Covid inquiry hears claim elderly woman was ‘denied chance of survival’ Glen Grundle from Coleraine was giving evidence to the UK Covid-19 Inquiry. Evening Standard · Mar 3
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'A monumental moment' – UK to host round of UCI Cyclo-cross World Cup for first time in 12 years Cyclo-cross stars to race in Glasgow on 13 December Cycling Weekly · Mar 3
SNL couldn’t have picked a worse moment to embroil itself in controversy COMMENT: These days, it seems like ‘Saturday Night Live’ only makes the news for the wrong reasons, writes Louis Chilton. It’s a heck of a time to be launching a new spin-off... The Independent UK · Mar 3
Lower net migration could hold back UK growth potential, OBR finds The Office for Budget Responsibility said its forecast for net migration was lower than it previously predicted. Evening Standard · Mar 3
M&S boosts store worker pay by 6.4%, but drops real living wage pledge The retail giant is no longer offering pay in line with the voluntary real living wage levels. Evening Standard · Mar 3
Spring statement: Iran war casts shadow over fragile UK economic recovery Chancellor Rachel Reeves sought to strike an upbeat note on Tuesday on the state of the UK economy, even as oil and gas prices surged in the wake of the fast-evolving war with Iran. Euronews · Mar 3
What we learnt from Rachel Reeves’ spring statement – and what it means for you From energy prices to economic growth, here The Independent takes a look at everything we learnt from the chancellor’s spring statement The Independent UK · Mar 3
Irony much? This Jewish British billionaire wants to move to Germany over UK's ‘anti-Jew’ stance A prominent Jewish billionaire, Sir Michael Moritz, born in Britain, is seeking German citizenship. He feels Britain has become an uncomfortable place for Jews today. Moritz believes Germany's civic identity is built on confronting its past. This move highlights growing concerns within Britain's Jewish community about social cohesion and belonging. The Times of India · Mar 3
Ukraine vs England live: Lionesses kick off World Cup qualifying with six-goal thrashing Ukraine 1-6 England: Alessia Russo, Jess Park and Georgia Stanway all bagged braces as a rampant second-half performance got the Lionesses’ qualification campaign off to the perfect start The Independent UK · Mar 3
"It’s very, very exciting." Black Sabbath to be given the classical treatment on UK tour featuring local orchestras A series of shows will reinvent Sabbath's metal blueprint throughout the UK – with strings attached Metal Hammer · Mar 3
‘Worm moon’ to be visible to skygazers in the UK on Tuesday Clear skies are forecast in Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern England, offering a chance to see the full moon. Evening Standard · Mar 3
Lifestyle factors responsible for quarter of healthy years lost to breast cancer Breast cancer is the most common cancer in the UK with around 55,000 women and 400 men diagnosed every year The Independent UK · Mar 3
UK will charter flights from Oman to evacuate Britons from region amid Iran strikes Government working to transport stranded nationals in coming days, prioritising most vulnerable The Guardian - UK · Mar 3
Evening Standard · Mar 3 US still ‘staunch ally’ after Trump rebuke, No 10 says US President Donald Trump said he was ‘very disappointed’ the UK had not allowed the US to launch initial strikes from its bases over the weekend.
Evening Standard · Mar 3 Spring statement 2026: Forecasts at-a-glance Chancellor Rachel Reeves said she had the ‘right economic plan’ for the UK despite the budget watchdog slashing its forecast for growth this year.
The Independent UK · Mar 3 Why natural gas prices has spiked by 93 per cent and what the impact might be for UK A Qatari gas plant shutting has stoked fears of an energy crisis as attacks across the Gulf continue
Evening Standard · Mar 3 Welsh billionaire seeks German passport due to antisemitism in the UK ‘Britain is an uncomfortable place for Jews today’, investor Sir Michael Moritz said
Evening Standard · Mar 3 ‘Too soon to know’ if Middle East war will affect small boat arrivals – experts Iranians have made up the largest group of small boat arrivals in the UK in recent years.
Evening Standard · Mar 3 Unemployment to jump to 5.3% as UK economy faces slower growth, says OBR UK gross domestic product (GDP) is expected to grow by 1.1% in 2026, as the OBR cut its previous prediction of 1.4% from last November.
Evening Standard · Mar 3 Spring Statement 2026: UK growth forecast slashed as unemployment set to peak with young people hit hardest Chancellor Rachel Reeves insisted she has the ‘right economic plan’ for Britain despite the budget watchdog slashing its forecast for growth this year
Euronews · Mar 3 Greece, France and Germany send forces to Cyprus after Iran-made drone strikes Both Greece and France have agreed to send frigates to Cyprus after a UK air base was targeted by Iranian-made drones on Monday. France will also send additional land-based, anti-drone and anti-missile systems to the country.
Evening Standard · Mar 3 Spring Statement 2026: Key points from Rachel Reeves' economic update to MPs The Chancellor told MPs of the latest projections for GDP, inflation, unemployment and borrowing
The Guardian - UK · Mar 3 UK sends Royal Navy destroyer HMS Dragon to Cyprus Keir Starmer says vessel, which will arrive in about a week, will help defend bases on island after RAF Akrotiri was targeted by drones