UK homeowners still better off than renters despite spike in interest rates Average monthly cost of owning 3-bed home is £500 a year less than renting, but the gap is narrowing The Guardian - UK · Mar 15, 2023
Foreign Office asks for India torture claim to be heard in secret court British citizen Jagtar Singh Johal was detained and says he was tortured after alleged tipoff by UK intelligence The Guardian - UK · Mar 15, 2023
Government must transform UK ports to boost floating offshore wind, report says The Floating Offshore Wind Taskforce said £4 billion of investment is needed to ensure the UK becomes a global leader in the clean energy industry. The Independent UK · Mar 15, 2023
Dawn French poster cleared over ‘serious offence’ complaints The poster advertised the comedian’s upcoming UK tour. The Independent UK · Mar 15, 2023
Home-owning still cheaper than renting overall but difference reduced – study The average difference of around £500 per year between buying and renting has fallen from a peak in 2016, Halifax said. The Independent UK · Mar 15, 2023
Met Office issues new ice warnings as cold snap sees temperatures plummet to -12C Meanwhile the UK Health Security Agency cold weather alerts remains in place until Thursday, with Brits being urged to keep their homes heated to 18C Daily Mirror · Mar 14, 2023
Hosepipe ban fears as UK braced for summer of water shortages - is your area at risk? Experts have warned that Britain could be set to face water shortages, droughts, and hosepipe bans if it gets a few more dry months, as even farmer face struggles to grow their veg Daily Mirror · Mar 14, 2023
Jeremy Hunt bids to head off critics with ‘Budget for growth’ Chancellor will pledge to make the UK a science and tech ‘superpower’ The Independent UK · Mar 14, 2023
China set to receive briefing on AUKUS subs deal After initially not taking up offers for a run down on Australia's nuclear submarine deal, Chinese officials will join other nations for diplomatic briefings. The New Daily · Mar 14, 2023
Martin Lewis issues 'unpleasant' warning to all couples living together in the UK The MoneySavingExpert founder explained how you have no control over where your assets go after you die unless you have a will in place - this could mean the state decides what happens to your finances Daily Mirror · Mar 14, 2023
What will be in the Budget 2023? What is confirmed and what has been rumoured to be included Jeremy Hunt is due to give his first Budget speech on Wednesday but many details have already been briefed Evening Standard · Mar 14, 2023
Prince Harry will return to the UK for King Charles Coronation alone, says former palace butler Former royal butler Paul Burrell claims that the King has kept the moral high ground by inviting Harry and Meghan after their revelations in recent months. Daily Record · Mar 14, 2023
Humber's freeport status could be declared in days - delegates hear at final Westminster push House of Commons reception hears of strong support from Department for Levelling Up Birmingham Post · Mar 14, 2023
More countries could be welcomed into AUKUS: UK Other countries may join "pillar two" of the AUKUS deal, United Kingdom minister for defence procurement Alex Chalk has told parliament. The New Daily · Mar 14, 2023
The New Daily · Mar 14, 2023 ‘Significant’ task dealing with subs’ nuclear waste Australia's up-to-$368 billion deal to acquire a fleet of eight nuclear-powered submarines will create a major challenge dealing with the vessels' waste.
The National (Scotland) · Mar 14, 2023 Here's how to watch the Tory government's 2023 Budget – and what to expect from it TORY Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is set to announce the 2023/24 Budget on Wednesday, with reports suggesting a multibillion-pound expansion of free…
ABC News · Mar 14, 2023 The AUKUS submarine deal requires Australia to dispose of the nuclear waste. Where will it be dumped and will it break any treaties? As part of the AUKUS deal, Australia must manage all radioactive waste generated by the submarines on Australian soil. What are the types of waste and where will it be disposed of?
Manchester Evening News · Mar 14, 2023 The fugitive from Manchester wanted by police after people smuggling ring conviction A second man from Manchester has also been convicted after migrants were brought into the UK in a truck
The Guardian - AU · Mar 14, 2023 Morning Mail: Russian jet hits US drone, boy’s 45 days in solitary, China denounces Aukus Beijing labels submarine deal ‘cold war’ mentality while concern grows in Queensland over youth justice policies
The Guardian - AU · Mar 14, 2023 ABC staff to walk off job next week – as it happened This blog is now closed.
The Independent UK · Mar 14, 2023 Ukrainians returning to war-torn country due to unaffordable UK homes, MPs told Conservative MP Bob Blackman raised concerns on behalf of refugees who fled to the UK.
The Independent UK · Mar 14, 2023 Joe Kennedy hears call from NI firms for ‘new economic Good Friday Agreement’ US President Joe Biden’s special envoy took part in a roundtable business lunch in Washington DC
France 24 · Mar 14, 2023 Xi Jinping on all fronts: How far will China-US rivalry go? Xi Jinping boasted about a "great wall of steel" in the speech marking the kickoff of his precedent-breaking third term as China's president. He has consolidated his grip on power and is flexing his might just as leaders of the US, Australia and the UK converged on San Diego, where…
The Conversation · Mar 14, 2023 Perrottet's child trust fund policy dusts off an idea last tried by UK Labour The “Kids Future Fund” promised by NSW’s Premier Dominic Perrottet if his government is re-elected on March 25 is an idea discussed by social policy experts since the 1990s but rarely embraced by politicians.
The New Daily · Mar 14, 2023 Expensive stop-gap measure could be averted by AUKUS arms control agreement The Royal Australian Navy believes it needs eight SSNs to meet likely AUKUS commitments and counter the capability build-up of China.