent of Japan’s population is over the age of 65
Evening Standard · Mar 16, 2023 OPINION - Bank bailouts and market turmoil – welcome to the end of cheap money Everything was better in the past. Football peaked in the late-1990s, music in the early-2000s. For you, the decade may differ but the pervading sense remains that culture reaches its zenith between the age of 10 and 16.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 16, 2023 Will UK follow US in demanding TikTok be sold by its Chinese owner? TikTok will be concerned Rishi Sunak will match each upward ratchet in pressure from his allies
The National (Scotland) · Mar 16, 2023 Tory pensions changes 'will only help the richest in society', SNP say THE SNP have blasted the UK Government’s changes to pensions – saying the Tories’ plans are designed to “keep the rich rich”.
The Conversation · Mar 16, 2023 Three ways the 'back to work' budget will affect your finances In the 2023 spring budget, UK chancellor Jeremy Hunt unveiled a raft of measures designed to boost economic growth and productivity. To achieve this he has overhauled both pensions and childcare support, which will have implications for current and future personal finances.