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European stocks sink amid Middle East uncertainty

The FTSE 100 Index ended down 130.44 points, 1.2%, at 10,780.11.

Evening Standard · Mar 2

Why the UK’s trade deficit makes household bills so vulnerable to global shocks

The UK’s trade deficit of goods is the widest it has ever been. In 2025, the country spent £248.3 billion more on things than it sold to the rest of the world.

The Conversation · Mar 2

UK Permits US Military to Use Bases for Targeting Iranian Missiles as Region Nearly Hit With Retaliation Fire

The UK has approved the US to use its military bases for targeted strikes on Iranian missile infrastructure, marking a new stage of joint defence amid rising tensions.

International Business Times UK · Mar 2

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Government ‘looking at all options’ to support Britons as some flights resume

A flight to London’s Heathrow, likely to be carrying stranded UK nationals, departed from the United Arab Emirates capital on Monday.

Evening Standard · Mar 2

Brewdog sold to US firm for £33m with 38 bars to close and 484 jobs lost

Almost 500 redundancies will be made, though more than 700 roles will be preserved

The Independent UK · Mar 2

Farage emulating ‘his hero Trump’ in deriding byelection results, says new Green MP

Reform leader says without evidence that his party’s candidate came first among UK-born voters, as Hannah Spencer takes seat in parliament

The Guardian - UK · Mar 2

Britain’s military presence in the Middle East – and how it could be dragged into war

The British government confirmed on Monday that the RAF base at Akrotiri, Cyprus, had been hit in a drone strike. The resumption of US and Israeli air attacks on Iran – and Iranian reprisal strikes on its neighbours – also highlights the risks to around 300,000 British citizens in the…

The Conversation · Mar 2

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UK slashes climate aid programmes for developing countries

Exclusive: Schemes worth hundreds of millions of pounds to protect biodiversity and oceans likely to be substantially reduced

The Guardian - UK · Mar 2

What is the legality of the US and Israeli attacks on Iran?

Legal experts give their views on the lawfulness of the countries’ actions, including the UK’s ‘defensive’ operation

The Guardian - UK · Mar 2

Starmer says UK will not join ‘regime change from the skies’ on Iran

PM defends use of UK bases for defensive action but says Britain has learned lessons from Iraq on need for ‘thought-through plan’

The Guardian - UK · Mar 2

BrewDog to shut 38 bars with 484 job losses despite US takeover deal

Tilray Brands, which produces medicinal cannabis and craft beer in the US, bought the BrewDog brand in a £33 million deal.

Evening Standard · Mar 2

Zurich seals the deal to buy London-listed insurer Beazley for £8.1bn

The companies said they had reached a deal that will create a global specialist insurance leader that’s based in the UK.

Evening Standard · Mar 2

BrewDog bought by US cannabis and drinks firm for £33m, costing nearly 500 jobs

Many early-stage crowdfunders left empty-handed as Tilray acquires beer company’s UK and Irish assets

The Guardian - UK · Mar 2

Brits stranded in Dubai include family desperate to get home for funeral

Thousands of British tourists are stranded in Dubai due to ongoing military activity in the Middle East, causing flight disruptions and safety concerns. Claire and Chris are desperately trying to return to the UK for Claire's mother's funeral on Friday, having spent significant extra money on rebooking flights. An A&E…

The Independent UK · Mar 2

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The Conversation · Mar 2

The UK is about to start an experiment that could end smoking for good – but it won’t be easy

Anyone born after January 1 2009 will never be able to legally buy tobacco in the UK thanks to the tobacco and vapes bill, which is expected to become law in March 2026. When it does, it will mean that the legal age for tobacco sales will rise by one…

The Independent UK · Mar 2

American comedian rumoured to host first episode of SNL UK

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Evening Standard · Mar 2

Farage: Reform candidate would have won by-election if only UK citizens voted

The Green Party’s Hannah Spencer triumphed in the Gorton and Denton by-election, with Reform’s Matt Goodwin coming second.

Evening Standard · Mar 2

Is it safe to travel to Turkey? Latest travel advice to the Middle East

The UK Foreign Office is advising against travel to 20 countries in the Middle East region as conflict continues to escalate

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The Independent UK · Mar 2

Sony denies overcharging UK PlayStation gamers in £2bn lawsuit

The PS5 has sold more than 90 million units since its release in 2020

Evening Standard · Mar 2

£2bn class action claims UK PlayStation users are overcharged for games

The claim is being brought on an ‘opt out’ basis, meaning eligible consumers are automatically included unless they specify otherwise.

The Guardian - UK · Mar 2

Scotland becomes first UK country to legalise water cremations

Hydrolysis uses alkaline and water to break down body in a few hours and is part of demand for more sustainable funerals

The Guardian - UK · Mar 2

What to do if your flight is cancelled due to the US-Israel war on Iran

Whether you are stranded or about to travel, here is a guide to your rights, from flight and holiday refunds to UK261 compensation

Evening Standard · Mar 2

London-bound flight bringing stranded Britons back from Abu Dhabi

The Etihad Airways flight is expected to land at 7.14pm at Terminal 4.

The Guardian - UK · Mar 2

Spain denies US permission to use jointly operated bases to attack Iran

Refusal to allow use of bases in Rota and Morón follows Pedro Sánchez’s condemnation of US-Israeli action

The Guardian - UK · Mar 2

What is the extent of the UK’s involvement in the Middle East war?

What is likely to happen now that the US has been given permission to use British bases for a ‘specific and limited defensive purpose’

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