The prisoners who have married behind bars It is currently legal to marry in the UK if you are in prison but prisoners who want to get married have to apply to the governor of the prison The Independent UK · Mar 10, 2023
Are interest rates really going to keep rising sharply? For anyone trying to understand where interest rates and inflation are heading, it has been a strenuous few days. Jay Powell, chairman of US central bank the Federal Reserve, warned senators he may have to do more to fight inflation than expected, indicating the prospect of interest rates rising more… The Conversation · Mar 10, 2023
Rishi Sunak to announce plan for billions of pounds of nuclear weapons spending RISHI Sunak and the UK Government must abandon plans to spend billions of pounds more on "abhorrent" weapons of mass destruction, the SNP… The National (Scotland) · Mar 10, 2023
The UK now ranks as one of the most socially liberal countries in Europe – new research It’s easy to lose sight of just how accepting the UK now is as a nation. What were once pressing moral concerns have become simple facts of life for much of the public. The UK, in fact, now ranks as one of the most accepting countries internationally, as shown by… The Conversation · Mar 10, 2023
We need to fix the consequences of Brexit, says Macron Following talks with Rishi Sunak, the French president said he wants the ‘best possible relations’ with the UK. The Independent UK · Mar 10, 2023
‘Moo-and-Blue’ steak, ale and cheese pie crowned UK supreme champion This year’s British Pie Awards attracted a surfeit of steak-based recipes after last year saw a meat-free winner. The Independent UK · Mar 10, 2023
See the Scottish areas named among the 'coolest' to live in the UK A new list by Naturecan has revealed a number of Scottish locations to be among the 'coolest' to live in the UK with one being in the top 10. The National (Scotland) · Mar 10, 2023
OPINION - Rishi in Paris – vive le bromance The United States is Britain’s most important ally. But America, with its vast military, security guarantees and economic might, is lots of countries’ most important ally. As such, our relationship is inherently asymmetrical. We follow their off-year gubernatorial elections, they don’t know where Wales is. Alas, we are more into them… Evening Standard · Mar 10, 2023
UK required to engage over new EU laws in Northern Ireland – Varadkar The Taoiseach was responding to comments earlier in the week from NI Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris. The Independent UK · Mar 10, 2023
Could bird flu be the next Covid? Why experts are worried after two new human cases are confirmed in Britain Pet owners are being urged to keep cats indoors and dogs on a leash after two poultry workers became the fourth and fifth Brits to become infected with bird flu this week — so how worried should we be about the virus? Katie Strick reports Evening Standard · Mar 10, 2023
Sky TV viewers issued serious 'illegal' warning after UK-wide police crackdown Approximately 500,000 households across the country using Sky TV are predicted to have been impacted by the recent anti-piracy crackdown on 'illegal' devices. Edinburgh Live · Mar 10, 2023
'I became a bouncer after Sarah Everard's murder - I want to keep women safe' After seeing the news about Sarah Everard, Lisa Baskott retrained as a bouncer and set up the UK’s first female-focused recruitment agency for the private security sector Wales Online · Mar 10, 2023
Welsh village covered by massive 11 inches of snow More than anywhere in the UK Wales Online · Mar 10, 2023
'Illegal' Sky TV viewers issued serious warning after UK-wide police crackdown Some 500,000 households across the UK are thought to be impacted by the recent anti-piracy crackdown. Daily Record · Mar 10, 2023
Daily Mirror · Mar 10, 2023 UK snow hell NOT OVER as Met Office warns second cold snap on way next week Snow has hit many parts of the UK but is expected to ease as the weather warms up over the weekend, but a return to colder conditions is likely for many in the early part of next week
The Guardian - UK · Mar 10, 2023 UK to help fund immigration detention centre in France, says Rishi Sunak PM announces £500m package to stop people trying to cross Channel, after meeting Emmanuel Macron in Paris
The Guardian - UK · Mar 10, 2023 Gove threatens housebuilders in row over post-Grenfell safety fittings Exclusive: Developers furious at minister’s public chivvying over contracts they say they have yet to receive
Daily Mirror · Mar 10, 2023 UK to pay £480m to France for new migrant detention centre and patrols Rishi Sunak hailed a breakthrough in the UK's relationship with France after the first summit between the two nations in five years - but was unable to secure the return agreement the government desperately wants
The Independent UK · Mar 10, 2023 UK will give France nearly half a billion pounds in major push to solve small boats crisis Rishi Sunak hailed the summit as a ‘new beginning’ in Anglo-French relations
Wales Online · Mar 10, 2023 Death of Ukrainian teenager found unconscious on beach 'not suspicious', police say Albina Yevkow was reported missing on March 4 and died in hospital after being found on a beach in Devon
Wales Online · Mar 10, 2023 When is Mother's Day UK in 2023? Details as date changes each year The date Mothering Sunday falls on in 2023 and why it's different each year
The Guardian - AU · Mar 10, 2023 Drawing closer to US while seeking warmer China ties leaves Australia with a tough balancing act Bid to maintain ‘strategic equilibrium’ through the Aukus pact and a better relationship with Beijing is quite the needle to thread
Liverpool Echo · Mar 10, 2023 Everything you need to know about the Oscars: How to watch in the UK, presents and all the films nominated The ceremony takes place on Sunday night
Glasgow Live · Mar 10, 2023 People in Scotland with one of these 21 health conditions could be due up to £627 each month Around 329,334 people in Scotland were claiming PIP in October of last year with over two million in England also claiming for it. Meanwhile in Wales, over 200,000 people also claimed the benefit with a total of 3,166,864 claimants in the UK.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 10, 2023 Death of teenage Ukrainian refugee not suspicious, Devon police say Albina Yevko, 14, was found unconscious on Dawlish beach and police confirmed no third-party involvement